Leisure Charities
Discover 7,074 Leisure charities. Use the search below to filter within these results.
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Major UK charities curated by Charity Finder for size, recognition, and registry coverage. Click through for full profiles, financials, and trustees.
Playing Field And Recreation Ground
Facilities, LeisureManagement and Support of Enstone Playing Field
The Basement Youth Trust Group, Ross-On-Wye
Beneficiary group, Leisure, Social welfareSupport and provision of services to young people 11-18 years in the Ross-on-Wye district; eg drop-in sessions, professional training workshops in areas of interest to young people and informal sports sessions. Beneficiaries include deprived and harder-to-reach young individuals. Main location is 'The Venue' (formerly Y-zone) in Ross-on-Wye. The charity is also known as The Basement Trust Limited.
Monk Bretton Recreation Ground
Facilities, LeisureRecreation ground
1st Trevor Boy Scout Group
Associations, Beneficiary group, LeisureAS PART OF THE SCOUTING ASSOCIATION, we provide a building for use and recreation of the children and youth of Trevor and suurrounding area, so they can participate in all types of scouting related activities and training.
Peterborough Unit 268 Of The Sea Cadet Corps
Armed forces, Associations, LeisurePeterborough Sea Cadets offers 10- 18yr olds a wide range of activities loosly based on Royal Navy traditions. These include rowing, visits to warships, training courses at Royal Navy training establishments such as HMS Raleigh, on board training in seamanship, navigation, first aid, team building exercises, D of E etc. Peterborough Unit also provides the Mayors Guard at civil occasions.
The Webb Society
Arts, LeisureTo promote the study of Astronomy, in particular Double Stars and Deep Sky Objects.To publish members obervations and articles in our publications.
1st Rayners Lane Scout Group
Associations, Beneficiary group, LeisureWe hold adventurous activities for children of all ages. We have Troops for Beavers, Cubs and Scouts. We offer exciting challenges to the young people, including learning new skills, linking with other groups, camping and adventure breaks.
Woodhurst Village Hall
Facilities, LeisureThe management committee has the responsibility for the management of the hall for the use of inhabitants of the Parish of Woodhurst (without distinction of political, religious or other opinions) including for the use of meetings, lectures, classes, recreation and leisure, with the object of improving the conditions of life of the inhabitants of the parish.
Bakewell Carnival Trust
Arts, LeisureBakewell Carnival every year starts with the day of dance, then a fell race, a pet competition, duck race, quiz night, raft race, Jack Russel racing, tug of war, childrens sports and last of all carnival day with a street procession on collection day.
The Aeroplane Collection Limited
Heritage, LeisureAircraft and aero engine restoration for museum display
Whitecroft War Memorial Hall
Facilities, Heritage, LeisureProvision of a recreation ground and Memorial Hall for the people of Whitecroft
The East Portlemouth Village Hall
Facilities, LeisureGeneral charitable purposesArts/CultureSport/Recreation
Waldridge Fell Village Hall
Facilities, Leisure, ProfessionsA village hall for use by the local community including use for meetings, lectures and classes and other forms of recreation and leisure-time occupation.
Forest Row C E Primary School Parent Teacher Association
Beneficiary group, Charity and VCS support, Education, LeisureParents and teachers working together to raise funds, through fundraising activities and by promoting donations to the PTA to fund additional equipment/entertainment etc for the benefit of children attending the school
Maulds Meaburn Village Institute
Facilities, LeisureTo provide a village hall for the use of the inhabitants of Maulds Meaburn and the neighbourhood, for use for meetings, lectures and classes, and for other forms of recreation and leisure time occupation, with the object of improving the conditions of life for the said inhabitants.
The Tomlin And Murton Playing Fields
Facilities, LeisurePROVISION OF SPORTS AND RECREATION FACILITIES
Hope And Galmpton Recreation Hall
Facilities, LeisureThe object of the charity is the provisioning maintenance of a village hall for the use of the inhabitants of the Parish of South Huish and of Inner Hope in the Parish of Malborough and the immediate vicinity, without distinction of political, religious or other opinions, including use for meetings, lectures and classes and for other forms of recreational and leisure-time occupation.
Ebchester Community Association
Associations, LeisureProvide facilities for leisure time recreation and education of the inhabitants of Ebchester
Kirkby Thore Memorial Hall And Recreation Charity
Beneficiary group, Childcare, Facilities, LeisureProvides premises for community use, outdoor safe play area for small children. Recreation field for sports use, football and an enclosed multi use sports area.
Wilcove Community Association
Associations, LeisureTO MAINTAIN A STRONG COMMUNITY SPIRIT, BY THE PROMOTION AND DEVELOPMENT OF SOCIAL ,SPORTING AND EDUCATIONAL ACTIVITIES FOR THE BENEFIT OF LOCAL RESIDENTS
The Hodson's Horse British Officers Memorial Trust
Animals, Armed forces, Associations, Beneficiary group, Education, Health, LeisureEstablished to perpetuate the memory of the Regiment known as Hodson's Horse and the British officers who served in it. Annual grants are given to: King Edward VII Hospital (' Sister Agnes'), Scholarships for the education of children of soldiers in India; provision of medals and trophies for sports events run by the Royal Armoured Corps and a HH Merit award for overseas cadets at RMAS Sandhurst.
The Willingham British School Trust
Beneficiary group, Charitable activities, Economic and community development, Education, LeisureTo provide grants to Willingham Primary School and local secondary and post secondary educational institutions such as Cottenham Village College to support their educational activities.To provide grants to youth groups in Willingham to support educational and sports activities.To provide grants to individual young people in Willingham to help them in further education and job training.
Gastard Village Hall
Arts, Beneficiary group, Childcare, Facilities, Leisure, ReligionProvide/maintain Hall for use by local groups/charities eg. Boxercise Group, Ballroom Dancing, Pilates, Baby & Toddler Group, private parties and act as local Polling Station.
South Liverpool Unit No 467 Of The Sea Cadet Corps
Associations, LeisureSailing, Kayaking, Canoeing, Drill, Marching Band, Duke of Edinburgh Award
The Havering Disabled Sports Association
LeisureCharity set up to provide disabled members of the community with assess to sporting and networking activities.
Frequently asked questions about this sector
How many leisure charities are there in the UK?
There are 7,074 registered leisure charities on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register at the most recent refresh.
Which is the largest of the leisure charities by income?
Royal Mencap Society is the largest by latest reported annual income (£244.4m). Notable peers are listed on this page; the full ranking is available by sorting the results by highest income.
What is the combined annual income of leisure charities?
Leisure charities reported a combined annual income of £2.7bn across their most recent filings with the Charity Commission.
What is a typical program ratio for leisure charities?
Across all leisure charities, the aggregate program ratio (charitable expenditure as a share of income) is 81.8%. Individual charity ratios vary widely — see each profile for a sector-band benchmark.
What is the average annual income of leisure charities?
Leisure charities have an average annual income of £272k. The distribution is heavily skewed: a small number of large charities account for most sector income, while the majority report under £100k a year.
Where does this data come from?
All figures are sourced from the Charity Commission for England and Wales public register, refreshed weekly. Derived metrics (program ratio, efficiency) are calculated by Charity Finder using the formulas documented on the data sources page.