Leisure Charities
Discover 7,074 Leisure charities. Use the search below to filter within these results.
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Bretford Village Hall
Associations, Facilities, Leisure, Social welfareBretford Village Hall is rented out to various individuals, clubs and charities for leisure and social activities.
Breinton Village Hall
Facilities, LeisureHire of premises for meetings/arts/recreation/education etc.
Rotary Club Of Tenterden Charitable Purposes Fund
Associations, Beneficiary group, Charity and VCS support, Education, LeisureOrganisation of charity events (eg. golf day, entertainment events, street collection, etc) to raise money for local, national and international charities. Youth activities: Youth Speaks, Young Chef, Young Photographer, Christmas Story competitions, School Reading Partners, etc. Organisation of Tenterden Town Carol service and Town Christmas Tree. Providing volunteer support to other charities.
Laceby Community Centre
Facilities, LeisureThe provision and maintenance of a village hall for the use of the inhabitants of the Parish of Laceby without distinction of political, religious or other opinions, including 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.
Malpas Recreation Ground Trust
Facilities, LeisureManagment of land left in trust for general recreational use by Malpas Village residents and visitors
1st Radlett Scout Group
Associations, Beneficiary group, LeisureEncouraging and enabling young people to work together, building life and outdoor skills,espcially camping, that will equip them for the future. This includes many awards that are gained by showing competence and ability. Regular Camps are arranged to which members are encouraged to attend. Other fun activities are organised for the weekly meetings, at the headquarters - Kent Lodge, Radlett
Etching Hill Village Hall
Facilities, LeisureTo provide a facility where local people can meet for recreational purposes
Carlisle Unit 394 Of The Sea Cadet Corps
Associations, Beneficiary group, LeisureVoluntary youth organisation with a naval theme. Organising training events in boating, camping & shooting to encourage individuals to reach their full potential. Developing valuable personal attributes and high standards of conduct.
Williton And District Young Farmers Club
Arts, Beneficiary group, Economic and community development, Leisure, Social welfareA rural youth movement for members aged 10-26 years. YFC offers young people the opportunity to gain skills and confidence in public speaking, sports, stock-judging, cultural skills such as dance, entertainments, drama, pantomime, social events & meetings. Clubs are member led and members learn important life skills such as chairmanship,secretarial, leadership and programme planning.
Jubilee Close
LeisureProvide recreational facilities for the community of Southrop
Greet And District Community Association
Associations, LeisureTo promote the benefits of the habitants in the area by working collaboratively in a common effort to create opportunity, to provide facilities in the interest of social welfare, for recreation and leisure time occupation To secure the establishment, maintenance and management of a centre for activities promoted by the association in furtherance of the above objects or any of them.
Meole Brace Scouts
Associations, Beneficiary group, Economic and community development, LeisureProviding young people with skills that enable them to be independent, considerate and responsible members of the community. Undertake sporting activities, team activities and community activities
Llanddewi Velfrey Village Hall & Playing Field Committee
Arts, Beneficiary group, Childcare, Education, Facilities, LeisureProvide facilities inside hall for local groups including Community Council, Music group, Aikido, Pilates, Quiz nights, Bingo nights, Computer classes, First Aid classes, Inter denominational services (eg Remembrance Service, Thanksgiving, Christmas Carol service), Concerts, Polling Station during elections.Outside: Play Area for local children.
The Gainsborough Model Railway Society
Heritage, LeisureThe construction, maintenance, improvement, and operation of a large model railway and other associated items of historical interest, for public exhibition as a historical 'working' museum, for the furtherance of the knowledge and education of the general public.
The Dame Agnes Mellers Charity
Beneficiary group, Leisure, Social welfareAssisting poor persons under 18 years of age who are resident in the City of Nottingham, in one or more of the following ways: (a) in relieving poverty; (b) in advancing education; (c) in providing recreational facilities for such persons who have need of such facilities by reason of their youth or poverty and with the object of improving their conditions of life.
Friends Of Little Melton First School
Associations, Education, LeisureThe main fundraiser for the year is the Mayfair which includes barbecue, football tournament, cake stall, tombola, bouncy castle and lots more activities.Other activities include, Christmas gifts, 100 club and easter disco.
Badingham Village Hall
Beneficiary group, Facilities, LeisureThe charitable aim and function of the Village Hall is to provide a vital centre to benefit the community of all ages. It is the only public meeting and group activity space in a village with no public transport or social facilities found in larger communities. It is used for children's activities, a variety of classes, indoor sports, catered community events, private functions and meetings
Tom Hill Youth And Community Centre
Beneficiary group, Facilities, LeisureThe provision and maintenance of a youth & community centre finally to help and educate young people through their recreational or leisure time activity so to develop their physical mental and spiritual capacities that they may grow to full maturity as individuals and as members of society and that their conditions of life may be improved and secondly to promote the benefit of the inhabitants of t
Buckden Township Hall
Facilities, LeisureThe upkeep and administration of Buckden Village Hall such that it is available to residents of Buckden Parish for recreational, social and cultural activities.
Nacton Village Community Council
Associations, Facilities, Leisure, Social welfareSporting and social activities and events for the residents of Nacton Village
Scunthorpe Lions Club Charity Trust Fund
Associations, Beneficiary group, Charity and VCS support, Education, Health, Leisure, ReligionFundraising continued with golf day, corporate party night, christmas draw, santa claus grotto, street collections, etc. Donations made to individuals and organisations, christmas hampers to senior citizens, panto for handicapped children, local schools,British heart foundation,Macmillan cancer care, U K armed forces memorial fund,Scunthorpe church of England school,Girl guides ,Boy scouts.
Braxted Pavilion
Facilities, LeisureThe management committee of the village hall is to provide, maintain and manage the village hall, sports field and recreation area to a high standard. For the benefit of the Parishes of Great and Little Braxted.
The Grateley War Memorial Hall
Animals, Arts, Associations, Beneficiary group, Facilities, Heritage, LeisureOur charity comprises a village hall maintained for the use of anyone in the local area for events. Examples are: WI, mothers & toddlers, astronomy club, dog club, quilters & village friends. The hall is also used for functions and concerts. It is a community facility.
1st Tettenhall Wood Scout Group
Associations, LeisureThe provision of educational activities and training, which cover outdoor activities, environment, conservation, heritage, spiritual and cultural interests based on the Scout Promise and Law, and guided by adult leadership.
Alweston Village Hall
Facilities, LeisureWe are a Village Hall operating in a small community and we offer facilities for people in our area to hire the hall for a variety of recreational uses and as a meeting place for local groups and organisations.
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.