Leisure Charities
Discover 7,074 Leisure charities. Use the search below to filter within these results.
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Huby Playing Fields Association
Facilities, LeisureFootball, Cricket, Carpet Bowls, Outdoor Bowls
Holne Church Charity
Heritage, Leisure, ReligionThe charity invested the monies from the sale of the Church House Inn, Holne in 2018. The income from the investment is exclusively used for the upkeep and maintenance of the Church of St Mary the Virgin, Holne. The charity also holds the Playpark, Holne in trust for the recreation and enjoyment by the community.
The Friends Of Woolmer Green School
Arts, Associations, Education, Environment, LeisureSchool summer & Xmas Fete - quiz nights barn dance Craft Morning Cake sales Disco Textile recycling Camping nights
Wigginton Sports And Playingfield Association
Facilities, LeisureProviding and managing a recreation ground for the benefit of residents of the parish of Wigginton in the City of York
The Thames Vale Singers
Arts, Charity and VCS support, LeisureMusical education & recreation. Fundraising support to other charitable bodies via concerts etc.
Blawith And Nibthwaite Village Hall
Arts, Facilities, Health, LeisureTalks, musical evenings, dances, quiz nights, yoga, local arts & crafts, carol concert, walks, parties, BBQ, parish council meetings, educational topics. In addition the halls facilities are available for hire, or are provided free for charitable events such as Macmillan Cancer Relief.
Sheldwich Village Hall
Facilities, Leisure, Social welfareThe Sheldwich Village Hall, and its immediate surroundings, are maintained and administered by the Tustees for the benefit of all in the immediate and surrounding community. Its facilitates the use of the hall by groups from local clubs, other organisations and individuals. These activities include, Meetings, Talks, Fitness Classes and Social Events.
Binchester Community Association
Associations, Beneficiary group, Facilities, LeisureCOFFEE MORNINGSDISCOS AND ACTIVITIES FOR CHILDREN AND YOUNG ADULTSDISCOS AND ACTIVITIES FOR ADULTSSUPPLYING SPACE AND ACTIVITIES FOR ALL MEMBERSKEEP FIT CLASSESKNIT AND NATTER GROUPYOGALINE DANCINGCRAFT AND SPORTS WORKSHOPSGARDENING CLUBTABLE TENNISQUIZ NIGHTSBINGORESIDENTS MEETINGSALLOTMENT SOCIETYTai Chi
Town And Charity Estate Non-Ecclesiastical Charity
Beneficiary group, Leisure, Social welfare(1) To provide financial help to elderly people resident in the parish of Kislingbury to relieve sickness and poor health(2) The promotion of community participation in healthy recreation and sport for the benefit of the inhabitants of the Parish of Kislingbury
North Stainmore Parish Hall
Facilities, LeisureA village hall for the use of the inhabitants of the Parish of Stainmore and the neighbourhood without distinction of sex or political, religious or other opinions, and in particular for the use of 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.
Bangladesh Social Association
Beneficiary group, Charity and VCS support, Leisure, Social welfareCommunity Care: Help residents live a full and fulfilling life. Helping them be a part of a community and not face loneliness or isolation. Primarily focusing on the elderly and vulnerable in society we aim to help with mental wellbeing and fitness. We want to actively improve the prospects of the young and give them the tools and volunteering opportunities to lead successful and rewarding lives.
Fotheringhay Village Hall
Arts, Beneficiary group, Education, Facilities, Housing, LeisureWe provide accommodation to hire for education classes, lectures, indoor sports, school trips, changing facilities for concerts, childrens parties, family celebrations, village gatherings & poling station. We also serve home-made afternoon teas to the general public on Sunday afternoons in July, August & September.
Parish Hall
Arts, Associations, Charity and VCS support, Education, Facilities, LeisureThe village hall is used, weekly by the primary school, for keep fit classes, art group, WI monthly meetings, yoga classes and monthly for committee meetings and film nights. We have a Christmas market and a flower show and the hall is regularly used by various organisations to hold fund raising events.
Kirksanton Village Hall
Facilities, LeisureThe village hall provides a locally situated social centre available to every member of the village for local events, functions and social, recreational and educational activities.
Village Hall - Harlaxton
Arts, Facilities, LeisureVillage Hall hire facilities are provided for the benefit of the residents of Harlaxton. The Hall is also available for commercial hire to organisations providing recreational activities such as exercise and dance classes
Pencader Improvement And Development Association
Arts, Associations, Economic and community development, Facilities, Leisure, Social welfareProvision of playing field for sports activities and community activities such as carnival week. The hall facilities used for various group meetings, daytime and evening social events.
Lythe Village Hall
Facilities, LeisureTHE PROVISION OF RECREATIONAL AND EDUCATIONAL AMENITIES FOR THE LOCAL COMMUNITY
Bacton Village Hall
Associations, Facilities, LeisureGeneral hiring of hall for meetingsfor Village organisations : WI, Brownies, Parish Council Meetings, Horticultural Society, Birthday Parties, Jumble Sales, Dances, etc.
Docking Allotment For Exercise And Recreation
LeisureDocking allotment for exercise and recreation
Woking And District Society For Mentally Handicapped Children
Beneficiary group, LeisureThe provision of social, leisure and educational activities for people with learning disabilities and their parents or other carers.To work with people with learning disabilities to help them to have as independent a life as possible in accordance with their wishes.To increase public knowledge of the problems faced by people with learning disabilities and their families.
Lydd Community Hall
Facilities, LeisureSports and meeting room facilities
Lovington Vc Primary School Parent Teacher Association
Beneficiary group, Charity and VCS support, Education, LeisureVarious fundraising activities e.g. coffee mornings, fun day, raffles, 49 club, skittles evening, sponsored swim. Money raised is used for buying school supplies and supporting school events e.g. trips, funding the school swimming pool, etc
22nd Rugby Scout Group
Associations, Beneficiary group, LeisureProvides Scouting activities for young people from the ages of 6 to 15 in the Hillmorton and Clifton areas.
Over Norton Village Hall
Beneficiary group, Facilities, Heritage, LeisureProvision of the hall to local groups and individuals. Users include the local history society, welfare and fitness groups and local families for birthday and anniversary parties.
Watersfield Playing Field
Facilities, LeisureSPORTS FACILITIES
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.