Leisure Charities
Discover 7,074 Leisure charities. Use the search below to filter within these results.
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East Hoathly And Halland War Memorial Sports Ground
Heritage, LeisureRecreational activities.
Cymmau Social Welfare Centre
Facilities, LeisureThe provision and maintenance of a social welfare centre, a recreation ground, a playing field and a community centre for the benefit of the inhabitants of the beneficial area without distinction of sex, or of political, religious or other opinions, and in particular for use for meetings, lectures, classes, physical exercise and other forms of recreation and leisure-time occupation.
Easington Parish Hall
Associations, Economic and community development, Education, Facilities, LeisureThe hall provides the following activities:1. Church groups, including Junior Church, Mothers' Union, social groups and social & recreational activities.2. Community activities.3. Facilities for the local primary school
Down Ampney C Of E Primary School Pta
Beneficiary group, Education, Leisure, ReligionThe PTA seeks to support the work of the school, both physically (serving refreshments at events, helping with swimming, etc) and financially (eg the PTA pays for the coach to swimming and buys items for use in the school). It also organises occasions where staff, parents, children and others can meet socially and informally (the PTA has arranged quiz nights, discos, wine tastings etc).
Whiteshill And Ruscombe Village Hall
Facilities, Leisure, ReligionProvide an maintain a public hall for educational and recreation use of the villagers of Whiteshill and Ruscombe
1st Moira And Blackfordby Scouts
Associations, Beneficiary group, LeisureScouting for boys and girls - aged 6 to 14 indoor and outdoor activities for the local area.
22nd (brownsea) South Shields Scout Group
Associations, Beneficiary group, LeisureThe group promotes the development of young people in achieving their full physical, intellectual, social and spiritual potentials as individuals as responsible citizens and as members of their local, national and international communities. It provides an enjoyable and attractive scheme of progressive training guided by trained adult leadership through weekly meetings and outdoor activities.
Hargrave Village Hall
Facilities, LeisureTypical village hall uses, e.g. Parish Council meetings,. Indoor bowls,table tennis,hiring out for parties etc.
Hackney Sparrows Wheelchair Basketball Club
Beneficiary group, Leisure, Social welfareAs a self help disability group, we aim to bring disabled youth and adults of most excluded communities out of isolation and offer them a new healthy and competitive lifestyle providing training on wheelchairs and advising how to join competitive levels ie wheelchair Basketball League. We are based in Hackney and cover mostly East, North and Central London, but welcome everyone from anywhere else.
15th Wolverhampton Scout Group
Arts, Associations, LeisureWe provide scouting activities for the 6-14 year age range - providing camping, outdoor, crafts and other opportunities which they would not otherwise be able to participate.
74th Stoke On Trent And Newcastle (silverdale St Lukes) Scout Group
Associations, LeisureDuring this year we lost all of our beaver leaders due to work commitment and had to close the section for a short time. By September 2025 we had recruited more leaders and the section was reopened. The beavers, cubs and scout are now all doing well. They are all working hard to gain badges and awards. They have been camping and enjoying joint activities to improve their inter personal skills.
Lothersdale Village Trust
LeisureTo maintain the endowed property and to provide recreational facilities for the inhabitants of Lothersdale.
King's Sutton Playing Fields Association
Associations, Facilities, Leisure, Social welfareKINGS SUTTON PLAYING FIELDS ASSOCIATION for the management of the ground and facilities at Kings Sutton Village Playing Fields to support the activities of Tennis, Cricket, Football clubs and village social activities.This is not to be confused with the Kings Sutton childrens park and recreation ground
The Victory Hall
Arts, Beneficiary group, Facilities, Leisure, ReligionPROVIDE A HALL FOR COMMUNITY USE, PARISH COUNCIL, DRAMA GROUP, DANCES, BOWLS, OVER 60'S LUNCH CLUB, YOGA, BIRTHDAY PARTIES, OTHER CHARITIES WHIST DRIVES & BINGO EVENINGS, CHURCH FUNCTIONS, CRAFT MARKETS, PLANT SALES
St Breward's Units Of The Girl Guides Association
Associations, Beneficiary group, LeisureSt Breward Guides and Brownies are the units in the village of St Breward and offer activities for all girls from the age of seven years upwards. Currently there are 18 Brownies 13 Guides 2 Young leaders (those 14 - 18 who are working towards a leadership quliafication) and 6 adults. Activites range from craft, public service and health to outdoor activities such as walking, swimming and camping.
Newton Ferrers Club And Reading Room
Beneficiary group, Facilities, LeisureReading Room and Recreation Room and Club for the use primarily of men or women of the artisan and labouring classes irrespective of their religious or political views resident in the Parish of Newton Ferrers or who shall reside in the neighbourhood of the Parish.
The Huw Johnson Club For Handicapped Children And Their Parents
Associations, Beneficiary group, Leisure, Social welfareSocial activities, outings, sport, youth and artistic activities and support for handicapped young people.
Redmarley Village Hall And Recreation Ground
Facilities, LeisureProvision of Village Hall and other amenities to the local community
The Forman Institute
Associations, Beneficiary group, Childcare, LeisureWe provide a venue in the village as a gathering / meeting place for many of our areas organizations, societies and clubs. (Most notably the Cricket, Horticulture, WI, Classic Motor Cycle, Model, Youth Clubs, Mother & Toddler Group, plus Community Social Club). The Social Club provides a popular venue for family celebration / anniversaries, a compact as well as large social centre for our village.
Sharnbrook Playing Field Association
Facilities, LeisureManagement and maintenance of a recreation/sports facility.
Shevington And District Community Association
Associations, Leisure, Social welfareThe objects of the Shevington and District Community Association are:1. To promote the benefit of the inhabitants of Shevington . . .to advance education and provide facilities . . . for recreation and leisure time occupation . . . improving the conditions of life especially for the lonely and isolated in our community
Athletics For The Young
Beneficiary group, Charitable activities, Leisureprovide grants for young people engaged in the sport of Athletics
Chesterfield Astronomical Society
Associations, Beneficiary group, Education, LeisureTo educate and promote interest in astronomy and allied subjects, through scout groups, schools and other groups such as round tables women's institute etc. and to provide a meeting place lecture room and equipment for the use of both members and general public.
Children's Playing Field
Beneficiary group, Childcare, Facilities, LeisureWe provide open space, football pitch, playground facilities and BMX half pipe for children and young persons.
The Holbeach Drove And Whaplode Drove Recreation Ground And Village Hall
Charity and VCS support, Facilities, LeisureUmbrella organisation providing facilities, open space, Playing Fields, Sports Facilities, Community Hall/Venue to local community.
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.