Leisure Charities
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Mayfield Recreational Association
Facilities, LeisureTo manage the recreation ground (the Trust proprety) and pavilion for the benefit of the inhabitants of the Parish of Mayfield.
The North Moor Playground
Childcare, Facilities, LeisureRECREATION GROUND
Eckington Miners' Recreation Ground And Institute
Arts, Beneficiary group, Charity and VCS support, Facilities, Leisure, ProfessionsWe provide facilities and numerous activities as a whole for the use of our members and their families as well as the general public of our community.Provided are Football,Bowls,dancing & keep fit and the entertainment of our senior members we also encourage the use of our facilities for the younger musicians in the area.Fund raising for certain Charities ie Help The Hero,s
Crewkerne War Commemoration Trust Recreation Ground
Facilities, LeisureMAINTENANCE OF RECREATION GROUNDS OPEN TO THE PUBLIC
Village Hall And Recreation Ground And Playing Field
Beneficiary group, Childcare, Facilities, LeisureThe charity maintains and runs Westhall Village Hall including the Playing Field and Children's Play Area. We also get involved and organise community events which help maintain our community spirit.
Ideford Village Hall
Arts, Beneficiary group, Charity and VCS support, Education, Facilities, LeisureOur hall is a converted school. It consists of hall, committee room, well equipped kitchen & toilets. It offers a focal point for the village to meet for social and fund raising events, such as Pilates, short mat bowls, Band practice, Messy Church children's activities and other events. Both residents and non residents can book the hall, For bookings up to 70 people. Hire rates very reasonable.
Crewkerne Young Farmers' Club
Arts, Beneficiary group, Economic and community development, LeisureA Rural youth movement for members aged between 10 and 26 years. Members get the opportunity to take part in various competitions such as entertainments, drama & pantomime, sports, public speaking, debating, after dinner speaking, stock-judging where they gain confidence and new skills. Also they have opportunities to participate in further training & development to run their clubs.
Bramwell Memorial Parish Institute
Facilities, LeisureThe Bramwell Memorial Institute provides a facility for the village community to use for arts, sport, recreation or any other community activity that benefits the population of the parish and the surrounding area.
Wellington And Taunton Young Farmers Club
Arts, Beneficiary group, Charity and VCS support, Economic and community development, Leisure, Social welfareA rural youth movement, where members can gain confidence and recognised skills in public speaking, sports competitions, drama and entertainments, stockjudging, stockshowing/presentation, dancing, meetings and social events, fundraising. This is a member led organisation for those aged 10 - 26 years.
Thurston Lunch Club
Beneficiary group, Leisure, Social welfareTo provide meals and recreational activities for residents and former residents of Thurston, over the age of 55. The aim is to improve lifestyle of members who are restricted by health, age & poverty. Outings & events are also arranged.
Holbrook Women's Institute
Associations, Beneficiary group, LeisureTO PROVIDE EDUCATIONAL AND RECREATIONAL ACTIVITIES FOR WOMEN.
Hoghton Autumn Club
Beneficiary group, LeisureTHE CLUB PROVIDES FORTNIGHTLY LUNCHES FOR MEMBERS OVER A RADIUS OF 4 MILES AND ENTERTAINMENT IN THE AFTERNOON. TRANSPORT IS ALSO PROVIDED FOR DISABLED MEMBERS.
Clavering Jubilee Field
LeisureThe Jubilee Field is used for sport and recreation by the inhabitants of Clavering and surrounding villages
Frome And District Young Farmers' Club
Arts, Associations, Beneficiary group, Charity and VCS support, Economic and community development, Leisure, Social welfareA member led rural youth group which developes skills and education for any young people aged 10-26 years. Activities range from sports, public speaking, cattle showing and stock Judging, club fundraising events & social activities, dance & entertainment productions, drama and local community work.
Faith Works
Arts, Environment, Facilities, LeisureActivities and events take place in a large woodland - wildlife observation,camping,bushcraft,exhibitions,concerts and christian seminars.
Holme Valley District Scout Council
Associations, Charity and VCS support, LeisureScouting outdoor activities, camping, rock climbing, canoeing, sailing, hiking, fund raising, educating trips abroad.
Rotary Portsmouth North Benevolent Fund
Associations, Beneficiary group, Charity and VCS support, Leisure, Social welfareRaising of funds from members and public. Principal fund raising activity is annual Golf Day.Funds raised are expended in support of charitable activities in the Portsmouth area and for overseas charities including hospitality for the elderly, support fo children's activities, medical charities etc.
Lamorna Village Hall
Arts, Associations, Beneficiary group, Economic and community development, Education, Facilities, LeisureLamorna Village Hall is a granite built ex school house. It aims to serve the community by providing a central maintained venue for community activities. There is a wide range of events and activities including yoga, flower clubs, art exhibitions, plays, carol concerts and other events. The Hall is available for hire and is used widely for local family events.
Bullock Park
LeisureProvide recreation facilities for the inhabitants of the parish of Shipdham.
East Ruston Village Hall
Arts, Facilities, LeisureDances and social evenings, Information talks, Pilates, Private hire, Story tellers, Craft fairs and photography/art exhibitions
Longtown Village Hall
Economic and community development, Facilities, LeisureThe provision and maintenance of a village hall for the use of the inhabitants of Longtown, 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 this rural community.
Jephson Village Hall
Charity and VCS support, Facilities, LeisureThis Charity provides funds for the maintenace of a Village Hall for the benefit of the inhabitants of the Parish. The Hall can be hired by any individual or organisation for a reasonable fee with booking priority given to residents of the parish. In addition to the money raised in this way, the Charity raises funds by providing entertainment and recreational and educational events.
Hethe New Village Hall
Facilities, LeisureCommunity village hall providing meeting and recreational venue for local population
Loraine Trust
Leisure, Social welfareRelief of Poverty by the improvement of methods and practice of horticulture of small holdings anywhere in the world where there is a need to maintain adequate production for those trying to live of the land
The Orchard Garden, Collingham
Facilities, LeisureThe Orchard Garden is held in trust for the purposes of a recreation ground for the use and benefit of the inhabitants of Collingham and Linton.
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.