Leisure Charities
Discover 7,074 Leisure charities. Use the search below to filter within these results.
Notable charities in this sector
Major UK charities curated by Charity Finder for size, recognition, and registry coverage. Click through for full profiles, financials, and trustees.
Northway District Community Association
Associations, LeisurePromote the benefit of the inhabitants of Northway and the neighbourhood together, interests of social welfare for recreation and leisure-time occupation with the object of improving the conditions of life for the said inhabitants.
Regain - The Charity For Tetraplegics
Leisureto support tetraplegics lead independent and fulfilling lives.
Trefelin Boys' Club
Beneficiary group, LeisureSPORTS FOR YOUNG PEOPLE INCLUDING FOOTBALL,ATHLETICS AND RUGBY
Highfields Leisure Park
LeisureProvision of public recreation and pleasure grounds for the people of the City of Nottingham forever.In order to acheive this, a programme of ongoing maintenance of grounds and equipment is completed each year. This ensures the provision of well maintained public recreation and pleasure grounds.
The Basingstoke And District Sports Trust Limited
Leisuresports and leisure
The Nalanda Trust
Associations, Beneficiary group, Health, Leisure, ReligionThe North London Buddhist Centre offers courses and classes in Meditation, Buddhism, Yoga and other activities to promote health, happiness and well-being. Its aim is to develop a Buddhist practice community in the city relevant to our lives in the 21st Century.It is part of an international network of the Friends of the Western Buddhist Order, which has over 80 centres world-wide.
Wecock Community Association
Associations, Beneficiary group, Charitable activities, Education, Facilities, LeisureA variety of activities are available including - IT Training, Internet Access, Support Groups, Over 50's Lunch Club, Ladies & Mens Night, Beauticians Course, DJ'ing, Chair Repair project, Table Tennis & BadmintonA hall & different sized conference rooms available for hire. A cafe, self service laundrette & charity shop is available. Community events such as discos & holiday clubs are provided.
Brightlingsea Community Association
Associations, Facilities, LeisureTo establish a Community Centre and to maintain and manage this Centre for the activities promoted by the Association.To promote the benefits of the inhabitants of Brightlingsea by associating local authorities, voluntary organisations and inhabitants in a common effort to advance education and provide facilities in the interests of social welfare for recreation and leisure time occupation.
King George's Field
Facilities, LeisureThe provision of public spaces and facilities for healthful and educational recreation
Shefford Town Memorial Association
Beneficiary group, LeisureDuring the year the Association has maintained it's place in the local community by encouraging such regular activities as bowls, cricket, junior football, snooker, tea dances, keep fit, carpet bowls and children's activities.
Lyndhurst And District Community Association
Associations, Facilities, LeisureThe Association promotes for the benefit of the inhabitants of Lyndhurst and the surrounding area the advancement of education, social welfare, recreation and leisure activities. The Association operates a centre which provides a number of meeting rooms and office services for the use of community groups, individuals and commercial organisations.
Evesham Adventure Playground Association
Beneficiary group, Childcare, LeisureProvide opportunities for safe supervised play to children under the age of 18 years in the form of open access play, childcare, parent and toddlers, adventure playground and multi sports pitch
The Crofton Community Association
Associations, Facilities, LeisureThe promotion of benefit for the inhabitants of Stubbington and Hill Head Wards of Fareham Borough Council in association with local autorities and other organisations in a common effort to advance education and to provide recreation and leisure facilities.
Bristol Taleem-Ul-Islam Trust
Beneficiary group, Education, Leisure, ReligionEducation/TrainingReligious activitiesSport/recreation
Jubilee Sailing Trust Limited
LeisureTo give people of mixed abilities and circumstances the freedom to explore their ability, potential and place in the world through inclusive adventures at sea. Please also see Jubilee Sailing Trust (277810) the company's controlling party.
Sri Datta Yoga Centre (uk)
Arts, Health, LeisurePromotion of multifaith and brotherhood of love and peace, Promotion of meditation & healing music, Yoga teaching of Guru Dattatreya, Laughter yoga, Kriya yoga, Celebrations of festivals of all faiths, Teaching and promotion of Veda esp Bhagavata gita and Guru Gita. Preservation of ancient rituals and promotion of healthy living.
Calverton Miners' Welfare Trust
Leisure, ProfessionsThe object of the Charity is the provision of a welfare institute for the benefit of the inhabitants of the area of benefit without distinction of political, religoeus or other opinions with the object of improving the conditions of life for the said inhabitants.
St Gregorios Indian (malan Kara) Orthodox Church
Economic and community development, Education, Leisure, Religion, Saving of lives, Social welfarefor the relief of people in need Kerala,IndiaEducation/TrainingMedical/Health/SicknessDisabilityRelief of Poverty,Famine reliefReligious activities,Sport/recreationEconomic/Community development/Employment
The Nineveh Charitable Trust
Economic and community development, Environment, Leisure1/ The health and welfare and education of the general public. 2/ To promote the study and appreciation of agriculture, horticulture, silviculture, land management, ecology & conservation and preservation of the countryside. 3/ In furtherance of the above to make payments to any person or charitable body whose objects include the above objectives.
New Farnley Community Association
Arts, Associations, Beneficiary group, Childcare, LeisureArts & Crafts , Bingo , Crown Green Bowls , Indoor Bowls , Golf Society , Jellytots , Playgroup , Sequence Dance , Table Tennis , Painting Class , Cubs / Scouts / Beavers , Line Dancing , Happy Circle , Junior Football x 4 teams ,
Crewe And Nantwich Gymnastics And Community Activities Centre
Associations, Economic and community development, LeisureWE provide health and fitness facilities for the surrounding neighbourhood of Crewe and Nantwich.Specifically we provide gymnastics training and coaching facilities for all ages and capabilities including disabilities to a nationally approved standard. In addition we focus on adult well-being by providing equipment and training opportunities
The Hoops Foundation
Beneficiary group, Charitable activities, LeisureThe principal activity is to provide facilities and support for young people and vulnerable adults to play football and other sports and to develop sport generally. Our policy is sport for all - to cover all ranges of skills and abilities.
The Church Lads' And Church Girls' Brigade
Beneficiary group, Education, Leisure, ReligionVoluntary Uniformed Youth Organisation, for children from age 4 to 18 in four sections, Martins, Y Team, JTC, Seniors.Each section, has its own activity programme and badge scheme. Groups develop personal skills, abilities, grow self-confidence and offer adventurous activities, camping trips and nurture whilst maintaining a Christian ethos.
Beverley Town Cricket And Recreation Club
LeisureProvision of sports facilities and activities
English Schools' Swimming Association
Education, Leisure, Saving of livesThe advancement of physical education of schoolchildren through the medium of swimming, life-saving, diving, water polo and synchronised swimming by:(a) promoting and organising contests, conducting tests and making awards; and(b) promoting the provision of proper facilities for swimming, life-saving, diving, water polo and artistic swimming.
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.