Leisure Charities
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Hundon Educational Foundation
Arts, Education, LeisureProviding financial assistance to residents of the parish of Hundon under 25 years of age to pay fees for educational courses (including music and sports), for educational outings, for books or fees for students at college or university, or for any other educational purpose.
Chickerell Willowbed Hall
Facilities, LeisureTo provide recreational and leisure events for the community of Chickerell
Saltash Handicapped And Disabled Organisation
Beneficiary group, Charity and VCS support, LeisureSocial and fund raising activities for the education, entertainment of members, their families and friends
Colton Village Hall
Facilities, LeisureWe have a small village hall in a small village we currently hold a carpet bowls club and an open to all coffee morning on a weekly basis, the hall is used for parish council meetings & polling station and is available for hire to all parishoners.
Kinver And District Horticultural Society
LeisureWe provide support and information for local people to improve their horticultural skills.
Great Gidding Village Hall And Recreation Ground
Facilities, LeisureMaintaining the Village Hall and Recreation Ground
Hudswell Village Hall
Facilities, LeisureSport and Recreation - Village Hall
Carmel And District Welfare Club
LeisureTo provide recreation and leisure-time facilities for the local community.
Colsterworth And District Youth Centre
Arts, Beneficiary group, Facilities, LeisurePool, games, competitions, dancing, coach trips for other activities, i.e. ice skating, ten-pin bowling etc.
21 Club Luton
Arts, Leisure, Social welfareOur objectives include providing recreational facilities for adults with learning disablities. Allowing members to socialise with their peers in an informal setting. Activities include bingo,darts,ball games & music to dance to.We encourage social interaction/ speech by conversation with peers & staff over a soft drink or a cup of tea & snack..We offer help & advice as required to members carers.
Evington Youth Club
Beneficiary group, LeisureWe provide a safe and pleasant environment for young people in Evington and the surrounding area to be involved in a wide range of sporting and health promoting activities and opportunities.
Mary Hughes Memorial Playing Fields
Facilities, LeisureProvision of Recreation /Sporting Facility for Local community
Hindon Village Hall
Facilities, LeisureProvision of Village Hall for the use of the inhabitants of the Parish of Hindon for meetings, lectures, classes and other forms of recreation and leisure-time occupation.
The Ernest Bailey Charity
Beneficiary group, Leisure, Social welfareThe Charity is required to ensure that funds must be applied for the general benefit of the inhabitants of Matlock and district:-? For the relief of the aged and poor? For the relief of distress and sickness? To support facilities for recreation and other leisure time activities? To support educational facilities? In such other way as the Trustees think fit
Seaton Hirst Veterans'institute
Arts, Beneficiary group, Leisure, Social welfareProvides recreation for senior citizens in the form of somewhere to meet, play snooker, watch television, use library and socialise, generally over a cup of tea and light refreshment.Providing the opportunity to play competitive snooker or billiards, in the two local leagues with people of like age.
Littledean Community Association
Associations, LeisureTo provide facilities and encourage their use by members of the community for educational and recreational purposes
Fassage Hall And Recreation Ground
Facilities, LeisureTo provide sports, recreational and social facilities for the Parish of Lode and neighboring communities.
44th Croydon Air Scout Group
Associations, Beneficiary group, LeisureWe are part of the Scout Association and we are one of 42 scouting groups in the Croydon District. We are the only Air Scout Group in the Croydon District. We provide scouting activities to young people from the age of 6 - 15 both indoors and outdoors. We take the children away on trips and camps and the older children enjoy flying activities. We have children in Beavers, Cubs and Scouts.
The Wells Community Association
Associations, LeisureTo promote the benefit of the inhabitants of the Wells Road and surrounding area without distinction of sex, or political, religious or other opinions, by associating the local authorities, voluntary organisations and inhabitants in a common effort to advance education, and to provide facilities for recreation and leisure time, with the object of improving conditions of life for said inhabitants.
The Somerset Playing Fields Association
Beneficiary group, Facilities, LeisureTo help in the provision of playing fields for all sections of the community and in particular properly equipped children's playgrounds.To protect existing recreational land.To provide advice to individuals, voluntary organisations and local authorities on the acquisition, layout and use of playing fields.To encourage the fullest use of all recreational facilities.
3rd Eastwood (st Mary's) Scout Group
Associations, Beneficiary group, Leisure3rd Eastwood (St Mary's) Scout Group provides activities for boys and girls in the Beavers (6 yrs - 8 yrs), cubs (8 yrs - 10 1/2 yrs) and scouts (10 1/2 yrs - 14 yrs). These activities are aimed at encouraging social and life skills: independence, initiative, leadership and survival. They attend camps (e.g. canoeing) where they utilise these skills.
The Great Glen United Charity
Leisure, Social welfareRelief to any resident of Great Glen who is facing financial hardship, distress or sicknessSupport to any Great Glen resident who requires financial assistance to further their educationSupport to local organisations that promote social welfare such as clubs and sporting activities.
Basildon Disabled Sports And Social Club
Associations, LeisureWe provide sport and recreational activities for disabled people within Basildon and District.
Leigh On Mendip Recreation Field Management Committee
Education, Environment, Facilities, LeisureThe main activity of this charity has for many years been to provide a recreation ground, used by the public, the local primary school and local football and cricket clubs, and for village events. We also host recycling facilities.
Lowther Parish Hall
Beneficiary group, Facilities, LeisureChildren/Young people, Elderly/Old people, General public/mankind, Sport recreation.Organised through Management Committee, with election of Officers annually at ~AGM - Chair/Vice Chair/Secretary/Treasurer/Booking officer/Maintenance Officers etc.
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.