Leisure Charities
Discover 7,074 Leisure charities. Use the search below to filter within these results.
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6th Warrington (1st Thelwall) Scout Group
Associations, Beneficiary group, LeisureEducational and recreational activities for children from age 6 in Beaver, Cub and Scout sections.
Broxbourne Borough Youth
Beneficiary group, LeisureTo provide sporting facilities and activities to local youth of all ages and gender
Beauworth Parish Hall
Facilities, LeisureRecreational facility for Village and public use
Pewsham Women's Institute
Associations, Beneficiary group, LeisureMonthly meetings with women on various Educational and Recreational Subjects
The North Mymms Recreation And Charitable Trust
LeisureThe distribution of funds to recreational and charitable organisations in the Parish of North Mymms
Balsham Church Institute
Arts, Associations, Beneficiary group, Childcare, Facilities, Leisure, ReligionVillage Hall available for hire by regular groups for activities such as Keep Fit, Brownies, Rainbows, Toddler Groups and for occasional users for meetings, celebrations etc. A monthly cinema ( Balsham Picture House} is also activeThe church reserves the option for activities linked to the church which now includes Community Coffee mornings and Lunches
Cwmdu Village Hall
Facilities, Leisure, Social welfareProvision of community building for meetings, social events, educational and sporting activities for local community and visitors.
Gatehouse Primary Academy Pta
Beneficiary group, Charity and VCS support, Education, LeisureParent and teacher association - Fund raising. school discos, christmas fayre,summer fayre, sports day refreshments, etc.
Playing Field
Beneficiary group, Childcare, Facilities, LeisureUsed by junior/senior football teams also cricket. Play area for children. Used by localgroups for fetes, flower shows or similar
Manchester (trafalgar) Unit 230 Of The Sea Cadet Corps
Associations, Leisuresailing, power boating, rowing and sports.
Ironbridge Youth And Community Centre
Beneficiary group, Charitable activities, Facilities, LeisureAdvice and guidance on lifestyles - health and fitness, weight controle, dietry and obesity problems, social behaviour and respect for community.
Charminster Village Hall
Arts, Associations, Beneficiary group, Facilities, LeisureVillage hall - offering the hall to local people and outsiders.Serving the local community, WI, Residents Assoc. Fete CommitteeBrownies/Guides. Family parties, Jazz & Tap, Line Dancing & LocalHistory Group. Art Group. WI, Scottish Dancing, Guides.Brownies, Yoga Local Council. ElectionsSewing GroupFlower ArrangingTable top SalesJumble Sales
Hackforth Village Hall
Economic and community development, Facilities, Leisure, Social welfareThe Village Hall provides facilities for use by the community for a range of purposes including a variety of organised Social Events, Live Performances, Table Tennis, Digital Skills Cybercafe, and Keep Fit. It also hosts regular meetings of the Parish Council and Catterick Young Farmers Club. It is available for private hire.
English Schools Gymnastic Association
Beneficiary group, Education, LeisureTo promote the development of gymnastics throughout England for young people of school age
Recreation Ground
Facilities, LeisureA place for exercise and recreation for the inhabitants of the Parish of Aldershot and neighbourhood.
Wymington Memorial Hall
Facilities, LeisureProvides a hall for various clubs, recreational activities and childrens and adults parties run by a committee.
Hundred House Village Hall Also Known As James Vaughan Memorial Hall
Facilities, LeisureManagement committee provide facility, comprising main hall seating 120 people, committee room seating 30, modern kitchen, modern toilets/disabled, disabled ramp/access, large stage, dressing rooms, curtains, spot lights, post office, short mat bowls mat and equipment, car park charges reasonable, suitable for conferences/parties.
King George V Playing Field
Beneficiary group, Childcare, Facilities, LeisureThroughout the year we host Fun Days, Firework Nights & other charitable events, together with obtaining grant funding, to provide and maintain the playground equipment and surrounding public area which was gifted to the town in 1936 for public recreation. We aim to provide a safe outdoor environment for children of all ages and backgrounds to play in.
Hartland Recreation Ground
Facilities, LeisureProvision of Playing Field and Associated Facilities for the Community of Hartland
Launceston And District University Of The Third Age
Beneficiary group, Charitable activities, Economic and community development, Education, Leisure1) to advance the education of the public and in particular the education of middle-aged and older people who are not in full time gainful employment in Launceston and its surrounding locality.2) the provision of facilities for leisure time and recreational activities with the object of improving the conditions of life for the above persons in the interests of their social welfare.
Letchworth And Hitchin Unit 182 Of The Sea Cadet Corps.
Associations, LeisureProviding a range of informal education activities such as boating, camping, engineering, cooking and competitions.
Arundel Youth Club
Beneficiary group, LeisureTO PROVIDE SOCIAL, RECREATIONAL AND EDUCATION DEVELOPMENT FOR YOUNG PEOPLE AGED 10 - 19 YEARS, WORKING WITHING THE GOVERNMENT FRAMEWORK OF EVERY CHILD MATTERS.
Village Hall
Associations, Charity and VCS support, Economic and community development, Facilities, LeisureThe hall committee organises events to provide entertainment and community activities. The hall is a focal point for the village and provides a venue that villagers can hire for functions and other activities, such as playingsports . The committee organises fund raising activities, including external funding, to raise money to maintain and run the St James and St Nicholas community hall.
25th Keighley Long Lee Scout Group
Associations, LeisureCAMPING TRIPSFUND RAISINGWALIKINGCOLLEGE VISITS
Newcastle-Under-Lyme Senior Citizen's Club
Arts, Beneficiary group, Education, Leisurebingo,indoor bowls,day trips,dancing school,church, meeting place, Ukele players, Afternoon Tea Dances
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.