Leisure Charities
Discover 7,074 Leisure charities. Use the search below to filter within these results.
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Barkston And Syston Playing Field
Childcare, Facilities, LeisurePlaying field - Provision of open space, sports facilities and childrens play area
Village Hall Rous Lench
Facilities, LeisureProvision of community facility per the hall's objectives:The hall is to be used for the purpose of physical and mental training and recreation, and social, moral and intellectual development and entertainments or otherwise as may be found expedient for the benefit of the inhabitants without distinction of sex or of political religious or other opinions.
The Simon Sidney Hill Hall Charity
Facilities, Leisure, ReligionA church hall for church use and available for use (sporting, social etc.) by various local community organisations.
Newton Poppleford Village Hall
Facilities, LeisureVillage amenity for local clubs, e.g. whist, bridge, short-mat bowls. Also let for private functions and Parish Council meetings.
Great Bradley Village Hall
Arts, Associations, Facilities, Leisure, Social welfareSocial activities for the village of Great Bradley (pop 400)Art group. WEA. Pilates. Flexible Friends. Slimming World. Scottish Dancing. Afternoon Club. Carpet Bowls. Book Club. Photo Club.For details of dates and times of these groups please see VH Calender on the Great Bradley Village web site.
Birling Village Hall
Facilities, LeisureThe charity provides indoor and outdoor meeting and recreational facilities for the inhabitants of Birling and neighbouring villages.
Recreation Ground (known Locally As The Thirsk And Sowerby Flatts Preservation Trust)
Facilities, LeisureFor the benefit of the inhabitants of Thirsk & Sowerby. Recreational facilities.
Tresmeer Village Hall
Facilities, LeisureTo manage a village hall for the use of the inhabitants of the parish of Tresmeer and surrounding areas in the county of Cornwall without distinction of political, religious or other opinions, 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 the said inhabitants.
Huntingdon Unit 593 Of The Sea Cadet Corps
Armed forces, Associations, Beneficiary group, LeisureThe charity provides activities for children up to the age of 18 and is affiliated to the Royal Navy. The activities range from drill work on deck to sailing, kayaking, band and camps etc.
The Nightingale Senior Citizens' Club Management Committee
Associations, Beneficiary group, LeisureThe Trust has been delivering its normal activities of providing hot meals for its members with Health & Keep fit activities plus social garthering with outings.
Drigg And Carleton Village Hall
Facilities, LeisureTo provide a village hall for meetings, lectures, classes and other forms of recreation and leisure time occupation, with the object of improving the life of the parish of Drigg & Carleton inhabitants.To keep the property in proper repair and insure against loss or damageby fire and generally manage the same under the direction of the Parish Council.
Ealing Arts
LeisureEaling Arts is an association of Societies and Clubs, both for amateur and professional, who have a common interest in the Arts and in arts activities in the London Borough of Ealing.
The Community Centre - New Radnor
Arts, Economic and community development, Education, Facilities, Leisurethe premises are hired out to the Church, Young Farmers, School, Childrens Badminton classes, Childrens parties, Music, Radnor Band of which some are at reduced rates.
Guston Village Hall Trust
Facilities, LeisureVillage Hall for the use of inhabitants of Guston Parish in the County of Kent and of neighbouring Parishes without distinction of political, religious or other opinions and for other forms of recreation and leisure-time occupation with the object of improving the condition of life for the said inhabitants.
The Boys' Brigade Sheffield Battalion
LeisureThe Battalion supports the work of Boys Brigade companies around the Sheffield and District (North Derbyshire and North Notts) area provide activities which cover Spiritual, Sport, Craft, Outdoor activities and a structured award scheme
Stevenage Unit No 493 Of The Sea Cadet Corps
Armed forces, Associations, Leisure, ResearchStevenage Sea Cadets and Royal Marines Cadets offer a range of activities designed to develop the skills and values for success in life, adopting principles, values and training akin to the Royal Navy. Skills such as First Aid, Marine Engineering, Public Service, Fieldcraft, Weapons Handling, Orienteering, DofE, BTEC, STEM proficiency, Water activities such as rowing, kayak, powerboat and paddle
The Stalbridge Playing Fields
Facilities, LeisureTo provide sporting facilities i.e. football pitches, cricket pitch, tennis court for the public
Great Addington Memorial Hall
Beneficiary group, Childcare, Education, Facilities, LeisureManage a Village Hall which is for the use of Great and Little Addington and includes pre-school, sunday school, keep fit, school usage and private hire
The Fazakerley Community Association
Arts, Associations, Beneficiary group, Childcare, LeisureWe are a umbrella organization providing a meeting place, advice and support, to local people living or working in the Liverpool North Area. We also offer recreational activities for all residents of North Liverpool including childrens playgroups, health & fitness classes, pensioners social evenings, community gymnasium, dance classes and meeting rooms for all local associations
The Dry Drayton School And Village Association
Associations, Charitable activities, Education, LeisureProvide & assist in the provision of facilities for education at the school not normally provided by the LEA.Provide facilities for recreation & leisure with the objective of improving the conditions of life for the inhabitants of Dry Draytron & the neighbourhood.General charitable purposes.Make grants to organisations & act as an umbrella or resource body.
Village Green At Shottermill
Facilities, LeisureRecreational activities for Haslemere's residents.
Hutton Cranswick Women's Institute
Associations, Beneficiary group, LeisureProviding social, educational and recreational facilities for women in the local area.
Castleacre Playing Field
Facilities, LeisureTO MAINTAIN THE PLAYING FIELD IN CASTLE ACRE FOR SPORTS AND RECREATIONAL USE.
Gosforth Residents Association
Arts, Beneficiary group, Health, LeisureCarpet bowls, yoga classes, knitting and craft classes, musical baby singing, Community bingo, MS exercise class, children's parties, Wine group.
Age Concern Buckingham And District
Charitable activities, Leisure, Saving of livesRegular afternoon tea with information sessions from local organisations such as police and citizens advice.Outings.Lunches.Yearly Tea and entertainment.RafflesQuiz
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.