Leisure Charities
Discover 7,074 Leisure charities. Use the search below to filter within these results.
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Henry Charles Stephens
Facilities, LeisureUpkeep of recreation fieldUpkeep of Village HallPromoting community spirit within the village
Mapleton Village Social Club
Associations, LeisureThe objective of the Club is to provide a mixture of social, welfare and recreational facilities and leisure time occupation for the inhabitants of the Area Of Benefit (Mapleton and the surrounding neighbourhood) for the purpose of improving the quality of life and sense of community cohesion for the said inhabitants.
Ladys Creative Centre
Arts, Beneficiary group, Charity and VCS support, Heritage, Leisure, Social welfareLady's Creative Centre is a charity to help women from different backgrounds/cultures to release their talent and find a place in the community. Activities include classes in painting/drawing (for both members and tenants of local estates), and in Spanish, yoga, craft. Also fundraising, social & special events, exhibitions, and a dolls house museum. It also helps priority and disadvantaged people.
Hertfordshire Lea Valley Association
Beneficiary group, LeisureThe objects of the charity shall be to advance education and to provide facilities recreation or other leisue time occupation in the interests of social welfare, with the object of improving the conditions of life for women in the area of benefit without disinction of political, religious or other opinions.
Yealmpton And Brixton Women's Institute
Associations, Beneficiary group, Leisure, ResearchEducation and training; arts/culture/heritage/science; amateur sport; environment/conservation/heritge.
Brassington Village Hall
Facilities, LeisureTo provide a Village Hall facility for Social, Recreational, Educational and Village Governance use by the local Community of Brassington. Also to provide this facility for use by others not resident in the Parish of Brassington at the discretion of the Village Hall Management Committee.
Fen Ditton Recreation Ground
Beneficiary group, Childcare, Environment, Facilities, LeisureThe Parish Council owns the Recreation Ground which is held in charity & provides Recreation Facilities for the village. All councillors are Trustees & maintain & administer the Facilities including football & cricket pitches, basketball court, children's playground & a wildlife area. Sponsored walks & running clubs use the grounds.The Pavilion is used as a meeting place for community events.
Thurloxton Village Hall
Facilities, LeisureThe Village Hall is held for the use of the inhabitants of the Parish of Thurloxton 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.
Swinton Reading Room
LeisureTo provide a facility within the community which can be used by community projects, sports groups and individuals for private hire.
Parish Hall
Associations, Beneficiary group, Charity and VCS support, Childcare, Education, Facilities, Leisure, Social welfarePCC meetings,Parish council meetings, Local and National elections, Pre-School group, W.I.meetings, ,Art ,Craft and fitness classes, Talks and lillustrated lectures ,Family Parties, Wedding receptions, Dances, Exhibitions, Coffee mornings, Social events to raise funds for maintenance of the charity premises.
Tameside Association Of Voluntary Youth And Community Organisations
Beneficiary group, LeisureTo support voluntary youth and community organisations which are furthering the recreational or social welfare needs of the community in Tameside and the surrounding areas.
Bredon's Norton Village Hall
Beneficiary group, Facilities, LeisureThe provision and maintenance of the village hall for the use by the residents of Bredon and Bredon's Norton and surrounding areas for meetings, lectures, and classes of an educational nature and for recreational/leisure activities with the object of providing 'added value' to the lives of local people many of whom are elderly.
Friends Of Claygate Centre
Associations, Beneficiary group, Leisure, Social careProvision of facilities and other leisure-time activities, not normally provided by the Local Authority, for older people within the local community.
Troedrhiwdalar Young Farmers'club
Arts, Beneficiary group, Economic and community development, LeisureTroedrhiwdalar YFC is open to all young people age 10 to 26 years of age. The programme includes; training, community projects, rural crafts, sport, drama and much more.
The Chipping Norton School Educational Trust Fund
Beneficiary group, Education, LeisureGrants given to children towards education ,social development and sporting activities to encourage full potential reached
The Flying Roll Charity
LeisurePublication and distribution of the "Flying Roll" through advertising.
Aylesbury Area Disabled Club
LeisureMonthly socials, trips/outings, christmas party, other sporting activities including disabled sports games
West Meon And Warnford Sports Club
LeisureCricket - Senior & JuniorFootball - Senior & JuniorTennis - two all weather courtsHockey - Hampshire League Division 4Promoting these sports for the participation of all
The Colebrooke Village Hall
Charity and VCS support, Economic and community development, Facilities, LeisureFundraising, maintaining, organising and managing the Colebrooke Parish Hall and the activities held therein to provide for and accommodate community events and pastimes, and a recreational facility for the inhabitants, young and old, of the villages of Colebrooke, Coleford and Penstone and their rural environs.
Crowhurst Village Hall
Facilities, LeisureProvision of Hall and open space leisure and sports facilities for the benefit of the local community for private and village wide functions.
Cotwall End Primary School Home And School Association
Charity and VCS support, Education, Housing, LeisureTo raise funds to provide extra facilities for the pupils of Cotwall End Primary School. We provide funding for Education and Training purposes to enhance subjects being studied. We provide equipment for sport and recreation for the pupils and we provide volunteer manpower to help with school events and activities.
The Staffordshire Playing Fields Association
Facilities, LeisureTo advise and assist in the provision of adequate playing fields, sports halls and sports centres in the county of Staffordshire for the purpose of games, sports and pastimes.
Village Hall
Facilities, LeisureThe provision of the facilities of a village hall for use primarily by people in Dowdeswell and the surrounding areas.The finances of the trust include those of the Dowdeswell Recreational Ground (294155)
The Ash Womens Club
Beneficiary group, Charity and VCS support, LeisureThe Ash Club gives information and advice, and provides facilities for recreation and other leisure-time occupation in the interest of social welfare with the object of improving life for women in the area of Spelthorne without distinction of political, religious or other opinions. The Club also fundraises in a small way to respond to other charitable causes in line with our objects.
Newton Upon Rawcliffe Village Hall
Facilities, LeisureHall facilities for local public. Domino, Socials and general entertainment for locals.
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.