Leisure Charities
Discover 7,074 Leisure charities. Use the search below to filter within these results.
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Major UK charities curated by Charity Finder for size, recognition, and registry coverage. Click through for full profiles, financials, and trustees.
Rode Playing Field
Beneficiary group, Childcare, Facilities, LeisureMaintaining and generating revenue for the Pavilion, Playing Field and children's play area in the village of Rode
Swadlincote And District Mencap And Gateway Society
Beneficiary group, LeisureThe objects of the club is the relief of people with a learning disability by providing help and support for them and their families, dependents and carers, and to provide or assist in the provision of facilities for the recreation of other leisure time occupation for people who have need thereof by reason of learning disability with the object of improving their conditions of life.
Southminster And District Young Farmers Club
Beneficiary group, Charity and VCS support, Economic and community development, LeisureEducation and development of young people through a variety of activities and competitions including public speaking, stock judging, cookery and sports. 10 clubs across the county organise their own weekly meeting. Emphasis on social, fundraising and travel opportunities too.
Bunbury Jubilee Playing Fields
Facilities, LeisureTo manage the pavillion, the playing fields and associated sports for the village of Bunbury.
Kent Schools' Cricket Association
Charitable activities, Education, Leisure, Social welfareKSCA organises inter-school competitions; at present thirteen in number. The estimated number of participating students is in the region of 3000. KSCA also gives grants to individuals in the case of hardship and to organisations including Kent Cricket Board and schools for specific projects or equipment.
Isle Abbotts Village Hall
Facilities, LeisureThe village hall provides the environment which allows the social, educational, sporting and recreational activities in the village to take place.
Rickling Green Recreational Association
LeisureProvision of sporting facilities in Rickling Green
Eleanor Shorter For Playing Fields And Recreation Grounds
Facilities, LeisureThe maintenance and improvement of Haling Grove Park, and the provision of additional facilities and equipment for play and recreation within the London Borough of Croydon
Mount Hawke Village Community Association
Associations, LeisureProvide inhabitants of Mount Hawke and neighbourhood (without distinction of sex or of political, religious or other opinions) in the interests of social welfare, facilities for recreation and leisure time occupation with the object of improving the conditions of life for the said inhabitants.
Winsford Middlewich And Northwich Unit Of The Sea Cadet Corps
Armed forces, Associations, Beneficiary group, LeisureThe Sea Cadet Corps is a national,voluntary youth organisation which aims to help young people (aged 10-18) towards responsible adulthood and to encourage them to reach their potential by developing valuable personal attributes and high standards of conduct,using a nautical theme based on the customs and traditions of the Royal Navy.Activities include sailing,kayaking,climbing,engineering and IT
Village Hall
Associations, Facilities, Leisure, Social welfareProvides building and facilities for use of local community/organisations for education/training, arts/culture, sports and social activities
Colemans Hatch Horticultural Society
LeisureSummer & Autumn Fetes & Horticultural Shows for the entertainment of the local public, and profits are split between at least two charities
Wilsden Womens Institute
Associations, Beneficiary group, Facilities, Health, LeisureCOLLECTS MONIES FOR ACWW; DONATES TO LOCAL CHARITIES SUCH AS MANORLANDS HOSPICE, BRADFORD EAR TRUST & WILSDEN VILLAGE HALL; PROVIDES REFRESHMENTS FOR VILLAGE ACTIVITIES. PROVIDE A FRIENDLY ENVIRONMENT FOR MEMBERS TO PURSUE HOBBIES, NEW SKILLS & FRIENDSHIPS.
Westwoodside Playing Fields Association
Facilities, LeisureTo provide a suitable recreational playing field for the people of Westwoodside and surrounding areas.
Hethersgill New Village Hall
Facilities, LeisureThe purpose of a village hall for the use of inhabitants of the Parish of Hethersgill & neighbourhood, without distinction of sex, political, religious or other opinions, and in particular for the use of meetings, classes, lectures & other forms of recreation & leisuretime activities. Operates as Hethersgill Parish Hall and its management committee are trustees of the charity.
East Thirsk Community Association
Associations, LeisureThe object of the Charity is to service the inhabitants of Thirsk, East of the Cod Beck and the neighbourhood, in a common effort to advance education and to provide facilities in the interests of social welfare for recreation and leisure time occupation, with the object of improving the conditions of life for the said inhabitants.
Farndon Daycare Centre For The Elderly
Beneficiary group, Charity and VCS support, Facilities, Leisure, Social care, Social welfareWe provide companionship, nourishment, entertainment and care for ten elderly people who have been referred to us by Cheshire West & Chester Social Services. They meet every Thursday at Farndon Memorial Hall. Transport each way is provided by registered volunteers.
Levendale Women's Institute
Associations, Beneficiary group, LeisureSupport local ladies in educational and recreational activities and aid in improving the local environment on a voluntary basis.
Christian Youth Enterprises
Beneficiary group, LeisureProvides Resources for Christian Charities in provision of residential and outdoor activities in UK and abroad
Recreation Ground
Facilities, LeisureRecreation ground.
Lower Withington Women's Institute
Associations, Beneficiary group, LeisureEnjoy talks, demonstrations and workshops; participate in discussions, quizzes, bowls, walks and other local activities.
Boundary Residents Community Association
Associations, LeisureRecreational,educational and social.
Trelech Community Centre/canolfan Gymdeithasol Trelech
Arts, Facilities, Leisure, ReligionProvide a place and facilities for the people of the village of Trelech and the surrounding area. For example, YFC, Chapel, Cylch Meithrin and any other organization who need the use of the Centre for any activity they wish to hold. The Centre has Broadband facility, piano, fully fitted kitchen, central heating and disabled facilities plus an outside area for outdoor activities.
King George's Field And Recreation Charity
Facilities, LeisureProvide local community with sporting, recreational and community services
Nailsworth And Forest Green Scout Group
Associations, LeisureThe centenery camp. A climbing camp. World jamboree. Live 07. Christmas camp. Bury rignell. Expedition training. Troop challenge hike. Night hike. District camping. Cooking camp.
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.