Leisure Charities
Discover 7,074 Leisure charities. Use the search below to filter within these results.
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Meinciau Sports And Recreation Club
LeisureSPORTS AND RECREATION
Marsh Green Village Hall
Facilities, LeisureTo hold on trust a leasehold interest in a village hall for the use of the inhabitants of Marsh Green and its environs in the Parish of Rockbeare in the County of Devon and to use this including for meetings, lectures and classes and for other forms of recreation and leisure time occupation as may be determined by the committee of management formed to administer the Charity.
West Walton Community Primary School Association
Arts, Beneficiary group, Charity and VCS support, Education, LeisureThroughout the year our school association organise events to raise money. These events are fun for the children, & often involve parent/carer participation. Events include disco's, book sales, Easter egg hunt,cake sales & sports day activities. The monies raised provide items/experiences not provided for by statutory funds.
Alvanley Village Hall
Facilities, LeisureVillage Hall for the use of the inhabitants of the parish of Alvanley and the neighbourhood without distinction of political religious or other opinions and in particular for use for recreation and leisure time occupation with the object of improving the conditions of life for the said inhabitants
Royal Leamington Spa Horticultural Society
LeisureOperates society for the benefit of its members.
Bearsted Green Women's Institute
Arts, Associations, Beneficiary group, Leisurewe meet on the first Wednesday of every month, we have a speaker on various topics.We have a book club, a walking group, gardening gruop and a craft club.
Brimpton Recreation Ground
Facilities, LeisureThe charity managed the Brimpton Recreation Ground which was donated in 1965 "for the benefit of the inhabitants of Brimpton". The charity, with support from the Charity Commission and the inhabitants of Brimpton, sold this ground in November 2020 as it was no longer a suitable location. The trustees have secured a better location next to the village hall and more accessible to the village.
St Bees Village School Association
Charity and VCS support, Education, LeisureFundraising for St Bees Village School via social and sporting events.
The Marshfield Outdoor Recreation Association
Facilities, LeisureMORA's charitable aim is to improve the conditions of life for the inhabitants of Marshfield, South Gloucestershire and the surrounding neighbourhood (without distinction of political, religious or other opinions). MORA achieves this by providing and maintaining the recreation ground known as Withymead in Marshfield.
Norwich Medico-Chirurgical Society
Leisure, ResearchThe society is instituted for the cultivation and promotion of medical science, the consideration of matters affecting the medical profession and the support of medical education.
Hackney Allotments Society
Facilities, LeisureManage Hackney allotment provision and promote horticulture in the Borough.
Lydden Village Hall
Facilities, LeisureProviding public amenity for local residents including judo club, yoga group, band practice etc.
8th St Helens Scout Group
Associations, Charity and VCS support, LeisureCAMPING FUNDRAISING WEEKLY MEETINGS
Collier Row Old Age Pensioners' Club Building Fund
Beneficiary group, Facilities, LeisureOPEN 6 DAY'S A WEEK, CLUB MEETING EVERY WEDNESDAY, SOCIAL ACTIVITES, OUTINGS, HOLIDAYS, AND ENTERTAINMENT.COMMUNITY CENTRE, COLLIER ROW, CLOCKHOUSE LANE, ROMFORD, RM5 3QJ
Brightwell Recreation Ground
Facilities, LeisureMaintenance of Brightwell-cum-Sotwell Recreation Field
Leuva Patidar Samaj (birmingham - West Bromwich - Dudley)
Arts, Charity and VCS support, Leisure, ReligionAdvancement of Hindu religion through organisation and participation in Hindu festivals as well as provision of recreation and leisure time of the Leuva Patidar Community. We also do fundraising for other charitable organisations as and when possible.
1st Millbrook Scout Group
Associations, Beneficiary group, LeisureThe organization is part of the international Scouting Organisation. The aim is to provide educational, social and recreational activities for young people of both genders. The organisation is non denominational, young people from all religions and back grounds are welcomed.
Bardsey-Cum-Rigton Women's Institute
Associations, Beneficiary group, LeisureAttending/running coursesHolding meetings with speakersDiscussing national issues and our own national resolutionsHolding social activitiesWalking and sporting activitiesAttending WI meetings of a national and area interest
West Ilsley Recreation And Social Association
Associations, Charity and VCS support, Facilities, LeisureManagement of Village Hall, fund raising and organising village activities
2nd Deptford Boy Scout Group
Associations, Beneficiary group, LeisureWe work with children aged 6-14 years old, by taking them on trips, days out, camping trips working closely in the local community.
Hornblotton Village Hall
Facilities, LeisureBuilding which can be hired freely for social, educational, recreational activities everyday 9am - 11.00pm. Regardless of sex, age, race or gender.
Ingham Village Hall
Charity and VCS support, Facilities, Leisure, Social welfareProviding facilities for use of local people whether as individuals or on a Club basis i.e. Bridge, Craft, Art, Fitness. Party venue. Charity's own functions for fundraising and social events for local people. Recreation Ground to encourage a healthy population!
St Michael's School Association
Education, LeisureSchool Discos,School Quiz Nights,School Movie Nights,Summer Fair Event,Support for sports days and other school events,These events all take place at the school
Great Cressingham Community Association
Associations, Charity and VCS support, Facilities, LeisureWe maintain the community centre, organise the lettings to groups fund raise to keep it going in order for the community to have a meeting place for social, educational & recreational facilities.
Offley Village Hall
Associations, Beneficiary group, Facilities, LeisureA village hall-offers facilities to the village of Offley and surrounding villages, eg parties and social gatherings. Karate - bowls - Womans Institute - Parish council 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.