Leisure Charities
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Meysey Hampton Memorial Hall
Facilities, LeisureThe provision and maintenance of a village hall for the use of the inhabitants of Meysey Hampton and the neighbourhood thereof without distinction of political, religious or other opinions including use for meetings, lectures and classes and other forms of recreation and leisure-time occupation with the object of improving the conditions of life for the said inhabitants.
Age Concern Prestwood And Great Kingshill
Beneficiary group, LeisureWe run a luncheon club every tuesday in month except first tuesday and during August. We occasionally provide extra entertainment for our members.
Randolph Social Welfare Centre
Facilities, LeisureMaintaining the ground such as grass cutting and general tiding up. Plus improvements to the pavillion along with the purchase of a self contained changing room for junior club members (football)
Sholden Parish Hall
Facilities, LeisurePROVISION OF VILLAGE HALL FOR THE USE OF INHABITANTS OF THE PARISH OF SHOLDEN ANDSURROUNDING NEIGHBORHOOD (HEREINAFTER CALLED 'THE AREA OF BENEFIT') WITHOUT DISTINCTION OF POLITICAL, RELIGIOUS OR OTHER OPINIONS, INCLUDING USE FOR MEETINGS, LECTURES AND CLASSES, AND FOR OTHER FORMS OF RECREATION AND LEISURE-TIME, WITH THE OBJECT OF IMPROVING THE CONDITIONS OF LIFE FOR THE SAID INHABITANTS
The Acton Scott Village Hall
Economic and community development, Facilities, LeisureProvides a meeting place for leisure activities in a rural community.
Bettisfield Village Hall Community Association
Associations, Facilities, LeisureProvide facilities in the interests of social welfare for education, recreation, sport and leisure time occupation with the object of improving the conditions of life for the inhabitants of Bettisfield and its surrounding area.
Buckhorn Weston Village Community Trust
Economic and community development, Facilities, Housing, LeisureIn 1993, 3 parish councillors set up The Trust. It bought land immediately next to the village hall. It is held in perpetuity as a quiet recreation area for the people of Buckhorn Weston of all ages. Later the district council sold the council houses. Some proceeds were used for one-off windfall grants. We built play, picnic and ballgame areas on this land (with additions, now about 1 1/2 acres).
Eastham Women's Institute
Associations, Beneficiary group, LeisureEastham Women's Institute promotes Education, Training, Arts and Culture, Sports and recreation, raises awareness on conservation, environment and local heritage
Bredwardine And Brobury Village Hall
Facilities, Leisureprovision of social, recreational and educational activities for residents of area of benefit
Robert Glanvile Playing Field Trust
Charity and VCS support, Facilities, LeisureTHE MAINTENANCE AND DEVELOPMENT OF THE WESTBURY-SUB-MENDIP PLAYING FIELD FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE COMMUNITY. WE HOLD FUND RAISING EVENTS TO ENABLE US TO DO THIS.
Cambridge Joint Playschemes
Beneficiary group, LeisureThe provision of holiday playschemes and leisure activities for children and young people with severe learning disabilities living within the City of Cambridge and South Cambridgeshire and part of East Cambridgeshire
Sturmer Village Hall
Facilities, LeisureTo provide village hall facilities to local community without distinction of political, religious or other opinions, including use for meetings, lectures, classes, recreation and leisure-time.
Cheddar Vale Gateway Club
Associations, Beneficiary group, LeisureA social club for people with learning disabilities. Provides & seeks opportunities in leisure & social fields for members. Advances their personal development in club & community.
Havens Recreation Association
LeisureRunning Local Football TeamFund-raising Locally
Joys Green Recreation Ground
Beneficiary group, Childcare, Facilities, LeisureTo provide and maintain a recreation ground and children's play area for the benefit of the inhabitants of the area of benefit.
The Oliver Jones Memorial Hall And Recreation Ground
Associations, Economic and community development, Facilities, Leisureproviding facilities for local people that wish to run community activities.
Praze And District Young Farmers Club
Arts, Economic and community development, Housing, LeisureA) To advance the education of young members of the public in agriculture, home crafts, country life and related subjects. And B) In the interest of social welfare to provide and promote the provision of facilities for recreation and leisure.
1st Shirley Guide Unit
Beneficiary group, Charity and VCS support, Leisure1st Shirley Guides is for girls aged 10 - 14. They take part in exciting activities on Friday evenings and at special events or camps. Guides do adventure sports, play fun games, and take part in community and fund raising projects. Guides work together in Patrols and, with the support of adult Leaders, choose and run activities in line with the new programme as well as Interest badges.
The George Philippi Memorial Sports Ground
LeisureSports field
The Parker Home
Arts, Charitable activities, Housing, LeisureProvides grants to talented youngsters with a special, dedicated interest in sport, art, music etc.
Tiny Tim Trust
Beneficiary group, Charity and VCS support, LeisureThe charity provides goods, equipment and benefits to disabled children not otherwise provided by the statutory authorities. Funds are mostly raised through a golf tournament and other fundraising events. All workers are volunteers.
Recreation Ground At West Howe
Facilities, LeisureThis land is held for the charitable purpose of an open space for the recreation and enjoyment of the public.
Little Munden Memorial Hall 1914-1918
Beneficiary group, Childcare, Facilities, LeisureTo provide a building in the centre of the village with all services and disabled access at very reasonable rates, for sports clubs, local parties, gardening club, older people's meetings, toddler groups.
Bwlch-Y-Cibau Recreation Ground
Facilities, Leisuremaintain upkeep of recreation groundmaintain upkeep of hall interiorprovide public with facilities for meetings and outdoor events
Osgodby Community Association
Arts, Associations, Beneficiary group, Leisure, Social welfareThe objects of the Association are to promote the benefit of the inhabitants of Osgodby and the neighbourhood and to provide facilities in the interests of social welfare for recreation and leisuretime pursuits. Present activities include a keep-fit groups, a craft group, a ladies club with speakers, a bingo club, a friendship club, Singing in Commmunity the Osgodby In Bloom group is affiliated.
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.