Leisure Charities
Discover 7,074 Leisure charities. Use the search below to filter within these results.
Notable charities in this sector
Major UK charities curated by Charity Finder for size, recognition, and registry coverage. Click through for full profiles, financials, and trustees.
1st Woldingham Scouts And Guides
Associations, Beneficiary group, LeisureTraining, educational and recreational activity for local children according to Good Practices regulated nationally through the Scouts Association, and locally by the Caterham District Scouts Council.
Threlkeld Recreation Field
LeisureProvision & maintenance of recreation field.
Severnside Scout Group
Associations, Beneficiary group, LeisureCommunity based and outdoor activities for boys and girls
Sussex County Football Association Benevolent Fund
Leisure, Social welfare__The object of the charity is to provide financial support to those who paticipate in Association Football as members of Clubs affiliated to the Sussex County Football Association Ltd.
Eggleston Village Hall
Facilities, LeisureOpeate and maintain in good overall condition Eggleston Village Hall and make available for various community related activities.
Farley Village Hall
Facilities, LeisureVillage Hall for use of inhabitants of Farley and surrounding areas for meetings, coffee mornings, recreational and leisure activities
Foxley Village Hall
Economic and community development, Facilities, LeisureLeisure, sports, education for community development
Staunton-On-Arrow Village Hall
Facilities, LeisureThe provision and maintenance of a village hall for the use of the inhabitants of the Parish of Staunton-on-Arrow 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.
Duffield Cumberhills Women's Institute
Associations, Beneficiary group, LeisureEducational and recreational meetings for women. Local community projects.
The Bugle Wvs Darby And Joan Club
Facilities, LeisureSummertime coach trips every month, winter fortnightly meetings in the village hall where there is various speakers and entertainment, birthday and Christmas parties.
Gerry Richardson Trust
Beneficiary group, Facilities, LeisureThe trust seeks to promote youth development by supporting young people, aged 25 or under, to attend courses and activities of an educational, cultural, sporting, adventuresome or character-building nature. It is willing to entertain written applications for financial assistance from young people living or working within 15 miles of the town hall in Blackpool.
Popham Hall
LeisureMaintenance of the Hall and grounds to allow social and educational recreation for the inhabitants of the Parish.
Hollingbourne Women's Institute
Associations, Beneficiary group, Environment, LeisureThe charity is based in the Village of Hollingbourne, Kent, for members living in and around this country area. It offers training, education arts, culture, sport and recreation, plus environmental conservation and heritage education and activites. This is carried out in a friendly, happy admosphere.
Penn And Tylers Green War Memorial
Heritage, Leisurevillage cricket/sports ground
Ebberston Village Hall
Charity and VCS support, Facilities, LeisureMaintain and manage Ebberston village hall for community use. Raise funds for its upkeep and improvement/development via hall hire, community events (e.g. BBQ, talks, performances, recreation, learning) for the benefit and enjoyment of the residents of village and vicinity.
Great Clacton Community Association
Associations, Beneficiary group, Childcare, Education, Facilities, LeisureThe Great Clacton Community Association is responsible for the maintenance and hire of the Great Clacton Community Hall, for the benefit of local people. The Hall is hired for regular meetings of social groups, e.g. Bowls Club, Pre-school, Slimming World and Organ Society.
Rugby Welfare Charities
Beneficiary group, Education, LeisureEmergency assistance is given to families or individuals living within our designated area brought to our attention via local schools, churches and other local organisations.
Pinchbeck Women's Institute
Associations, Beneficiary group, Leisure, Social welfareThe Pinchbeck WI is part of the National Federation of Women's Institiutes, having 65 members. Members meet monthly to socialise, to listen to the chosen speaker and to hear the WI news. There are also various additional activities, such as walking, craft, reading group, gardening and exercise, that take place throughout the year.
Chelmsford 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.
Barlestone Church Of England School Charity
Associations, Childcare, Economic and community development, Education, Facilities, Leisure, ReligionProvider of Community Hall for surrounding local community activities i.e. playschool, scouts and keep fit groups.
New Ferry Village Hall Community Association
Associations, Facilities, LeisureProvides the accomodation for physical activities, recreational activities and drop in groups.The New Ferry Village Hall mainly serves the communities of Bromborough, Bebington, New Ferry and Port Sunlight. There is a large sports hall and upstairs community rooms.
Whitley Women's Institute
Associations, Beneficiary group, Economic and community development, LeisureLocal Whitley branch of the WI, providing education, entertainment,support and a voice for all women. We promote rural initiatives, the environment, and the countryside. We have monthly meetings with a speaker, regular outings, sports and leisure activities. See our website for more information
Wylam Womens Institute
Associations, Beneficiary group, Leisure102 Education/Training109 Arts/Cultur110 Sport/Recreation113 Economic/Community Development202 Elderly/Old People206 Other Defined Groups
Weare Giffard Recreation Ground Association
Beneficiary group, Childcare, Facilities, Leisurechildren's play area. Senior cricket, Junior Cricket, net practice and junior cricket practiceAnnual Fete. Occasional youth club activities.
Harrow Bengalee Association
Arts, LeisureTo promote and foster educational, cultural, social and sporting activities specially Bengali Language, music and leisure time activities for its members living in London Borough of Harrow, Brent and anywhere in UK without distinction of sexual orientation, Race, religious, Political or any other opinion. To maintain liaison with local statutory authority & other voluntary organisations.
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.