Leisure Charities
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Leicester Cobras Wheelchair Basketball Club
LeisureThe development and promotion of the sport of wheelchair basketball from the beginner up to the competitive level of Great Britain Wheelchair Basketball Association (GBWBA) league and GB standards.
Pinxton Miners Welfare Institute And Recreation Ground
Arts, Facilities, Leisure, ProfessionsThe charity provides facilities for various charitable groups including football teams, drama group, model aircraft group, mother and baby group, line dancing and pigeon clubs. The facilities can also be hired out by the club's members for private functions and meetings etc.
Brendon Village Hall And Recreation Ground Charity
Facilities, LeisureVillage hall used for meetings (P.C & other local organisations), classes, weddings, parties, elections etc.
Marshfield Education Foundation
Beneficiary group, LeisureEducation/training funding for young peopleReligious activities funding for young peopleAmateur sport funding for young people
Friends Of Hillesley School
Associations, Beneficiary group, Charity and VCS support, Education, LeisureThe friends are parents of children at Hillesley School who carry out fund raising activities to raise money for use by the school. The funds are used for purchasing large items of equipment, contributing towards school activities e.g. swimming bus and pantomine etc
Hopkinstown Boys' And Girls' Club
Arts, Beneficiary group, LeisureCurrent activities include pool, table tennis, computers, arts, crafts, keep fit and dance.
5th Hoddesdon Scout Group
Associations, Beneficiary group, LeisureWe are a Scout Group with children ranging from 6years - 16 years and involving activities indoors and outside including camping and many other skills
Levington Village Hall
Associations, Charity and VCS support, Facilities, Leisure, ReligionActs as a Community Hall. Trustees include representatives of Village organisations: namely1 Flower Show/Gardening Club, 2 WI, 3 Friends of St Peters (Church Fundraising), 4 Weekly Coffee Morning, 5 The Parish Council
Langton School Fund
Arts, Education, LeisureSubsidises educational visits and visits to the school by travelling theatre groups and sports coaches. Buys extras, e.g. books, for the school.
Crosspenmaen Old Age Pensioners, Youth And Social Welfare Centre
Arts, Beneficiary group, Facilities, LeisureWe are a community hall with a variety of activities taking place throughout the year. Activities and groups include mother and toddler classes, yoga, karate, keep fit and dance classes. We also rent the hall to parties, craft fayres and medium evenings.
Hepworth Recreation Ground
Beneficiary group, Facilities, LeisureTo provide a recreational area for the children, youth and other residents of the village.
The Gate And District Welfare Association
Animals, Beneficiary group, Facilities, LeisureThe Charity is set up to provide facilities for the local community. The Hall is used on a regular basis by local bands, Tae Kwondo, dog obedience and dog craft training. No events are now held by the Committee.
The Moor Park Heritage Foundation
LeisureTo ensure the heritage chattels located at Moor Park Golf Club are maintained and preserved.
Penbryn Memorial Hall
Economic and community development, Facilities, Leisuremaintain the upkeep of the memorial hall in the village so that it can be used by the general public.organise events etc in the hallorganise entertainment/ lectures etc. for the general public.allow hire of the hall to the public for their use.promote community development.
Llanfoist Old Age Pensioners Association
Beneficiary group, Leisure, Social welfareTo give the membership regular activities, companionship, entertainment and caring friends.Members meet 1 monthly, to enjoy a hot two course meal, followed by entertainment.This is very beneficial, as many members live alone.
14th Reigate Scout Group
Associations, Beneficiary group, LeisureThe group is registered with the Scout Association and operates in the South Park area of Reigate providing activities for children aged 6-18 years old in a fun safe environment. The programme includes adventurous activities, camping and challenges to promote confidence, teamwork and leadership skills. New leaders and adult supporters always welcome.
South Staffordshire Local Village Transport
Beneficiary group, LeisureGroup at present operates 2 x 12 seater vehicles with tail lift and wheelchair facilities. Vehicles are available to groups or individual needing transport to enable the mobility impaired, elderly and housebound of our area in South Staffordshire to attend Day Centres, Recreational Clubs andother activities.
Hawksworth Community Association
Associations, Facilities, Leisure, ReligionTo promote any charitable purpose and to provide facilities for recreation and leisure time occupation for the inhabitants of Hawksworth and its surrounding area, through the provision of a village hall and the maintenance, upkeep and running costs of Hawksworth Church, its fabric and surrounds and all things ancillary thereto.
Pta And Friends Of Lymington Catholic School
Associations, Beneficiary group, Charity and VCS support, Education, LeisureArranging various functions to raise money and provide educational enjoyment for the school: fetes and fairs, easter activities, outings, get togethers.The monies raised are then invested in the school and the children as regards equipment, entertainment, extra learning opportunities
St Richards Parents Staff And Friends Association
Beneficiary group, Charitable activities, Charity and VCS support, Education, LeisureWe fund raise to provide education/training and sport/recreation. In addition, we provide grants and human resources for staff/volunteers.
The Leslie Potter Memorial Trust
Charitable activities, LeisureGiving grants to organistaions and charities in the parish of Dereham
Madron 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.
Landkey Village Hall
Associations, Beneficiary group, Facilities, LeisureOur charity provides a space in which our community can gather for a variety of activities and meetings. We already cater for groups such as Whist, Brownies and Horticultural Society. The space is also used for parent and baby classes, band practice and exercises classes as well as parties and gatherings.
Redmarley School Parents Teachers And Friends Association
Beneficiary group, Charity and VCS support, Education, LeisureTo organise activities to raise money for the school PTFA. Such as a sponsored swim, Bingo, frog racing nights
The Fishermen's Institute Charitable Trust
LeisureMakes charitable donations and provides facilities for education and recreation
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.