Leisure Charities
Discover 7,074 Leisure charities. Use the search below to filter within these results.
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Grove Garden
Beneficiary group, Facilities, LeisureProvision of garden for recreation of elderly people and accompanied children.Also for the advancement of education, arts and culture and conservation of environment
Recreation Ground
Facilities, LeisureProvision of recreational space
Kay's Garden Campsite (girlguiding Gravesend District)
Associations, Beneficiary group, Economic and community development, Facilities, Leisure, Social welfareHelping young people and adults in the Guide and Scout Movements and the wider community to learn about and to appreciate the countryside. To learn new skills for camping and working together to achieve this through fun and friendship. Any group working for The Duke of Edinborough Award Scheme can also use the campsite.
The Swifts Sports Trust
LeisureSupporting British junior representative sports teams on tour.
Ellenborough And Netherton Reading And Recreation Room
Arts, Beneficiary group, Facilities, Leisure, ProfessionsPublic meetings, wedding receptions, christening celebrations, birthday parties funeral teas .anyA venue for 4 pool teams , 2 men's darts teams and 1 women's team 1 football team and a quiz team Used as a polling station .Mon bingo night.Tuesday senior dinner club.Practice room for pop group.Junior tap dance practice.The room is available to all ca15 post code inhabitants.
Rhiwlas And District Community Centre Association
Arts, Beneficiary group, Facilities, LeisureThe Rhiwlas Centre provides facilities for physical, social, cultural and recreational activities, with attention to the provision of leisure time activities for young people.The Rhiwlas Centre has facilities for daytime and overnight bunkhouse style accomodation for youth groups, Christian Groups, language classes and courses; as well as talks, concerts, Twmpaths and local society meetings.
Gilson Ladies' Club
Arts, Beneficiary group, Leisure, Social welfareTo asisst in our deprived area, to help women by encouraging them out one evening a week. We offer a varied range of activities. Speakers, demonstrations such as flower arranging, cookery tips, we occassionally have local outings, at a low cost. Arrange musical entertainment and even hold "keep fit" instruction.
Warboys Women's Institute
Associations, Beneficiary group, Heritage, LeisureWarboys WI have provided 11 meetings for members. Talks have been on Travel, Food security, Culture & Sport history, Gardening, History and Environmental issues. We continue to hold Craft meetings, Walks and games afternoons. Members have also taken part in the County events throughout this year.
Stubbington Village Women's Institute
Associations, Beneficiary group, Economic and community development, LeisureWe provide relevant education,training,culture, arts and recreational opportunities for rural based women.We also are involved in caring for the environment and local heritage.
Newport Phab Club
LeisureOur activities encourage people who are disabled to intergrate with non disabled on an equal platform. We annually attend Rotary Sports Days. An annual holiday to Butlins, Minehead and occassional trips.
South Tyneside Deaf Club
Health, LeisureSouth Tyneside Deaf Centre regular meet every 2 week on a Friday & every Monday at South Tyneside Deaf Club, 8 Charlotte Terrace, south Shields, Tyne & Wear, NE33 4NU. We meet regular to discuss the well being of the members through health and education that will benefit us also we do recreation for the well being of our members in the area of Tyne & Wear
Isthmian Football League Benevolent Fund
Beneficiary group, Leisure, Social welfareTo provide assistance to present and former players, match officials, club officials, officers of the Isthmian Football League Limited or others who have rendered service to the Isthmian Football League or to the immediate family of such persons, in cases of need.
21st Gillingham (brasenose) Scout Group
Associations, Beneficiary group, Education, LeisureProviding safe training and activities for young people aged 6 to 18. Teaching respect for the Environment and Community whilst taking part in various activities including swimming, hiking and camping.
South East Music Trust
Arts, Charitable activities, LeisureThe South East Music Trust encourages the development of music by arranging for professional orchestras to be available to promoters of entertainment and to musical and choral societies. It also provides grants where possible to encourage a high level of participation and performance.
Langdon Playing Field Association
Beneficiary group, Facilities, LeisureThe charity provides leisure, sports and play facilities for the surrounding communities. Langdon Parish Council precept funds annual maintenance and insurance costs. In April 2015 a new Children's Adventure area and Adult Fitness equipment was funded by the Armed Forces Community Covenant Grant. The site acts like a community hub, very popular with families and attracting visitors of all ages.
Reading Room
Facilities, LeisureCorsley Reading Room is the "Village Hall" providing building and facilities for entertainment, meetings and social functions.
Rotary Club Of Blackpool Palatine Trust Fund
Associations, Leisure, Saving of livesGeneral Charitable PurposesEducation/TrainingMedical/Health/SicknessDisabilityOverseas Aid/ Disaster ReliefSport/Recreation
Blackford Educational Charity
Beneficiary group, LeisureFinancial awards to the Children of the Parish of Blackford, Somerset for their educational and recreational development
Potterhanworth Playing Field
Facilities, LeisureSport and recreation
The Attenborough Village Green Association
Facilities, LeisureThe ownership and administration of the Attenborough Village Green as a sports field for use in perpetuity by the residents of Attenborough and the local neighbourhood.
Recreation Ground
Childcare, Facilities, LeisureThe provision and maintenance of garden allotments and a play area in the village of Runhall
Wilcot Recreation Ground And Village Hall
Facilities, LeisureManage and maintain a village hall and green for the benefit of residents of Wilcot parish.
The E A Bowles Of Myddelton House Society
Arts, LeisureTo educate the general public by stimulating a greater interest in and knowledge of the horticultural works and publications of the late Edward Augustus Bowles of Myddelton House, Bulls Cross, Enfield
Blessed Trinity R.c. College Parents, Teachers And Friends Association
Beneficiary group, Charity and VCS support, Education, Leisure, Social welfareOur charity supports Blessed Trinity College in any way it can, financially and socially by holding events to raise money both for our College and our newly restored chapel. We also donate money to past students to support various activities they are undertaking. This might be sporting events, charitable events or gap year activities etc. We provide financial help for the relief of poverty.
Brattleby Scampton And Aisthorpe Village Hall
Arts, Facilities, LeisureParish Council MeetingsBirthday PartiesCycle race eventsWedding receptionsLocal model railway clubLocal radio groupLocal cricket clubLocal Yoga groupLocal childrens Rainbow group
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.