Leisure Charities
Discover 7,074 Leisure charities. Use the search below to filter within these results.
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Major UK charities curated by Charity Finder for size, recognition, and registry coverage. Click through for full profiles, financials, and trustees.
Active Christian Trust (the Megacentre)
Beneficiary group, LeisureThe provision of recreation and leisure facilities and activities for young people and the community. The provision of social welfare activities and programmes for the benefit of the community.
Worstead Preschool
Arts, Beneficiary group, Childcare, Education, LeisureWe are a Pre-school, catering for children between the ages of 2 to 5 years old. We are open all year round. We have an extensive range of activities where the children learn through play. Activities include forest school, multi sports & yoga, cooking, painting, water play, sand play, working with tools, numbers, etc. We also operate a parent, baby & toddler group every Friday.
Darlaston Fellowship Of The Disabled
LeisureProvision of recreation and leisure time services,including transport,for disabled residents of Darlaston.
St Margaret's Playgroup (orford)
Beneficiary group, Childcare, Education, LeisurePre-school learning through play, craft, creative play, imaginative, physical and social skills. outdoor activities and sensory play mostly in the baby room.
Swindon Therapy Centre For Multiple Sclerosis
Associations, Health, Leisure, Social welfareAn inclusive charity dedicated to helping people lead happy, healthy, independent lives. Primarily known for supporting those with neurological conditions, some therapies help other conditions too. The Centre provides practical therapies, including hyperbaric oxygen, physio-led gym, exercise, yoga, pilates and tai chi classes, counselling and social activities.
Friends Of K C S
Associations, Beneficiary group, Charity and VCS support, Education, LeisureFundraising to advance the education of pupils at King's College School Wimbledon and those pupils at other schools with which the school has a formal relationship, through events such as a Christmas Fair, Fireworks, Quiz Night, and Family Fun Sports events.
The Nicholas Everitt Park
Facilities, LeisureLAND TO BE USED AS AN OPEN SPACE BY INHABITANTS AND VISITORS TO LOWESTOFT. REASONABLE FACILITIES SHALL BE GIVEN FOR GENERAL SPORTS AND RECREATION INCLUDING WATERSPORTS.
The Lakeland Horticultural Society
Leisure, ResearchThe charity promotes the science, practice and art of horticulture with special reference to the conditions pertaining in the Lake District. It also aims to promote and facilitate co-operation between horticultural organisations and serve the interests of all horticulturalists.
Shree Swaminarayan Temple Cardiff
Beneficiary group, Charitable activities, Education, Leisure, ReligionOUR MAIN FUNCTION IS TO ADVANCE THE HINDU RELIGION ACCORDING TO THE TEACHING OF LORD SWAMINARAYAN SET OUT IN THE SAMPRADAY SCRIPTURES.THE OTHER AREAS INCLUDE : HEALTH AWARENESS; PROVIDE FOR SCHOOL RELIGIOUS EDUCATION VIA SCHOOL VISITS TO THE TEMPLE; MOTHER TONGUE TEACHING; CULTURAL / ARTS / SPORTS ACTIVITIES FOR THE YOUNG, THE ELDERLY AND THE DISABLED; PROVIDE ADVOCACY, ADVICE AND INFORMATION.
Astley Burf Camp Trust
Beneficiary group, LeisurePROVIDE EDUCATIONAL RESIDENTIAL VISITS FOR THE CHILDREN OF DUDLEY BOROUGH. ACTIVITIES INCLUDE NATURE TRAILS, BELL BOATING, ARCHERY, CAMPING AND CLIMBING
9th Doncaster Scout Group
Associations, Beneficiary group, LeisureThe Scout movement provides training in life skills and outdoor activities for children and young people aged 6 to 21 years.
Eastbourne Saffrons Sports Club Trust Limited
LeisureThe provision of a sports centre and ancillary activities for recreation and leisure time occupation for the benefit of the inhabitants of the local area.
Stacey Community Association
Arts, Associations, Beneficiary group, Childcare, Education, Facilities, LeisureThe Stacey Community Centre is managed by the Stacey Community Association. We offer local community groups room hire for a wide range of activities including religious worship, dance, fitness, sport, training, first aid, choir, band practice, martial arts, as well as for private party hirers. We also manage an Ofsted registered accredited Forest School Early Years setting : The Stacey Pre-School.
World Horizons Limited
Leisure, Religion, Social welfare* Furthering World Horizons in the UK by stimulating interest in evangelism and church planting by outdoor pursuits activities, conferences, promotional activities, training and overseas journeys.* Supporting the work of World Horizons overseas which is completely financially autonomous.* Initiating sustainable development and business projects. * Advancing education* Relieving hardship
The Friends Of Rendcomb College
Associations, Education, LeisureThe provision of scholarships, exhibitions and bursaries at Rendcomb College. The provision of materials and equipment for use by staff and/or pupils at the College. The provision of new buildings at the College, such other provisions as in the opinion of the Trustees will continue to the educational, recreational or pastoral requirements of the College.
Measham Community And Recreation Centre
Facilities, Leisure, ProfessionsThe objects of the charity in the period under review are, in the interest of social welfare, to improve the conditions of the life of the inhabitants of the area by the provision and maintenance of a community hall and recreation ground.
The E H Smith Charitable Trust
Beneficiary group, Charity and VCS support, Education, Health, LeisureWe respond to appeals from charities such as hospices, youth clubs, junior football groups, Princes Trust, local school activities, also religious groups and sponser fundraising efforts of various kinds etc.
Garth Youth Project
Beneficiary group, Childcare, Education, Health, Leisure, Social welfareA community and young people's project for socialising, education and recreational activities. Youth club operates at least three evenings each week during term time. Counselling service for young people. After school homework club, with sporting activities.Evening meals for young people as part of healthy eating plan. Provision of training to young people currently excluded from school.
The Solway Aviation Society Limited
Heritage, LeisureTo preserve for the General Public an aviation museum providing information, education and preservation of our historic collection of British Jet Aircraft and the aviation heritage from Cumbria and the surrounding area.
The Cornwall Federation Of Young Farmers' Clubs
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.
The Southgate Sports And Leisure Trust
LeisureTo provide a recreation and leisure facility for the benefit of the inhabitants of Southgate and the surrounding area. To encourage participation in sporting, recreational and leisure activities including coaching and training.
Sawbridgeworth Memorial Hall
Arts, Facilities, LeisureGeneral charitable purposesEducation/training, eg Digital inclusion training, Sport/recreation. eg Short Mat Bowls, Table Tennis, Line dancing, Live music, Cinema club
The London And Middlesex Rifle Association
LeisureProvision of sporting facilities.
The Monmouthshire County Council Welsh Church Act Fund
Leisure, ReligionTo assist groups and individuals for educational, social , recreational and other charitable purposes within the administrative areas of Blaenau Gwent, Caerphilly, Monmouthshire, Torfaen and Newport, with Monmouthshire County Council being designated as the host Authority
The Driffield Navigation Trust
LeisureMaintenance and Administration of The Driffield Navigation for commercial, leisure and recreational purposes
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.