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Leisure Charities

Discover 7,074 Leisure charities. Use the search below to filter within these results.

7,074
Charities
£2,704,707,050
Total Income
£272,076
Avg Income
81.8%
Program Ratio

Major UK charities curated by Charity Finder for size, recognition, and registry coverage. Click through for full profiles, financials, and trustees.

North Romford Community Association

Associations, Leisure

To provide facilities for welfare and recreation for local residents.

Latest Income: £218,487
Areas of Operation: Havering
Status: Registered
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Hope Park

Facilities, Leisure

The Trust was established in 1974 after the 10.6 acres of land was bequeathed to the Town Council from the Estate of Sir Percy Hope OBE.JP. The Trust object is the provision of a pleasure ground and garden for recreation and enjoyment for the inhabitants of, and visitors to, the town of Keswick and neighbourhood.

Latest Income: £218,337
Areas of Operation: Cumbria
Status: Registered
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Friends Of Leicester City Farm Limited

Associations, Leisure

To provide an educational and recreational resource

Latest Income: £217,864
Areas of Operation: Leicester City
Status: Registered
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Long Ashton Community Association

Associations, Facilities, Leisure

To manage and maintain the Long Ashton Community Centre and Recreation Ground, on behalf of the Parish Council, for the benefit of the inhabitants of Long Ashton.

Latest Income: £217,524
Areas of Operation: North Somerset
Status: Registered
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The Ardleigh House Community Association

Arts, Associations, Leisure

THE ASSOCIATION RUNS ARDLEIGH HOUSE. IT IS AVAILABLE FOR USE BY THE INHABITANTS & THE SURROUNDING AREAS FOR RECREATION & LEISURE TIME ACTIVITIES. THE ACTIVITIES INCLUDE TABLE TENNIS, SHORT MAT BOWLS, YOGA, POTTERY, BALLROOM DANCING, LANGUAGES, AMATEUR DRAMATICS, BIRTHDAY & ANNIVERSARY PARTIES, WEDDING RECEPTIONS ETC. OTHER ORGANISATIONS USE THE VENUE FOR THEIR REGULAR MEETINGS.

Latest Income: £217,418
Areas of Operation: Havering
Status: Registered
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Ponthir Village Hall

Facilities, Leisure

To provide a facility (the hall) for social welfare, educational, recreational and leisure time activities with the objective of improving the condition of life for the inhabitants of the local community.

Latest Income: £217,283
Areas of Operation: Torfaen
Status: Registered
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Eastwoodbury Lane Centre

Leisure

The provision of sporting, social welfare, and educational facilities for residents of Eastwood and the surrounding areas

Latest Income: £216,616
Areas of Operation: Southend-on-sea
Status: Registered
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Effingham Village Recreation Trust

Facilities, Leisure

Provision of leisure, social, recreation and sporting facilities and a village hall for the use and benefit of the residents of Effingham and its immediate neighbourhood.

Latest Income: £215,697
Areas of Operation: Surrey
Status: Registered
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Pennywell Neighbourhood Centre

Charity and VCS support, Education, Health, Leisure

We offer activities that promote healthy living, the acquisition of life skills, independence and engagement with neighbours. These vary based on the needs and the expressed wishes of our users. Currently we provide: HEALTH, WELL-BEING AND SELF CARE EDUCATION, GARDENING CLUB, ARTS PROJECT, PEER MENTOR VOLUNTEERS, JOINT WORKING INITIATIVES WITH LOCAL PARTNERS, BREAKOUT (School Holiday Activities)

Latest Income: £215,469
Areas of Operation: Sunderland
Status: Registered
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Mencap Mon

Beneficiary group, Charitable activities, Leisure

To support people with a learning disability, in particular by the provision of help and advice for them, their families and carers and by campaigning for better services. To provide or assist in the provision of facilities for recreation and other leisure time occupation for people with a learning disability so as to improve their lives.

Latest Income: £215,208
Areas of Operation: Isle Of Anglesey
Status: Registered
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Ffestiniog Community Association

Associations, Leisure

The centre provides facilities for education, training, arts, culture, sport and recreation for people of all ages within the community.

Latest Income: £215,071
Areas of Operation: Gwynedd
Status: Registered
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All Stars Youth Club Limited

Beneficiary group, Leisure

Providing sporting activities from the ages of 6 years upwards. Amateur Boxing, Kick Boxing / Muay Thai, Female Only Boxing, Fitness classes. Charity operates in Westminster, Brent, Camden, Kensington & Chelsea and all London Boroughs. Affiliated with England Boxing and London Youth.

Latest Income: £215,068
Areas of Operation: London
Status: Registered
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The Windsor Festival Society Limited

Arts, Beneficiary group, Charitable activities, Heritage, Leisure

The aim if the Society is to promote the arts. The policy is to provide musical and other entertainment including events for young people, in a historical setting that can be enjoyed by a wide spectrum of residents.The principal activity is to provide an annual festival at Windsor and the neighbouring area in the autumn and a smaller event in the spring.

Latest Income: £214,654
Areas of Operation: Windsor And Maidenhead
Status: Registered
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St Michael's And Lark Lane Community Association

Associations, Leisure

Provision of leisure time activities and informal education opportunities, and to meet other needs for the residents of our catchment area, in a friendly and welcoming environment.

Latest Income: £213,583
Areas of Operation: Liverpool City
Status: Registered
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Dover Life Guard Club

Leisure, Saving of lives

The charity teaches people to swim, offers life saving, water polo, long distance and open water swimming, and competition swimming to national standard. Dover Lifeguard Club is an accredited swim 21 club.

Latest Income: £212,925
Areas of Operation: Kent
Status: Registered
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Cla Charitable Trust

Beneficiary group, Economic and community development, Leisure, Social welfare

To promote education about the countryside for young people from towns and cities and for disadvantaged peopleTo provide facilities for people with a wide range of disabilities to enjoy the benefits of the countrysideTo support the advancment of education in agriculture, horticulture and conservation for disabled and disadvantaged people

Latest Income: £212,796
Areas of Operation: England And Wales
Status: Registered
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Griff & Coton Sports & Miners Welfare Charity

Associations, Economic and community development, Leisure, Professions

General Sporting activities and community activities

Latest Income: £212,792
Areas of Operation: Warwickshire
Status: Registered
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Taste For Adventure

Beneficiary group, Leisure, Social welfare

Provision of outdoor activities to young and elderly disadvantaged or less able people

Latest Income: £212,753
Areas of Operation: Herefordshire
Status: Registered
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Addlestone Community Association

Associations, Facilities, Leisure

PROVIDE FACILITIES FOR LOCAL GROUPS AND OTHER CHARITIES, PRIVATE HIRE AND OTHER PERSONAL ACTIVITIES. ENCOURAGE SPECIFIC RECREATIONAL GROUPS BY OFFERING 'SECTION' MEMBERSHIP.ORGANISE EVENTS FOR THE ENJOYMENT OF THE LOCAL COMMUNITY WHICH ALSO PROVIDES ADDITIONAL INCOME TOWARDS THE UPKEEP OF THE CENTRE

Latest Income: £212,581
Areas of Operation: Surrey
Status: Registered
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Cumbria Proficiency Tests Committee For Agriculture And Horticulture

Economic and community development, Leisure

We are the Cumbria branch of NPTC. National Proficiency Tests Committee. We undertake professional assessments leading to NPTC/City & Guilds qualifications in Agriculture, Horticulture & Plant Machinery Industries.

Latest Income: £211,960
Areas of Operation: Ireland
Status: Registered
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Henley Royal Regatta Charitable Trust

Beneficiary group, Charitable activities, Leisure

In general terms, makes grants to organisations connected with the sport of rowing; primarily for the provision of facilities and resources to enable and encourage young persons receiving education or undergoing training in the UK, to row or to scull.

Latest Income: £211,736
Areas of Operation: England And Wales
Status: Registered
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Salford District Scout Council

Leisure

Indoor/Outdoor activity,Training.

Latest Income: £211,681
Areas of Operation: Salford City
Status: Registered
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Halesowen / Dudley Yemeni Community Association

Associations, Beneficiary group, Charitable activities, Economic and community development, Education, Leisure, Religion, Social welfare

Advice and Guidance, Health and fitness sessions, Job Search, Youth club, Cultural activities, Islamic and Civil Marriages services, ESOL & Arabic GCSE & language classes, IT learning suite, Family mediation, Friday Sermon and prayers, Lectures and awareness, Skills development & Confidence building programmes, Bereavement support, Third party reporting centre, Asylum seekers and refugees Support.

Latest Income: £210,627
Areas of Operation: Dudley
Status: Registered
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Lea Hall Miners Welfare Centre

Arts, Facilities, Health, Leisure, Professions

Many sporting/leisure facilities are provided for the local community, including football, karate,bowls, snooker,pool, kick boxing, dancing, bingo, and flower arranging, etc. Many local organisations (like , Rugeley Stroke Club and Miners Memorial Society) use the premises.The Welfare Centre is at the heart of the local community.

Latest Income: £209,668
Areas of Operation: Staffordshire
Status: Registered
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Hindu Temple Geeta Bhawan Derby

Beneficiary group, Leisure, Professions, Religion, Society

Hindu Temple Geeta Bhawan, provides free lunch to Senior Citizens, Teach Hindi, Malayalam Languages, yoga classes and Indian classical Dances. Provide Hindu Religious services, place of worship, cultural activities, Inter faith dialogue, discourses on Vedas and other scriptures. Conduct Civil Marriages, Marriages according to Vedic Rituals and provide priests for Hindu rituals.

Latest Income: £209,406
Areas of Operation: Derby City
Status: Registered
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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.