Leisure Charities
Discover 7,074 Leisure charities. Use the search below to filter within these results.
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Bury Sports Club
Beneficiary group, LeisureChild Development in Sporting ActivitiesTraining facilities
10th & 8th Widnes Scout Group
Associations, Beneficiary group, Charity and VCS support, Leisure, ReligionOperate (generally) weekly, term-time Scout and Guiding acivity sections for young people. Organise, and where neccessary raise funds for, regular trips, camps and outdoor activities for the section members. Maintain/improve HQ resources, including equipment, with strict regard for health and safety regulations/requirements.
Batemoor And Jordanthorpe Community Association
Associations, LeisureTO PROMOTE THE BENEFIT AND WELFARE OF THOSE LIVING IN BATEMOOR & JORDANTHORPE BY PROVIDING SOCIAL AND LEISURE ACTIVITIES FOR ALL AGES
Lydney Recreation Trust
Facilities, LeisureThe provision and maintenance of playing fields, and other recreational premises providing public benefit through healthful and enjoyable recreational activities.
Morley Elderly Action
Arts, Beneficiary group, Charitable activities, Charity and VCS support, Facilities, Housing, Leisure, Social welfareTo assist the elderly to live independently at home. Advocacy, Advice, Access to a solicitor, Drop-in sessions, Gardening service, Lunch Clubs, Bingo Clubs, Community Tea Bar, Men's Group, Craft Group, Newsletters, Sign posting, Volunteering opportunities, Friendship Group, Singing Group, Memory Cafe, Carers Group.
Evans Public Hall
Arts, Charity and VCS support, Economic and community development, Education, Facilities, LeisureRaise money to maintain the Hall through different activities. Regular users are Bowls, Community Council, Line Dancing, Circuits, Social Hub, Quiz nights and Singalongs. Facilities have been improved through funding from Brechfa Forest West Wind Farm Community Fund. The primary school regularly uses the facilities. We hold fundraising events such as fairs and Tribute Evenings.
Kashmir Muslim Welfare Association Of Leeds 11
Arts, Beneficiary group, Economic and community development, Education, Leisure, ReligionWomen Provisions: Coffee Morning Group, Language and Cultural learning classes.Children / Youth Provisions: Football, Boxercise, Arts and Crafts classes, Language classes, Inter-Cultural & Leadership Training, Cross Community Dialogue Facilitation, Raising awareness and signposting to Education, Employment and Training.Young & Adult Male Provisions: Wrestling Sessions, Cultural learning
The Bude Haven Recreation Ground LTD
Facilities, LeisureBudehaven Recreation Ground provides squash, tennis, bowling green, crazy golf, putting green, table tennis and pool facilities to local people and holiday visitors at affordable prices.
Pelsall Community Association
Associations, LeisureTo provide and maintain a community building for the local community for leisure and recreation purposes
Lingwood Village Hall
Facilities, LeisureVillage Hall for the provision of facilities and recreation to the community.
The Sunderland Deaf Society
Arts, Beneficiary group, Childcare, Health, Leisure, Social welfareDeaf Led & Deaf Owned charity building for deaf &/or Hard of Hearing people of all ages in the North East who are British Sign Language users or to promote learning & developing BSL.Function room community room & room hire available. Hold training & educational sessions/workshops including teaching BSL .Social events an Afternoon Club,Baby/Toddler group,Youth Club,Sports Club,Photography Club.
The Stanley Turner Recreation Ground
Facilities, LeisureProvision and maintenance of the Stanley Turner Recreation Ground for the benefit of the public generally and especially the inhabitants of the District of Lewes in the County of East Sussex
Parkside Community Centre
Facilities, LeisureTo advance education and to provide facilities in the interests of social welfare for recreation and leisure time occupation with the object of improving the conditions of life for the inhabitants of the local neighbourhood.
The East Leake Playing Field Charity
Facilities, LeisureTo provide sports facilities for the people of East Leake.
The Laverton Institute
Facilities, LeisureProvision and maintenance of a Community Centre for the use of the inhabitants of the town of Westbury without distinction of political, religious or other opinions, including use for meetings, lectures or classes, and for other forms of recreation and leisure time occupation with the object of improving the condition of the life of the said inhabitants.
Milton Keynes Hindu Association
Arts, Beneficiary group, Charity and VCS support, Facilities, Leisure, ReligionThe Charity aims to preserve and promote Hindu Culture. It provides Language and Dance classes for Children and Young people and organises religious and Cultural activities which it promotes in the wider community. It organises social and recreational activities for the Elderly. It raises funds for the establishment of a Hindu Community Centre in Milton Keynes.
The Aylesham And Snowdown Social Welfare Scheme
Associations, Facilities, Leisure, Social welfareProvision of sports , cultural and social activities for the whole community.
Newton Abbot And District Recreational Trust Limited
LeisureTO PROVIDE SPORTS AND RECREATIONAL FACILITIES TO ALL MEMBERS OF THE PUBLIC.
Aberaeron Secondary School District Swimming Pool And Recreational Project
Beneficiary group, Education, LeisureThe charity built a swimming pool in 1976 on the comprehensive school campus, since that time the charity has been responsible for the operation of the pool in the provision of swimming facilities both for teaching and recreational purposes. Special equipment is also available for use by disabled children and adults. During out of hours school time the swimming pool is always available for use by
Ault Hucknall Parish Community Association
Associations, Facilities, LeisureTo establish, maintain and manage a community centre to advance education and to provide facilities in the interests of social welfare for recreation an leisure time occupation with the object of improving the condition of life for the inhabitants of Ault Hucknall Parish and neighbourhood
Bournemouth Aviation Charitable Foundation
Charity and VCS support, Heritage, LeisureThe Bournemouth Aviation Museum is now situated opposite the airport in the grounds of Adventure Wonderland .The museum is open every day during the summer 10am till 5pm and at weekends in the winter from 10am until 4pm. The museum will only be closed during this time due to adverse weather or shortage of volunteers. We always need more volunteers to keep the museum open.
Church Burgesses Educational Foundation
Arts, Beneficiary group, Charitable activities, Education, LeisureEducational grants to young people under the age of 25 resident within Sheffield city boundary.Grants are available to both individuals and to youth organisations.Grants are made to cover Gap year trips, sporting and musical tuition and towards education, usually below tertiary level.Grants are also made to local Church schools and to Church-based youth work.
The Margam Youth Activities Leisure Centre
Beneficiary group, Facilities, LeisureMargam Youth Centre since 1982 has been the the Community Hub for Margam and surrounding areas. Providing leisure and sporting activities for all ages and disabilities."Building Friendships for life" , is our motto. Inclusion Football. Football , Rugby, Basketball, Coffee Mornings,Birthday Parties , Community get togethers , Youth Club, are a few examples of what we provide the community.
The Searle Charitable Trust
LeisureTO MAKE DONATIONS TO ANY CHARITABLE BODY, ASSOCIATION OR ORGANISATION AT THE DISCRETION OF THE TRUSTEES. THE TRUST HAS MAINTAINED STRONG LINKS WITH THE RONA TRUST - LONDON SAILING PROJECT
Triratna Buddhist Community(brighton)
Arts, Associations, Education, Health, Leisure, Religion, Social careCourses and study facilities in meditation and Buddhism. Yoga and tai chi. Visits to and from local schools and colleges. Information resource to the public with access to library. Day retreats and group for carers. Meditation courses designed for coping with depression and chronic pain. Open days and arts events. Celebration of Buddhist festivals. Financial support to practising Buddhists.
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.