Leisure Charities
Discover 18,538 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.
Ashes Playing Field Trust
Facilities, LeisureOwns and maintains a public playing field for recreational and sporting purposes for the people of Howden and the surrounding area.
Halesworth Tennis Club
Arts, LeisureHalesworth Tennis Club is open to both members and the public to play tennis. Members and the public can book courts on line.We are a small friendly club and we welcome new members of all standards and have a full range of coaching activities for all age groups to both improve their game and overall fitness.
Langport Young People's Centre
Beneficiary group, LeisureLangport Young Peoples Centre (LYPC), also known locally as Langport and Huish Episcopi Youth Group (LHYG) provide recreational and leisure time activities for young people (range 8-25 yrs) in the Langport, Huish Episcopi and wider community with varied weekly and monthly sessions that offer life skills (eg cooking, go girls), sport, craft, community projects (town flags), war hammer.
1st Southwick Scout Group
Associations, LeisureCamping - swimming - hiking - education - social skills - self discipline -
The Belah Centre
Beneficiary group, Childcare, LeisureNursery, sports activities and community focussed activities for the Belah Ward
Disabled Golf Association
LeisureThe Disabled Golf Association promotes disabled golf in England. Our key activities are:1. Organising around 50 golf events across England for disabled golfers. 2. Work with golf clubs to help them become more "disabled friendly".3. Organise coaching sessions to introduce disable people to golf.4. Work with England Golf and other sporting & golfing organizations to promote Disabled Golf
Wings Of Hope Community Association
Associations, Beneficiary group, Economic and community development, Leisure, Saving of livesEducational Activities for Women, Single Parent families and ChildrenRecreational and leisure Activities - Drop in, outreach workHealth Promotional ActivitiesWelfare Advice and Support to Single Parent FamiliesActivities that support community integration and social cohesion
Wolverhampton Friendship Centre 050
Arts, Leisure, Social welfareWe operate in Wolverhampton and the surrounding area's. We provide many social and recreational activities for the over 50sArt-square dancing-ballroom dancing-line dancing-yoga-keep fit-day trips-holidays-ten pin bowling-talks-lunches-camcorders-bingo-walks-crown green bowls craft group-scrabble-Tai Chi-One off Events.
Edward Francis Parent's Association
Beneficiary group, Charity and VCS support, Education, LeisureWe raise money for the Edward Francis Schools. Most of the money raised is from events held. Most of the money raised either goes to the school or helps support the cost of the schools' swimming programme.
Choppington Social Welfare Centre
Arts, LeisureMeeting Rooms, Training Suite. Computer Suite to provide course from introduction to computing to courses to ECDL & Desktop Publishing to Digital Photography, etc.Function Room for the special events in the Community, weddings. Christenings, Anniversay's, Funerals, Sequence Dance Groups, Linedance Groups Adult & Junior, Keep Fit, Tai Chi, Carpet Bowls, Tai Chi,Public meetings,promotional events.
Grimsargh Village Hall
Facilities, LeisureThe Charity manages and maintains Grimsargh Village Hall in order to provide facilities for the local community to carry out a diverse range of cultural, educational and recreational activities.
Hubb Gloucestershire
Leisure, Religion, Social welfareThe advancement and promotion of the Islamic faith.To promote for the benefit of the inhabitants of Gloucester and the wider area(Gloucestershire) the provision of facilities for recreation or other leisure timeoccupation of individuals who have need of such facilities by reason of theiryouth, age, infirmity or disablement, financial hardship or social and economiccircumstances.
Tacolneston And Forncett Recreation Centre Association
Facilities, LeisureThe Charity runs the Tacolneston Village Hall and playing field for the benefit of local inhabitants
Trent Vale Community Sports Association
LeisureThe provision of community participation in healthy recreation in particular by the provision of facilities for the playing of ball and racquet sports. Such other charitable purposes in Beeston and the surrounding area that the trustees from time to time think fit.
Gregson Green
Facilities, LeisureTHE PROVISION OF COMMUNITY, SOCIAL AND SPORTING FACILITIES AND SERVICES FOR THE RESIDENTS OF GREGSON LANE, COUPE GREEN AND SURROUNDING AREAS.
Ahead Of The Game Foundation
Beneficiary group, Health, LeisureProvides free cancer pre/rehabilitation for those diagnosed with cancer and vital support for their families. Specialist coaches provide tailored physical, mental, and emotional care, including physical training, pilates, yoga, mindfulness and workshops.Individuals are sign posted to other organisations when deemed appropriate such as mental health counselling and/or nutritional support.
East Coast Sail Trust
Beneficiary group, LeisureThe objectives of East Coast Sail Trust are that of maintaining and preserving the traditional Thames Sailing Barge, "Thalatta", or other similar barge as may be acquired, in sea-going order and using the vessel to benefit young people from all walks of life by the provision of educational cruises.
Make A Difference At Sandies
Associations, Beneficiary group, Charity and VCS support, Childcare, Education, Health, Leisure, Social welfarePlacement to 2nd year BACP counsellors: Play and art therapy, general counselling, mediation service: Outreach-counselling for housebound individuals?Future Karting leisure, motivation social activities for young people: Domestic violence clients, offering support and therapy:Advice on all aspects of welfare benefits:Looked after-out of school service ? 0-15 yrs:volunteering positions:
The Kings Lynn Gymnastics Club
Beneficiary group, LeisureFor all young people in the area of King's Lynn and west Norfolk to support the physical education of such young persons, as well as to the development and occupation of their minds by providing facilities for and instruction in all aspects of basic, recreational and competitive gymnastics.
Lach Dennis Village Hall
Animals, Arts, Facilities, LeisureThe Lach Dennis Village Hall is a premises held in trust by the earlier mentioned trustees. It is managed by a committee for the benefit of residents of Lach Dennis & surrounding areas. It provides a venue for many activities. E.G. dancing, indoor bowling, bingo. Dog Training, Parish Council meetings, plant society flower shows, bridge, yoga etc.
Highway Clubs (incorporated)
LeisurePromotion of the Highway Clubs, through the education, cultural, social, spiritual and physical activities of the clubs, the conscious or unconscious absorption of these fundamentals; the application of them to everyday life in the service of our fellow man and woman, and the total fitness of mind, body and spirit of all who come within the membership of The Highway Clubs.
Linacre Bridge Community Hub
Beneficiary group, Health, Leisure, Saving of lives, Social welfareWelfare Rights Advice Sessions (by appointment), Weight Wathchers Classes, Yoga Sessions, Pensioners Luncheon Club, Youth Club, Growing Collective, Gardening Projects, Community Events, Alzheimer's Activity Groups, Councillors Surgeries, Police Drop In, ASB Officer, Signposting, Food Distribution. All center based and some working in partnership with other voluntary groups/public sector bodies.
Ayaan Foundation
LeisureThe Ayaan Foundation, deeply rooted in our local community, branches out its influence globally, empowering individuals to transcend geographical and societal boundaries. We meticulously identify the needs of communities and implement sustainable, long-term solutions spanning vital areas such as education, health, skill development, sports, mental wellbeing, and basic necessities.
Play@cotherstone
LeisureTo promote for the benefit of inhabitants of Cotherstone and the surrounding area, the provision of recreational and sporting facilities for the entire community in the interests of social welfare with the object of improving the conditions of life for the residents of Cotherstone.
Chapel Saint Leonards Village Hall
Economic and community development, Facilities, Leisure, Religion, Social welfarePromoting community development, encouraging involvement, and participation in activities within the benefit area. Providing and securing the provision of social, cultural and recreational facilities and practical assistance for the public of all ages and abilities. Reflecting the changing needs and interests of the public, in the wider community, in a social and economically deprived area.
Frequently asked questions about this sector
How many leisure charities are there in the UK?
There are 18,538 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 £8.6bn 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 85.4%. 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 £340k. 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.