Leisure Charities
Discover 18,538 Leisure charities. Use the search below to filter within these results.
Notable charities in this sector
Major UK charities curated by Charity Finder for size, recognition, and registry coverage. Click through for full profiles, financials, and trustees.
Chatsworth House Trust
Animals, Education, Facilities, LeisureOpening the House and gardens and part at Chatsworth every day from mid March to Christmas.Holding various events and exhibitions.Offering educational programmes for school visits and self-led activities. Holding an annual Country Fair.Holding international horse trials and other sporting events. Allowing use of grounds and buildings for other charity activities.
Inspireall Leisure & Family Support Services
Arts, Beneficiary group, LeisureTo Provide Leisure, Recreation, Family Services And Dramatic Arts Facilities To The Local Community.To promote and preserve good health and well being through community participation in healthy recreation.
Sarjudas Foundation
Beneficiary group, Health, Leisure, Religion, SocietySarjudas Foundation is dedicated to fulfilling the spiritual, cultural and social needs of the people while promoting inner peace and harmony between individuals, within families, and amongst diverse communities. Community work includes Nurturing Children, Promoting Healthy Living, Fostering Education, Encouraging Sports, Serving the Community and Celebrating Hinduism.
Field Studies Council
Environment, LeisureOur charitable activities are the 'bringing of environmental understanding to all'. We do this by the advancement of outdoor education, the protection of the environment and the pursuit of field studies.
Uclu
Beneficiary group, Charity and VCS support, Economic and community development, Education, Housing, LeisureProvides UCL students with advice on immigration,housing,finance,employment,academic appeals etc. Provides representation between Students,UCL and other bodies.Co-ordinates Student Academic Representatives to encourage student feedback/course development.Promotes student personal development by the provision of social,cultural,volunteering, sporting/recreational activities,discussion/debate fora
The Royal Air Force Charitable Trust
Armed forces, Beneficiary group, Education, Leisure, ResearchThe Mission of the Royal Air Force Charitable Trust is to Promote the RAF and Inspire young people and RAF personnel to fulfil their potential in air, space and technology . This is achieved through the staging of the Royal International Air Tattoo annually and by the awarding of grants for flying scholarships and national STEM initiatives which are delivered throughout the year.
Autism East Midlands
Beneficiary group, LeisureWE PROVIDE EDUCATIONAL, RESIDENTIAL AND DAY SERVICES TO ADULTS AND CHILDREN WHO ARE AFFECTED BY AN AUTISTIC-SPECTRUM DISORDER, OR A RELATED CONDITION. IN ADDITION, WE PROVIDE AN ADVICE SERVICE, AS WELL AS PLAY AND LEISURE OPPORTUNITIES FOR CHILDREN AND YOUNG PEOPLE.
Mission Aviation Fellowship UK
Economic and community development, LeisureMAF uses light aircraft to transform the lives of some of the world's most isolated people in need. Working in partnership with hundreds of other Christian and humanitarian organisations, MAF delivers help, hope and healing to remote and inaccessible communities in the developing world. MAF UK is the largest provider of resources for MAF International's work within the MAF global partnership.
The Royal Academy Of Dramatic Art
Arts, LeisureTo promote and operate an academy of dramatic art. To advance the art of drama by means of giving instruction in and promoting the study, practice and knowledge of dramatic literature. To promote and supervise such instruction most condusive to the cultivation and dissemination of the art of drama in the United Kingdom and English speaking world.
Exeter School Trust
Beneficiary group, Education, LeisureTo provide a high standard of independent education for boys and girls aged between 7 and 18, with broad academic potential, in Devon. The charity strives to produce a solid educational platform for each pupil and looks to provide opportunities at the school where each child may excel, be they academic, artistic, cultural or sporting.
Newcastle Theatre Royal Trust Limited
Arts, LeisureA leading presenting theatre and music venue whose aim is to bring entertainment and inspiration to the North East through offering a programme of quality and diversity covering all major art forms.
YMCA Downslink Group
Associations, Beneficiary group, Leisure, Social welfarePrimary objectives include the provision of accomodation, support, advice and therapeutic services, education and training, apprenticeships, leisure and recreational activities, particularly for young people and those who are disadvantaged.
Greenham Trust LTD
Economic and community development, Environment, Leisure, Social welfareCommunity Development, External Grants, Nature Conservation, Arts , Partnership Working, Sport and Recreation,Resource Centre for Disadvantaged Groups, Horticultural Therapy Centre , and Support for Local Rural Communities. Investment in property to enable partnership working and better services.We operate in Newbury and the surrounding area (West Berkshire and North Hants).
Sports Aid Trust
Charitable activities, Education, LeisureTo provide funds and to assist in the organisation and provision of facilities which will enable and encourage pupils at schools and universities to participate in physical recreation and sport.
The British Horse Society
Animals, Education, LeisureThe British Horse Society works for horses and riders in the UK and abroad. Focusing on horse welfare, horse and rider safety, access and rights of way, training and approving livery yards and riding schools. The Society promotes community participation in healthy recreation involving the horse, at both competition and grass roots level.
The Football League (community) Limited
Charitable activities, Leisureto promote physical education; to promote community participation in football and sports capable of improving physical healthto assist in providing facilities for sport and recreation of such persons who have need for such facilities in the interest of social welfare.to advance the education of the public and to provide opportunities for them to develop their full capabilities.
Active Luton
Arts, Education, LeisureOperation of sports facilities, development of sport in the community and assisting with the delivery of sport as part of the school curriculum. Also promoting the value of sport & physical activity in addressing the wider agendas of health improvement, lifelong learning & community well-being.Operates Library services.
Rochdale Boroughwide Cultural Trust
LeisureProvision of Sport, Leisure, Health, Wellbeing and Cultural Services
City Of Liverpool Young Men's Christian Association (inc)
Associations, Beneficiary group, Housing, LeisureTo serve the city of Liverpool by providing services for local communities that promote their welbeing in mind body and spirit. We achieve this through a spectrum of activities, such as housing, health initiatives, sport, the arts and various other activities across the city.
Leeds University Union
Education, LeisureLUU promotes the interests and welfare of students and represents, supports and advises studentsIt is the recognised representative channel between students and the University and external bodiesLUU also provides social, cultural, sporting, recreational activities, forums for discussions and debate
Tameside Sports Trust
Health, LeisureTo provide or assist in the provision of facilities for recreation or other leisure time occupation for the general public or in conjunction with Tameside Metropolitan Borough Council and its neighbourhood in the interests of social welfare,health and wellbeing.
The Papworth Trust
Economic and community development, Education, Housing, LeisurePapworth Trust helps disabled people achieve equality, choice and independence. Papworth Trust focuses its activities in seven areas: Home; Work: Employment; Rehabilitation; Leisure; and Involvement; Care.
Kirklees Active Leisure
LeisureThe provision of sports and leisure facilities for the communities of Kirklees and surrounding neighbourhoods. This comprises swimming (including provision of an extensive lessons programme), fitness suites, keep fit classes, a wide range of sports hall activities, indoor/outdoor tennis, outdoor activities (including football, hockey, etc.), indoor climbing, indoor bowls and track & field events.
Active Nation UK LTD
LeisureTo provide or assist in the provision of facilities for recreation and other leisure time occupation for the general public in the interests of social welfare and with the object of improving their conditions of life
The Hall School Charitable Trust
Arts, Education, LeisureThe School's principal activity is the education of boys aged between four and thirteen, including sports, music, drama, arts and crafts and other activities.
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.