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.
Dartmouth Park
Beneficiary group, Childcare, Heritage, LeisureChildren's Play area, water play area, ornamental lake, shows and events, 5 a side football, Friends group, ornamental bedding displays, historical memorial, bandstand, natural areas, central pavilion with meeting room, network of pathways through the park.
Parson House Outdoor Pursuits Centre
Arts, Beneficiary group, Leisure30 bedroomed outdoor residential centre, facilities: games room, dining room, tv room, drying rooms, all bedrooms have their own private bathroom facilities.AALA licensed.Activities include: canoeing, caving, abseiling, climbing, orenteering, hill walking, bouldering, weaselling,problem solving, obstacle course.self catering or catered for, multi activity daily to week courses.
The Brahmin Society North London
Leisure, Religion, Research1. To provide means and facilities for education, religious, cultural and recreational activities.2. To support other charities and institutions having objects similar to those of BSNL provided they are not of a political nature.3. To promote activities pertaining to the philosophy of the Hindu religion amongst the people of Greater London4. To promote participation in healthy recreation.
Sudanese Supplementary School
Arts, Education, LeisureSupplementary education in support to the mainstream schools and the national curriculum. Provision of sport and music lessons, as well as ESOL classes, health awareness programmes. Encourage voluntary teaching of English in Sudan.
The Graham Spicer Institute
Beneficiary group, LeisureMaintenance of the Graham Spicer Institute for purposes of recreation and social welfare of youth, and facilities for religious well-being.
The Woodford Parish Church Memorial Hall
Beneficiary group, Facilities, Leisure, ReligionGeneral Charitable Purposes, Education/Training, Religious Activities, Arts/Culture, Sports/Recreation, Children/Young People, Elderly/Old People, Other charities/Voluntary bodies, Other defined groups, General public
New Living Ministries
Beneficiary group, Education, Leisure, ReligionChurch Based Activities with a Christian School, Working with Asylum Seekers and refugees, and youth projects. Do a number of art and camping events over the year and have support for projects in Kenya, Sri Lanka, France, Switzerland and Canada.
Minsterley Show Society
Animals, Arts, Economic and community development, Leisure, Social welfareTo organise an annual agricultural/horticultural/horse show for the people of Minsterley and surrounding area which promotes farming and its associated crafts. To arrange social events to support the above financially, and involve the local community in the shows patronage.
Peterborough University Of The Third Age
Education, LeisureSelf help organisationproviding educational, social and leisure opportunities for retired and semi-retired people.
Elston Village Hall
Facilities, LeisureTHE PROVISION AND MAINTENANCE OF A VILLAGE HALL FOR THE USE OF THE INHABITANTS OF THE PARISH OF ELSTON AND THE NEIGHBOURHOOD THEREOF WITHOUT DISTINCTION OF POLITICAL, RELIGIOUS OR OTHER OPINIONS, INCLUDING USE FOR MEETINGS, LECTURES AND CLASSES, AND FOR OTHER FORMS OF RECREATION AND LEISURE-TIME OCCUPATION, WITH THE OBJECT OF IMPROVING THE CONDITIONS OF LIFE FOR THE SAID INHABITANTS.
Bromley Family Link
Beneficiary group, LeisureProvision of leisure & opportunities for children & young people with disabilities
The Bathurst Park And Recreation Ground
Facilities, LeisureProvides recreation grounds and facilities for the general public.
Stamford And Bourne District Scout Council
Beneficiary group, Leisure, SocietyTraining young people in Social,Sports,Citizenship and Outward Bound skills.
Kent Schools' Football Association
Beneficiary group, Education, LeisureProvision of organised football activities for young people attending schools in the County of Kent, the London Boroughs of Bexley and Bromley, and the Unitary Authority of Medway
Poplar Blackwall & District Rowing Club
Beneficiary group, Charity and VCS support, LeisureTeaching juniors and adults to row with the aim of increasing their fitness and taking part in competition. The club is nationally competitive in junior, senior and veteran classifications both male and female. The club also provides for non-competitive members.The charity achieves these aims by the provision of all the necessary equipment such as boats, a gymnasium and volunteer coaches.
1st Marple Scout Group
Associations, Beneficiary group, Housing, LeisureThe training of young people in teamwork and mutual respect. Activities include first aid,home safety, cooking and outdoor pursuits eg.football,swimming,camping, orienteering.
Allendale Village Hall And Recreation Ground
Associations, Economic and community development, Facilities, LeisureTo provide a meeting place,and recreation ground, for local community activities and pastimes and therefore to improve the quality of life of the inhabitants of the area.
Wolfson Hillel Primary School Pta
Arts, Beneficiary group, Charity and VCS support, Education, Leisure, Social welfareThe charity raises money for Wolfson Hillel Primary School.The charity helps organise and fund various school events including events to celebrate the school's religious festivals and sporting activities.The charity organises various social events for the school community.
The Shire Hall Trust
Arts, Facilities, Housing, LeisureHOWDEN SHIRE HALL TRUST.Providing a Hall for the people of Howden and the surrounding areas. Recognised as the Hub of Howdenshire and ERYC Tourist Information Point. A place for leisure, entertainment and activities for all generations. Activities include classes, live events, cinema and home to the local weekly Howden Market and Community Cafe.
Colonel William Llewellen Palmer Educational Charity
Beneficiary group, Education, Facilities, LeisureTo benefit children and young persons up to the age of 25 attending, or who have attended, schools in Bradford on Avon, Wiltshire and for the provision of recreational facilities for the same age group in the town. Providing allotments and a recreation ground known as sladesbrook. Distributing awards.
The Nottingham Operatic Society
Arts, Charitable activities, LeisureTo provide education and entertainment for members of the general public by giving a wide range of affordable, concessionary theatrical performances and concerts of music, drama and dance in the Nottingham area. To improve on performing or back stage skills for both amateur and professional members. Where possible to provide funds, time and performances to help charities.
Quaking Houses Village Hall Association
Beneficiary group, Charity and VCS support, Facilities, Housing, LeisureQUAKING HOUSES VILLAGE HALL ASSOCIATION RUN A VOLUNTEER LED COMMUNITY BUILDING. OFFERING VARIOUS ACTIVITIES INCLUDING GROUPS AND SESSIONS TO MEET LOCALLY IDENTIFIED NEEDS INCLUDING ARTS, EDUCATION, SUPPORT, SPORT, TODDLERS GROUPS AS WELL AS FUN DAYS AND CHILDREN'S BIRTHDAY PARTIES,
The Callister Trust
Beneficiary group, Charity and VCS support, Facilities, LeisureProvision of outdoor activities and well being projects in our volunteer restored garden in Birkenhead
Association Of Friends Of Bristol University Botanic Garden
Associations, Education, Facilities, LeisureTo support the work and development of the Botanic Garden and to stimulate interest through a variety of events and activities. Income generated by such events, and also from membership subscriptions, is used to invest in new projects in the garden, make a major contribution to its upkeep and support horticultural education through the funding of trainees in the garden.
Mark Hall And Netteswell Community Centre
Associations, Facilities, LeisureWe provide leisure, educational activities for the local community, and the wider community, at affordable prices.
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.