Leisure Charities
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Derby Toc H Children's Camp
Beneficiary group, Charity and VCS support, Economic and community development, Education, LeisureWe are a 100% volunteer-run charity committed to offering an annual summer camping holiday for around 160 deserving children from Derby City. The children, aged 9-14 years, are selected to attend the camp by their school or the local authority Children's and Young People's services. We offer a safe, friendly and exciting adventure in the Derbyshire countryside for children who really need it.
Baglan Boys And Girls Club
Beneficiary group, LeisureFootball, Netball, Badminton & Basketball
Playing Fields Association Beeford
Facilities, LeisurelOOKS AFTER APPROXIMATELY 10 ACRES OF LAND WHICH IS SPLIT INTO 4 SECTIONS, 3 ARE USED BY A BOWLS CLUB, CRICKET CLUB AND TENNIS CLUB, THE OTHER IS CURRENTLY UNUSED AND MAINTAINED AND CUT BY AN OUTSIDE CONTRACTOR.
Greek Orthodox Community Of Weston-Super-Mare
Leisure, ReligionTo service the Greek Orthodox Community of Weston Super Mare and the area, providing facilities and holding events along the Greek Orthodox faith.To support and promote cultural, educational, recreation and entertainment for all the community in the area of Weston Super Mare.Assist individuals of all ages, young and old, able and disable regardsles of ethnic background or colour.
Mawdesley Village Hall
Arts, Associations, Beneficiary group, Charity and VCS support, Childcare, Education, Facilities, LeisureGeneral Hire to groups such as: Playgroup, Beavers, Cubs, Guides, Scouts, Tennis, W.I., Parish Council Meetings, Band Practice, Drama, Dancing -Ballroom, Line, Ballet, U3A activities plus a number of other groups.Functions: Weddings, Birthdays, Dances, Education, Sales, Quizes, Shows and fund-raising events for other organisations.
The Ethel Trust
LeisureWe are a community barge service providing educational, therapeutic and leisure outings on our purpose built barge for the most marginalised communities throughout South Yorkshire. We also offer skills based training courses in boat-handling and skippering.
Cotgrave Social Welfare Centre
Facilities, Leisure, ProfessionsThe provision of a social welfare centre and recreation ground for the benefit of the inhabitants (and in particular, but not exclusively, such of the said inhabitants as are members of the mining community) of the area of benefit.
Halstead Day Centre
Beneficiary group, Charitable activities, Leisure, Social careThe charity provides day care (including transport,bathing, a shopping service, advocacy and recreational activities) for people over 60 and who are isolated for whatever reason living in a radius of 7 miles of Halstead town.
Moreton Hall Community Association
Associations, LeisureTo promote the benefits of the inhabitants of Moreton Hall Estate by providing recreation and welfare facilities, using the premises of the Moreton Hall Community Club.
Distington Club For Young People
Beneficiary group, LeisureTO PROVIDE EDUCATIONAL,SPORTING,RECREATIONAL ACITIVITES FOR YOUNG PEOPLE WITHIN THE PARISH OF DISTINGTON
Lincolnshire Proficiency Test Committee
Economic and community development, LeisureThe object of LPTC shall be advancement of education and training by means of collaboration with City & Guilds Land Based Services in the administration and provision of certificates of competence in practical agriculture, horticulture and forestry.
The Chelwood And District Welfare Association (c A D W A )
Arts, Beneficiary group, Childcare, Education, LeisureActivities offered at CADWA are:- Ofsted Registered Pre-School Nursery: Indoor Bowls; Crown Green Bowls: 2 Table Tennis Teams: Line Dancing: Jujitsu: Various Dance Classes (children ) Camera Club: Karate:
Hampshire North Guide Association
Associations, Beneficiary group, Charity and VCS support, LeisureProvides a wide range of activities & other opportunities for girls & young women. These vary from indoor challenges to outdoor pursuits, from social skills to social action. All focus on enabling the membership to have fun, build friendships & gain valuable life skills. The stimulating & enjoyable programmes in which the girls share are delivered by trained & enthusiastic volunteer leaders.
Hyde Heath Pre-School
Beneficiary group, Childcare, Education, LeisureTO PROVIDE AND ENHANCE THE DEVELOPMENT AND EDUCATION OF CHILDREN UNDER STATUTORY SCHOOL AGE IN A SAFE, SECURE AND STIMULATING ENVIRONMENT WHICH ENSURES EQUALITY OF OPPORTUNITY FOR ALL CHILDREN AND FAMILIES. TO ENCOURAGE THE PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT AND EDUCATION OF THOSE PROVIDING THE CHILDCARE AND RECREATION AND MAINTAINING COMMUNITY LINKS
Alsager Institute
LeisureTo maintain the Institute for the purposes of physical & mental training and recreation and social & intellectual development for the benefit of the townspeople of Alsager.
1st Watchet Sea Scout Group
Associations, Beneficiary group, LeisureThe Groups four sections, Beavers, Cubs, Scouts & Explorers are for children aged between 6 & 18. Activities include sailing, kayaking, powerboating, rowing, swimming, hill walking, camping, archery, lifeskills and many more which are contained within the Scout progress awards.
Otterbourne Village Hall
Animals, Arts, Associations, Charity and VCS support, Facilities, Health, LeisureThe charity provides three halls for the local community to use for various functions within the village, including W.I. flower club, pilates, dancing classes, dancing, stroke clubs, dog training & drama group. The charity produces pantomimes, variety shows and band concerts to raise funds.
Mosborough Miners' Welfare Trust
Facilities, Leisure, ProfessionsSupport for ex miners
Yorkshire Proficiency Test Committee
Economic and community development, LeisureYPTC continues to act as a assessment centre for NPTC. We provide a wide range of landbased assessments both economically and efficiently. We deliver approximately 3000 test per annum.
The King Johns House And Tudor Cottage Trust Limited
Heritage, LeisureTo preserve for the benefit of the people of Romsey and the nation at large, all those buildings and premises of historical and architectural interest known as King John's House and Tudor Cottage, Romsey. To encourage the use of these facilities for both educational and entertainment purposes.
Response Community Projects (earls Court) Limited
Beneficiary group, Leisure, Social welfareset up in 1976 to help those who are disadvantaged economically, socially or otherwise (whether because of youth, age, disability, language barrier, ethnic origin, gender, sexual orientation, low income or any other reason), to introduce diversity in educational programmes & recreational facilities to help overcome the disadvantage (where applicable) that social exclusion attracts.
The Silverstone Recreational Association
LeisureTo provide a recreational ground and pavillion for the use of the villagers of Silverstone
The High Beeches Gardens Conservation Trust
Environment, Facilities, Leisure, ResearchThe historic Gardens are maintained for the enjoyment of the public, for the growth and propagation of trees and plants, for the furtherance of the study and science of botany, and for the promotion of the conservation of nature, especially those rarer species of plants and trees in danger of loss of cultivation.
Lisvane Memorial Hall
Arts, Facilities, LeisureAdministration of the Lisvane Memorial Hall complex for the purposes of physical and mental training , recreation and social ,moral and intellectual development through the medium of reading and recreation rooms,library,lectures,classes, recreations and entertainments for the benefits of the inhabitants of Lisvane without distinction of sex or political ,religious or other opinions.
New Green Community Trust
Arts, Economic and community development, Facilities, LeisureFor the benefit of the inhabitants of Thurston without distinction of age, sex or political, religious or other opinions by the provision of facilities for recreation and leisure-time activities. In particular the provision of an open space and a community centre. Provision of entertainment with music and dance.
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.