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Leisure Charities

Discover 7,410 Leisure charities. Use the search below to filter within these results.

7,410
Charities
£2,623,940,098
Total Income
£282,053
Avg Income
80.9%
Program Ratio

Major UK charities curated by Charity Finder for size, recognition, and registry coverage. Click through for full profiles, financials, and trustees.

St Paul's Community Development Trust

Beneficiary group, Economic and community development, Leisure

The main activities of the Charity are facilities and services for education, support, training, recreation and leisure time occupation for children and young people resident in Balsall Heath and the surrounding area, and where appropriate the remainder of the community, including: the establishment and management of environmental projects, health services, family support services, community etc.

Latest Income: £3,482,810
Areas of Operation: Birmingham City
Status: Registered
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Terra Nova School Trust Limited

Beneficiary group, Education, Leisure

The School's aim as an educational charity for children is to benefit the public by providing first class education, independent of the State system. A day school, with boarding facilities, which aims for the highest quality of academic tuition and the development of sporting, artistic and social skills. The School also makes available its facilities to members of the local community.

Latest Income: £3,418,923
Areas of Operation: Cheshire East
Status: Registered
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Springboard Sunderland Trust

Charity and VCS support, Childcare, Education, Housing, Leisure, Social care

We organize training and volunteering opportunities for people of all age groups. We have a comprehensive network of employer placements in a range of disciplines including, residential and nursing care homes, schools, nurseries, day care centres, print, horticulture and motor vehicle, amongst others. Our mainstream programmes include Foundation Learning, Apprenticeships and Train to Gain.

Latest Income: £3,418,484
Areas of Operation: England
Status: Registered
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Solden Hill House Limited

Arts, Beneficiary group, Education, Housing, Leisure, Social care

Solden Hill House is a collection of residential care home for adults with learning disabilities in Northamptonshire. Accommodation is in 10 residential units, 4 on the main site near Byfield, 1 in Byfield village, 4 in Brackley and 1 in Duston. Activities include craft workshops, dance, music and art therapy, outings and local activities - riding, sailing, swimming and college courses,

Latest Income: £3,333,463
Areas of Operation: Northamptonshire
Status: Registered
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Weston Park Foundation

Leisure

The charity continues to carry out a maintenance programme to preserve for the public benefit the grounds, buildings, furniture and chattels at Weston Park. To the extent that finance is available, it endeavours to improve the facilities available to the public. It also encourages visitors, recreation and the educational use of its facilities. Trading activities are carried out by its subsidiary.

Latest Income: £3,298,546
Areas of Operation: Shropshire
Status: Registered
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Shree Kutch Leva Patel Community (uk )

Leisure

The aims of the charity are reflected in its Mission Statement as being "To enhance the quality of life through education, cultural, social and sports events and instil values that will benefit society".

Latest Income: £3,287,487
Areas of Operation: England And Wales
Status: Registered
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The Henry Doubleday Research Association

Education, Facilities, Leisure

Garden Organic promotes organic gardening. Our focus is on individual, community and school gardens throughout the UK. We use innovative practices to inspire and encourage people to grow organically. We collaborate with others to achieve the greatest impact.

Latest Income: £3,216,202
Areas of Operation: Scotland
Status: Registered
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St Joseph's School, Launceston

Beneficiary group, Education, Leisure

St Joseph's School is an educational charity for children, providing first class education for children aged 4-16. We aim to provide the highest quality of academic tuition and the development of wider sporting, artisitic and social skills in all our pupils.

Latest Income: £2,978,326
Areas of Operation: Cornwall
Status: Registered
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The Greenbank Project

Economic and community development, Education, Leisure, Social welfare

Greenbank was set up to enhance the opportunities and status of people with disabilities through education, training, employment, and recreation.Greenbank offers its services to the local community and is particularly supportive of disabled people and disadvantaged groups. We provide work related training, a guidance service, employment related projects, sport and recreation and education.

Latest Income: £2,974,539
Areas of Operation: Various
Status: Registered
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Highgate Wood And Queens Park Kilburn

Facilities, Leisure

The purpose of the charity is the preservation in perpetuity by the City of London Corporation of the open spaces know as Highgate Wood, Highgate and Queens Park Kilburn for the use by the public for exercise and recreation.

Latest Income: £2,850,184
Areas of Operation: Brent
Status: Registered
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Windmill Hill City Farm Limited

Beneficiary group, Childcare, Facilities, Health, Leisure

Windmill Hill City Farm provides a range of educational, recreational and therapeutic services and facilities to the local community including a farm and community gardens, a cafe, a variety of courses, activities and facilities for children and young people (a day-care nursery and playground), older peoples groups, and services for people with mental health issues or learning difficulties.

Latest Income: £2,841,582
Areas of Operation: Bristol City
Status: Registered
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Kent County Agricultural Society

Beneficiary group, Economic and community development, Education, Leisure

The holding of an annual show for the exhibition of livestock, farm & horticultural produce, machinery & other things pertaining to agriculture.The encouragement of rural education & the improvement of agriculture generally through the provision of awards and financial help to students.Raising awareness of agriculture to school children via school visits and the Living Land show.

Latest Income: £2,711,085
Areas of Operation: Kent
Status: Registered
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Wimbledon And Putney Commons Conservators

Environment, Facilities, Leisure

The land under the jurisdiction of the Conservators is administered by the Conservators with a view to its preservation as an open space for the purposes of exercise and recreation. This is the principal object set out in the Wimbledon and Putney Commons Act 1871. It includes the management of the land and its flora and fauna.

Latest Income: £2,657,320
Areas of Operation: Kingston Upon Thames
Status: Registered
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Marylebone Cricket Club Foundation

Beneficiary group, Leisure

Provides free cricket coaching and match play for state-educated children aged 11-15 across the UK, opportunities through cricket to people living in the London Borough of Westminster, and opportunities through cricket to communities overseas.

Latest Income: £2,650,111
Areas of Operation: Various
Status: Registered
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Coram's Fields And The Harmsworth Memorial Playground

Beneficiary group, Childcare, Education, Facilities, Health, Heritage, Leisure

An open access 7 acre children's playground and children's centre with an after school club and holiday activities and sports programme for children up to 16 years and a youth centre for 13-19 year olds. 1000 children daily in summer from diverse local community of south Camden. Grade II listed site formerly the Foundling Hospital site. Adults must have a child with them to come in.

Latest Income: £2,639,563
Areas of Operation: Camden
Status: Registered
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The Linnean Society Of London

Heritage, Leisure, Research

The Society's Royal Charter 1802 states the purpose as 'The Cultivation of the Science of Natural History in all its branches'. We have three key charitable activities:1) safeguarding and promoting our heritage collections; 2) advancing scientific knowledge and understanding; 3) engaging the public and educational outreach. Our vision is a world where nature is understood, valued and protected.

Latest Income: £2,632,979
Areas of Operation: England
Status: Registered
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The Bradgate Park And Swithland Wood Charity

Heritage, Leisure

To conserve, manage and maintain The Bradgate Park & Swithland Wood Country Park Estate - Leicestershire's Premier Country Park - for the enjoyment, education, recreation and appreciation of visitors.

Latest Income: £2,616,131
Areas of Operation: Leicestershire
Status: Registered
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Redbridge Sports Centre Trust Limited

Leisure

The charity operates the Redbridge Sports Centre, which provides sports and leisure facilities at affordable prices to the trust's members and the local community.

Latest Income: £2,607,389
Areas of Operation: Various
Status: Registered
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Bristol Aero Collection Trust

Heritage, Leisure

Operation of a Museum available to the public for the acquisition, preservation, restoration and display of the products of the Bristol aviation manufacturing organisations and their related artefacts.Provision of a research facility of exhibits and related documentation available to the public.Operation of the Concorde at Filton public attraction for hosting visitors to Concorde 216.

Latest Income: £2,525,120
Areas of Operation: England And Wales
Status: Registered
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Community Connex Ltd.

Beneficiary group, Charitable activities, Charity and VCS support, Leisure

WE PROVIDE SERVICES TO PEOPLE WITH LEARNING DISABILITIES THEIR FAMILIES AND CARERS. DISABILITIES COULD RANGE FROM MILD TO PROFOUND AND MULTIPLE.PROJECTS ARE VARIED AND INCLUDE ADVOCACY,ASIAN OUTREACH SERVICES FOR CHILDREN & YOUNG PEOPLE, A RESOURCE AND ACTIVITY CENTER, FAMILY SUPPORT, LEISURE, SOCIAL AND SPORTS CLUBS. WE WELCOME MEMBERSHIP, VOLUNTEERS, DONATIONS, SPONSORSHIP AND GENERAL SUPPORT.

Latest Income: £2,525,000
Areas of Operation: Harrow
Status: Registered
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Christian Care Homes

Housing, Leisure, Social care, Social welfare

For the relief of persons who are sick or infirm, aged or poor and for the provision in the interest of health and social welfare of facilities for the recreation and other leisure time occupation of members of the beneficiary class who have need of these facilities by reason of their age, infirmity or disablement or poverty with the object of improving their conditions of life.

Latest Income: £2,497,898
Areas of Operation: Mauritius
Status: Registered
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Ferring Country Centre Limited

Beneficiary group, Facilities, Leisure

A charity delivering Day Opportunities to People with Learning Disabilities in their local community and in our Country Centre setting incorporating Horticulture, Stables, Farm and Cafe. Those we support are able to connect with their peers and the animals we keep, grow their skills in a supported environment, whilst creating the opportunity for them to lead a more independent and fulfilled life.

Latest Income: £2,411,001
Areas of Operation: Various
Status: Registered
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Share Community Limited

Beneficiary group, Economic and community development, Education, Leisure

Share provides vocational training, education, and opportunities for personal development to disabled people - especially those with learning disabilities, who may also have autism - and those facing health related barriers to independence and employment. We have 2 social enterprises offering catering and gardening services. Based in Wandsworth, we have no geographical boundaries.

Latest Income: £2,290,762
Areas of Operation: London
Status: Registered
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First Rung LTD

Beneficiary group, Economic and community development, Education, Leisure

Foundation Learning Programme, Job Centre Plus contract.We offer accredited training for;Adult Numeracy and LiteracyUsing IT E3 & L1Key SkillsL1 National Award Working with ChildrenNVQ L1 & L2 Retail and AdministrationNVQ L2 Child CareNVQ L1 & L2 Customer ServiceNVQ L1 in Sports & LeisureEmployability Skills & Personal Development enrichment activities & work experience.

Latest Income: £2,272,722
Areas of Operation: Various
Status: Registered
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Headway Birmingham & Solihull

Beneficiary group, Charitable activities, Leisure

Supporting adults with Acquired Brain Injury (ABI) through the provision of person-centred activities at its three brain injury hubs across Birmingham and one-to-one support through its Community Outreach programme to help brain injured people access social, leisure & vocational opportunities in the community. Also supporting the wider family through its Family & Carer Services via a helpline, hos

Latest Income: £2,233,204
Areas of Operation: Birmingham City
Status: Registered
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Frequently asked questions about this sector

How many leisure charities are there in the UK?

There are 7,410 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 (£247.3m). 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 £2.6bn 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 80.9%. 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 £282k. 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.