Leisure Charities
Discover 7,074 Leisure charities. Use the search below to filter within these results.
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The Derbyshire Federation Of Young Farmers Clubs
Arts, Economic and community development, Housing, LeisureTO ADVANCE THE EDUCATION OF YOUNG MEMBERS OF THE PUBLIC IN AGRICULTURE, HOME CRAFTS, COUNTRY LIFE AND RELATED SUBJECTS. IN THE INTERESTS OF SOCIAL WELFARE OF MEMBERS TO PROVIDE FACILITIES FOR RECREATION AND OTHER LEISURE TIME ACTIVITIES.
Swillington Miners' Welfare Institute And Recreation Ground
Arts, Beneficiary group, Facilities, Leisure, ProfessionsWe are a local charity that has sports facilities & pitches. We have numerous football & rugby teams from 5 years old up to open age. We have crown green bowling facilities with many teams as well as a ladies rounders team. We have full disabled access in our club house & pavilion. The club house is used for recreational sports such as snooker as well as a large concert room for events.
Moseley Road Community Centre
Facilities, Leisurethe provision of a centre to be used for education and recreational purposes
Recreation Ground
Facilities, LeisureSport recreation
Lincolnshire North Federation Of Womens Institutes
Associations, Beneficiary group, Education, Leisure, Research, SocietyTo improve the quality of life for women and their families, through lifelong learning. To advance the education of women relating to citizenship and public issues at local, national and international level. Offer a wide range of learning opportunities and encourage members to adopt healthier and sustainable life styles by supporting leisure activities, the sciences and combined arts.
Adlington And District Community Association
Associations, LeisureTo provide facilities for recreation & leisure time activities for the benefit of the residents of Adlington & District.
Sir Thomas Gresham Charities
Arts, Housing, LeisureThe purpose of the charity is the provision of eight Almshouses known as the Gresham Almshouses; the annual payment of an allowance to the almsfolk; and the payment of -ú100 per annum to each of the four Gresham lecturers in Divinity, Astronomy, Music and Geometry.
North Muskham Playing Field
Associations, Beneficiary group, Economic and community development, Facilities, Leisure, Social welfareProviding community facilities for people of all ages within our local area. This includes provision for children and senior citizens as well as providing a venue for a large range of sporting, recreational, cultural and social activities.
1st Warsash Sea Scout Group
Associations, LeisureThe main activities of the Group are based on both the land and the sea. Beavers, Cubs and Scouts all take part in a wide variety of indoor and outdoor activities. Scouts spend the summer months afloat, sailing the Group's fleet of boats under the tuition of the Group's instructors. All sections also take part in District Scouting activities.
Dyfed Caerfyrddin Federation Of Women's Institutes
Arts, Associations, Beneficiary group, Leisureeducation of women in public affairs, leisure activities andallaspects of .crafts
Keighley Community Transport
Education, Leisure, Social welfareThe charity provides low cost transport to "not-for-profit" groups/organisations. We are a membership only charity and our members are generally within the Bradford Metropolitan District. We provide minibus transport for community groups, schools, not for profit schemes, sports clubs, day centres etc.We also provide a one to one car service for people who cannot use public transport.
United Anglo Caribbean Society
Arts, Beneficiary group, LeisureWe offer support and advice to Older People and provide the following: A healthy and balance meal for older people 2 days a week Tuesdays and Thursdays. The activities we offer are social, recreational and cultural activities, arts and crafts, games, outings, exercise, short breaks, health checks, forums etc. We also offer telephone support.
Pegasus Playscheme
Leisuresummer playscheme includes, swimmimg,bowling,ice skating,sailing
Bright Park
Beneficiary group, Education, LeisureEducation and training facility for children with special needs, promotion of education, assist in the provision of facilities for recreation and other leisure time occupation.
Walton On The Naze And District Unit 473 Of The Sea Cadet Corps
Associations, Beneficiary group, LeisureYouth training and character building adventurous activities for Sea Cadets including RYA sail training and the Duke of Edinburgh Award Scheme.
Bull Croft Recreation Ground
Facilities, LeisureProvide sport and leisure facilities for the general public
Hitchin Boys' School Charitable Trust
Education, LeisureThe objective is to assist in the provision of facilities which will enable and encourage the pupils of Hitchin Boys' School to play games and sports.
229th Bristol (st. Aldhelm's) Scout Group
Arts, Associations, LeisureScouting activities including outdoor activities, crafts, camping and other leisure activities.
Chippenham Unit428 Of The Sea Cadet Corps
Arts, Associations, LeisureOutdoor pursuits, canoeing, sailing, camping. Qualifications in catering, sailing, safety boat, canoeing, radio communications, electronics. Musical instrument (band) training. Drill training. All forms of sports , swimming
Seaham Town Park
Beneficiary group, Facilities, Housing, Leisure, ProfessionsThe Parks continues to be well used by the community as the major open space in this area of Seaham. There are many sports groups who use the park as their home ground:-Football - Seaham Red Star Football Club plus 4 junior football teamsSeaham Town Bowls Club - mens and ladiesCricket - numerous teams of a variety of age groupsThere is also a well used play park and bmx/skatepark
The Pod Charitable Trust
Beneficiary group, Health, LeisureProvides entertainment for children and young people in hospitals and hospices throughout the UK.
Essex Disabled Sports Foundation
LeisureThe provision of sporting activities for disabled and special needs youngsters.
John Feeney Charitable Trust
Charitable activities, Facilities, LeisureIn or near the City of Birmingham - the promotion and cultivation of the arts, heritage and open spaces by giving grants to public charities and to Feeney Fellows
Brodsworth Miners Welfare Fund
Animals, Arts, Beneficiary group, Leisure, ProfessionsBingo (Tues, Thurs, Sat), carboot, dog shows, gala's, funfair, boxing, slimming clubs, over 60's club, circus.Football, cricket, Bowls and theatre group
Scouts Association Polyapes Scout Camp Site
Associations, LeisureScouting activities - camping
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.