Leisure Charities
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Penybanc Welfare Association
Facilities, Leisure, ProfessionsTo provide a recreation ground and welfare amenities for the benefit of the inhabitants of the area of benefit without distinction of political, religious or other opinions with the object of improving the conditions of life for the said inhabitants (in particular but not exclusively, such of the said inhabitants as are members of the mining community).
Leominster District Community Association
Associations, LeisureTo provide affordable room hire space for voluntary groups, charities to meet. To provide room hire for activities such as health and fitness, art, and education to take place. To provide affordable office space for local charities. To support childrens activities, vulnerable groups, activities for people with disabilites and the general public.
Levens Playing Fields
Facilities, LeisureThe charity provides playing and sports facilitys for the Levens community.
3rd Hampton Hill (st James) Scouts
Associations, Beneficiary group, LeisureThe Scout Association provides adventurous and personal development opportunities for over 400,000 young people in the UK.3rd Hampton Hill Scout Group has over 120 members taking part in a wide range of activities such as expeditions, sport and creative and cultural projects
Age Concern (cowplain) (opw) Committee
Arts, Beneficiary group, Leisure, Social care, Social welfareWe were constituted in June 1981 with the principal object of providing services and facilities for the well being of the elderly in our catchment area; comprising Lunch Club (three days), keep fit, genealogy, ceramic painting, befriending service for the vulnerable elderly living in the Cowplain ward and its surrounds.
Little Downham Village Hall
Arts, Associations, Beneficiary group, Education, Facilities, LeisureA village hall available for all local people. Regular groups include Brownies, a Youth Theatre Group, U3A music and scrabble, dancing groups, special sessions for people with disabilities, Carpet Bowls, local conservation group and other local interest groups. The hall runs a Book Cafe two days a week and is a designated Warm Hub. The hall is also available for hire for parties, wakes and events
Perranuthnoe Village Hall
Facilities, LeisureWe provide a village hall, whose premises are used by a wide range of local community, charitable, sporting, recreational, and educational organisations and clubs.
Claypole Village Hall
Arts, Associations, Beneficiary group, Charity and VCS support, Facilities, LeisureCOMMUNITY EVENTS & ENTERTAINMENT INCLUDING CINEMA CLUB, FAMILY FUN DAYS, RAISING FUNDS FOR HALL UPKEEP. PRIVATE HIRE OF HALL FOR WEDDINGS & PARTIES ETC, BROWNIES & GUIDES, FITNESS CLASSES
Aberaeron Memorial Hall
Arts, Associations, Beneficiary group, Facilities, LeisureThe provision and maintenance of a village hall for the use of the inhabitants of Aberaeron. Available for use for meetings, classes, lectures, and other forms of recreation in order to improve the conditions of life for the community. Current use includes over 50's keep fit; choral groups; amateur dramatics; town council meetings; language classes; dance clubs; concerts; W I meeting place etc
Horsford Village Hall And Recreation Ground
Arts, Associations, Facilities, LeisureTo actively manage, advertise and hire out Horsford Village Hall and football fields, to various local community organisations and to the general public. Hirers range from an Archery Club to Zumba dancing! Part of the building is leased to a Social Club.At weekends the main hall is usually available for private hirer. Information can be found at www.horsfordvillagehall.co.uk.
Old Stratford Parish Charity
Facilities, LeisureThe Village hall is mainly used for meetings, lectures, classes and other forms of recreation and leisure time occupation.
Charity Of Thomas Blamey
Associations, Facilities, Housing, LeisureWe were set up for the people who live in and around the parish of Veryan on the Roseland Peninsula in Cornwall, so they could access sport. We are the home of Veryan Indoor Bowls, Veryan & District Outdoor Bowls, Veryan Cricket Club, Veryan and District Tennis Club and Veryan Football Club.
Heather Club
Associations, Beneficiary group, Health, Leisure, Social careA weekly social club, providing a warm, caring atmosphere for the elderly, and those with early dementia; where they are stimulated by games, exercise and entertainment.It also gives respite to their carers two days a week.
The Shephall Community Association
Arts, Associations, Leisure, ReligionProvide premises for use/hire by local groups and individuals. Some of our users includeKarate, Church Meetings, Pilates, Line Dancing, various Keep fit, Games club, Lace Making, Slimming World, Yoga, Brownies and Guides. These are some of our regular groups, we also have other groups that meet occasionally plus hall hire for parties and functions.
The Meadows Muslim Action Group
Beneficiary group, Facilities, Leisure, Religionthe centre is used for education of children and adults. cultural events are held at the centre. the centre is used for daily prayers. children use it for playing table tennis and other sport activities. rooms are hired to the general public.
The Twentyman Playing Fields
Facilities, LeisureManagement of Bilbrook Village Hall and Playing Fields which provide a venue for local groups and organisations and recreational and sports facilities
Kingswood Equestrian Trust
Beneficiary group, Leisure, Social welfarePromotion of equestrian sport for the purpose of sport and physical recreation.Promotion of equestrian training to disadvantaged, minority and youth groups.Equestrian education though demonstrations, clinics or training seminars.Provision of sanctuary facilities and care for retired equines.
The Hyde Foundation
Education, Leisure, Social welfareThe promotion in the beneficial area of education, art and musicImproving conditions of life for recreation or other leisure occupationAward of scholarships, bursaries and maintenance allowances for educational puposes.The granting of financial assistance, outfits,clothing, etc.
Allington Community Association
Associations, Beneficiary group, Childcare, Leisure, Social welfareWe act for the local community. We hold social events for all the community such as disco's, bingo, including a playgroup and an over 60's club. We have a club house for members where we show live sport on both Sky and BT Sport. Castle Colts football club is affiliated to the Association.We have other activities such as Zumba, KungFu, Kick Boxing, Bootcamp and Slimming World.
Albrighton Village Hall
Facilities, LeisureProvide accommodation for educational, social and recreational purposes in Albrighton and surrounding area.
Hitchin District Scout Council
Associations, Beneficiary group, LeisureOverseeing 14 Scout groups in the Hitchin District. These groups cater for people from the age of 4 to 25 years of age. The activities are wide and all groups meet weekly. The opportunities include camping and various other activities.
The League Of British Muslims - UK
Beneficiary group, Charitable activities, Childcare, Education, Leisure, ReligionThe League of British Muslims on a local and national level. Locally, we provide after school facilities, religious education, indoor sports facilities, pre-school children's services, services for frail & elderly people, office accommodation, prayer facilities, and social and cultural activities. On a nationally level, the League conducts research affecting Muslims and impacts on national policy.
Ghyllgrove Community Association
Associations, Beneficiary group, LeisureFor the benefit of the community and association members by use of the hall for family parties, funerals, local charity events. We also provide facilities for local pool and dart teams. We also provide entertainment for local children and their parents on a monthly basis by way of discos, Christmas parties and children's entertainers.
Badwell Ash Village Hall
Facilities, LeisureThe charity operates for the benefit of the residents of the Parish of Badwell Ash, operating and maintaining the village hall and recreation ground, and by organizing and supporting social, sporting and educational groups and events.
Scarborough And District Disablement Action Group
Economic and community development, Education, LeisureScarborough DAG is run by disabled people for disabled people, carers and those with an interest in disability. The group offers a comprehensive information and advice service covering benefits, access, discrimination, employment, holidays, leisure etc. The service is provided for people who live in the area of Scarborough and District.
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.