Leisure Charities
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Leisure United
LeisureRunning of Football Centres and Leisure Centres for the community.
Bison In The Community
Leisure1) The preservation and protection of good health and the promotion of community participation in healthy recreation through sport and physical fitness.2) To advance in life and relieve needs of young people3) To relieve the needs of people with disabilities as the trustees shall determine.
The Cathedral School (llandaff) Limited
Arts, Education, LeisureThe principle activity of the School is the delivery of education to pupils ranging from 3 to 18 years of age.The School also hosts a holiday activity scheme and provides accommodation for community sports, music and educational requirements.
Summer Fields' School Trust Limited
Education, LeisureSummer Fields is an independent preparatory and pre-preparatory school for boys between the ages of 4 and 13, the great majority of whom board. The Governors believe that the boarding prep. school education which the school provides is the best academic, sporting and pastoral preparation for a boy intending to go on to an independent boarding school at age 13.
Empower Youth Zones LTD
Beneficiary group, LeisureOpen 7 days per week Empower Youth Zones provides safe, inclusive places for young people to explore creative and sporting activities, whilst finding support for their practical, social and emotional needs to help them grow into happier, healthier adults.
South Downs Leisure
Beneficiary group, Leisure, Social welfareTO PROVIDE OR ASSIST IN THE PROVISION OF BOTH INDOOR AND OUTDOOR FACILITIES IN THE INTERESTS OF SOCIAL WELFARE FOR RECREATION OR OTHER LEISURE TIME OCCUPATION OF INDIVIDUALS WHO HAVE NEED OF SUCH BY REASON OF THEIR YOUTH, AGE, INFIRMITY OR DISABILITY, FINANCIAL HARDSHIP OR SOCIAL CIRCUMSTANCES OR TO THE PUBLIC AT LARGE WITH THE OBJECT OF IMPROVING THEIR CONDITIONS OF LIFE
Hampstead Heath
LeisureThe objective of the charity is the preservation of Hampstead Heath for the recreation and enjoyment of the public.
Henshaws Society For Blind People
Beneficiary group, Health, Housing, Leisure, Social careWe deliver practical, caring and imaginative services, including specialist housing and support, residential care, education, training, community outreach services and leisure activities, working with visually impaired people and people with other disabilities and their friends, families and colleagues. We also work to raise awareness of visual impairment amongst the wider community.
The University Of Nottingham Students' Union
Education, LeisurePromoting the interests and welfare of students during their course of study and representing, supporting and advising members; Being the recognised representative channel between students and the University of Nottingham and any other external bodies and providing social, cultural, sporting and recreational activities and for discussions and debate for the personal development of its members.
Tonbridge And Malling Leisure Trust
LeisureTonbridge & Malling Leisure Trust operates the following facilities to provide a clean, safe and happy leisure experience on an exclusive basis to residents and visitors of Tonbridge & Malling for the benefit of their health and social well being. Larkfield Leisure Centre,Angel Centre,Tonbridge Swimming Pool,Poult Wood Golf,Kings Hill Sports Park,Leybourne Lakes Country Park
Newport Live
Charitable activities, LeisureProvision of both indoor and outdoor facilities in the interests of social welfare for recreation or other leisure time occupation To promote community participation in healthy recreational activitiesProvision of community facilities to be available to all sections of the communityTo promote the education of the public through the provision of facilities for performing arts
The College Of Optometrists
Arts, Education, Heritage, Leisure, ResearchTHE COLLEGE IS THE PROFESSIONAL, SCIENTIFIC AND RESEARCH BODY FOR OPTOMETRY IN THE UK, PROMOTING OPTOMETRY TO KEY UK STAKEHOLDERS AND LOBBYING LEGISLATORS.WE FUND UNIVERSITY-BASED RESEARCH; DEVELOP GUIDANCE FOR PROFESSIONAL CONDUCT;PUBLISH A LEARNED JOURNAL; ARE THE SOLE UK REGULATOR APPROVED BODY TO ASSESS FITNESS TO PRACTICE IN THE UK;HOUSE AN OPTICAL MUSEUM AND OPTICAL REFERENCE LIBRARY.
The Leonardo Trust
Leisure, Social careSupport for full time carers and those being cared for.Contributions towards care sitting services.Funding holidays for carersAssisting finance in relaxation or training courses or perhaps hobbies or activitiesCreative thinking towards financial assistance for carersWe cannot supply care staff directEmergency funding/grants for carers
Grimsby Youth Zone
Beneficiary group, LeisureGrimsby Youth Zone exists to help and educate young people resident in Grimsby and surrounding areas. Providing an inspiring environment and positive activities to spend their leisure time and by promoting their full potential in order that they may grow to maturity as individuals and members of society, and that their conditions in life may improve.
Lincs Inspire Limited
LeisureOperation of libraries, leisure centres, archives and other related services, and/orPromotion of recreation, sport or other leisure time activities and/or
Aneurin Leisure Trust
Facilities, LeisureAneurin Leisure is responsible for the operation, management and development of indoor and outdoor sport and leisure facilities, sport and arts development, arts venues, country parks, libraries and community learning centres across Blaenau Gwent.
The Hall For Cornwall Trust
LeisureThe principal activity of the Charity during the year was the operation of the Hall For Cornwall for the presentation of a wide variety of arts, entertainment, educational and community events. The programme is designed to provide a powerful stimulus to help people of all ages and means to enjoy the arts and further their own creativity.
Hammersmith & Fulham Youth Zone
Beneficiary group, LeisureHammersmith & Fulham Youth Zone exists to help and educate young people resident in the London Borough of Hammersmith & Fulham and surrounding areas. Providing an inspiring environment and positive activities to spend their leisure time and by promoting their full potential in order that they may grow to maturity as individuals and members of society, and that their conditions in life may improve.
The Northampton Theatres Trust Limited
Arts, Beneficiary group, Housing, LeisureRoyal & Derngate is the main venue for arts and entertainment in Northamptonshire. The Theatre offers two auditoria, and Underground, our creativity centre that is home to the Youth theatre and a wide range of creative projects for the local community. A diverse programme of work includes in-house produced drama and presented music, dance, comedy, children's shows, musical theatre, and opera.
Liverpool Fc Foundation
LeisureWe deliver a range of initiatives that inspire people from all walks of life to make positive change happen for themselves and their communities. We engage people in our programmes through their passion for football, sport and Liverpool FC. Our initiatives fall into four main focus areas sporting participation,improving life chances, inspiring social action, supporting partner charities.
YMCA Black Country Group
Associations, Beneficiary group, Health, Housing, LeisureThe YMCA's vision is of an inclusive Christian Movement, transforming communities, so that all young people truely belong contribute and thrive. We fulfill this vision through supported housing for homeless young people, family support & childcare services in areas of deprivation, physical activity and healthy living services which promote well being, and community learning activities.
YMCA East Surrey
Associations, Beneficiary group, Health, Housing, LeisureYMCA East Surrey is a vibrant, local charity that has been responding to the needs of individuals and communities since 1871. We help people to believe in themselves, support them to achieve their goals and inspire them to be the best they can be. Services and activities include; supported housing, sports, health and well-being, childcare, youth work and youth counselling.
Trilogy Active
Beneficiary group, LeisureThe charity primarily operates leisure centres for community use within Northampton. This involves the full range of leisure and health activities normall associated with these types of facilities. We provide swimming lessons for children as well as play and diversionary activities in the community We also provide support to club and societies.
Lta Tennis Foundation
LeisureTHE TRUST'S OBJECTIVES ARE TO ADVANCE FOR THE PUBLIC BENEFIT SUCH CHARITABLE PURPOSES ASSOCIATED WITH THE GAME OF TENNIS IN ANY PART OF GREAT BRITAIN, THE CHANNEL ISLANDS AND THE ISLE OF MAN. THE AIMS OF THE CHARITY ARE TO PROMOTE COMMUNITY PARTICIPATION BY PROVIDING FACILITIES FOR PLAYING TENNIS, MINI TENNIS OR OTHER TENNIS RELATED ACTIVITY IN LINE WITH THE LTA FACILITIES STRATEGY.
The Groundwork South Trust Limited
Charitable activities, Crime and Justice, Economic and community development, Environment, LeisureIn relation to its "Beneficial Area":1. To promote conservation, protection and improvement of the physical/natural environment.2. To implement recreation/leisure solutions which enhance social welfare in the community.3. To advance public education in environmental/sustainability issues.4. Via a social enterprise, contribute to wider national strategies on crime reduction.
Frequently asked questions about this sector
How many leisure charities are there in the UK?
There are 18,538 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 £8.6bn 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 85.4%. 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 £340k. 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.