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Discover 18,538 Leisure charities. Use the search below to filter within these results.

18,538
Charities
£8,616,316,045
Total Income
£339,613
Avg Income
85.4%
Program Ratio

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

Leisure United

Leisure

Running of Football Centres and Leisure Centres for the community.

Latest Income: £11,978,335
Areas of Operation: England And Wales
Status: Registered
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Bison In The Community

Leisure

1) 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.

Latest Income: £11,738,085
Areas of Operation: England
Status: Registered
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The Cathedral School (llandaff) Limited

Arts, Education, Leisure

The 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.

Latest Income: £11,691,856
Areas of Operation: Cardiff
Status: Registered
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Summer Fields' School Trust Limited

Education, Leisure

Summer 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.

Latest Income: £11,646,982
Areas of Operation: Oxfordshire
Status: Registered
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Empower Youth Zones LTD

Beneficiary group, Leisure

Open 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.

Latest Income: £11,596,739
Areas of Operation: Manchester City
Status: Registered
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South Downs Leisure

Beneficiary group, Leisure, Social welfare

TO 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

Latest Income: £11,500,741
Areas of Operation: England
Status: Registered
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Hampstead Heath

Leisure

The objective of the charity is the preservation of Hampstead Heath for the recreation and enjoyment of the public.

Latest Income: £11,475,212
Areas of Operation: Barnet
Status: Registered
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Henshaws Society For Blind People

Beneficiary group, Health, Housing, Leisure, Social care

We 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.

Latest Income: £11,365,000
Areas of Operation: England
Status: Registered
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The University Of Nottingham Students' Union

Education, Leisure

Promoting 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.

Latest Income: £11,340,645
Areas of Operation: Derby City
Status: Registered
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Tonbridge And Malling Leisure Trust

Leisure

Tonbridge & 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

Latest Income: £11,206,226
Areas of Operation: Kent
Status: Registered
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Newport Live

Charitable activities, Leisure

Provision 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

Latest Income: £11,165,058
Areas of Operation: Newport City
Status: Registered
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The College Of Optometrists

Arts, Education, Heritage, Leisure, Research

THE 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.

Latest Income: £10,898,949
Areas of Operation: England And Wales
Status: Registered
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The Leonardo Trust

Leisure, Social care

Support 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

Latest Income: £10,802,000
Areas of Operation: Bournemouth
Status: Registered
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Grimsby Youth Zone

Beneficiary group, Leisure

Grimsby 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.

Latest Income: £10,723,970
Areas of Operation: North East Lincolnshire
Status: Registered
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Lincs Inspire Limited

Leisure

Operation of libraries, leisure centres, archives and other related services, and/orPromotion of recreation, sport or other leisure time activities and/or

Latest Income: £10,597,167
Areas of Operation: Lincolnshire
Status: Registered
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Aneurin Leisure Trust

Facilities, Leisure

Aneurin 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.

Latest Income: £10,591,593
Areas of Operation: Blaenau Gwent
Status: Registered
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The Hall For Cornwall Trust

Leisure

The 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.

Latest Income: £10,545,195
Areas of Operation: Cornwall
Status: Registered
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Hammersmith & Fulham Youth Zone

Beneficiary group, Leisure

Hammersmith & 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.

Latest Income: £10,380,415
Areas of Operation: Hammersmith And Fulham
Status: Registered
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The Northampton Theatres Trust Limited

Arts, Beneficiary group, Housing, Leisure

Royal & 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.

Latest Income: £10,202,263
Areas of Operation: Northamptonshire
Status: Registered
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Liverpool Fc Foundation

Leisure

We 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.

Latest Income: £10,112,911
Areas of Operation: Various
Status: Registered
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YMCA Black Country Group

Associations, Beneficiary group, Health, Housing, Leisure

The 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.

Latest Income: £10,019,755
Areas of Operation: Various
Status: Registered
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YMCA East Surrey

Associations, Beneficiary group, Health, Housing, Leisure

YMCA 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.

Latest Income: £9,976,725
Areas of Operation: Surrey
Status: Registered
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Trilogy Active

Beneficiary group, Leisure

The 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.

Latest Income: £9,590,181
Areas of Operation: Northamptonshire
Status: Registered
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Lta Tennis Foundation

Leisure

THE 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.

Latest Income: £9,448,000
Areas of Operation: Various
Status: Registered
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The Groundwork South Trust Limited

Charitable activities, Crime and Justice, Economic and community development, Environment, Leisure

In 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.

Latest Income: £9,432,485
Areas of Operation: England
Status: Registered
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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.