Leisure Charities
Discover 7,074 Leisure charities. Use the search below to filter within these results.
Notable charities in this sector
Major UK charities curated by Charity Finder for size, recognition, and registry coverage. Click through for full profiles, financials, and trustees.
Wheelwrights' Charity
Beneficiary group, Leisure- Mobility for disabled people,especially children and young people- Access to sport and training for Paralympic sport for disabled men and women- Access to educational and recreational activities for disabled children and young people- Education and training in the Wheelwrights' craft- Other relevant charitable causes and awards
Ashley Green And District Community Association
Associations, LeisureTo provide facilities for social welfare, educational and recreational use.
Sedgefield And District Agricultural And Horticultural Society
Economic and community development, LeisureTo organise an annual show to present aspects of farming, rural economy & pursuits to the general public.
1st Halesowen Scout Group
Associations, Beneficiary group, LeisureScout Group catering for male and female members between the ages of 4 and 14 years. Also Duke of Edinburgh Award group.
8th Hornchurch(st Andrew's) Scout Group
Associations, Beneficiary group, Leisure8th Hornchurch Scout Group is a member of The Scout Association, providing section night and camping activities for children aged 6 to 14.
Barnford Park, Oldbury
Beneficiary group, Childcare, LeisureChildren's play area, Multi Use Games Area, Skate Park, Cricket, Football, Pavilion, outdoor gym equipment, community pavilion, ornamental shrub and rose areas, a maze, pergoda, events and activities. A Friends group also organise events and activities
The Charles Brotherton Trust
Beneficiary group, Charitable activities, LeisureProvision of grants to recognised organisations - no grants to individuals - in the supported geographical areas.The Charity provides assistance to young people to encourage training, education, and the improvement of their recreation activities. It also supports the elderly and disabled with community support.Priority is given to supporting local organisations.
Mangreen Trust
Charitable activities, Health, LeisureMangreen Trust provides space, facilities for recreation, spiritual activities, swimming, training, wellness, meetings & educational activities. Monthly spiritual gatherings welcome any faith or none. In-person support for those with dementia, carers & the wider community. An honesty farm shop supports the local community. With our partner, we provide support to other charities and organisations.
Barnhill Community Association
Associations, Facilities, LeisureTHE CHARITY CONTINUED IN ITS OBJECTIVES TO PROVIDE RECREATIONAL FACILITIES, EDUCATION AND A COMMUNITY CENTRE FOR THE INHABITANTS OF BARNHILL AND SURROUNDING AREAS. THE USE OF FACILITIES FOR LOCAL COMMUNITY GROUPS IS PROVIDED FREE OF CHARGE AS REFERRED TO IN THE PREVIOUS YEAR'S REPORT. OTHER LETTINGS INCOME WAS HIGHER THAN LAST YEAR, AND WE ARE WORKING HARD TO MAINTAIN THIS.
Charity Of Dame Sarah Annabella Boughey
LeisureThe principal activity of the company in the year under review continued to be the holding of property and investments for the purpose of supporting institutions or objects of public benefit to the inhabitants of the town and neighbourhood of Newport, Shropshire, having regard to promoting the healthy and beneficial occupation of the time of the said inhabitants for leisure and recreation
Skiers Trust Of Great Britain Limited
Beneficiary group, Charitable activities, Health, Leisure, Social welfareThe charity supports snowsports by making grants primarily focused on young people and particularly in the context of education access for the disadvantaged, special educational needs, personal development and adventurous training, wellbeing and mental health as well as those developing their skills and talents as amateur sports competitors.
The Beatrice Drewe Trust
Facilities, LeisureTHE BEATRICE DREWE TRUST OWNS AND MANAGES THE BUILDINGS KNOWN AS TICEHURST VILLAGE INSTITUTE AND THE ADJOINING RECREATION GROUND.
The Endeavour Club
Arts, LeisureCOFFEE BAR,POOL TABLE,TABLE TENNIS ,DANCE STUDIO,DRAMA,DANCE,FOOTBALL,ART & CRAFTS,DJING,COMPUTER ACCESS,UNI HOC,RESIDENTIALS AIR-CONDITIONEDnGYM,INTERNET ACCESS,CLUB OUTINGS,WEEKEND FOOTBALL,DISCUSSION GROUPS,BOARD GAMES
Bedwas Workmen's Hall Community Centre
Facilities, LeisureProviding educational, cultural and recreational opportunities by hosting clubs and classes, as well as a varied calendar of professional, community and amateur entertainment throughout the year. Primarily strengthening ties with inhabitants of Bedwas, Trethomas, Machen, Graig y Rhacca, and the wider Caerphilly Basin, enabling the facilities to be accessible and inclusive to all.
Public Park And Pleasure Ground Birmingham Selly Oak Park
Facilities, LeisureThe provisions of public open space for purposes of healthful recreation
Wah Sing Chinese Community Centre
Facilities, LeisurePromote the benefits of all people in the Duke Street, Nelson Street and neighbourhood by bringing the local authority, voluntary organisations and inhabitants together in a common effort to provide recreational and leisure time facilities to the inhabitants.
Worth Matravers Village Hall
Associations, Charity and VCS support, Facilities, Leisure, Social welfareGeneral charitable activities including fund-raising activities and provision of recreational, artistic and social activities for benefit of local community.
Bestwood Miners' Welfare Institute And Recreation Ground
Arts, Associations, Beneficiary group, Facilities, Leisure, ProfessionsTo promote social engagement through sporting activities including Football, Bowling, Karate, Yoga.Other activities: support of a Brass Band, Youth Club, WI Ladies, Bestwood Ladies Group, Autism Group, Male Voice Choir & facilities for local and surrounding families to use.There is also support for the village Christmas Tree, parties and local events.
The Wheldrake Recreation Ground Foundation
Charity and VCS support, Facilities, LeisureManagement of the village hall and sports field. Fund raising for the costs of operation & maintenance. Support for all the village organisations and in particular those groups using the hall & sports field.
Peacock Gymnasium
Arts, LeisureProvision of educational courses and sports training facilities including boxing, martial arts, dance and football with a view to improving the quality of life through sports and education for the residents of Canning Town and surrounding areas.
Parent/friends Association Of Corbets Tey School, Upminster
Associations, Beneficiary group, Charitable activities, Charity and VCS support, Education, LeisureOrganising fundraising activities such as golf days, raffles, sponsored events and gaining support from charitable and grant giving organisations. Managing the allocation of funds raised to ensure that they are used to benefit the children attending the school. Organising various social functions for children, parents/carers, staff and friends of the school.
The Motcombe Memorial Hall And Recreation Ground
Facilities, Heritage, LeisureIn accordance with the Deed of Trust dated 27th May 1927, the Trust must:1. Retain the Motcombe Memorial Hall as a permanent memorial to the late Richard de Aquila, Baron Stalbridge, and keep the Hall in good repair and condition.2. Allow the Hall to be used as a Village Hall for meetings, entertainment and charitable or other public purposes.
In The Game
Beneficiary group, LeisureTo promote the community activites of the LMA, with members working on community football coaching projects. To advance education and personal development opportunities for all members. To support financially and otherwise, necessitous members and the necessitous dependents of members. To promote the game of football generally to children and adults as a healthy recreational sport.
The Four Oaks Boys' Club
Beneficiary group, LeisureThe aim of the club is to help and educate young people through their leisure time activities so as to develop their physical, mental and spiritual capacities that they may grow to maturity as individuals and members of society and that their coditions of life may be improved.
The Northumberland County Federation Of Young Farmers Club
Arts, Economic and community development, LeisureUMBRELLA FOR NETWORK OF CLUBS IN NORTHUMBERLAND, COUNTY RALLY, SPORTING ACTIVITES & DRAMA/PUBLIC SPEAKING COMPETITIONS, EVENT ORGANISATION.
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.