Leisure Charities
Discover 7,074 Leisure charities. Use the search below to filter within these results.
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Dunchurch Sportsfield And Village Hall
Beneficiary group, Facilities, LeisureNormal village hall activities, Sports & Youth Club activities.
The New Testament Gospel Church
Beneficiary group, Leisure, ReligionThe principal activity of the organisation is to provide advancement of Christian faith worldwide through :General Charitable Purposes: Education/Training, Religious activities, Sport/recreationChildren/Young people, Elderly/Old People, People with disabilities and General public/Mankind
The Far Forest And District Horticultural Society
Associations, Charity and VCS support, Economic and community development, LeisureTo promote community activities and sport. Annual horticultural show and other fundraising events.
Neuadd Y Plwyf Llannefydd
Facilities, LeisureYsgol feithrin, clwb ffermwyr ifanc, clwb bowls. Gweithgareddau papur bro, defnydd gan ysgol gynradd leol a chapeli lleol, defnydd tuag at drefnu sioeau/cyngherddau lleol.
Adams Recreation Ground, St Bees
Facilities, LeisureSporting and Recreational Facility for the Local Community
Palle Moeller Foundation
LeisureGeneral Charitable purposes in education training medical health & sports for deserving ugandans thorugh a committee of vouluntary members submiting and selecting deserving cases to attend to.
Lecture Hall
Leisure, ReligionThe object of the charity is the provision and maintenance of a hall for use of the inhabitants of West Wickham for recreational and leisure time activities with the object of improving the condition of life for the said inhabitants, providing that the said hall shall not be used for any purpose which is inimical to the work of the Church of England.
The Snodland Community Association
Arts, Associations, Beneficiary group, Childcare, Education, LeisureActivities include breakfast & after school clubs; Clubs for children: Dance, Grace & Movement and Sterondalls Dance Club. Adult exercise classes: Zumba, Yoga & 4 fitness groups. A boxing club & gym. Active retirement & Snodland Ladies Clubs. Short mat bowls club & 4 badminton clubs. Guitar lessons. Weekend hire of hall for various events. C & W music club. Weekly chapel. Football changing rooms
Bleadon Coronation Hall
Arts, LeisurePhysical and mental recreation and social, moral, and intellectual development through the medium of reading, recreation rooms, library, lectures,classes, recreations and entertainments or otherwise as may be found expedient for the benefit of the inhabitants of the Parish of Bleadon and immediate vicinity. (extracted from the Trust Deed dated 14 January 1938)
Westerhope And District Community Association
Arts, Associations, Leisure, Social welfareDance,Zumba,Craft, Bowling Club - Men and Women,Badminton,Snooker,Exercise,Women Institute,Football - Junior, Resident Meetings,Ward Committee,Social Activities,Meeting Rooms for public, local authority and others,Play facilities for Young PeopleArea of benefit Newcastle upon Tyne
Giants Grave And Briton Ferry Boys Club
Beneficiary group, LeisureProviding sports and recreation for children and young people
Oxford Sea Cadets T.s. Euryalus
Armed forces, Associations, LeisureTraining in the traditions of the Royal Navy for boys and grils between 10 and 18. Activities include power boating, sailing canoeing, adventure training and Offshore oportunities with the Sea Cadet offshore fleet
The Surrey Lawn Tennis Association Junior Trust
Beneficiary group, LeisureSport and education for young people
Birchington Village Centre Association
Facilities, Leisurepromote for the benefit of the inhabitants of Birchington and Acol to provide facilities in the interest of social welfarefor recreation, education and leisure time.
Worcester Area Group U3a
Education, LeisureThe provision of educational, social and recreational activities in and around Worcester for retired people.
The Huddleston Centre In Hackney
Beneficiary group, Education, LeisureThe Huddleston Centre is based in Hackney and supports Hackney residents. Our aim is to enable disabled people and their families to take maximum control of their lives, and play a full and active role in the community.Activities include: junior and senior youth clubs, access (sports) scheme, residential trips, a high needs club, school holiday play schemes and Saturday clubs.
Muswell Hill Centre
Beneficiary group, Facilities, LeisureProvides physical & leisure activities & facilities for local youth & community.
Hoole Village Memorial Hall
Facilities, LeisureProvision of facilities for the benefit of local residents including use of village hall for general meetings, social, leisure, educational, recreation and sporting activities plus outdoor Tennis Courts and Bowling Green.
Weston Mill Oak Villa Sports And Community Association
Associations, Economic and community development, LeisureProvision of Community Activities to the residents of the Weston Mill area of Plymouth
11th Norwich Sea Scouts
Associations, LeisureProviding progressive training in a wide variety of activities, including canoeing, sailing, camping, hobbies, leadership, hill walking, map reading and many more
Village Hall
Facilities, LeisureThe Charity is to provide and maintain the Hall for the use of the inhabitants of the Parish and its environs without distinction of political, religious or other opinions etc, to advance education and provide facilities in the interest of social welfare for recreational and leisure-time activities with the object of improving the conditions of life for said inhabitants.
Aylesford Community Centre
Facilities, LeisureTo promote the benefit of the inhabitants of Aylesford Parish without distinction of sex or of political religious ethnic or other opinions by the advancement of education and the provision of facilities in the interests of social welfare and in particular for use for recreation and leisure-time occupation with the object of improving the conditions of life for the said inhabitants
Oughtibridge War Memorial Recreation Ground
Facilities, Heritage, LeisureOUTDOOR SPORTS.
The New Road Area Community Association
Associations, LeisureThe main activity of the association is the running and operation of a range of interests for the benefit of the members. These include activities of a social, educational, recreational and spiritual nature.
U3a Saffron Walden
Beneficiary group, Charity and VCS support, Education, LeisureProvides Human Resources and Volunteers in education and training involving both the Arts and Culture. Also provides the resources to enable Elderly and Older People to become involved with Sport and Recreation.
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.