Leisure Charities
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West Bradford Village Hall
Facilities, LeisureManaging West Bradford Village Hall and Playing Fields on behalf of West Bradford Parish Council
Islahul Muslimeen
Facilities, Leisure, ReligionMOSQUE AND COMMUNITY CENTRE WELLINGBOROUGHSOCIAL CULTURAL SPORTS AND RECREATIONAL ACTIVITIES. LANGUAGE CLASSES. RELIGIOUS STUDIES.
Harton And Westoe Miners Welfare
Facilities, Leisure, ProfessionsHarton & Westoe Miners Welfare seeks to promote the well being of all people and help make life a fullfilling and enjoyable experience.The Sports and Recreational facility comprises of one floodlit pitch, cricket square, two 5-a-side outdoor floodlit pitches, crown bowling green,cricket nets, gymnasium, pool room, bar and function room.
Pitstone Memorial Hall
Facilities, LeisureThe provision and maintenance of a Memorial Village Hall and facilities ancillary thereto for the use of the inhabitants of the Parish of Pitstone and the immediate neighbourhood thereof without distinction of sex or of political, religious or other opinions, including use for meetings, lectures and classes and for other forms of recreation and leisure-time occupation.
Yattendon And Frilsham Sports And Social Trust
Charitable activities, Charity and VCS support, LeisureOrganising local fund raising activities for the purpose of making grants to sports and social entities in the area.
West Selby Miner's Welfare Scheme
Leisure, ProfessionsPROVISION OF FACILITIES FOR THE PURSUIT OF SPORTING ACTIVITIES SUCH AS FOOTBALL, CRICKET, TABLE TENNIS, AEROBICS, 5-A-SIDE, HOCKEY, FOR ALL AGES, ETHNIC GROUPS AND GENDERS. PROVISION OF FACILITIES FOR SOCIAL PURPOSES SUCH AS BAR, LOUNGE, FUNCTION ROOM. PROVISION OF FACILITIES FOR DISABLED GROUPS.
The Rowing Foundation
Beneficiary group, Charitable activities, LeisureThe Rowing Foundation generates and administers funds to support participation in water sports, especially rowing, by young people (i.e.those under 18 or under 23 if still in full time education) and the disabled of all ages by giving grants to enable clubs to adapt existing or purchase new equipment, eg boats and oars/sculls. It does not make grants to individuals, but to rowing clubs etc.
Oxhill Youth Centre
Beneficiary group, Facilities, LeisureWe are a Youth club who provide a mixture of activities for young people age between 8 and 25. Below is just a small list of some of the activities we provide are Annual PantomimeTable Tennis CoachingFootballBasketballPoolArt and craftsCooking projectGardening project ITCDuke of Edinburgh Opportunities to achieve recognition through outcomes and accreditations
Fakenham Community Campus Trust Limited
Facilities, LeisureThe charity's principal object continues to be that of the advancement of education and the provision of facilities, in the interests of social welfare, for recreation and leisure-time occupation in the Fakenham area.
Haxey Recreation Ground
Facilities, LeisureProvision of play facilities for the residents of Haxey Parish
The Hockley Community Centre Association
Arts, Beneficiary group, Childcare, Crime and Justice, Education, Facilities, Heritage, LeisureTo provide affordable, well maintained and friendly facilities for local groups, clubs and individuals. These include Pre-School, majorettes, judo, martial arts, children's football, slimming world, advanced motorists, metal detectors, , yoga,U3A History club, Art appreciation, Current affairs, Geography, theatre groups and many more.
Sedgley And District Community Association
Associations, LeisureOUR MISSION STATEMENT. To promote educational, recreational and vocational activities for the community at large by activities run directly by the Association and the provision of rooms for hire to other organisations and private individuals.
Blunham Sports And Social Club (bssc)
Associations, Childcare, Facilities, LeisureThe charity continues the management of the Blunham playing fields for recreational use on behalf of the public and the villagers of the parish of Blunham, Bedfordshire. This includes the development of facilities including the completed childrens play area and also the development of a new pavillion for members and sporting clubs.
Morecambe And Lancaster Mencap Society
Beneficiary group, LeisureThe Society is principally engaged in drawing attention to the problems of cognitive disability through the provision of activities catering for the recreational, educational and welfare needs of persons suffering from cognitive disability and other learning difficulties, and in the raising of money to assist in the financing of these activities through a recognised local centre.
Poole University Of The Third Age
Beneficiary group, Economic and community development, Education, Housing, LeisureThe objectives of Poole University of the Third Age (U3A) is the advancement of education, leisure time, and recreational activities of middle aged and older persons no longer in gainful employment, residing in Poole and the surrounding area. These objectives are achieved by the organising and running of educational and leisure courses, using rented venues and member's homes.
Ron Dawson Memorial Trust
Beneficiary group, Childcare, Facilities, LeisureRon Dawson Memorial Hall is a well located village hall in Corby Glen, established since 1993, the hall is pleased to have the local Preschool as its main tenant. The hall and sports field are also available for general hire for parties, christenings, weddings, and other events.
War Memorial Recreation Ground And Village Hall
Arts, Associations, Beneficiary group, Childcare, Education, Facilities, Heritage, Housing, Leisure, Social welfareCommunity Social Activities such as Bonfire Night parties, Quizes, Amateur Dramatic Society performances, Keep fit, Extend, Bingo, Bowls.Home to Fairhaven First Steps, a pre-school group which holds four morning sessions a week.Shower and Changing Room for local football club and Cricket clubs. Cricket and Football pitch.Children's play area with equipment.
The Lavinia Norfolk Centre Charitable Trust
Beneficiary group, Charity and VCS support, Education, Health, LeisureThe Lavinia Norfolk Trust raises money to support the children with disabilities who attend the Lavinia Norfolk Centre; a specialist centre, within The Angmering School, for children with Visual Impairment, Hearing Impairment or Physical Disabilities. The Trust aims to provide additional sporting and educational opportunities for these disabled young people and to enrich their lives as a result
The Almscliffe Hall
Facilities, LeisureThe provision and maintenance of a village hall for the use of the inhabitants of Huby, Newby, Castley, North Rigton, Stainburn and Weeton including use for meetings, lectures and classes, and for other forms of recreation and leisure-time occupation, with the object of improving the conditions of life for the said inhabitants.
Cogenhoe & Whiston Parish Council Sole Trustee Of Cogenhoe & Whiston Village Hall & Playing Fields
Facilities, LeisurePHYSICAL, MENTAL TRAINING SOCIAL MORAL OR INTELLECTUAL DEVELOPMENT THROUGH THE MEDIUMS OF A RECREATION GROUND OR PLAYING FIELD READING AND RECREATION ROOMS LECTURES CLASSES ENTERTAINMENTS OR OTHERWISE AS MAY BE FOUND EXPEDIENT FOR THE INHABITANTS OF THE PARISHES OF COGENHOE AND WHISTON IN NORTHAMPTONSHIRE AND ITS IMMEDIATE VICINTY WITHOUT DISTINCTION OF SEX OR POLITICAL RELIGIOUS OR OTHER OPINIONS
West Hoathly Community Pre-School
Beneficiary group, Charity and VCS support, Childcare, Education, LeisureWest Hoathly Pre-school is a small, friendly Early Years setting at the heart of the local community. Catering for around 20 children between the ages of two and four years old. Fundraising activities include children's parties, cake and lolly sales lolly xmas fair's, sports activities.
Simonside Community Association
Arts, Associations, Beneficiary group, Facilities, Leisure, ReligionMondays - parent & toddlers, fitness suite, cardio rehab, bingo. Tuesday - indoor bowls, fitness suite, junior football training. Wednesday - parent & toddlers, fitness suite, decouparge, spiritualist church. Thursday - sequence dancing, fitness suite, cardio rehab. Friday - parent & toddlers, fitness suite.
North Region Atc Sports And Welfare Fund
LeisureAdventure TrainingDuke of Edinburgh Award SchemeSportFlying/GlidingLeadership Training
Gilmorton Community Playing Field Association
Facilities, LeisureProvide a playing field and facilities for recreation and leisuretime occupation.
Cambridgeshire Proficiency Test Committee For Agriculture And Horticulture
Economic and community development, LeisureAdvancement of education by means of collaboration with the National Proficiency Tests Council in the administration and provision of Proficiency Tests in practical land based activities.
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.