Leisure Charities
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3rd Wokingham Mayor's Own Scout Group
Associations, LeisureActivities in doors and out eg camping,cooking
Bearsted And Thurnham King George V Memorial Village Hall
Beneficiary group, Facilities, LeisureTo provide a welcoming village hall for the purpose of advancing education, religion, health, the arts, culture and heritage, amateur sport, and youth activities, and to provide a meeting place for local societies, groups and organisations and a venue for recreation and parties.
Norton Fitzwarren Village Hall
Facilities, LeisureThe provision and maintenance of a village hall for use by the inhabitants of the area of benefit without distinction of political, religious or other opinions, including use for meetings, lectures, classes and other forms of recreation and leisure-time occupation, with the object of improving the conditions of life for the inhabitants.
The Aldingbourne Community Sports Centre
Facilities, LeisureThe object of the Charity is the provision and maintenance of a recreational ground and community centre for the benefit of the inhabitants of the parish of Aldingbourne and the surrounding neighbourhood (the area of benefit) with the object of improving the conditions of life for the said inhabitants
The Flackwell Heath Community Association
Associations, Facilities, LeisureSport/Recreation/Social and Well being
Clevedon Family Church
Beneficiary group, Economic and community development, Leisure, Religion, Saving of livesReligous activitiesRelief of povertyYoung peoples recreation and sportOverseas aid / famine relief
The Guide Association Somerset
Arts, Associations, Beneficiary group, LeisureThe aim of the Charity is to promote the education of girls and young women to help them develop emotionally, mentally, physically and spiritually so that they can make a positive contribution to their community and the wider world. Somerset County is composed of 10 Divisions. Each of these has numerous units. Weekly guiding activities, camps, crafts and sporting events take place at all levels.
Kirtlington Village Hall
Charity and VCS support, Facilities, LeisureWe provide:- A hall for meetings or sports such as badminton or indoor bowls. Kitchen facilities. Small meeting rooms, sports changing and shower facilities. Sports field for football and cricket. We fundraise to upkeep the buildings and facilities; and where possible to upgrade and expand those facilities.
Copdock And Washbrook Village Hall
Arts, Associations, Facilities, LeisureWE ACT AS A CENTRE FOR VILLAGE ACTIVITIES AND AS SUCH WE CATER FOR A RANGE OF ACTIVITIES INCLUDING BADMINTON, BOWLS, DRAMA, DANCING, WI, ETC.
Abberton And Langenhoe Community Association
Animals, Arts, Associations, Beneficiary group, Childcare, Facilities, LeisureThe Charity is a village hall used for the following activities:-Dance classes, carpet bowls, craft sessions, dog training, parent toddler group, and private functions such as weddings, childrens parties, education and other functions mostly related to the local community.
The Merton And Morden Guild Of Social Service
Arts, Beneficiary group, LeisureWe provide group activities for older people (55 years of age upwards). These range from lunch clubs, tap dance, line dance and exercise classes through to shopping trips and outings
Cononley Village Playing Field
Beneficiary group, Facilities, LeisureProvision and development of a village playing field for people of all ages. An extensive range of equipment is provided for children and young people together with a skatepark, a small football pitch and a bowling green.
Grasmere Village Society
Charity and VCS support, Childcare, Facilities, LeisureContributions ?3000 to a new stone built bus shelter, ?1000 to disabled access to village hall, ?200 eradicating Japanese knot weed, Himalayan balsam volunteers, ?500 to Jubilee Fund.?200 to Allotments, ?250 Flood Group storage shed, ?1,000 climbing frame for playarea. Produce village newsletter. Litter picking, lobbying on planning and environment. Maintain amenities e.g. seats, 4 bus shelters.
Congolese Community Council
Beneficiary group, LeisureThe Congolese Community Council aims to promote the benefit mainly Congolese any otrher person fron Congolese origin and also African Francophone in Great Britain by association together Congolse people and the local authorities voluntary and other organisations in a common effort to advance education and provide facilities in the interest of social welfare for recreation and leisure time.
Llanharan Recreation Ground
Associations, Beneficiary group, Childcare, Economic and community development, Facilities, LeisureThe provision of * Recreation Centre* Playing Fields including Children's Play Area *Sports Pitches (Rugby and Football)* Green Space in Llanharan and Bryncae * Community Activities* Community wellbeing Activities at Llanharan Recreation Ground off Bridgend Road, Llanharan CF72 9RA and Land at Bryncae off Powell Drive, Llanharan
High Legh Community Association
Associations, Charitable activities, Charity and VCS support, Facilities, LeisureImprove recreation, leisure and educational facilities for residents of High Legh, by maintaining and managing Village Hall; organising events for community enjoyment and fund raising in collaboration with local groups - 10K Race, Teas & Competitions; make small grants to local voluntary groups; publish quarterly newsletter, website, Facebook, email-Whats On about High Legh activities
Eastney Area Community Association
Associations, Leisurepromoting, for the benefit of the people of Portsmouth, particularly, Eastney, Milton and Southsea without distinction or prejudice with agreement of the local authority the advancement of education and to providing facilities in interests of social welfare for recreation and leisure-time occupation with the object of improving the conditions of life for the said inhabitants.
The Romford Greyhound Owners Association Trust For Retired Racing Greyhounds
Animals, Housing, LeisureThe R.G.O.A. Trust cares for and homes greyhounds for owners of greyhounds that raced at Romford Greyhound when their racing careers are over. The retired greyhounds enter our rented kennels, they are fed & exercised and generally cared for until they can be homed. By advertising in newspapers, notice boards, website etc, we invite the public to visit our kennels and select a suitable greyhound.
Maiden Bradley Memorial Hall
Facilities, LeisureThe provision and maintenance of a village hall without distinction of political, religious or other opinions, including use for meetings,lectures and classes,and for other forms of recreation and leisure-time occupation, with the object of improving the condition of life for the inhabitants.
Bradford Disability Sport And Leisure
LeisureProvide sporting and leisure opportunities for people with disabilities
Pembridge Village Institute
Associations, Beneficiary group, Charity and VCS support, Childcare, Facilities, LeisureOur main objective is to hire out our hall for as wide a range of activities as possible. We have bookings from mums, tots, playschool, echo (an organisation for the physically and mentally disabled), table tennis, hardy plants society, womans institute, as well as meetings for regular groups, parties and an auction. It is also used for our own fund raising.
The Sellafield Charity Trust Fund
LeisureProvision of equipment to a range of charities in the West Cumbria area. We do not support sports, the arts, animal charities and do not give cash grants or running expenses.
Chells Manor Community Association
Arts, Associations, Beneficiary group, Childcare, Facilities, LeisureThe Community Centre offers activities to all age groups, our activities include Mother and Toddler Groups, Keep Fit, Scouts, Dance Classes, over 60's Group, Religious Meetings and Martial Arts
Findon Village Hall Trust
Facilities, LeisurePURPOSES OF PHYSICAL AND MENTAL RECREATION AND SOCIAL MORAL AND INTELLECTUAL DEVELOPMENT THROUGH THE MEDIUM OF RECREATION ROOMS RECREATIONS AND ENTERTAINMENTS OR OTHERWISE AS MAY BE FOUND EXPEDIENT FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE INHABITANTS OF THE PARISH OF FINDON IN THE COUNTY OF SUSSEX AND ITS IMMEDIATE VICINITY WITHOUT DISTINCTION OF SEX OR OF POLITICAL OR OTHER OPINIONS.
Danby Village Hall
Arts, Beneficiary group, Education, Facilities, LeisureWe provide the facilities for the whole community. The village hall is available to anybody for hire. Individuals can book the hall for personal use ie weddings, parties etc. Weekly activities include senior citizens meetings, short mat bowls and badminton clubs. The local primary school use the hall for larger functions than the school can cater for, including their Christmas Play.
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.