Leisure Charities
Discover 7,074 Leisure charities. Use the search below to filter within these results.
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Arkholme Village Hall
Facilities, LeisureProvision of the Hall for the inhabitants of Arkholme and surrounding neighbourhood for meetings, lectures, classes and other forms of recreation and leisure-time activity.
Llandinam Village Hall
Facilities, LeisureProvides buildings/facilities/open space/recreational and entertainment venue
Exwick Parish Hall (formerly Institute)
Arts, Beneficiary group, Childcare, Education, Facilities, Leisure, Social welfareWe provide a Community Hall for the Exwick area of Exeter, the hall is used by lots of different groups including a Pre-School, Exwick Community Church, Friday Friendship all age coffee morning, exercise classes, folk orchestra, Ballroom Dancing lessons, and Bingo, as well as for children's parties.
Playing Fields
Beneficiary group, Charity and VCS support, Childcare, Facilities, LeisureFundraising to redevelop the exsisting sports Pavillion. Develop extra play equipment for the children's play area. Install a MUGA. Encourage new sports/teams to the village
Eccleshall Young Farmers' Club
Beneficiary group, Economic and community development, LeisureEccleshall YFC is part of the Staffordshire Federation of Young Farmers Clubs, a rural youth organisation for anyone aged between 10 and 28 years of age. The Club meets regularly in and around the Eccleshall are and organise their own programme of events which include sports, socials, discos, balls, visits, talks and many much much more.
Allotment For The Labouring Poor
Facilities, Leisure, Social welfareRecreational activities provided:Play AreaFootball PitchPark AreaEight Allotments
Renishaw Miners Welfare Trust
Associations, Beneficiary group, Leisure, Professions, Social welfareSocial activities for local people and families in the communities of Renishaw and Spinkhill including support for local football teams, golf sections, fishing club and children's entertainment IE parties at Christmas/easter/Halloween with help & support to local seniors outings/day trips
North Stainley Sport And Recreation Trust
Facilities, LeisureThe object of the charity, is in the interests of social welfare, the provision & maintenance of a village hall & recreation ground for use by the inhabitants of the area of benefit without distinction of political, religious, or other opinions, incl. meetings, lectures & classes, and other forms of recreation & leisure-time occupation, improving the conditions of life for the inhabitants.
The Jubilee Institute, Rothbury
Leisure, Social welfareThe charity provides a place of recreation, social interaction and education for all the inhabitants within a 10 mile radius of Rothbury and in other parts of Upper Coquetdale.
The Grove At Bedminster Down
Beneficiary group, LeisureA YOUTH WORK BASED CHARITY WORKING WITH CHILDREN & YOUNG PEOPLE AGED 8-19 YEARS OF AGE ASSISTING WITH THEIR PERSONAL & SOCIAL DEVELOPMENT THROUGH USE OF SPORTING, CREATIVE AND INFORMATION & GUIDANCE IN A FUN AND SAFE ENVIRONMENT.
South Wales Islamic Educational Trust
Beneficiary group, Education, Leisure, Religion, SocietyThe main activities of the charity is to run a primary school for the benefit of the Muslim Community in particular and the all the community in general.To develop moral values, community cohesion and citizenship at an early stage.To empower the children religious education and the national curriculam.To develop the interest in physical activities.
Tregadillett Under Fives Pre-School Playgroup
Beneficiary group, Childcare, Education, Facilities, LeisureTregadillett Pre-School operates from Tregadillett Community Centre situated next door to Tregadillett Primary School. We offer a local village pre-school, between the hours of 9-3, with links to the local school.At Tregadillett Pre-School we believe the best way to learn is through play, especially through outdoor education.
The Bartons Victory Memorial Hall Fund
Associations, Childcare, Facilities, LeisureProvision of Playing Fields and associated facilities including football pitches, a multi use games area, childrens play area, bowling green, social club and community hall with ancillary facilities, for the benefit of the inhabitants of the Parishes of Steeple Barton and Westcote Barton. This is partially achieved by leasing the social facilities to a separate non-profit making organisation.
Combined Halls Of Clare
Associations, Economic and community development, Education, Facilities, LeisureCHOC manages and maintains Clare Town Hall and Clare Old School Community Centre for the benefit of the parishioners of Clare and the immediately surrounding communities. The rooms and halls are available for hire for social, educational, recreational, leisure and other community activities without distinction of age, gender, social, racial, religious or political differences.
Llanberis Community Centre
Beneficiary group, Facilities, LeisureManagement of the Llanberis Community Centre.hall used by:Youth ClubJunior FootballYogaBrowniesGirl GuidesSnooker.Art ClassesNursery SchoolLllanberis Community Council
Jones Memorial Recreation Ground
Beneficiary group, Facilities, LeisureThe provision and maintenance of a recreation ground for the benefit of children and young persons who have not reached the age of 25 years and are resident in the borough of Southend-on-Sea, without distinction of political, religious or other opinions.
Hayes Village Hall
Facilities, LeisureManagement* of Hayes Village Hall, Hayes, Kent - a charitable community facility, belonging to the people of Hayes - available to the public for community-related recreational and sporting activities, as well as occasional private hire.(*including management and control of maintenance, renewals, lettings to users, finance and statutory requirements relating to Hayes Village Hall.)
Easter Compton Village Hall
Charity and VCS support, Facilities, LeisureTo provide facilities for recreation and entertinment for local people. To maintain those buildings and facilities by fund raising activities within the rules and spirit of the Trust Deed.
Bouverie Hall
Facilities, LeisureMaintain and hiring village hall for general use as a social space for meetings, celebrations, exercise classes and group activities for the people of Pewsey and the surrounding area
Blackfordby Village Hall
Facilities, LeisureThe charity provides opportunities for the general public to partake in amatuer sport and recreation activities within the village hall.
The Ripley Recreation Ground
Beneficiary group, Facilities, Leisure, ProfessionsFor use of sports activities, and recreation. Also to provide a community space for community groups and families.
Bishop Stopford's School Trust
Education, LeisureThe trustees manage the endowment fund and all other money and property paid or transferred to them upon trust to apply the same and income from the endowment fund to advance the education of the students by providing and assisting in the provision of educational, recreational and other charitable facilities.
Finchampstead Park
Facilities, Leisureprovides buildings & open space for recreational and sports purposes for parishioners & people who live in the locaility
The Harrow University Of The Third Age
Beneficiary group, Education, LeisureWe are a learning co-operative of older people which enables members to share educational, creative and leisure activities.
Ninfield Village Memorial Hall
Animals, Arts, Associations, Beneficiary group, Childcare, Education, Facilities, LeisureThe Memorial Hall is used by a wide section of the local community.i.e Pre School,Mums & Toddlers,,Cubs & Scouts for the youth. Golden Circle(Ex WI)Flower Group,Horticultural ,Dancing Dog Training.keep fit classes.
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.