Leisure Charities
Discover 7,074 Leisure charities. Use the search below to filter within these results.
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Wetwang Village Hall
Arts, Beneficiary group, Charity and VCS support, Childcare, Education, Facilities, LeisureVillage hall hired to various members of the local community and anyone wishing to use the facilities. The hall is used for badminton, karate, toddler group, school gym sessions, Country Women, Parish Council, etc. Additionally the village run an annual scarecrow festival which raises funds for the hall.
The Hathersage Memorial Hall
Facilities, LeisureTo provide a venue for social, cultural and sporting activities for the people of Hathersage and Hope Valley.
The Lawrance Park Recreation Ground And Community Association
Associations, Facilities, LeisureManagement of Lawrance Park community hall & playing field.
4th Lowestoft Boy Scout Group
Associations, Beneficiary group, LeisureWe continue to develop young people in the Beavers; Cubs and Scouts engaging them in various activities e.g. Archery; Shooting; Camping etc. Competing in competitions with other groups in the Waveney area.
Cumbria-Westmorland Federation Of Women's Institutes
Associations, Beneficiary group, Charitable activities, LeisureEducation and training both at our head office and out in the community. Organising courses, cultural and leisure events, campaigning on environmental issues.
Yatton Youth Club
Beneficiary group, LeisureYatton Youth Club provides sport and other recreational facilities for the children and young people in Yatton and Caverham.
Hatfield Woodhouse Village Hall And Old Folks Centre
Associations, Facilities, LeisureMaintaining a building in order to provide modern and safe facilities for organisations, groups and private individuals. Users range from individuals with a particular interest/hobby to the area WI, DMBC, Cycling Club Meets. Hatfield Woodhouse Village Hall offers social, educational and entertainment activities for the general public resident in and around the area of Hatfield Woodhouse.
The Morden Recreation Ground And Village Hall
Facilities, LeisureProvision and maintenance of a Recreation Ground and Village Hall for the use of the inhabitants of Morden and neighbourhood.
Awsworth Recreation Ground And Village Hall
Facilities, LeisureProvision and maintenance of a recreation ground and village hall for meetings, lectures and classes and all other forms of recreation and leisure time activities, with the objectives of improving conditions of life for those in the area.
Adventure Projects Trust
Beneficiary group, LeisureThrough its recreational and educational facilities in Uganda and elsewhere to give young people an environment to release their potential as whole people, in respect of their physical, emotional, social and spiritual well being
Silver Jubilee Sports Club
Beneficiary group, Childcare, Facilities, LeisureProvision, maintenance & improvement of facilities at Rickinghall Village Hall, Suffolk. This is available for hire at modest rates, mostly by local organisations & individuals. We also provide & maintain a children's play area, & a skatepark/BMX facility, plus a multi-use games area which is used for football, netball & tennis, & a playing field which is used for many purposes including football.
Dodworth Miners' Welfare Scheme
Arts, Facilities, Leisure, ProfessionsThe Provision of a Recreation Ground for the benefit of the Inhabitants (and in particular, but not exclusively, members of the past Mining Community) of the area of benefit, without distinction of Political, Religious, or other opinions, with the object of improving the conditions of life for the said Inhabitants.We incorporate Brass Band,Bowling,Football,Rugby & Boxing/Exercise Gym Facilities.
Stone And District Sports Association
Education, LeisureCoaching courses for sporting activities mainly cricket, badminton, indoor bowls, indoor cricket and badminton leagues, 5 a side soccer. Players with disabilities, schools.
Elham Village Hall Association Limited
Facilities, LeisureThe charity is established to enhance the community life of the inhabitants of the village of Elham by providing communal facilities in the interests of social welfare for recreation and leisure-time occupation.
The New Forest Players
Arts, LeisureWE CONTINUE THE TRADITION OF MEETING OUR OBJECTIVES BY STAGING FOUR LIVE PUBLIC PERFORMANCES A YEAR THAT WILL PROVIDE AMATEUR ACTORS AND SINGERS THE OPPORTUNITY TO DEVELOP AND SHOW THEIR SKILLS TO LOCAL AUDIENCES. THE MEMBERS OF THE CHARITY HOLD CLUB NIGHTS THROUGHOUT THE YEAR THAT INCLUDE PROGRAMMES OF ENTERTAINMENT. THESE ARE OPEN TO THE PUBLIC.
Dr B.r Ambedkar Community Centre
Associations, Beneficiary group, Facilities, Leisure, Social welfareFitness classes for females, Celebrations of religious and social events, consultations and advice, translation and support, lunch club, community trips to i.e. sea-sides.
Danby Wiske Village Hall Charity
Associations, Beneficiary group, Charity and VCS support, Facilities, Leisure, ReligionVillage Hall run by trustees and a management committee for the use of all of the community for a variety of events. These include keep fit classes, dances, WI meetings, craft classes, band practices, church fundraising, parish children's christmas party, parish council meetings, private parties and fundraising for the upkeep of the village hall.
Seven Springs Camp
Beneficiary group, Charitable activities, LeisureSeven Springs is an outdoor activity centre providing good quality accommodation for young people. It is set in inspirational scenery on the edge of the Peak District National Park.The site is open to all youth groups who hold a documented child protection policy.
Recreation Ground
Facilities, LeisureExpenditure relating to the King George recreation ground, Standon
Seer Green Village Hall
Facilities, LeisureThe provision of a village hall for recreation, training, exercise and education for the community in Seer Green and its immediate vicinity.
Moira Miners' Welfare Trust
Associations, Leisure, ProfessionsThe activities of the charity are to promote an institute and recreational facilities for local inhabitants comprising of Social Club, Football, Bowls and Croquet.
North Crawley Community Centre And Recreation Ground
Facilities, LeisureProvide sporting and recreational facilities including the use of the village Institute
Corringham Hall
Beneficiary group, Childcare, Education, LeisureProvides a building and facilities to all sections of the community so that they can undertake charitable purposes, sports and recreation and provide pre school child care. The age range of these groups are children/young people, the elderly and the general public.
Morfa Bychan Recreation Centre
Beneficiary group, Childcare, LeisurePLAYGROUND FOR YOUNG PEOPLE
The Rayleigh Grange Community Association
Associations, Beneficiary group, Facilities, Leisure, Social welfareLocal voluntary charity formed to manage local community centre for and on behalf of the community & providing weekday community recreational clubs and classes and weekend family, wedding celebrations & social events/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.