Leisure Charities
Discover 7,074 Leisure charities. Use the search below to filter within these results.
Notable charities in this sector
Major UK charities curated by Charity Finder for size, recognition, and registry coverage. Click through for full profiles, financials, and trustees.
The Israel Children's Centers
Beneficiary group, LeisureThe Israel Childrens Centers (ICC) and sister orgs in the world, support the activities of 16 children's centres throughout Israel, more than 6,000 children regularly attend educational and sports classes. These centres provide a community focus for the education and assimilation of all children, regardless of their background and origins, by the availability of sports and educational programmes.
Aldridge Central Community Association
Arts, Associations, Education, Health, Leisure, Religion, Social welfareBALANCE CLASS, DANCE-TEACHING & SOCIAL, ART CLASSES, EXERCISE - TAI CHI , YOGA, PILATES, FITNESS CHILDRENS BALLET, DANCE & CRAFT, KIDDIBOP, BRIDGE, U3A MEETINGS, INC. FRENCH, BRIDGE, RUMMIKUB, WHIST, PHOTOGRAPHY, NHS BLOOD COLLECTION, UKULELE,CRAFTING, MACHINE KNITTING, SLIMMING WORLD , LINK & FILLING STATION CHURCH MTGS, WAL SPINNERS, IAMS, SOCIAL GATHERING FOR LONELINESS/DEMENTIA
Woolley Miners' Welfare Scheme
Charity and VCS support, Facilities, Leisure, ProfessionsProviding Sports & Leisure Facilities for the Community. Community Events & Entertainment.Community Participation Events. Community Fundraising Activities.Providing Community Meeting Space & Facilities.
Africaid
Beneficiary group, Health, Leisure, Social welfareAfricaid was set up in response to the challenge of HIV & AIDS in Africa. In 2005 Africaid launched Whizzkids United which provides health, education and empowerment services for disadvantaged youth. Activities include:Life Skills training through football, Peer Education & Health Academies which provide sexual and reproductive health services including HIV testing & ARV treatment.
Gaskell Memorial Village Hall, Silverdale
Facilities, LeisureTo promote physical ,mental, recreation, social, moral and intellectual development by encouraging lectures, classes, sports, recreations and entertainments or otherwise for the benefit of the inhabitants of Silverdale and its immediate vicinity without distinction of sex, race and age or of political, religious or other opinions.
Gilcrux Village Hall And Educational Trust
Beneficiary group, Charity and VCS support, Facilities, LeisureTO PROVIDE MEETING PLACE FOR THE LOCAL COMMUNITY OFFERING FACILITIES FOR A VARIETY OF ACTIVITIES, IE YOUTH CLUB, KEEP FIT CLASSES, SOCIAL AND EDUCATIONAL EVENTS AND FUNDRAISING EVENTS.
Sturton By Stow Primary School Fund
Beneficiary group, Charitable activities, Economic and community development, Education, LeisureWe provide Education and Training, Overseas Aid, are involved with the Arts and Culture, Sport and Recreation, children and young people and other charities and voluntary bodies. We make grants to invididuals and act as an umbrella or resource body.
The Jewish Youth Fund
Beneficiary group, Charitable activities, Leisure, ReligionSupports Jewish youth work, leisure activities and informal education for young Jews by providing grants to assist Jewish Youth Organisations with projects, training and equipment.
Rodmersham Village Hall
Associations, Beneficiary group, Economic and community development, Facilities, Leisure, Social welfareThe provision of a village hall for the benefit of the inhabitants of the Parish of Rodmersham, Kent, for all community activities including education, religion, youth, aged, sport, and social activities and events.
Stokesley Manorial Lands Trust
LeisurePublic entertainment, education, sports, cultural
Cymdeithas Gymunedol Y Bala A Phenllyn / Bala & Penllyn Community Association
Associations, Economic and community development, Leisure1) Community activities and experiences 2) Provides a base for community groups and activities3) Improves physical, mental, social and emotional welfare for all, enabling all residents to thrive.
Whitechapel Recreation Hall
Facilities, LeisureThe charity objectives are to benefit the inhabitant's of Whitechapel and neighbourhood without distinction of sex or of political, religious, or other opinion's, and in particular for use for meetings lectures and classes, and for other forms of recreation and leisure time occupation.
The Newton Abbot And District Musical Comedy Society
Arts, Beneficiary group, LeisureProviding musical entertainment in the form of Musicals and Pantomimes at a reasonable cost for the community in and around the town of Newton Abbot, Devon.Also giving the opportunity for young people between the ages of 7 and 17 to learn acting and singing techniques and to perform as a group, musical shows in a theatre environment for a live audience.
Bowyers Charitable Trust
Beneficiary group, Leisure, Social welfareFor the benefit of education and training (which might but not necessarily include, training in archery and/or bow-making); for the benefit of disadvantaged (however disadvantaged) youth or other members of society with a view to socially beneficial ends; for the benefit of the Company's military affiliations; for City of London-related charitable purposes.
Graffham Recreation Ground
Facilities, LeisureTo manage and control the Recreation Ground in Graffham
L'chu Vonim Youth Centre
Beneficiary group, Facilities, LeisureThe object of the association is to help young people, especially but not exclusively, through leisure time activities, to develop their physical, mental and spiritual capacities that they may grow to full maturity as individuals and members of the society.
2/77th Manchester (2nd Whalley Range) Group Of Scouts
Associations, Beneficiary group, LeisureSport, recreation, education and training for children and young people in South Manchester.
The Drayton Centre
Arts, Beneficiary group, Health, LeisureThe Drayton Centre is a community building serving the residents of Drayton and Farlington managed by a group of Trustees. It provides a venue for various activities for all ages ranging from maternity classes to over 60's Singing Group, art and crafts to exercise classes. It is also available for private hire and concerts.
Riding Mill Village Halls
Facilities, LeisureThe provision and maintenance of two village halls for the use of the inhabitants of the Parish of Broomhaugh and Riding Mill and visitors to the village (without distinction of political, religious or other opinions) for meetings, lectures and classes and for other forms of recreation and leisure-time occupation, with the object of improving their quality of life.
Bickerton Village Hall
Facilities, LeisureThe charity operates in accordance with the trust deed dated 11 June 2008. The object of the charity is the 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 (a) meetings, lectures and classes and (b) other forms of recreation and leisure-time occupation.
Glenfield Memorial Hall
Facilities, LeisureProvision of village hall for use of inhabitants of the parish of Glenfield, without distinction of political, religious or other opinions,including use for meetings,lectures and classes, and other forms of recreation or leisure time activities.
The National Association Of Women's Clubs
Associations, Beneficiary group, Leisuresocial clubs for women - education & recreation
Radlett Village Institute
Facilities, LeisureMAINTAINS AND ADMINISTERS THE INSTITUTE BUILDING AND GARDENS, FOR HIRE FOR GENERAL CHARITABLE PURPOSES - SPORT, ARTS, MEDICAL, EDUCATION.
Tatworth Playing Fields
Facilities, LeisureA recreation ground for the benefit of the local community
Frecheville Community Centre
Arts, Associations, Beneficiary group, Childcare, Economic and community development, Education, Facilities, LeisureTo promote and maintain for the benefit of the area a facility where community activities can be held. These include culture and sport activities such as various forms of dancing, drama and pantomime society, keep fit, snooker, pre school toddlers football, Brownies and Rainbows, mother and toddler groups, board games group, parenting sessions etc.
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.