Leisure Charities
Discover 7,410 Leisure charities. Use the search below to filter within these results.
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Major UK charities curated by Charity Finder for size, recognition, and registry coverage. Click through for full profiles, financials, and trustees.
Equality Together
Beneficiary group, Economic and community development, Education, Housing, LeisureOFFERS FREE AND IMPARTIAL ADVICE AND INFORMATION TO DISABLED PEOPLE, THEIR CARERS AND FAMILIES IN THE BRADFORD METROPOLITAN DISTRICT ON BENEFITS, EQUIPMENT,PARKING, TRANSPORT, EMPLOYMENT, EDUCATION,LEISURE, HOUSING AND HOLIDAYS. PROVIDES SHORT-TERM WHEELCHAIR AND DISABILITY EQUIPMENT HIRE.
Southwell Leisure Centre
LeisureThe object of the Trust is to establish and maintain leisure facilities for the inhabitants of Southwell and district. The Trustees seek to achieve this objective through the operation of Southwell Leisure Centre
Your Ambition
Beneficiary group, LeisureTo promote and provide for the advancement, education and training of adults and young people in all aspects of technology and to rehabilitate and help them back to work directly or through third parties, including community participation in recreational sports that have a positive impact on their social integration, mobility, mental or physical wellbeing or the environment in which it operates.
Plants And Minds
Beneficiary group, Childcare, Health, Heritage, LeisurePlants and Minds uses horticulture to offer realistic supportive meaningful pressure-free work rehabilitation to adults with severe and enduring mental illness. We aim to restore confidence, self-esteem and dignity while providing security and stability by having no time limit to attendance.We endeavour to reduce stigma and discrimination by increasing public awareness of mental illness
Manor Farm Community Association
Associations, LeisureTO PROVIDE EDUCATIONAL, RECREATIONAL, SOCIAL, LEISURE, RECREATIONAL AND CULTURAL OPPORTUNITIES FOR THE RESIDENTS OF WALSALL IN PARTICULAR THOSE OF HATHERTON, RUSHALL
Youth Adventure Trust
Beneficiary group, LeisureInspire vulnerable young people to:reach their full potential.learn valuable life skillsbuild confidence and self esteemmake a measurable difference to their livesthrough a programme of outdoor activities and challenging experiences.
Kirklees Community Association
Associations, Housing, LeisureThe principal objectives of the company are to promote a range of community facilities including housing, educational, recreational, cultural and general community benefits in the Kirklees area
Highbury Roundhouse Association Limited
Beneficiary group, Childcare, Education, LeisureThe Highbury Roundhouse was formed to provide, maintain and develop a range of social, educational and recreational opportunities for people living and working in Highbury and the surrounding areas. In particular we provide a youth club, pensioners' clubs and activities for under five's, after school clubs both on and off site, holiday playschemes and various user/self help groups.
Army Flying Museum Limited
Armed forces, Charitable activities, Heritage, LeisureTHE OBJECT FOR WHICH THE CHARITY IS ESTABLISHED IS TO ADVANCE THE EDUCATION OF THE PUBLIC PRIMARILY BUT NOT EXCLUSIVELY BY THE PROVISION OF A PUBLIC MUSEUM RECORDING AND EXHIBITING ALL ASPECTS OF FLYING IN THE BRITISH ARMY BOTH PRESENT AND PAST.
Markshall Estate
Economic and community development, Environment, Facilities, Leisure, ResearchArboretum and Gardens open to the public with extensive woodland and arable farmland. In pursuit of the Trust's charitable objects the property is managed with due regard for nature conservation, landscape, historic interest and heritage, recreation, and as a scientific and educational resource
British Association Of Sport And Exercise Medicine
LeisureBASEM is the representative body in sport and exercise medicine (SEM), offering membership to all those suitablly qualified and involved in the care and welfare of the exercising individual. It promotes education of SEM, offering a range of educational programmes to members and non-members, who wish to progress their SEM knowledge and qualifications.
Jesmond Community Leisure
LeisureProvision of public swimming and related leisure and recreational activities;Advancement of education, culture and the arts, including the provision of libraries.
Greater London Middlesex West County Scout Council
Associations, Beneficiary group, LeisureScouting engages & supports young people in their personal development, empowering them to make a positive contribution to society. In partnership with adults, young people take part in fun indoor & outdoor activities, they learn by doing, by sharing in spiritual reflection and by taking responsibility. They make choices, undertake new & challenging activities and they live their Scout Promise.
The Whitlingham Charitable Trust
Economic and community development, LeisureManage and conserve Whitlingham Country Park for the recreation and enjoyment of members of the public who wish to enjoy it's amenities for quiet and peaceful pursuits in a rural environment.
The Dockland Settlements
Facilities, LeisureTo establish, administer and carry on community centres in london and elsewhere in the UK. Those centres are to provide facilities for recreation and all types of physical, mental, moral, educational and cultural training in order to improve the lives of the neighbourhood's residents.
The Hinckley Concordia Association
Arts, Facilities, LeisurePROMOTION OF THE BENEFIT OF THE INHABITANTS OF HINCKLEY AND DISTRICT BY PROVIDING FACILITIES FOR RECREATION AND LEISURE-TIME ACTIVITIES AND ESTABLISHING A COMMUNITY CENTRE INCLUDING A THEATRE AND OTHER FACILITIES TO ADVANCE THE EDUCATION OF THE INHABITANTS OF THE AREA OF BENEFIT
Brunswick Organic Nurseries LTD
Arts, Beneficiary group, Childcare, LeisureBrunswick offers purposeful work and training to people with learning difficulties. They have the chance to work in horticulture, cooking and crafts, and are supported to produce goods which are sold on site.
Valley Leisure Limited
LeisureThe principal activity of the charity in the year under review was the provision and operation of recreational facilities for the public and the advancement of health for the public benefit by the promotion of rehabilitative exercise and therapy programmes in the Test Valley area.
The Somers Town Community Association (camden)
Associations, Facilities, LeisureTo promote the benefit of the inhabitants of Somers Town, without distinction. Offering the local community opportunities for education, social welfare, recreation and leisure activities.
Newark (nottinghamshire And Lincolnshire) Air Museum Limited
Heritage, LeisureThe preservation and display of aircraft and aviation artefacts, with a particular emphasis on training and post-war airframes for the benefit of the public and future generations.
Royal Albert Dock Trust
Beneficiary group, LeisureProvision of facilities for water related activities and other physical recreation in the South East of England, for the public benefit, in the interests of social welfare, with the object of improving the condition of life of persons, who by reason of their youth and/or social and/or economic circumstances, have need of such facilities.
The Newbury And District Agricultural Society
Arts, Economic and community development, Facilities, LeisureTo promote advance and improve for the public benefit agriculture, horticulture, forestry and rural crafts and skills in all their branches and forms and to encourage interest, skill and industry in agriculture, horticulture, forestry, rural crafts and skills and all trades, crafts, businesses, and professions connected therewith.
The National Horseracing Museum
Heritage, Leisure, ResearchTo promote public interest in the preservation of all articles as are of historical or scientific interest in connection with racehorses and persons connected with racehorses. To enlarge the Museum's network of partnerships within the education, racing industry and museums sector to mutual benefit.
The Barlow Institute
Facilities, LeisureTo improve the conditions of life of the inhabitants of the North Turton area without distinction of political, religious or other opinions, by the provision and maintenance of :- a) A village hall for use by the inhabitants for meetings, lessons, classes and other forms of recreation and leisure-time occupation.b) Sports and recreation grounds for use by the inhabitants.
Wirral Multicultural Organisation
Leisure, Social welfarePromote for the benefit of Minority Communities of Wirral without any distinction a common interest to advance education, provide facilities in the interest of social welfare for recreation, improving conditions of life for the inhabitants by reason of social ethnic health and ecconomic circumstances. Promote social inclusion and establish a centre for purpose and access of services
Frequently asked questions about this sector
How many leisure charities are there in the UK?
There are 7,410 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 (£247.3m). 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 £2.6bn 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 80.9%. 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 £282k. 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.