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.
Kelvedon Hatch Village Hall
Facilities, LeisureMaintaining a Village Hall for the use of the inhabitants of Kelvedon Hatch in particular for use for meetings, lectures and classes and for other forms of recreation and leisure time occupation to improve the conditions of life for the inhabitants.
Recreation Ground
Facilities, Leisureprovision of sporting activitiesprovision of childrens' play facilitiespublic recreational area
Fry Brothers' Charity
Economic and community development, Housing, LeisureTo provide almshouses accommodation to those in need who are or who have been inhabitants of Portesham and the neighbourhood thereof with a preference for such persons who are retired agriculture or horticultural workers.
Morden Little League Football
Beneficiary group, LeisureFree football for 900 children aged between 7 and 14.
Shree Prajapati Association (uk)
Beneficiary group, Charitable activities, Charity and VCS support, Leisure, Social welfareCharity organises various fundraising activities such as sporting events, women's groups, youth activities, etc.It provides grants to individuals and organisations, mainly from the Prajapati community, for the purpose of furthering their education and for the relief of poverty and sickness. Also supports diaster relief
Earlswood Village Hall
Facilities, LeisureOperating Earlswood Village Hall to provide educational and recreational facilities for the people of Earlswood and the local area.
Nursling And Rownhams Village Hall
Facilities, LeisureTo maintain the village hall for the use of the inhabitants of the parish of Nursling and Rownhams for meetings, lectures, classes and for other forms of recreation and leisure time occupation with the object of improving the condition of life for the said inhabitants.
The Crantock Village Hall And Recreation Ground Charity
Facilities, LeisureThe provision and maintenance of a village hall and recreation ground.Funds are raised by Hall Hire Charges,Hiring the field for sporting purposes and additional sums raised via seasonal/holiday parking.
Fishguard Unit 142 Of The Sea Cadet Corps
Arts, Associations, Beneficiary group, LeisureSailing, shooting (air rifle and small bore), canoeing, rowing, power boating, ceremonial drill, expedition training, meteorology, training in marine engineering, seamanship, writer/stores, cooks/steward, radio operator. The aim of the sea cadet corps is to help young people towards responsible adulthood by encouraging valuable personal attributes and high standards of conduct, using a nautical th
Kislingbury Village Hall
Arts, Facilities, LeisurePhysical and mental training and recreation and social moral and interllectual development through the medium of reading and recreation rooms library lectures classes recreations and entertainments or otherwise as may be found expedient for the benefit of the inhabitants of the Parish of Kislingbury and its immediate vicinity without distinction of sex or of political religious or other opinions
Pirrie Hall And Recreation Ground
Facilities, LeisureThe Charity owns and maintains the village hall and recreation ground for the benefit of those resident in the village and the surrounding area.
The Crudwell Village Hall And Recreation Ground
Associations, Beneficiary group, Childcare, Facilities, LeisureCrudwell Village Hall and Playground provide meeting and play facilities for village activities. The hall is used by many village organisations for group meetings. Non village groups & individuals can hire the hall for functions. Playground facilities include a multi sports facility, playing field and children's play area.
Great Dunmow And District Young Farmers Club
Beneficiary group, Charity and VCS support, Economic and community development, LeisureEducation and development of young people through a variety of activities and competitions including public speaking, stock judging, cookery and sports. 12 clubs across the county organise their own weekly meeting. Emphasis on social, fundraising and travel opportunities too.
The West Wilts U3a
Beneficiary group, Charitable activities, Economic and community development, Education, Leisure(i) To advance the education of the public in West Wilts and its surrounding locality and in particular the education of middle aged and older people who are not in full time gainful employment(ii) The provision of facilities for leisure time and recreational activities with the object of improving the conditions of life for the above persons in the interests of their social welfare
The Parochial Charity
Beneficiary group, Leisure, Social welfareFor inhabitants of the Parish of Smisby:a. Relief of the aged and poor and of distress and sicknessb. To improve the conditions of life for the inhabitants in regard to social welfare, recreation and leisure occupationc. Provision and support of educational facilities
The Lower Beeding Association
Facilities, LeisureTo manage and maintain the village hall and sports ground at Lower Beeding
Colne Valley Youth And Community Association
Associations, Beneficiary group, LeisureOutdoor Education includes a wide range of water and land activities. Included are sailing, kayaking, canoeing, windsurfing, rafting, Dragon boating, Bell boating, team building and leadership challenges, archery, caving, climbing and abseiling, high ropes and low ropes.
The Boys' Brigade (west Midland District)
Facilities, Heritage, LeisureWe act as a link between all the Companies and Battalions in our area and the Boys' Brigade National Headquarters.We also provide camping facilities at our Camping Centre in Dyffryn Ardudwy, Wales.We are also responsible for the National Boys' Brigade Memorial garden at the National Memorial Arboretum at Alrewas, Staffordshire.
47th Doncaster (edenthorpe) Scout Group
Arts, Associations, Beneficiary group, Housing, LeisureGroup Events: St Georges Day Parade, Family Camp, Carol Singing and Bag PackingBeavers: Challenge badges and visits in local areaCubs: several camps: Durham, Fanwood and Squirrel wood, lots of badge workScouts: Summer camp at Scarborough, lots of other camps and a youth hostel trip. Plus canoeing, hiking and games.
Howgill Village Hall
Arts, Associations, Beneficiary group, Charity and VCS support, Economic and community development, Facilities, Leisure, Social welfareHOWGILL VILLAGE HALL IS USED BY PEOPLE OF ALL AGES WHO LIVE IN THE IMMEDIATE AREA AND BEYOND FOR MANY SOCIAL EVENTS, INCLUDING CHRISTMAS, HARVEST, AND OTHER CELEBRATIONS. IT ALSO HOLDS SPORTS DAYS, CONCERTS, DOMINO DRIVES, WOMENS INSTITUTE, YOUNG FARMERS AND WEEKLY TODDLERS GROUP, AS WELL AS FUND RAISING EVENTS E.G. DUCK RACE, COFFEE EVENINGS AND HIRE OF THE HALL BY OTHER GROUPS
Chacewater Village Hall
Facilities, LeisureTo provide a venue for recreational, educational, social and artistic activities for the Parish of Chacewater and the wider area
St Hugh's Catholic Primary School (timperley) Parent Teacher Association
Beneficiary group, Education, LeisureFireworks Evening, Christmas Fair, Summer Fair and BBQ, School Discos, Family Fun Nights, Quiz Nights, Camping Nights and Other Activities
Bere Regis Scout Group
Arts, Associations, Beneficiary group, Economic and community development, LeisureBere Regis Scout Group is a thriving, village-based group serving young people from a number of scattered, mainly rural communities. It has more than 80 young people in membership, evenly split between boys and girls, with 12 adult and 8 young leaders.There is a full range of activities for the Beaver, Cub and Scout sections including sports, camps, trips, and crafts.
Ruardean Memorial Hall And Playing Fields
Beneficiary group, Childcare, Facilities, LeisureBuilding with facilities for hire including a large hall with a stage and a 2nd meeting room; fully equipped kitchen; license to provide a bar. Outdoor space consists of a recreational field; accommodates two football/rugby pitches; cricket square and a fenced play area for children containing a wide range of equipment and apparatus. There are also changing rooms with showering facilities.
Shotgate Community Association
Associations, Beneficiary group, Childcare, Facilities, LeisureTo provide facilities for use by the Shotgate community and surrounding area.Actitivities include play group, over 50s club, table tennis, wine club, gardening club etc.Shotgate Community Hall is available for hire for private functions weddings, parties 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.