Leisure Charities
Discover 7,074 Leisure charities. Use the search below to filter within these results.
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Sir Robert Geffery Memorial Hall
Animals, Facilities, LeisureThis is a village hall for the whole community for Landrake and surrounding areas. The activities are as follows- Badminton, Short mat bowls, Dog Classes, Bingo, Childrens Parties, Tabletop sales etc. The hall is hired out to the community.
The Llangynidr Village Hall And Recreation Ground Charity
Facilities, LeisureProvision and maintenance of a village hall and recreation ground for the use of the inhabitants of the community of Llangynidr.
Better Things
Beneficiary group, Charitable activities, Leisure, Social welfare, SocietyProvision of the following for people with learning disabilities:Sport, Recreation, Social, Leisure and Learning projects, Health Awareness,Social Inclusion,Campaigning and Awareness,Disability Hate Crime
Marshfield Village Hall
Beneficiary group, Facilities, Leisure, Social welfareMarshfield Village Hall is a fully central heated hall with all facilities for hire, for the use of family functions, training and social events. With access to grass sports pitches, changing rooms with showers, a large hall with separate meeting rooms and a well equipped kitchen, Marshfield Village Hall can cater for most events including parties, clubs, public and private meetings.
Stoke Hill Community Association
Associations, Economic and community development, Facilities, Housing, LeisureThe Stoke Hill Community Association has its home at - St Katherine's Priory, St Katherine's Road, Exeter, Devon EX4 7JY - Activities run at the centre include - Bingo - Community Cafe - Community Gardening - Craft and Hobby Activities - Open Days - Kenpo Karate - Exeter Model Engineering Society - The Exeter Miniature Railway - 72A Model Railway Club - Whist - and many other community activities.
Hambleton Village Hall
Arts, Beneficiary group, Facilities, LeisureFrom Mums & Toddlers, Tennis, Bowls,-Ballet & Tap Dancing, Pilates, Weight Watchers, Sequence Dancing, Social Dancing, Social Singing Group, Knitting & Sewing club, Remote Control Model Truck Club,
Llanllyfni War Memorial Hall
Beneficiary group, Childcare, Education, Facilities, Heritage, LeisureTo provide a building and rooms for meetings from various groups ie football club, nursery school, youth club, different groups of all ages within the village.
Rockcliffe Community Centre
Animals, Arts, Beneficiary group, Education, Facilities, LeisureA hall located at the entrance to Rockcliffe Village offering facilities for a range of activities. These includeone off bookings for parties, weddings, village and family events, coffee mornings, table top sales, together with regular bookings for classes such as dancing, baby play events, other fitness and indoor sports for adults, school events, art and dog training classes.
Parbold Community Association
Arts, Associations, Beneficiary group, Facilities, LeisureManaging the Parbold Village Hall for and on behalf of the local community. Encouraging multi-use of the village hall which includes Slimming World, Karate, Keepfit, Mother & Baby Classes, Badminton, Parbold Picture House, Sunday Markets, Douglas Music, Flower Club, Pilates, Children's parties, etc.
1st Wandsworth Scout Group
Associations, Beneficiary group, Education, LeisureAn active Scout Group including a Beaver Colony, Cubs Pack, Scouts and Explorer Scouts sections offering boys and girls from age 6 to 18 weekly indoor and outdoor activities plus organised sports events and camping expeditions. Children develop their individual talents and new skills, learn to work in teams and make friends.
Palgrave And District Community Centre
Arts, Associations, Economic and community development, Education, Facilities, Leisure, Social welfareCommunity activities including Coffee Mornings, Fetes, exhibitions, Musical evenings, Primary school physical education, Bowls groups, Friendship Clubs. Committed to Cut Your Carbon and Enviromental considerations. Various exercise classes including Extend and Line Dancing, Monthly film showings
The University Of The Third Age - Richmond Upon Thames
Beneficiary group, Economic and community development, Education, Leisure1) To advance the education of older people no longer in full time gainful employment in the London Borough of Richmond Upon Thames and its surrounding locality. 2) To provide 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.
Spencers Wood Village Hall
Arts, Beneficiary group, Facilities, LeisureThe charity manages and maintains the hall as a community asset for use by the residents of Spencers Wood. The hall is self-funding and used by several local groups / clubs including Babies, Toddlers, Girl Guiding, Badminton, Drama, Karate, Needles and Natter, Seated Exercise classes and Board Games as well as holding a monthly Farmers Market and Repair Cafe. www.swvh.org.uk
The Cricket Society Trust
Leisure, Social welfareThe advancement of remedial training and physical education for people who are disabled or physically or mentally handicapped or who are deprived of such training or education by poverty or social and economic circumstances by any method which shall be recognised as charitable. With the emphasis on providing help/financial support, training and education to groups of youngsters with special needs.
Great Ellingham Recreation Ground And Centre
Childcare, Facilities, LeisureProvide a building with kitchen, toilets, stage & seperate committee room, cricket pitches with 1 hard wicket, football pitches.Childrens Play Area
Church Knowle Village Hall
Arts, Facilities, Leisure, ReligionFOR THE PURPOSES OF PHYSICAL & MENTAL RECREATION & SOCIAL MORAL & INTERLLECTUAL DEVELOPMENT THOUGH THE MEDIUM OF READING AND RECREATION ROOMS, LIBRARY, LECTURES, CLASSES, RECREATIONS & ENTERTAINMENTS AS MAY BE FOUND EXPEDIENT FOR THE BENIFIT OF THE INHABITANTS OF THE PARISH OF CHURCH KNOWLE AND ITS IMEDIATE VINCINITY WITHOUT DISTINCTION OF SEX OR OF POLITICAL OR OTHER OPINIONS.
North Waltham Village Trust
LeisureEvents organised for the village. Provision of meeting venues and recreational facilities for other organisations in the village.
Barton Le Clay Village Hall
Arts, Associations, Facilities, LeisureTo provide a village hall for public use by village organisations for various activities eg drama group, WI, badminton group, karate, carpet bowls, etc.
28th Willesden Scout Group
Associations, Beneficiary group, Charity and VCS support, Economic and community development, Leisure, Social welfareProviding a community hub within North West London for children and young adults across a wide range of ages with thriving Beaver, Cub, Scout and Pioneer groups. Volunteer lead we aim to give young people access to experiences including camping, hiking, countryside awareness in addition to fostering an environment of friendship, trust, self-confidence and personal skills development.
1st Consett Scout Group
Associations, Beneficiary group, LeisureRange of educational, training, sport and recreational activiites - indoor and outdoor - for young people aged 6 to 14
Burton Latimer Community Association
Associations, Beneficiary group, Facilities, LeisureCommunity hall for activities for all, i.e youth activities, sports and various community events.
Barrow Upon Soar Scout Group
Associations, Beneficiary group, LeisureEDUCATION, TRAINING, SPORT AND RECREATION FOR YOUNG PEOPLE
Tynemouth District Scout Council
Associations, LeisureThe main activities of the District are to provide support to Scout Groups within the District, enabling them to give a balanced programme to their members and to supplement the Groups' programmes with major activities such as camps, Gang Show, competitions and a swimming club.
Exeter Gymnastics Club
LeisureGymnastics and related activities
Rakegate Junior School Fund
Arts, Beneficiary group, Education, LeisureTaking children on educational/sporting activities, arranging drama groups etc for children to see, subsidising a range of activities for childrens participation
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.