Leisure Charities
Discover 7,074 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.
Turkish Women's Philanthropic Association Of England
Arts, Beneficiary group, Health, Housing, LeisureGeneral money rising activities ,sponsored walks,day trips,outings, annual ruffle,lunches.We have Sunday teas open to members with educational talks.Every Friday is drop in day for elderly and others.We provide yoga classes for elderly and others every week and hand craft and embroidery classes for members and others.We visit elderly and sick persons at Hospitals and homes mainly in North London.
West Cross Community Association
Arts, Associations, Beneficiary group, Facilities, Health, LeisureManage the West Cross Community Centre for the benefit of local residents, providing facilities for indoor sports (Bowls, Badminton, Aikido, Tai Chi), social functions(Dancing, club for disabled, pensioners' club, inexpensive lunches, discussion group, Bridge clubs).Also tap dance and ballet classes, health and fitness, facilities for local Councillor surgeries and private hire for parties, etc.
Cray Valley War Memorial Hall
Facilities, Heritage, LeisureThe provision and maintenance of the Village Hall and annexe for use by the inhabitants of St Mary Cray and the neighbourhood. Without distinction of political, religious or other opinions, including use for meetings, lectures and classes, and for other forms of recreation and leisure time occupation, with the object of improving life for the said.
Manton Colliery Athletic Club And Institute
Arts, LeisureProvides facilities for Sport and Recreation for the inhabitants of the local community.Activities include Athletics, football, bowls, American Football, Indoor Games, Dancing and other forms of entertainment.The facility caters for both senior and junior sporting activities.
Wortwell Community Centre
Arts, Facilities, LeisureWortwell Community Centre is a building for the use of the local inhabitants for recreation and leisure time occupations. Currently activities include : Dance Classes, Bowls, Charity Events, Quiz nights, private hirings, Village Fete, carpet bowls, badminton, art classes, french classes, keep fit, football, yoga, theatre productions and much more
1st Garforth Scout Group
Associations, Beneficiary group, LeisureLocal Scout Group part of the Scout Association, Providing Training, Indoor and Adventurous Outdoor Activities for All Young People aged between 6 and 15.
The Phoenix Theatre Company
Arts, LeisurePerformance of amateur dramatics and arts for the public, for entertainment and educational purposes, to further the development of public appreciation and taste in the said arts
Poolsbrook Social Welfare Scheme
Associations, Leisure, Social welfareProvides facilities for sports, leisure and social activities within the local community and the surrounding areas.
Minstead Hall Trust
LeisureGeneral Charitable PurposesArts/CultureSport/Recreation
The Lancaster Amateur Dramatic And Operatic Society
Arts, LeisureThe rehearsal and production of amateur musical shows for public entertainment and education. If and when finances allow, donations are made to local charities.
Chester U3a
Beneficiary group, Charitable activities, Economic and community development, Education, LeisureTo advance the education of the public and in particular of older people no longer in full time gainful employment in Chester and its surrounding locality. 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.
7th Woking (st Mary Of Bethany) Scout Group
Associations, Beneficiary group, LeisureOutdoor activities for young people and children. Training and participation in various practical activities including first aid, handicrafts, outdoor skills. Activities designed to develop character and social skills. All activities have a strong ethical basis.
Outwood Memorial Hall And Community Centre
Arts, Beneficiary group, Facilities, Health, LeisureProviding accommodation for all local groups, clubs, families and societies to enjoy all the normal facilities of a community centre for as low a price as possible (lowest in the area). Facilities include;- dancing, dance tuition (incl ballet), meeting rooms, sports and recreation, parties and celebrations, garden clubs & societies, stroke club, slimming classes, toddlers groups.
Chipping And District Memorial Hall
Facilities, LeisureProvision and maintenance of a village hall for the use of the inhabitants of the area of benefit without distinction of political religious or other opinions, including the use for;meetings, lectures and classes and other forms of recreation and leisure-time occupation with the object of improving the conditions of life for the inhabitants
Icklesham Memorial Hall
Beneficiary group, Facilities, Health, Leisure, ReligionICKLESHAM MEMORIAL HALL IS WHERE THE COMMUNITY MEET FOR DIFFERENT ACTIVITIES: ART, HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY MEETING, MOTHER AND TODDLERS, CHURCH, FOOTBALL CLUB, CRICKET CLUB, STOOL BALL, BOWLS CLUB, AEROBICS, DOCTORS' SURGERY. THE HALL IS THE MAIN LOCAL MEETING PLACE.
Ammanford District Miners' Welfare Association Public Hall And Library
Arts, Facilities, Leisure, ProfessionsPromoting the social wellbeing,recreation and living conditions of workers in or about coal mines in the Ammanford & district area.
1st Egglescliffe (st John's) Scout Group
Associations, Beneficiary group, LeisureScout Group - We are provide weekly sessions and activities designed to promote the physical, intellectual, spiritual and social development of young people aged between 6 and 25 with special emphasis on outdoor activities.
Beckingham Cum Saundby Village Hall & Playing Field
Facilities, LeisureA Village Hall and Playing Field for the community, including a Bowling Green, Play Park, Hard Tennis Court , Multi Use Games Area (MUGA) and outdoor gym equipment.
Helland Village Hall
Economic and community development, Facilities, LeisureThe hall is available for private hire and is used by local groups. We are part of Carn to Cove, a rural touring scheme for Cornwall which has introduced a wide variety of performers to a mixed audience. We also have weekly yoga/pilates classes, T'ai Chi, Table Tennis and rag rugging classes.
Stourton Village Hall
Associations, Beneficiary group, Charity and VCS support, Facilities, LeisureUsers from Feb 1969 Women's Institute (twice monthly)Weekly activities including Tae Kwondo 5-70 years, Fitness Group,Yoga, Yoga for Beginners, Art Class.Meeting place for other organisation including CA & Stourton Fundraising Group (a fundraising group donated proceeds to village hall. Hall is trustee managed, well kept with own grounds & private car park.
Ferring Retirement Club
Arts, Associations, Beneficiary group, LeisureWE RUN FOR THE ELDERLY OF THE VILLAGE A COFFEE MORNING AND RECREATIONAL ACTIVITIES SUCH AS TABLE TENNIS,BOWLS,BRIDGE,KNIT & NATTER POETRY,CHOIR,DANCE FIT,SEATED EXERCISES,RUMMIKUB.
Wraysbury Parochial Charities
Leisure, Social welfareA benevolent charity for the support of the residents of the parish of Wraysbury, to include the poor & the needy. This also includes recreation, leisure & educational causes within the parish.
Brynamman Public Hall And Institute
Arts, Beneficiary group, Charity and VCS support, Childcare, Economic and community development, Education, Facilities, LeisureBrynamman Public Hall is a community oriented venue offering various local facilities, recreation, a volunteering program and employment in the village of Brynamman. The Public Hall is open 7 days a week, operating as a full time 2 screen cinema with a broad programme of films, theatre, snooker hall, and space for community groups such as the local Cylch / nursery. Est. 1926.
Barnes For A Recreation Ground
Facilities, LeisureProvision of sports facilities at Park Road Recreation Ground
Chandler's Ford Community Association
Associations, Leisuremonthly meetings for actives bowls , Table tennis , flower arranging and board games
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.