Leisure Charities
Discover 7,074 Leisure charities. Use the search below to filter within these results.
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Hutton Village Hall
Facilities, LeisureRents recreational premises to local organisations.
Gwynedd Council Welsh Church Fund
Leisure, ReligionThe Scheme for the administration of the Fund provides that the income be applied for charitable purposes-educational,recreational and social,at the discretion of the Council.
Wadham Lodge Sports Ground Trust
Beneficiary group, Charitable activities, Facilities, LeisureThe charity provides football and indoor recreational facilities for residents within 20 miles of Waltham Forest Town Hall. The Charity also provides grants to support football training and other learning facilities for local young people from the borough of Redbridge
North Somerset Young Farmers' Club
Arts, Beneficiary group, Economic and community development, LeisureA rural youth movement where members can learn new skills for life and development in areas such as Public speaking, Drama & Entertainments, Sports and learn to conduct and manage their own Clubs.
Bulwark Community Centre
Facilities, LeisureProvide a meeting resource for local community groups and individuals for social, educational and recreational purposes.
Shenley Lane Community Association And Sports Centre
Associations, LeisureTo povide facilities in the interests of social welfare for recreation, sport and leisure time occupation with the object of improving the conditions of life for the inhabitants.
Lsa Charitable Trust
Economic and community development, Leisure, Social welfareThe relief of poverty for former members, employees and tenants of the Land Settlement Association LimitedThe advancement of education in the field of horticulture and agriculture
1st Ash Vale Scout Group
Associations, LeisureTypical Scouting activities including camping and trips for Beavers,Cubs and Scouts
Ashes Playing Field Trust
Facilities, LeisureOwns and maintains a public playing field for recreational and sporting purposes for the people of Howden and the surrounding area.
1st Southwick Scout Group
Associations, LeisureCamping - swimming - hiking - education - social skills - self discipline -
Middlesex Junior Cricket Association
Beneficiary group, LeisurePromoting Cricket for Young People
Edward Francis Parent's Association
Beneficiary group, Charity and VCS support, Education, LeisureWe raise money for the Edward Francis Schools. Most of the money raised is from events held. Most of the money raised either goes to the school or helps support the cost of the schools' swimming programme.
Choppington Social Welfare Centre
Arts, LeisureMeeting Rooms, Training Suite. Computer Suite to provide course from introduction to computing to courses to ECDL & Desktop Publishing to Digital Photography, etc.Function Room for the special events in the Community, weddings. Christenings, Anniversay's, Funerals, Sequence Dance Groups, Linedance Groups Adult & Junior, Keep Fit, Tai Chi, Carpet Bowls, Tai Chi,Public meetings,promotional events.
Tacolneston And Forncett Recreation Centre Association
Facilities, LeisureThe Charity runs the Tacolneston Village Hall and playing field for the benefit of local inhabitants
Gregson Green
Facilities, LeisureTHE PROVISION OF COMMUNITY, SOCIAL AND SPORTING FACILITIES AND SERVICES FOR THE RESIDENTS OF GREGSON LANE, COUPE GREEN AND SURROUNDING AREAS.
The Kings Lynn Gymnastics Club
Beneficiary group, LeisureFor all young people in the area of King's Lynn and west Norfolk to support the physical education of such young persons, as well as to the development and occupation of their minds by providing facilities for and instruction in all aspects of basic, recreational and competitive gymnastics.
Lach Dennis Village Hall
Animals, Arts, Facilities, LeisureThe Lach Dennis Village Hall is a premises held in trust by the earlier mentioned trustees. It is managed by a committee for the benefit of residents of Lach Dennis & surrounding areas. It provides a venue for many activities. E.G. dancing, indoor bowling, bingo. Dog Training, Parish Council meetings, plant society flower shows, bridge, yoga etc.
Highway Clubs (incorporated)
LeisurePromotion of the Highway Clubs, through the education, cultural, social, spiritual and physical activities of the clubs, the conscious or unconscious absorption of these fundamentals; the application of them to everyday life in the service of our fellow man and woman, and the total fitness of mind, body and spirit of all who come within the membership of The Highway Clubs.
Chapel Saint Leonards Village Hall
Economic and community development, Facilities, Leisure, Religion, Social welfarePromoting community development, encouraging involvement, and participation in activities within the benefit area. Providing and securing the provision of social, cultural and recreational facilities and practical assistance for the public of all ages and abilities. Reflecting the changing needs and interests of the public, in the wider community, in a social and economically deprived area.
Black Notley Community Association
Associations, LeisureGeneral Charity PurposesSport/recreation
The Twyford Waterworks Trust
Economic and community development, Heritage, LeisureThe aim of the Trust is to preserve Twyford Waterworks as a Scheduled Ancient Monument, and to develop its educational and leisure potential through the formation of a Museum of Water Supply.
Hepworth Community Association
Arts, Associations, Beneficiary group, Childcare, Education, Facilities, Leisure, Social welfareThe Association (HCA) maintains, improves, uses and runs Hepworth Village Hall, a former day-school owned by the Anglican church. HCA lets space, at low rates, to local groups (sports, craft, playgroup, charities, drama etc) and to individuals for social events and parties. HCA runs regular community events, eg Film Night, Folk Night, food-evenings, concerts, plays, quiz-nights etc.
Mancetter Memorial Hall
Beneficiary group, Facilities, LeisureMancetter Memorial Hall aims to provide and maintain on a not for profit basis, a financially sustainable community centre located at the heart of the parish of Mancetter. The Hall supports a wide range of activities and provides a venue for support groups, family celebrations, leisure and recreation activities, education, training, and sport and exercise.
Shillington Memorial Playing Field
Facilities, LeisureProvision of open space for sporting and leisure activities for the enjoyment of the village community.
Datchet Recreation Centre Charitable Trust
Facilities, Heritage, LeisureThe upkeep and maintenance of a village hall which, for the public benefit, is available for hire within the local area for business, social and recreational purposes.
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.