Leisure Charities
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The Ripon City Festival Trust 1986
Arts, LeisureAssists other organisations in the arts and sporting fields by grants and donations and carries out various cultural community events.
13th Itchen (st Johns) Scout Group
Associations, Beneficiary group, Economic and community development, LeisureAt the 13th Itchen Scout Group in Hedge End, we help 6-14 year olds develop skills for life. Through camping, hiking, teamwork, games and community activities, we build confidence, friendships and resilience while having fun each week. Everyone is welcome, and a Scout adventure awaits them, helping young people grow, learn and give back to their community.
Gujarat Samaj Nottingham
Associations, Beneficiary group, Leisure, Social welfareTo provide services which otherwise are not provided by other organisation/agencies in form of cultural and social activities. We promote cultural activities, sports, education, elderly luncheon club & recreational activities. We work with people who are under represented within the main stream to bring awareness and confidence by providing and promoting different events.
Reading And Recreation Room
Facilities, LeisureOur Village Hall provides space for a wide range of activities for the people of Penruddock and district. The hall is 110 years old next year. It occupies a central position in the village. We have gained four grants and two legacies this year to continue the plan of improvements. This will form the remit of the Management Trustees looking ahead into 2015. Thank you everyone for your help.
Salcombe And District Swimming Pool Association
LeisureProvision of a safe environment in which to learn to swim. Provision of a safe environment in which to progress with swimming. Provision of a local amenity/meeting place (in connection with swimming). To enable individuals & companies to hire the amenities for swimming activities (eg. Birthday parties, local scuba diving & kayaking clubs etc).
Porthleven Companions
Leisure, Social welfareProvide companionship, stimulation, activities, entertainment, bingo, speakers, competitions at a weekly meeting in Porthleven. Provide transport to and from weekly meetings, also for visiting restaurants, shopping, and outings for people living in Porthleven or surrounding areas.
Messingham Village Hall
Facilities, LeisureThe village hall is for the use of the inhabitants of the parish of Messingham 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 the condtions of life for the said inhabitants.
2nd Crowthorne Scout Group
Associations, LeisureHealthy outdoor activities, camping, climbing, canoeing etc.
Hill Rise Community Association
Associations, Facilities, LeisureThe Association manages and maintains the community centre which it hires out to clubs and groups to provide various activities. It promotes education and recreation with the object of improving the conditions of life for all members of the community.
Arthur Herbert Hope Memorial
Beneficiary group, Education, Housing, LeisureThe Hope Memorial Trust, founded in 1932 operates a 32 bed self catering hostel near Keswick in Cumbria. It provides facilities which enable schools, youth groups, community groups, and families to benefit from the educational and recreational opportunities provided by the Lake District.
The Ampleforth Society
Education, LeisureThe Ampleforth Society makes substantial contributions to the bursary funds operated by Ampleforth College. It also encourages and supports social and sporting activities of Old Amplefordians which in turn support and maintain their links with Abbey and College.
The Burgh Village Hall
Associations, Facilities, LeisureThe Burgh Village Hall is used by the community for village activities ie indoor bowling, luncheon club, sports activities etc and the recreation centre is used for local bookings ie bingo, meetings etc
Warslow Village Hall
Facilities, LeisureWe are a village hall providing social, recreation and educational facilities for our village
Woburn Village Hall And Recreation Association
Facilities, LeisureHiring of hall with small bar facilities.
Barking And Dagenham District Scouts
Associations, Beneficiary group, Charitable activities, Charity and VCS support, LeisureBarking & Dagenham has 10 Scout Groups & 1 Explorer Unit working with over 300 young people in the local area.The District Team oversee the Groups & provides training & support for volunteer leaders. It organises a wide range of challenging and fun indoor & outdoor activities. The Scout District is subject to the policy & rules of The Scout Association.
Woolton Boys' Club
Arts, Beneficiary group, Facilities, LeisureWe provide opportunities of play, education and other diversionary activities in the safe environment of our youth centre for young people aged 8 to 25 years, but prioritising our work with 13 to 19 year olds. Our work includes sport, art & craft, music & dance, group activities, residential trips and educational projects.
Houghton Conquest Village Hall
Facilities, LeisureFor the use of the inhabitants of Houghton Conquest and the neighbourhood without distinction of political, religious or other opinions and in particular for the use for reading, lectures and classes and for other forms of recreation and leisure time occupation with the object of improving the condidition of life for the said inhabitants.
Camerton Community Hall (somerset)
Facilities, LeisureRecreation ground, playing field and community centre for inhabitants of Camerton parish and neighbourhood. Facilities for physical exercise, training, meetings, lectures, classes and other forms of leisure-time acitvities as the committee see fit, with the object of improving quality of life for the said inhabitants.
Hedge End Village Hall
Arts, Beneficiary group, Childcare, Education, Facilities, LeisureProvides for nursery schools, local organizations re t dancing karate and many other local amenities; Bingo, Dance Club, Indoor Bowls and local dances i.e. weddings and local parties and citizen advice bureau.
Alderney Manor Community Association
Arts, Associations, Charity and VCS support, Health, Leisure, ReligionProviding safe free space for vulnerable groups, providing meeting space for childrens groups, yoga, line dancing, dance groups, Poole Pentecostal Church. Raising funds for cancer patients, running annual community events
44th Norwich (1st Old Catton) Scout Group
Associations, Beneficiary group, Charity and VCS support, Leisure, Social welfareWe provide social activities for young people from age 5 to 17, including sports, cookery & handicrafts. These mainly take place in the safe environment of our own premises. We hold various functions to raise money for the Group i.e. Quiz & Chip nights & raffles.
Hemsby Village Hall
Facilities, Heritage, LeisureGeneral charitable purposes. Education/Training. Sport/Recreation. Arts/Culture
Starmaker Theatre Company
Arts, Beneficiary group, Leisure, Social welfare1.To provide training for young people in all aspects of the performing arts2.To provide guidance and assistance in all social and career matters related to the entertainment industry.3.To provide top quality entertainment for the community4.To provide a healthy environment for young people to meet, work together and socialize in.5.To build the Company for future generations.
Highfield Hall Community Association
Arts, Associations, Facilities, LeisureHighfield Hall Community Centre - this is a community resource for leisure and educational pursuits, with group usage for art circle, karate, community events and gatherings for Table Tennis club, drama and choral groups, and childcare provision. We have a large car park. If you are looking for a room to rent for recreation and leisure time occupation please contact us.
Ide Hill Village Hall
Facilities, LeisureMaintain Village Hall. Use for meetings, classes, leisure. Object to improve life for all local inhabitants of the village.
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.