Leisure Charities
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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.
Tian Yu Association International
Health, LeisureThe main activity of the charity is the provision of information by all means available and affordable through meetings, training, literatures and performances. The Charity focuses on disseminating traditional Chinese systems of healthy living, meditative practices and self cultivation.Most activities are carried on in Cambridge and increasingly, especially in the training aspects, in London.
Greenhouse Sports Limited
Beneficiary group, Economic and community development, Education, LeisureGreenhouse Sports is a London-based charity that uses sport to engage young people living in the inner-city. It aims to develop social, thinking, emotional and physical (STEP) skills for young people in London's inner-city communities through high-quality, intensive sports programmes delivered by inspirational coaches.
Nene Park Trust
Facilities, LeisureFor the public benefit to provide parks and recreation grounds for the inhabitants of Peterborough and the surrounding region and for visitors with the object of improving the quality of life for such persons.
Newland House School Trust Limited
Arts, Beneficiary group, Education, LeisureTHE TRUST AIMS TO HELP BOYS AND GIRLS ATTAIN THE HIGHEST ACADEMIC LEVELS WHILST BENEFITING FROM SPORTING, MUSICAL, ARTISTIC AND OTHER ACTIVITIES TO DEVELOP THEIR INTERESTS AND PREPARE THEM FOR THE SENIOR SCHOOL OF THEIR CHOICE.
Thurrock Community Leisure Limited
LeisureWe offer an impressive array of facilities and activities - including 4 leisure clubs, an 18 hole golf course and an entertainments venue located within Thurrock, Essex
University Of Bath Students' Union (busu)
Charitable activities, Charity and VCS support, Economic and community development, Education, Housing, LeisureSports, arts, cultural, departmental, recreational, media, volunteering and diversity & support student groups; representation both academic and in areas such as accommodation, campus facilities, town/gown relations and national issues; support in housing, academic and welfare advice, peer mentoring and peer assisted learning; training, development and entrepreneurial opportunities and a job shop.
The National Coaching Foundation
LeisureThe Charity's objects are specifically restricted to promote for the public benefit theeducation of all those who use coaching to deliver and/or encourage sport andphysical activity.
Variety The Children's Charity
Beneficiary group, Leisure, Social welfare(1) promote and provide for the care and upbringing of sick, disabled and disadvantaged children within the UK(2) advancement of education and the relief of financial need of children within the UK(3) provision of facilities for recreation and leisure time occupation for children in the interests of their social welfare with the object of improving the conditions of life for such children
The Royal Air Force Central Fund
Armed forces, LeisurePROVIDE CHARITABLE SUPPORT TO THE SERVING RAF COMMUNITY WORLDWIDE, SUPPORTING CAPITAL PROJECTS, COMMUNITY AND WELFARE SUPPORT FACILITIES AND ENCOURAGING THE DEVELOPMENT OF INDIVIDUALS THROUGH SPORT TO FACILIATE AN ENCHANCED SENSE OF BELONGING, MOTIVATION, MORALE AND COMMUNITY SPIRIT.
The New Forest Agricultural Show Society
Beneficiary group, Economic and community development, LeisureOperates the New Forest & Hampshire County Show. Manages New Park, Brockenhurst. Provides youth camping facilities. Supports agricultural & forest based activities and charities. Broad based education throughout the annual show.
Dudley And West Midlands Zoological Society Limited
Facilities, LeisureThe object of the Society is to operate a conservation based organisation for the benefit and education of our visitors to promote zooloogy, arboriculture, horticulture and botany.The purpose of Dudley Zoological Services is to create funds for the pursuit of the above objectives.
Barnsley Youth Zone LTD
Beneficiary group, LeisureBarnsley Youth Zone exists to provide young people with somewhere safe and inspiring to go in their leisure time. Open 7 days a week and offering up to 20 activities per session, young people can be active, access a hot meal for around £1 and find wider support to help them reach their full potential. The building is currently under construction and due to open in 2025.
Chance To Shine Foundation LTD
Beneficiary group, Education, LeisureThe purpose of Chance to Shine is to give all young people the opportunity to play learn and develop through cricket. We do this by grant funding our partners to deliver Chance to Shine programmes in schools and communities and also by providing free digital resources for teachers and schools.
The Rossendale Trust Limited
LeisureProvider of Supported Living Services (including support with leisure/learning activities), within the Cheshire & Buxton areas across 9 sites. Also provision of day activities through our Oakwood Day Service.
The Maynard School
Beneficiary group, Education, LeisureAn Independent Girls Day School offering education for pupils up to the age of 18. The aim is to provide a first class independent education, through strong academic tuition, effective pastoral care, and wider social, cultural, sporting and spiritual development of academically able girls. Girls are encouraged to develop as articulate, confident and responsible members of a community.
Lady Barn House School Limited
Beneficiary group, Charity and VCS support, Education, LeisureLBHS aims to provide a first class academic and physical education for young persons of both sexes from age 3 to 11.Up to 10 means-tested bursaries are awarded annually for children in the Junior section of the School.We also offer facilities to local sports clubs;societies;charities & the church, as well as fund raising for a wide range of charities, local, national and international annually.
Keele University Students' Union
Charitable activities, Charity and VCS support, Education, LeisureKeele SU operates a number of activities and services, all for the benefit of its members.Activities include; community representation and advocacy to influence the student experience, individual representation and advocacy to support students facing difficulties, community-based student activities, volunteering and sports facilitation, retail, catering, printing and entertainments.
The National Garden Scheme
Arts, Charity and VCS support, Facilities, Health, LeisureThe NGS raises money for national nursing caring and gardening charities by receiving donations and other support as a result of opening gardens of quality, character and interest to the public. County teams raise funds primarily from donations from garden openings which are sent to Head Office. Gardens are promoted by the annual publication - The Yellow Book; the NGS website and County booklets.
Norwich City Community Sports Foundation
Health, Leisure, Social welfareThe Community Sports Foundation is Norwich City FC's official charityWe use the power of sport to support and inspire our community. Our charitable objectives are driving inclusion for people with disabilities, boosting mental health and wellbeing, and supporting disadvantaged people to raise their aspirations.
Harlow And District Sports Trust
Beneficiary group, Childcare, Education, LeisureHarlow Leisurezone, the new centre with both wet & dry facilities opened on the 23rd June 2010 at the Harlow College Site.Facilities include Swimming & Learner pools, Fitness Gym & Studios, Sports Hall, Squash Courts Trampolining Park, Climbing, all day nursery & catering facilities.
Writhlington Trust
Beneficiary group, LeisureSporting activities, Fitness classes, Holiday activities, Children's Parties, Community Education, Soft play centre, Gyms
The Chartered Institute For The Management Of Sport And Physical Activity
LeisureThe purposes of the Institute as set out in its Charter are:(a) to promote and advance public health by encouraging active participation in sport or other healthy recreation for the public benefit; and(b) to promote for the public benefit the safety of facilities and services provided for active participation in sport or healthy recreation;
YMCA North Staffordshire Ltd.
Associations, Beneficiary group, Economic and community development, Education, Housing, LeisureThe YMCA has a holistic range of services which can embrace all of the diverse aspects of our community.Housing and Support Training and Employment VolunteeringSports, Health, Fitness and ActivityYouth ServicesAffordable Food Provision Community Facilities Family Relationships
Bolton Community Leisure
LeisureTo develop sport and recreational activities in Bolton.Oversee the management of leisure facilities.Monitor standards and improvements.
Chesham Preparatory School Trust Limited
Arts, Beneficiary group, Education, LeisureChesham Prep is a day school for boys and girls aged 3 to13 years and seeks to benefit the public through the pursuit of its stated aims to maintain a high academic standard and also encourage skills in all academic as well as art, design & technology, music, drama and sport. Children are prepared for entry into county secondary schools and to the independent schools sector.
Frequently asked questions about this sector
How many leisure charities are there in the UK?
There are 18,538 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 £8.6bn 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 85.4%. 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 £340k. 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.