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Discover 7,074 Leisure charities. Use the search below to filter within these results.

7,074
Charities
£2,704,707,050
Total Income
£272,076
Avg Income
81.8%
Program Ratio

Major UK charities curated by Charity Finder for size, recognition, and registry coverage. Click through for full profiles, financials, and trustees.

Yorkshire Air Museum & Allied Air Forces Memorial

Armed forces, Facilities, Heritage, Housing, Leisure

THE YORKSHIRE AIR MUSEUM & ALLIED AIR FORCES MEMORIAL WAS FORMED IN 1985 ON THE FORMER W.W.2 BOMBER COMMAND STATION, R.A.F ELVINGTON, WITH THE MAIN FOCUS OF PROMOTING THE HISTORY OF AVIATION AND TO PROVIDE A LASTING MEMORIAL TO ALL ALLIED AIR FORCES. THE MUSEUM IS HOME TO OVER 47 COMPLETE AIR FRAMES ON A 20 ACRE PARKLAND SITE WITH OVER 15 PERMANENT EXHIBITIONS.

Latest Income: £1,460,816
Areas of Operation: England And Wales
Status: Registered
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Farnham Park Sports Fields

Leisure

THE CHARITY:- MAINTAINS THE FARNHAM PARK SPORTS FIELDS TO ENABLE CLUBS AND INDIVIDUALS TO LET THESE FACILITIES, AND- OPERATES THE FARNHAM PARK GOLF COURSE ON A PAY AND PLAY BASIS.

Latest Income: £1,430,000
Areas of Operation: Buckinghamshire
Status: Registered
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The North Of England Horticultural Society

Leisure, Research

The charity's object and principal activity is the promotion and development of the science, art and practice of horticulture by the promotion of shows and events.

Latest Income: £1,428,958
Areas of Operation: North Yorkshire
Status: Registered
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Anoopam Mission Limited

Beneficiary group, Leisure, Religion

Anoopam Mission is a faith organisation and charity, with a Hindu temple open to all members of the public. Numerous religious functions are held throughout the year, in addition to community events such as medical camps and yoga camps. It also provides a platform for youth activities such as sports, languages, arts, children's camps and organised outings.

Latest Income: £1,424,581
Areas of Operation: India
Status: Registered
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Southport Flower Show

Leisure

The Company is established for the promotion, maintenance, and improvement of horticulture for the public benefit, lifestyle, educational and environmental activities in relation to the same.

Latest Income: £1,416,832
Areas of Operation: Lancashire
Status: Registered
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Oasis Children's Venture

Beneficiary group, Childcare, Facilities, Leisure

Provision of Outdoor activities to vulnerable underprivileged children in the Lambeth area consisting of a Nature Garden, Karting Project and Adventure Playground Project.

Latest Income: £1,401,520
Areas of Operation: Lambeth
Status: Registered
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Smethwick Asra Limited

Beneficiary group, Housing, Leisure

The principal activity is the provision of health and care services to all needy, elderly, disabled and families particularly but not exclusively of the Asian origin, in the West Midlands area. As an ancillary, assistance is also given on appropriate housing, social, recreational and educational matters.

Latest Income: £1,396,859
Areas of Operation: Various
Status: Registered
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The Oaklands

Beneficiary group, Leisure

1. To improve the lifestyle of adults with learning disabilities through their work/leisure-time activities so to develop their physical, mental and spiritual capacities that they may grow to full maturity, within their capabilities. 2 To provide and extend links between the community at large and people with learning disabilities. 3. To assist and encourage persons and organisations involved in t

Latest Income: £1,376,751
Areas of Operation: Nottinghamshire
Status: Registered
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Nuffield Trust For The Forces Of The Crown

Charity and VCS support, Leisure

The Trust provides recreational facilities for the Regular and Reserve Armed Forces. It does not fundraise or undertake individual benevolence.

Latest Income: £1,373,307
Areas of Operation: England And Wales
Status: Registered
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Thirsk And Sowerby Swimming Baths

Leisure

Providing swimming and fitness facilities to the general public.

Latest Income: £1,367,268
Areas of Operation: North Yorkshire
Status: Registered
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New Diorama

Arts, Beneficiary group, Charitable activities, Leisure, Social welfare

To promote, maintain, improve and advance public education through dramatic performance in all forms, to make the arts relevant to the community.To provide recreation/leisure time with the object of improving conditions of life inclusive of youth, age, infirmity, disablement, poverty or social and economic circumstances and that such facilities shall be available to the public at large.

Latest Income: £1,365,171
Areas of Operation: London
Status: Registered
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The Meapa

Leisure

THE PROVISION OF A FACILITY TO ASSIST AND PROMOTE THE SPORT OF GYMNASTICS TO ALL

Latest Income: £1,353,469
Areas of Operation: Kent
Status: Registered
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Folkestone Parks And Pleasure Grounds Charity

Economic and community development, Facilities, Leisure

The principal aim of the Charity is to ensure the maintenance of specific parks and recreation grounds so that the residents of Folkestone and Sandgate can use them for leisure pursuits and to enjoy the benefits of open spaces in an urban area.

Latest Income: £1,320,000
Areas of Operation: Kent
Status: Registered
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Dreams Come True Charity

Arts, Beneficiary group, Health, Leisure

Dreams Come True is a national charity that brings joy to terminally and seriously ill children and young people by making their treasured dreams come true. Since it was founded in 1988 it has brought joy to more than 5,000 children across the UK. Dreams include meeting a favourite sports or pop star, swimming with dolphins, starring in a rock concert, equipment and holidays.

Latest Income: £1,314,230
Areas of Operation: Northern Ireland
Status: Registered
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The Archie Sherman Charitable Trust

Charitable activities, Leisure, Social welfare

The charity makes grants to a wide variety of charitable causes in the UK and Overseas. Particularly in the fields of Education & Training, Medical Health & Sickness, Arts & Culture, Sports & Recreation, Relief of Poverty and General Charitable purposes.

Latest Income: £1,296,147
Areas of Operation: England And Wales
Status: Registered
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People In Action (yorkshire)

Charity and VCS support, Economic and community development, Education, Health, Leisure

The Charity supports people with learning diffiuculties/disabilities, mental health and other similar impairments wtihin communities to create a barrier free - world, a world which provides equality of opportunity and celebrates cultural diversity.Individuals are supported to become independent citizens through, employment, volunteering social and leisure and training actvities.

Latest Income: £1,287,129
Areas of Operation: England
Status: Registered
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Docklands Sailing Centre Trust

Leisure

Providing or assisting in the provision of facilities for water related activities for the public benefit in the interest of social welfare

Latest Income: £1,274,399
Areas of Operation: Tower Hamlets
Status: Registered
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Mires Beck Nursery

Beneficiary group, Childcare, Health, Leisure

1. Relief of persons with a physical and/or learning disability, the elderly and persons suffering or recovering from mental illness.2. Conserve, protect and enhance the natural and physical environment.3. Advance the education of the general public in horticultural and allied skills.

Latest Income: £1,273,888
Areas of Operation: East Riding Of Yorkshire
Status: Registered
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The Change Foundation

Arts, Beneficiary group, Leisure

The Change Foundation is a charity that uses sport and dance to unlock wider potential and open the doors of opportunity for marginalised young people, using a team of passionate, dedicated coaches who work to make a real and lasting difference in young peoples lives.

Latest Income: £1,268,386
Areas of Operation: Bristol City
Status: Registered
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Army Flying Museum Limited

Armed forces, Charitable activities, Heritage, Leisure

THE OBJECT FOR WHICH THE CHARITY IS ESTABLISHED IS TO ADVANCE THE EDUCATION OF THE PUBLIC PRIMARILY BUT NOT EXCLUSIVELY BY THE PROVISION OF A PUBLIC MUSEUM RECORDING AND EXHIBITING ALL ASPECTS OF FLYING IN THE BRITISH ARMY BOTH PRESENT AND PAST.

Latest Income: £1,265,561
Areas of Operation: Hampshire
Status: Registered
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West Wight Sports And Community Centre Trust LTD

Facilities, Leisure

The company's activities are the management and running of the West Wight Sports Centre, Freshwater, Isle of Wight for the benefit of clubs and the public. The company's charitable status embodies the provision of social welfare and facilities for recreation for the public's benefit.

Latest Income: £1,259,612
Areas of Operation: Isle Of Wight
Status: Registered
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Richmond Gymnastics Association

Beneficiary group, Leisure

Provision of gymnastic training to children up to the age of 21 years

Latest Income: £1,254,863
Areas of Operation: Surrey
Status: Registered
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Institute Of Hospitality

Leisure

Professional Body for managers & aspiring managers in the hospitality tourism and leisure sectors. Activities are educational and promotion of best paractice.

Latest Income: £1,252,880
Areas of Operation: England And Wales
Status: Registered
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Development Through Challenge

Charitable activities, Leisure

The CharityÔÇÖs objects are:(a)the provision of public recreational facilities in the interest of social welfare and improving conditions of life for the benefit of the public;(b)the promotion of community participation in healthy recreation and sport;(c)the advancement of education of the public with a non-exclusiive focus on training to promote safety and prevent loss of life.

Latest Income: £1,241,262
Areas of Operation: London
Status: Registered
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1st Burnmoor Scout Group

Associations, Beneficiary group, Leisure

The Charity is a community based Scout Group. The Group is made up of 3 sections catering for boys and girls from the ages of 6 to 14 1/2. Each section has a varied programme of events throughout including camps, oudoor activites such as archery, wall climbing and orienteering. As well as outdoor pursuits the children take part in craft activities and are involved with the local community.

Latest Income: £1,240,357
Areas of Operation: Durham
Status: Registered
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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.