Leisure Charities
Discover 7,074 Leisure charities. Use the search below to filter within these results.
Notable charities in this sector
Major UK charities curated by Charity Finder for size, recognition, and registry coverage. Click through for full profiles, financials, and trustees.
The Mayor Of Knowsley Charity Fund
Arts, Associations, Charity and VCS support, LeisureThe charity raises money from a number of events. Staff donate a -ú1 per month into the monthly draw for a chance to win a monthly monetary prize. Other events include a dinner dance, golf charity days, business entreprise wards, tombolas, dress down days plus many more.
Wey Island Trust
Beneficiary group, LeisureThe chief object of the Trust is the provision of an out-of-town recreational facility by the River Wey, New Haw, Surrey, to help and educate young people through their leisure time activities and particularly canoeing and other river pursuits to develop their physical and mental and spiritual capacities that they may grow to full maturity.
Cleobury Mortimer Parish Hall
Arts, Beneficiary group, Charity and VCS support, Facilities, Leisure, Social welfareHire of the hall to local groups ie Friendship Club,Mother and Toddlers Group, Indoor Bowls, Local dance group, Local band practice,Film shows, Fund raising activities ie Dances Quiz nights, and also the rental of two cottages to local residents Local Polling Station
Archibald Worthington Community Hall
Facilities, LeisureSPORT/RECREATION, GENERAL PUBLIC/MANKINDPROVIDES BUILDINGS/FACILITIES/OPEN SPACE
The Leigh Village Halls
Leisure, Social welfaresocial events/badminton club/table tennis clubs
The Metcalfe Charitable Trust
Beneficiary group, Childcare, Facilities, LeisureThe Charity provides amenities for the benefit of the inhabitants of the Parishes of Everton and Scaftworth only. These comprise a recreation ground, Village Hall and a Children's Playground.Grants are only available (when funds allow) for organisations within the area of benefit and cannot be made to individuals.
Steelers Wheelchair Basketball Team
LeisureTo provide facilities/coaching and equipment so physically disabled people can play wheelchair basketball. The ages start from 6 yrs to 50+. Levels are beginners/recreational and competition (national league and international)The club raises awareness of disability through sport in and around the local community.
Lydiard Millicent Parish Hall
Facilities, LeisureTHE CHARITABLE OBJECTIVES OF LYDIARD MILLICENT PARISH HALL ARE; FOR THE USE OF THE INHABITANTS OF LYDIARD MILLICENT AND THE NEIGHBOURHOOD FOR MEETINGS, LECTURES AND CLASSES AND FOR OTHER FORMS OF RECREATION AND LEISURE-TIME OCCUPATION WITH THE OBJECT OF IMPROVING THE CONDITIONS OF LIFE FOR THE SAID INHABITANTS.
Bristol U3a
Education, LeisureU3A offers a programme of educational and leisure activities for retired people where members contribute their own experience, interests and enthusiasms actively, so that they learn from each other.
The Philipson Ditchling Trust
Beneficiary group, LeisureTo support the sporting youth of Ditchling
Ebbw Vale Recreation Grounds And Institute
Facilities, LeisureProvision and maintenance of a welfare institute and recreation grounds with the object of improving conditions of life for the inhabitants of the County Borough.
Cosby Village Hall
Arts, Beneficiary group, Facilities, LeisureThe Village Hall is used for dance, Karate, art, quilting and Tai Chi classes. There are recreational groups from Craft for children to Kurling. The Hall, situated on the Village Park, has shower and changing rooms used by the village cricket, rugby and adult and junior football teams.During the year the Hall has been used by for wedding, birthday, anniversary and children's parties
Tir-Y-Cwm Trust Limited
Beneficiary group, Education, LeisureTir-Y-Cwm Trust owns an isolated cottage in the Brecon Beacons. Moors, hills, forests and streams provide opportunities for personal and social development and training through experience of challenging outdoor activities. The cottage, with outbuildings, sleeps 30 max, facilities are basic, though updated to meet C21st expectations! Intended for school and youth groups, it's also available for fam
Wheaton Aston Sports And Social Club
Associations, Facilities, LeisureProviding Indoor and Outdoor facilities for the use of the Parishioners of Lapley, Stretton and Wheaton Aston and any visitor or guest to the Parish.
Beeston Musical Theatre Group
Arts, LeisurePerforming musical shows and concerts to the general public for their education and entertainment.
The Wykeham Crown And Manor Trust
Beneficiary group, LeisureFinancing facilities for the education and recreation of young persons in London and elsewhere to develop their physical, mental and spiritual capacities that they may grow to full maturity as individuals and members of society and that their condition of life may be improved in particular by supporting the Crown and Manor Club, Hoxton and other clubs affiliated to the NABC Clubs for Young People
Bispham And District Community Association
Arts, Associations, Beneficiary group, Leisure, ReligionService North Blackpool, Bispham and Thornton-Cleveleys. Centre has two medium sized rooms and a large hall. The rooms by the local community with activities of chess, photography, various martial arts groups, slimming groups, toddlers groups, dance groups, charity groups, yoga groups, a community church. The Centre rents out its rooms; that is the only source of income.
Bensted's Charity
LeisureGRANTS MADE TO QUALIFIED APPLICANTS FOR THE RELIEF OF OLD, SICK AND INFIRM PERSONS, AND FOR THE PROVISION OF EDUCATIONAL AND RECREATIONAL FACILITIES.APPLICANTS MUST LIVE WITHIN THE AREA OF BENEFIT WHICH IS APPROXIMATELY THE TWENTY-FOUR PARISHES EAST OF TEYNHAM WITHIN THE BOUNDARY OF THE BOROUGH OF SWALE.
Preston Grange Community Association
Associations, Beneficiary group, Leisure, ReligionMother and Toddlers Group,Youth Club,2 Retired Gentlemens Clubs,Art Group,Keep Fit Classes,Tap/Salsa Group,Tuesday Ladies Club,Wine Club,Canoe Club,Preston Grange Community Church
Vigo Village Hall Management Committee
Arts, Associations, Beneficiary group, Childcare, Education, Facilities, LeisureOur mission is to provide and maintain premises to encourage and facilitate a true community spirit. We operate our village hall, which is used by most of the community groups in the Village. These include a Pre-school, a club for older people, Girl Guides, Brownies, Rainbows, several Keep-Fit groups and Dance classes, Vigo Parish Council and the Anglican Church, as well as various other groups.
Rotherwick Village Hall Charity
Facilities, LeisureProvision of a Village Hall used as a meeting place and for social and recreational events
Kirby Muxloe Community Centre
Facilities, LeisureThe provision of a well-maintained hall available for hire for use by individuals and organisations for social, sporting, cultural, public and/or other purposes which the management committee believe to be of benefit to the local community.
Derbyshire Hill Community Association
Associations, Facilities, LeisureTo promote the benefit of the inhabitants of Derbyshire Hill, and the neighbourhood there of, and to provide facilities in the interests of social welfare, for recreation and leisure time occupation with the object of improving the conditions of life for the said inhabitants (B) to establish or to secure the establishment of a community centre.
Porthtowan Surf Life Saving Club
Leisure, Saving of livesPorthtowan Surf Life Saving Club operates on the north Cornish coast and exists to promote beach safety, train our members to be surf lifeguards, enable participation in surf life saving sport and act as stewards for our beach.
Willen Pavilion
Facilities, LeisureWillen Pavilion is a local community centre and sports pitches, providing facilities for residents and community organisations to use for the purposes of education, sport, recreation and leisure activities.Our objectives include advancing education and providing facilities in the interests of social welfare.
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.