Leisure Charities
Discover 7,074 Leisure charities. Use the search below to filter within these results.
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Fleetwood Unit Of The Sea Cadet Corps
Associations, LeisureBoatwork/ Drill / Sailing / Exped / Communications / Cook Steward / Engineering / Seamanship / PT / Duke of Edinburgh Award / Band / Junior Sea Cadets
Burgess Hill U3a
Beneficiary group, Economic and community development, Education, LeisureProvision and organisation of groups for study and recreation for older people no longer in full time employment.
Whittington Village Hall
Facilities, LeisureWe provide and maintain a multi-purpose building for social, recreational and charitable use by the local community.
Kidlington Recreational Trust
Facilities, LeisureMaintain recreation grounds within KidlingtonLiase with sports clubs regarding usage of sports facilitiesProvide grant funding to Clubs that are members of the Trust
Shilton Village Hall
Arts, Associations, Facilities, Leisure, Social welfareWe host numerous activities Currently -:Bowls , Tap dancing class ,Craft session ,Karate club,Excercise classes -:Legs bums tums, Mellow moments .Also used by WI and Global Care. We also have a fortnightly meat bingo, and monthly Quiz night besides various other social events throughout the year.
Clift Meadow Trust
Facilities, LeisureSPORTS FACILITY FOR THE VILLAGE
Tydd St Giles Community Centre And Recreation Ground
Facilities, LeisureProvision of a community centre and recreation ground for the inhabitants of Tydd St Giles and the neighbourhood
The Branston And Mere Village Hall
Associations, Facilities, LeisureWe provide a venue for village organisations and for private hire. Keep fit activities for all ages and other social groups meet here.
The Hertford And District U3a
Beneficiary group, Education, LeisureEducational and Leisure time activities for middle aged and older people from Hertford and surrounding areas
Royston Old Barn
Beneficiary group, Leisure, Social careFor the relief of the aged and physically challenged persons by the provision of facilities for recreation or leisure time occupation for such persons resident in royston and surrounding areas.
New Longton Village Hall
Facilities, LeisureThe charity provides and maintains a village hall for the use of the inhabitants of the local areas for meetings, classes and various kinds of recreation and to support community life. Currently there are 14 groups and classes which meet regularly and on a weekly basis - throughout the day and in the evening.
Ashleworth Memorial Hall
Facilities, LeisureThe object of the Foundation shall be the provision and maintenance of a village hall for the use of the inhabitants of Ashleworth and the neighbourhood 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 conditions of life.
Bentley Heath Community Assoc
Associations, Facilities, LeisureThe Bentley Heath Community Association is responsible for the running and upkeep of the Bentley Heath Village Hall. The hall is used extensively by the local community and has done so for the past 50+ years. It is used by The Brownies, Dorridge & District Patients Group, many Gardening groups, and Keep Fit groups.
Raskelf Recreation And Leisure Association
LeisureTo provide recreational and sports facilities for the local community.
Maker With Rame Community Hall
Arts, Facilities, LeisureCommunity Hall providing full access for local groups and organisations for social , educational, theatrical and sport activities .
Yarnscombe Village Hall
Facilities, Leisure, ReligionVillage Hall for use of Local CommunityMen's SkittlesLadies SkittlesShort Mat BowlsBadmintonYouth ClubBingoParish CouncilParochial Church CouncilHire of Hall/ committee room for local & parliamentary elections, seminars, workshops, wedding receptions, meetings, parties and other functions.Licenced bar area.
The Rogate Village Hall And Recreation Ground Charity
Facilities, LeisureProvision and maintenance of village hall with recreation ground for inhabitants of the parish of Rogate.
Offham Village Hall
Charity and VCS support, Facilities, LeisureWE PROVIDE AND OPERATE A VILLAGE HALL BUILDING WHICH CAN BE HIRED OUT BY COMMUNITY GROUPS OR INDIVIDUALS FOR SPORT/RECREATIONAL/EDUCATIONAL/CULTURAL/PARISH COUNCIL ACTIVITIES. WE ALSO FUND RAISE TO MAINTAIN AND ENHANCE THE FABRIC OF THE BUILDINGS.
Ashcott Village Hall
Facilities, LeisureThe Village Hall facility offers a first class venue and programme of events for the benefit of the local community and surrounding area.Events promoted by the Management Committee are organised and advertised throughout the year.Sports,Arts and Recreation clubs operate on a regular weekly basis.Private hire events are catered for and welcomed.
Liskeard Young Farmers Club
Arts, Economic and community development, Housing, LeisureA) To advance the education of young members of the public in agriculture, home crafts, country life and related subjects. and B) In the interest of social welfare to provide and promote the provision of facilities for recreation and leisure.
Forest Green Village Hall
Facilities, LeisureProvision and maintenance of Village Hall for meetings, lectures, classes and other forms of recreational and leisure-time activities for the inhabitants of Forest Green.
Kingstone Sports Association
LeisureSupporting the community by providing sporting facilities for the local community.
Club 21 (people With Learning Disabilities, Poole)
Associations, Beneficiary group, LeisureCLUB 21 PROVIDES A TWICE WEEKLY PROGRAMME OF SOCIAL AND LEISURE OPPORTUNITIES FOR ADULTS WITH LEARNING DISABILITIES, ENABLING MEET UP WITH FRIENDS ON A REGULAR BASIS AT A FAMILIAR BASE AND IN AND AROUND POOLE. FAMILY MEMBERS CAN HAVE REGULAR BREAKS FROM CARING AND INDIVIDUALS NOW LIVING MORE INDEPENDENTLY IN THE COMMUNITY, CAN MAINTAIN FRIENDSHIPS AND MAKE NEW CONTACTS.
Aldborough Community Centre
Arts, Associations, Charity and VCS support, Economic and community development, Facilities, LeisureThe building provides a venue for community activities (ie, weekly lunch club, art group, drama productions, yoga, zumba and other fitness classes, fund raising events and private hirings) as well as table tennis, darts etc . The committee is made up of 8 trustees and members of representative groups. The Aldborough Community Centre Team meets monthly and the wider group twice per year
14th Southgate Scout Group
Associations, Beneficiary group, LeisureVariety of indoor and outdoor activities and training to promote the development of young people in achieving their full potential.
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.