Leisure Charities
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Belmont Community Association
Associations, Charity and VCS support, Leisure, Social welfareTHE BELMONT COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION IS MADE UP OF DIFFERENT SECTIONS AND ORGANISATIONS THAT USE THE SAME FACILITIES. GROUPS INCLUDE WHIST, BOWLS, KEEP FIT, YOGA, MARTIAL ARTS AND BROWNIES. THE ACTIVITIES AVAILABLE APPEAL TO A WIDE RANGE OF THE COMMUNITY AND NEW GROUPS ARE SUPPORTED. THE ASSOCIATION ORGANISES SOCIAL EVENTS FOR THE COMMUNITY AND SUPPORTS OTHER CHARITIES THROUGH FUNDRAISING EVENTS.
St Francis New Denham And Willowbank Community Association
Arts, Associations, Charity and VCS support, Education, Facilities, LeisureWe organise various fundraising events, rent out halls for dance classes, badminton, keep fit, art. Organise childrens parties, make donations to all local childrens clubs and old folk charities.and local schools.
5th Dartford Scout Group
Associations, LeisureScouting, Camping, Climbing, Abseiling, Archery, Target Shooting, Expeditions.
18th Swindon Scout Group
Associations, LeisureSquirrel, Beaver, Cub and Scout sections, with activities undertaken according to the age group. Eg Squirrel and Beavers-indoor activities, craft activities and games; Cubs - map reading, activity badges, camp and outdoor skills; Scouts - activity badges (archery, shooting, swimming, caving, canoeing etc), cooking, competitions, camping, hikes.
South Ruislip Community Association
Associations, LeisureThe Association is non-profit making. Principle activity is to promote benefit of inhabitants of South Ruislip by associating with local authority, voluntary organisations & inhabitants in a common effort to advance education & to provide facilities for recreation & leisure time occupation. The Association achieves this by providing 12 different activities run by Section and Groups.
Moreton Village Hall And Recreation Field
Facilities, Leisurevillage hall and recreation field for use of local residents
The Friends Of Upton Country Park
Associations, LeisureTo promote the educational and physical recreation aspects of Upton Country Park area (which includes Upton House) and to improve the area and facilities and amenities within it for so long as, in the opinion of the Executive Committee, that area shall be maintained as a Country Park and as a place of achitectural and natural beauty.
5th Northfleet Scout Group
Associations, LeisureCAMPING, HIKING, CRAFT, ETC IN LINE WITH THE SCOUT ASSOCIATION TRAINING SCHEME
Woodfield/dene Park Community Association
Associations, Beneficiary group, LeisureThe functions of the centre listed below are mainly for the elderly, keep fit, coach outings, whist drives & bingo.,coffee mornings
New Hartley Community Association
Associations, LeisureTo promote the benefit of the inhabitants of New Hartley and the neighbourhood without the distinction of sex or of political or other opinions by associating the local authorities, voluntary organisations and inhabitants in a common effort to advance education and to provide facilities in the interests of social welfare for recreation and leisure-time occupation improving life to local community.
Acton Bridge Community Association
Arts, Associations, LeisureABCA has active Tennis and Bowls sections, and there are also specific user groups, i.e. Scottish Dancing, WI, Snooker / Billiards, and TaeKwondo, Ukele band. The funds raised from letting cover most of the maintenance needs of the Parish Rooms. The Bowls and Tennis groups are self sufficient through their membership.
Nettleham Village Hall
Facilities, LeisureProviding a facility for local groups and individuals to meet for educational,recreational and sporting activities.
Mickleton Village Hall Association
Facilities, LeisureTo promote the benefit of the inhabitants of the parishes of Mickleton, Lunedale, Holwick and Kelton without distinction of sex or of political, religious or other opinions by associating the local authorities, voluntary organisations and the inhabitants in a common effort to advance education and to provide facilities in the interests of social welfare for recreation and leisure-time
Colchester And District Young Farmers' Club
Beneficiary group, Charity and VCS support, Economic and community development, LeisureEducation and development of young people through a variety of activities and competitions including public speaking, stock judging, cookery and sports. 10 clubs across the county organise their own weekly meeting. Emphasis on social, fundraising and travel opportunities too.
Talgarreg Memorial Hall
Arts, Beneficiary group, Childcare, Education, Facilities, LeisureHIRE THE PREMISES TO THE COMMUNITY, BUILDING USED FOR THE NURSERY SCHOOL, YOGA, LINE DANCING, WELSH YOUTH CLUB ETC
Age Concern Mansfield
Beneficiary group, Leisure, Social care, Social welfareWe operate 2 day centres for our elderly Members across Mansfield and Mansfield Woodhouse. The centres provide friendship, support, activities and a nutritional meal. Activities include games, some entertainment, outings and seasonal parties. Normally our day centres open for one day per week, but the Mansfield Woodhouse day centre now operates on an additional day, for craft activities.
Chessington Scout Group
Associations, Beneficiary group, LeisureTo provide the opportunity for young people aged 5 years and over to participate in an organisation dedicated to giving education and recreational pursuits in a safe and fun-loving environment. There are lots of opportunities to learn new skills and take part in events not otherwise available.
Great Glen Village Hall
Associations, Beneficiary group, Education, Facilities, LeisureWe are a group of 11 Trustees. There are 4 elected members, 5 Representative Members serving the community who represent the U3A, WI, Girl Guides, Keep Fit, Parish Council and there are also two co-opted Trustees. Our Committee also has two Honorary Officers who are appointed annually to fulfill the roles of Treasurer and Secretary.
The Seth Somers Trust
Beneficiary group, LeisureProvide recreation for the young people of Halesowen and district, and for the upkeep of the Seth Somers Park.
Carperby Village Institute
Facilities, LeisureBadminton,Whist Drives,Domino Drives,Art Classes and General Village Use
Thurmaston Community Social Association
Arts, Beneficiary group, Charity and VCS support, Facilities, Leisure, Religion, Social welfareCommunityCentre & Library, serving multi-ethic community. Activities hub for Co-op Women Guild, Art & Over 70s clubs, dance, stage, tap, keep fit, Martial Arts classes. Popular venue for engagements, weddings, christenings, birthday parties. Largest operational stage in area used for and cinema shows, charity fund raising events, church services and other social events for the community.
Stockland Victory Hall
Beneficiary group, Economic and community development, Education, Facilities, Leisureeducation/training; arts/culture; sports/recreation; animals; economic/community development; employment; children/young people; other charities/voluntary bodies; general public; mankind
Neroche Hall
Facilities, LeisureVillage Hall for the use of the inhabitants of the civil Parish of Neroche in Somerset without distinction of political religious or other opinion including use 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
The Hemingby Village Hall
Facilities, LeisureThe village hall is involved in evenings, dinners, bowls evenings etc..
Welford Sports Field Association
LeisureManagement and administration of the local sports ground.
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.