Leisure LE¶
Leisure is a tag in the UK-CAT classification of charities in the UK. It is part of the Leisure category.
30,118 charities have been tagged with this tag. This represents 14.83% of all charities.
Keywords to find charities¶
UK-CAT categories are applied to charities based on a set of keywords, in the form of a regular expression.
The regular expression used to find charities in this tag is:
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Distribution by size of charity¶
| Income band | Charities with tag | Percent of all charities |
|---|---|---|
| Under £10k | 9,761 | 13.68% |
| £10k - £100k | 11,629 | 16.62% |
| £100k - £250k | 2,929 | 13.29% |
| £250k - £500k | 1,430 | 13.22% |
| £500k - £1m | 805 | 12.04% |
| £1m - £10m | 950 | 10.56% |
| Over £10m | 175 | 8.05% |
| Total | 27,679 | 14.41% |
Distribution by charity regulator¶
| Regulator | Charities with tag | Percent of all charities |
|---|---|---|
| ccew | 22,201 | 12.97% |
| oscr | 6,794 | 27.44% |
| ccni | 1,123 | 15.62% |
| Total | 30,118 | 14.83% |
Ten largest charities (by income)¶
| Name | Latest income |
|---|---|
| THE ERIC WRIGHT CHARITABLE TRUST [Charity number: 1002966] The Trust is a general purpose charity with a particular interest in supporting young people and the elderly in the North West of England |
£308,912,000 |
| ROYAL MENCAP SOCIETY [Charity number: 222377] Provide support and advice services for people with a learning disabilty including care and support, advocacy, housing, leisure and employment. We work to improve services, challenge prejudice and directly support people to live their lives as they choose. We offer support through our website, printed resources and helpline. Our regional advisers offer direct support by phone, email and in person. |
£228,027,000 |
| Culture and Sport Glasgow [Charity number: SC037844] 4.1 To advance the arts, heritage, culture and science. 4.2 To advance education. 4.3 To advance public participation in sport which involves physical skill and exertion. 4.4 To advance health. 4.5 To promote civic responsibility, volunteering, the voluntary sector and/or the effectiveness or efficiency of charities. 4.6 To provide recreational facilities, and organise recreational activities, where such facilities/activities are available to members of the public at large with the object of improving their conditions of life. 4.7 To relieve those in need by reason of age, ill-health, disability, financial hardship or other disadvantage. 4.8 To advance citizenship and community development (including urban regeneration) by harnessing the cultural and leisure assets of Glasgow, the contribution made by activities in furtherance of paragraphs 4.1 to 4.7, and a range of other measures, to increase vibrancy and promote positive perceptions of Glasgow as a place to work, live, study play, visit and invest - in a common effort with other public, private and third sector partners to address issues of social, economic and physical deprivation across the City of Glasgow, including health inequalities, social exclusion and unemployment. 4.9 To advance such similar charitable purposes as the directors may consider appropriate from time to time. through the provision of services (including those entrusted to it by Glasgow City Council) which contribute to advancing well-being (primarily the wellbeing of residents of Glasgow) including (i) the operation, management and development of museums, art galleries and other facilities which provide public access to collections of works of art, antiquities and objects of scientific interest. (ii) the development and delivery of arts and cultural activities and events, artistic programmes, scientific/research programmes and educational projects. (iii) the operation, management and development of libraries and the provision of library and archive services. (iv) the operation, management and development of indoor and outdoor sports facilities (including arrangements to facilitate access to such facilities by those on lower incomes or having special needs and to encourage wider participation in healthy exercise).(maximum text reached, further full information can be obtained directly from the Charity) |
£151,659,000 |
| THE FOOTBALL FOUNDATION [Charity number: 1079309] The Charity's current and on-going activities are:to put in place a new generation of modern facilities in parks, local leagues and schools;to provide capital/revenue support to increase participation in grass roots football, andto strenghten the links between football and the community and to harness its potential as a force for good in society. |
£135,505,532 |
| The Royal Horticultural Society [Charity number: SC038262] The objects of the Society are the encouragement and improvement of the science, art and practice of horticulture in all its branches. |
£124,804,000 |
| THE ROYAL HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY [Charity number: 222879] The RHS was founded in 1804 to inspire passion and excellence in horticulture. We want to enrich everyone's life through plants, and make the UK a greener and more beautiful place. To achieve our aim we undertake scientific research; provide education, training and horticultural advice; support community horticulture projects; and share our renowned gardens and shows with the public. |
£124,804,000 |
| Walk Wheel Cycle Trust [Charity number: SC039263] 2 Objects 2.1 The Objects of the Charity are the promotion of health and the protection of the natural environment, both in the UK and overseas, for the public benefit through the development in the community of, and the provision of safe routes, paths and facilities for, cycling, walking and other forms of low energy transport and to undertake and carry on projects and activities of a charitable nature which will assist in promoting healthy recreation, the protection of the environment and the conservation of energy resources. |
£110,673,000 |
| NURSING AND MIDWIFERY COUNCIL [Charity number: 1091434] The NMC is the independent regulator for nurses and midwives in the UK. Our primary purpose is to protect patients and the public through effective and proportionate regulation of nurses and midwives. We set and promote standards of education and practice, maintain a register of those who meet these standards, and take action when a nurse's or midwife's fitness to practise is called into question. |
£107,215,000 |
| Richmond Fellowship Scotland Ltd [Charity number: SC021621] The objects of the Society are the relief of those who are vulnerable and in need of support, care, advice or other assistance due to reasons of their vulnerability. The Society will or may do this through: - The advancement of health and well being. - The advancement of education. - The advancement of citizenship or community development. - The provision of recreational facilities or the organisation of recreational activities, with the objective of improving the conditions of life for the persons for whom the facilities or activities are primarily intended. - The relief of those in need. This may be by reason of age, ill-health, disability, financial hardship or other disadvantage and any other purpose that may reasonably be regarded as analogous to any of the preceding purposes. - The prevention or relief of povert |
£103,180,000 |
| Edinburgh Merchant Company Education Board [Charity number: SC009747] The Education Board?s Charitable Purposes are: (a) the advancement of education, particularly the education and advancement of children and young people. (b) the advancement of the arts, heritage, culture and science. (c) the advancement of public participation in sport. (d) the provision of recreational facilities, or the organisation of recreational activities, with the object of improving the conditions of life for the persons for whom the facilities or activities are primarily intended. and (e) the advancement of citizenship or community development. |
£84,994,162 |
Ten random charities¶
| Name | Latest income |
|---|---|
| CLIMBING FOR ALL SHEFFIELD [Charity number: 1166860] Climbing for All Sheffield provides opportunities for children, young people and adults with a wide range of disabilities to access and enjoy climbing and to be visible and included in the climbing community. We run climbing sessions at the Foundry Climbing Centre in Sheffield, with qualified instructors and supported by volunteers. |
£12,333 |
| Musselburgh East Community Association [Charity number: SC009655] 2. The purpose of the Association shall be charitable, namely to promote for the benefit of the inhabitants of Musselburgh and its environs without distinction of political, religious or other opinions, the objects of the Association being: (a) The advancement of education in the area of benefit (b) The provision of recreational facilities, or the organisation of recreational facilities with the object of improving the conditions of life for those people living and working in area of benefit (c) The advancement of citizenship and community development in the area of benefit |
£6,366 |
| BEACONSFIELD OLD CHURCH SCHOOL CHARITY [Charity number: 1092747] The benefit of the inhabitants of Beaconsfield and the neighbourhood without distinction of sex or political, religious or other opinion, to advance education 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 of the said inhabitants. |
£26,864 |
| Ratho Community Centre Assoc [Charity number: SC017396] The objects of the Association:- (a)to advance the education and to provide, or assist in the provision of, facilities for recreation of other leisure-time occupation, where such provision or assistance is in provision- (i) is in the interests of Social Welfare. and (ii)is made with the object of improving the conditions of life of life of the members of the community in the area of benefits. |
£15,088 |
| THE KHOJA SHIA ITHNAASHERI MUSLIM COMMUNITY OF METRO LEEDS [Charity number: 514781] Education/Training - the centre organises religious courses and provides training for GSCE standard Islamic Study courses.Relief of Poverty - the centre raises funds for the poor and needy, for example, Ramadan Relief for the orphans.Sport/recreation - the centre organises sport activities like inter-community football tournaments. |
£148,467 |
| AURUM AUTISM SUPPORT [Charity number: 1206758] TO RELIEVE THE NEEDS OF AUTISTIC GIRLS AND WOMEN AND THEIR FAMILIES AND DEPENDANTS IN THE MIDLANDS AREA FOR THE PUBLIC BENEFIT BY:-1. PROVIDING A SAFE, SUPPORTIVE AND PROFESSIONALLY-LED SPACE FOR AUTISTIC GIRLS AND WOMEN TO BE THEIR AUTHENTIC SELVES;2. PROVIDING SPECIALIST INDIVIDUAL SUPPORT FOR AUTISTIC GIRLS AND WOMEN;3. PROVIDING OPPORTUNITIES TO ENGAGE IN SOCIAL, RECREATIONAL AND DISCUSSION-BASED GROUPS;3.4 PROVIDING SPECIALIST INDIVIDUAL AND GROUP SUPPORT FOR PARENTS AND CARERS OF AUTISTIC GIRLS AND WOMEN;3.5 FACILITATING INCREASED ENGAGEMENT IN THE BROADER COMMUNITY; AND3.6 ADVANCING EDUCATION, IN PARTICULAR BY SPONSORING AND PROMOTING RESEARCH INTO AUTISTIC WOMEN AND GIRLS AND BY DISSEMINATING ANY USEFUL RESULTS.NOTHING IN THIS CONSTITUTION SHALL AUTHORISE AN APPLICATION OF THE PROPERTY OF THE CIO FOR THE PURPOSES WHICH ARE NOT CHARITABLE IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CHARITIES ACT 2011. |
£33,046 |
| 3RD SQUIRRELS HEATH (GIDEA PARK METHODIST) SCOUT GROUP [Charity number: 303706] We are a Scout group which includes Beavers, Cubs, Sea Scouts and Explorer Scouts. We fund raise to pay for the upkeep of our scout group headquarters and to give our young people as many opportunties to attend various scouting activities i.e. camping |
£23,718 |
| Edinburgh Decorative and Fine Arts Society [Charity number: SC039651] The purpose of The Society shall be the promotion and advancement of education through the cultivation and study of the decorative and fine arts. |
£55,135 |
| ALIVE IN CHRIST [Charity number: 1213977] THE OBJECTS OF THE CHURCH (OBJECTS) ARE, FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE PUBLIC, TO:(A) ADVANCE THE CHRISTIAN FAITH, AS AN EVANGELICAL CHURCH, IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE STATEMENT OF FAITH, INCLUDING, WITHOUT LIMITATION, THROUGH PUBLIC RELIGIOUS WORSHIP, PREACHING THE GOSPEL OF CHRIST, THE TEACHING OF ADULTS AND CHILDREN, AND THE PROVISION OF PASTORAL CARE, SUPPORT AND COUNSELLING; AND(B) ADVANCE SUCH OTHER CHARITABLE PURPOSES AS SHALL, IN THE OPINION OF THE CHARITY TRUSTEES, FURTHER THE WORK OF THE CHURCH BY PUTTING INTO PRACTICE THE CHRISTIAN FAITH, IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE STATEMENT OF FAITH, INCLUDING, WITHOUT LIMITATION:(I) THE RELIEF OF THOSE IN NEED BY REASON OF YOUTH, AGE, ILL-HEALTH, DISABILITY, FINANCIAL HARDSHIP OR OTHER DISADVANTAGE;(II) THE ADVANCEMENT OF EDUCATION; AND(III) THE PROVISION OF FACILITIES IN THE INTERESTS OF SOCIAL WELFARE FOR RECREATION OR OTHER LEISURE TIME OCCUPATION OF INDIVIDUALS WHO HAVE NEED OF SUCH FACILITIES BY REASON OF THEIR YOUTH, AGE, INFIRMITY OR DISABILITY, FINANCIAL HARDSHIP OR SOCIAL CIRCUMSTANCES WITH THE OBJECT OF IMPROVING THEIR CONDITIONS OF LIFE,IN EACH CASE IN LIVERPOOL AND THE SURROUNDING AREA, THROUGHOUT THE UK AND ACROSS THE WORLD, PROVIDED THAT THE ADVANCEMENT OF THE OBJECTS SHALL BE UNDERTAKEN IN A MANNER THAT IS CONSISTENT WITH THE ETHICAL STATEMENTS (IF ANY) ADOPTED BY THE CHURCH FROM TIME TO TIME. |
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| THE UK RADIO ASTRONOMY ASSOCIATION [Charity number: 1123866] Promotion of the science of radio astronomy and all branches of radio astronomical research. |
£40,623 |
