Independent profile · Charity Commission for England and Wales data
Leisure Studies Association is a registered charity in England & Wales. Its register classifications include general charitable purposes, education/training, disability.
Leisure Studies Association (number 294997) is listed as registered in the Charity Commission snapshot used here. Check the live register for its current position. Registration does not authenticate a particular fundraising appeal or establish the impact of a donation.
What does Leisure Studies Association do?
The LSA, established in 1975, provides a unique multi-disciplinary meeting and communication forum for researchers, practitioners & students involved in all areas of leisure studies and its many directly and indirectly related areas of interest.
Activities reported on the official register · extract 2026-10-04.
From the annual return
Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for Leisure Studies Association
Answers Leisure Studies Association gave in its annual return to the Charity Commission for the year ending 31 December 2024, plus its register entry. A blank answer in the return is shown as not reported, never as “no”.
Can I claim Gift Aid, and are the trustees paid?
The register does not record Leisure Studies Association as registered with HMRC for Gift Aid. Ask the charity before assuming a donation can be Gift Aided.
Leisure Studies Association's annual return for the year ending 31 December 2024 reports that no trustee received remuneration or other benefits from the charity.
Registration details
Registered as a charity
Where it says it operates
Scotland
Who it supports and how it works
Reported beneficiaries: Children/young People; Elderly/old People; People With Disabilities; People Of A Particular Ethnic Or Racial Origin; Other Charities Or Voluntary Bodies; The General Public/mankind.
Reported activities: Provides Human Resources; Provides Services; Provides Advocacy/advice/information; Sponsors Or Undertakes Research; Acts As An Umbrella Or Resource Body.
Classifications supplied to the register; extract 2026-10-04. These broad categories do not establish eligibility or current capacity. Use the official contact details to ask about access, referrals and service area.
What causes is Leisure Studies Association registered for?
General Charitable PurposesEducation/trainingDisability
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Is Leisure Studies Association a legitimate charity?
The register data used for this profile lists Leisure Studies Association as a registered charity (number 294997) with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Check the current register entry. A real charity number does not verify a fundraiser or appeal, and registration is not an impact rating.
What is Leisure Studies Association's charity number?
Leisure Studies Association's charity number is 294997. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
How do I check charity number 294997?
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What does Leisure Studies Association do?
The LSA, established in 1975, provides a unique multi-disciplinary meeting and communication forum for researchers, practitioners & students involved in all areas of leisure studies and its many directly and indirectly related areas of interest.
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CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Leisure Studies Association. This basic profile confirms registration and register facts. Rated charities also show a filing-based Clarity Score. For formal complaints, contact the Charity Commission for England and Wales or the Fundraising Regulator as appropriate.
How can I donate to Leisure Studies Association?
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Can I claim Gift Aid on a donation to Leisure Studies Association?
The register does not record Leisure Studies Association as registered with HMRC for Gift Aid. Ask the charity before assuming a donation can be Gift Aided.
Are Leisure Studies Association's trustees paid?
Leisure Studies Association's annual return for the year ending 31 December 2024 reports that no trustee received remuneration or other benefits from the charity.
When was Leisure Studies Association registered as a charity?
Leisure Studies Association was entered on the register on 14 May 1987.