Leisure Charities That specialise in Exercise and fitness
Discover 806 Leisure charities that specialise in exercise and fitness. 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 London Marathon Charitable Trust Limited
Beneficiary group, Charitable activities, LeisureLondon Marathon Foundation, the operating name of The London Marathon Charitable Trust, aims to inspire physical activity. It does so by awarding grants to help make available facilities and opportunities and by direct delivery to help the least active children, young people and adults from underserved communities get active.
YMCA Robin Hood Group
Associations, Beneficiary group, LeisureProvider of supported accommodation, health and fitness facilities and services, community facilities and work with children and young people.
World Cancer Research Fund
Health, Leisure, ResearchTo raise awareness that the risk of cancer is reduced by healthy food and nutrition, physical activity and weight management.To fund cutting-edge research on how the foods we eat, the amount of physical activity we do and our body weight impact our cancer risk so that our diet and health recommendations for reducing the risk of cancer are based on current science.
Lincolnshire Y.m.c.a. LTD
Associations, Beneficiary group, Housing, LeisureLincoln YMCA is a Christian charity seeking to serve the community through its work on housing, education,youth work,community work, health and fitness, international work and recreational programmes
Harlow And District Sports Trust
Beneficiary group, Childcare, Education, LeisureHarlow Leisurezone, the new centre with both wet & dry facilities opened on the 23rd June 2010 at the Harlow College Site.Facilities include Swimming & Learner pools, Fitness Gym & Studios, Sports Hall, Squash Courts Trampolining Park, Climbing, all day nursery & catering facilities.
Haven House Foundation
Arts, Beneficiary group, Health, Housing, Leisure, Social care, Social welfareCare for life threatened/limited children and young people and their families, through providing:* Respite care: day care and overnight stays* Palliative care at end of life* Bereavement suite and support* Community and hospice at home services: Physio, Music therapy, Toy loan, Special yoga * Family Support: Siblings, Counselling, Family Suite and Training to equip parents
Sri Guru Singh Sabha Southall
Beneficiary group, Leisure, ReligionProvision of buildings and facilities for the places of worship and educational institutions predominantly for the Sikh community. Health, fitness and recreational facilities for the elderly and youth in the entire community.
New Horizon Youth Centre
Arts, Beneficiary group, Crime and Justice, Economic and community development, Education, Facilities, Health, Housing, Leisure, Professions, Social care, Social welfareDay centre for young people age 16-25: benefits, housing advice, resettlement, careers advice, education&training, employment, IT,ESOL, literacy, numeracy, cookery, art classes, drama classes, gym & fitness sessions, women's group, men' group, counselling, nurse, mental health support, street outreach, prison work, laundry/showers/clothes, free lunch
YMCA St Helens
Associations, Beneficiary group, Housing, LeisureThe provision of supported housing and support services.The provision of Training /Foyer facilities for residents and the general public.The provision of Sports & Fitness facilities.The provision of Childcare Facilities.The provision of Youth Services.
Manchester YMCA
Associations, Beneficiary group, LeisureThe Manchester YMCA operates a sports and fitness centre (The Y Club) in Manchester city centre. It also operates a subsidiary company, Castlefield Hotel Limited. Manchester YMCA aims to build strong families and strong communities through programmes aimed at self development and personal growth.
The Sports Council Trust Company
Charitable activities, LeisureHelping members of the public play more sport and enjoy the benefits physical activity generates by giving them access to high quality sports facilities - the National Sports Centres and Rowing Lake makes a direct connection between grassroots and elite sport, supporting both. The Charity also awards grants to organisations that provide sporting opportunities for individuals.
Sant Nirankari Mandal UK
Arts, LeisureThe Sant Nirankari Mission is an all-embracing spiritual movement dedicated to human welfare. Congregations are held accross the UK in Satsang Bhawans emphasising the importance of self-realisation through God realisation. All faiths are welcome to participate. It provides facilities for multi-faith meetings, encourages involvement in charity work, music, yoga classes and blood donations.
The London Playing Fields Society
Education, Facilities, Leisure, Social welfareThe provision, promotion and protection of playing fields in London for sport and physical activity with the aim of creating a happier, healthier and more cohesive London by providing places to play sport forever. The society caters particularly for the young, old, disabled and disadvantaged. It also provides resources and coaching facilities for students at schools, universities and colleges.
The British Nutrition Foundation
LeisureThe British Nutrition Foundation promotes the wellbeing of society through the impartial interpretation and effective dissemination of scientifically based knowledge and advice on the relationship between diet, physical activity and health.
South West Action For Learning And Living Our Way Limited
Beneficiary group, Economic and community development, Education, Housing, LeisureSWALLOW provides supported housing, outreach in the community, education, independent living skills training, information, supported employment and work skills experience and social and fitness activiites for people with learning disabilities. We are a user led organisation, responding to the needs and wishes of our members.
The Birmingham Mosque Trust Limited
Beneficiary group, Childcare, Education, Leisure, Religion, SocietyDaily, Friday and Eid prayers.Family support service for family disputes, divorce, marriage introductions and funeral services.Out of School hours activities Organise educational trips, sport and recreational activities, event study circles, health and fitness activities, classes for martial arts. Mosque tours and briefings for visitors and Interfaith dialogue and seminars.
The Royal Signals Charity
Charitable activities, Leisure, Religion, Social welfareTo provide grants for deserving welfare cases that are within the objects of the Charity.To fund the activities of the serving, reserves and retired members of Royal Corps of Signals, that attract no or only partial funding from the Ministry of Defence, in order to foster effectiveness, morale, teamwork, fitness, professional development, comradeship and esprit de corps.
Anoopam Mission Limited
Beneficiary group, Leisure, ReligionAnoopam Mission is a faith organisation and charity, with a Hindu temple open to all members of the public. Numerous religious functions are held throughout the year, in addition to community events such as medical camps and yoga camps. It also provides a platform for youth activities such as sports, languages, arts, children's camps and organised outings.
Thirsk And Sowerby Swimming Baths
LeisureProviding swimming and fitness facilities to the general public.
Age UK Bristol
Beneficiary group, Health, Housing, LeisureAge UK Bristol provides the following services for older people: Information and Advice, Day Services, Going Home from Hospital service, Friends Ageing Better for a range of services to enable social connection an support, Active Ageing Bristol to support people to keep fit and active, and strategic work to enable an age friendly city.
Radha Madhav Society (uk)
Education, Health, Leisure, ResearchPromoting the philosophy and practice of Bhakti Yoga as per promoted by Jagadguru Shri Kripalu Ji Maharaj and her foremost senior disciple HH Sushree Dr Bageeshwari Devi. In addition, the society undertakes philanthropic activity by financially supporting Charity hospitals, schools and relief to the needy, especially in India.
Multiple Sclerosis-UK Limited
Arts, Charitable activities, Health, LeisureMS-UK provides information and support to people affected by Multiple Sclerosis. We host a wide range of online activities including exercise for all abilities, yoga, mindfulness, information sessions and peer support groups. We also run a national helpline, produce online and printed information booklets on all aspects of life with MS, and publish our magazine, New Pathways.
Shanti Sadan
LeisureProvide education in the classical teachings of Adhyatma Yoga
Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan Limited
Arts, LeisureWe stage 90 - 100 publicly-accessible events a year of music, dance and drama in our main auditorium. We also run 23 courses in Indian Music, Dance, Languages and Yoga as well as exhibitions. Further details available if required.
Active Cheshire
LeisureAs the lead body for sport and physical activity in the Cheshire sub-region, we perform a vital role in bringing together local people and national sports bodies. We use our unique local knowledge, influence and insight to ensure that national funding and resources reach the places where they will have the most impact on participation.
Frequently asked questions about this sector
How many exercise-and-fitness leisure charities are there in the UK?
There are 806 registered exercise-and-fitness leisure charities on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register at the most recent refresh.
Which is the largest of the exercise-and-fitness 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 exercise-and-fitness leisure charities?
Exercise-and-fitness 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 exercise-and-fitness leisure charities?
Across all exercise-and-fitness 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 exercise-and-fitness leisure charities?
Exercise-and-fitness 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.