Leisure Charities That specialise in Exercise and fitness
Discover 1,958 Leisure charities that specialise in exercise and fitness. Use the search below to filter within these results.
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Blisworth Football Club Limited
LeisureGrassroots football club providing access to play amateur football. Providing physical activities and Physical Education provision for all ages and all communities. Providing sports facilities for community use
Rutherford Association Football Club
LeisureOur aims are to:- Promote community participation in healthy recreation by the provision of facilities for playing football and other sporting activities;- To educate and raise awareness in the local population regarding health and fitness with a view to improving their quality of life
Red Balloons
Health, LeisurePromotion of the benefits of physical exercise on mental and physical wellbeing. Support to choose and take part in suitable activities and promotion of healthy lifestyle to support wellbeing.
Bedazzle Projects
Leisure, Social welfareWe create opportunities and provide education with particular emphasis for those who are disadvantaged; aiming to instil confidence, inspire creativity and increase communication skills through expressive arts. We encourage fitness, well-being, nutritional awareness and take-up in the arts. We produce shows, workshops, events, classes; partnering Bedazzle associate companies and other enterprises.
10 Count Boxing Gym CIO
Beneficiary group, Leisure10 Count Boxing Gym is predominately an amateur boxing club which also organises activities for local children, adults and disabled children in order to introduce them to sport and fitness.
The Shaw Centre
Arts, Beneficiary group, LeisureThe Shaw Centre is a welcoming, activity based day service for adults with learning disabilities in Manchester. We offer a variety of activities including creative projects, music and movement, fitness sessions, and community outings. Our aim is to help members build confidence, learn new skills, make friends, and stay active while feeling part of the local community.
Shoreham Community Trust Limited
Arts, Associations, Economic and community development, Education, LeisureWe hire rooms for all kinds of uses: Adult Education, U3A, exercise classes, art & theatre classes as well as yoga, karate, pilates, weight watchers, blood donations, childrens activities, parties, wedding receptions etc. We also have monthly and ad hoc dances. weekly markets & monthly Art & Craft Fairs.
The Join Project
Arts, Associations, Beneficiary group, Charitable activities, LeisureJOIN provides a broad range of educational and recreational activities for adults with learning disabilities in the Keighley and surrounding areas. JOIN activities include cookery, social activity days, walking, keep-fit, arts & crafts, self-help and self-advocacy. All JOIN activities enable members to improve their health and well being, develop life skills and achieve greater independence.
South Mitcham Community Association
Arts, Associations, Beneficiary group, Childcare, Education, Facilities, Leisure, Social welfareCommunity Cafe, Pre-School Playgroup, Children and Young peoples activities, Arts & Crafting projects, Tap, Ballet, Asian Dancing, Sports, Yoga, Karate, Pilates, Zumba, Digital classes, Gardening sessions, Lunch Clubs, Worship (several denominations), Evening Social activities, Family events, Off site trips, English Language Support classes, Games and Social club, Health awareness sessions.
Cwmparc Community Association
Arts, Associations, Environment, Facilities, LeisureProvision of a Community Cafe & Gym; Afterschool and Holiday Play ; Weekly wellbeing classes such as Mental Helth support, Fitness classes, Food Hamper scheme and Warm Hub, Non vocational classes/courses, community resources e.g. internet access, photocopying, printing, distribution of recycling bags, Events and Concerts held as well as room rental for parties.
Darlaston All Active
LeisureTo promote the benefit of the inhabitants of Walsall Borough and the immediate neighbourhood of Darlaston, without distinction of sex or of political, religious or other opinions. Provide facilities in the interests of social welfare for recreation and leisure-time occupation with the object of improving conditions of life of the local people. Deliver various exercise classes for the community.
The Parochial Church Council Of The Ecclesiastical Parish Of St. Mark's, Lache-Cum-Saltney
Beneficiary group, Facilities, Leisure, ReligionWe provide a range of projects for the community to access each day of the week. We engage with our local community project and provide a youth worker for the various activities - Sunday Kidz Klub; Parenting Group, Community Youth Clubs, midday groups for older people; lunch club; uniformed groups; drop-in cafe on Mondays, and exercise classes, etc.
Fc Hartlepool
LeisureThe object of the CIO is the promotion of community participation in healthy recreation inparticular by the provision of facilities for the playing of football and other sports capableof promoting physical health and fitness
Severn Centre Trust LTD
Arts, Facilities, LeisureCommunity Centre, Library and recreational facilities, including sports fields, tennis courts and fitness suit.
Quinborne Community Association Limited
Associations, Beneficiary group, Education, Facilities, LeisureCafe, Adult Education, Over 60 activity groups, Luncheon Club-Tuesdays and Thursdays, Room Hire, Health and Fitness. Quinborne Hub, Seminars and Training Rooms.
Baraka Community Association
Associations, Beneficiary group, Economic and community development, Education, LeisureThe organisation is for the benefit of children & young people. Our current activities include football sessions, study support projects, fitness sessions, advice on education & employment, Healthy and well-being, residential weekends & day trips.
Shaftesbury Arts Centre
Arts, Beneficiary group, LeisureArt; Keep Fit; Music & Drama; Youth Theatre; Camera Group; Photography: Film Society; Reading Group.
Speak Out In Hounslow
Arts, Beneficiary group, Charitable activities, Charity and VCS support, LeisureSpeak Out in Hounslow is a user led, charitable organisation based in Hounslow providing services to people with learning disabilities and/or autism. We run activities including fitness, learning, a campaign project, social outings, volunteering opportunities, drama/music project, consultation and learning disability awareness services for organisations and companies.
Higher Folds Community Centre (leigh) Limited
Beneficiary group, Charity and VCS support, Economic and community development, Education, Facilities, Leisure, Social welfareThe work of the Centre as a community anchor is carried out by a team of staff and volunteers, who deliver services to the local area to meet the needs of local people. Current activities improve the fitness and health, provide food for those in poverty, deliver early years education, improve life skills and employment opportunities and reduce isolation of local older people.
Mandala Yoga Ashram
Health, LeisureTo teach residential and online courses/ retreats on the profound teachings of yoga, meditation, advaita and tantra. Also to serve as a residential centre in which yoga practitioners can stay and go deeper in their self-understanding.
Can-Survive UK
Health, LeisureProviding cultural sensitive support and information to people living with or affected by cancer. Activities include delivery of support groups, health and wellbeing related activities and workshops, to include yoga, talking therapy, art therapy, personal development, counselling; facilitation of focus groups and consultations and delivery of cancer awareness sessions and events.
Broadway Community Development Group
Economic and community development, LeisureActing as a not-for-profit making community group and as a social hub for the benefit of the community by providing facilities to maintain and promote health & fitness.
Earls Colne Recreation Ground
Facilities, LeisureThe charity provides sporting and recreational facilities to the local community. These facilities consist of two football grounds, cricket ground, four tennis courts, MUGA - multi use games area with flood lights, two squash courts and a two badminton court size sports hall. The complex also has a lounge bar and fitness suite.
Deaf Active
Beneficiary group, Childcare, Education, Health, Leisure, Social welfareDEAF ACTIVE EXISTS TO PROMOTE AND ADVANCE THE LIVES OF DEAF AND HEARING CHILDREN, YOUNG PEOPLE AND ADULTS IN MERSEYSIDE. WE PROVIDE AWARENESS RAISING SESSIONS, SIGN LANGUAGE TRAINING, INLUSIVE PLAY PROVISION, AFTER SCHOOL CLUBS, YOUTH CLUBS, RESIDENTIAL BREAKS AND YOUTH EXCHANGES. WE PROVIDE FITNESS AND WELLBEING CLASSES, PERSONAL TRAINERS AND TRAINING OPPORTUNITIES TO DISADVANTAGED PEOPLE.
Milton Village Community Association
Associations, Beneficiary group, Childcare, Facilities, LeisureMilton Village Community Association provides social and recreational facilities for local residents and friends at its premises known as Milton Village Hall. For example, activities such as keep fit classes, toddler groups, oap senior clubs etc. We also offer the hall as a private hire venue for people to hold children's parties. We also arrange social functions including outings and holidays.
Frequently asked questions about this sector
How many exercise-and-fitness leisure charities are there in the UK?
There are 1,958 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 £8.6bn 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 85.4%. 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 £340k. 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.