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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.

1,958
Charities
£8,616,316,045
Total Income
£339,613
Avg Income
85.4%
Program Ratio

Major UK charities curated by Charity Finder for size, recognition, and registry coverage. Click through for full profiles, financials, and trustees.

Anoopam Mission Limited

Beneficiary group, Leisure, Religion

Anoopam 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.

Latest Income: £1,424,581
Areas of Operation: India
Status: Registered
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Sporting Equals

Leisure

Sporting Equals is a national charity who promotes equality, diversity and inclusion in sport and physical activity. Our mission is to create healthier, stronger and fairer communities through sport and physical activity. We increase participation of under-represented race and faith communities in all levels of sport, and use sport to build more integrated communities.

Latest Income: £1,415,703
Areas of Operation: Northern Ireland
Status: Registered
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Urban Partnership Group

Beneficiary group, Charitable activities, Charity and VCS support, Economic and community development, Education, Leisure

A holistic model of regeneration and social provision providing Children Centre, parenting, youth, employment support, careers advice and guidance, leisure, health and fitness + sports provision, volunteering and support services for the elderly plus collaborative working with other third sector and statutory agencies in the London Borough of Hammersmith & Fulham and surrounding areas.

Latest Income: £1,406,939
Areas of Operation: Hammersmith And Fulham
Status: Registered
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Thirsk And Sowerby Swimming Baths

Leisure

Providing swimming and fitness facilities to the general public.

Latest Income: £1,367,268
Areas of Operation: North Yorkshire
Status: Registered
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Birmingham Sport And Physical Activity Trust

Leisure, Social welfare

Maximise resources to re-invest and build capacity and a sustainable delivery network.Strengthen people and communities by developing a workforce to help individuals improve their prospects, and to help bring communities together.Enhance quality of life by improving the physical and mental wellbeing of individuals, particularly those most disadvantaged and under-represented.

Latest Income: £1,335,531
Areas of Operation: England And Wales
Status: Registered
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Tadcaster Swimming Pool Trust

Leisure

Provides Swimming, Aquatic, Fitness and Health related activities to the Community

Latest Income: £1,332,975
Areas of Operation: Various
Status: Registered
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Active Essex Foundation

Leisure, Social welfare

Active Essex Foundation has been set up to use physical activity and Sport to engage and support the most deprived communities across Essex. We work in partnership with local organisations to engage harder to reach communities and under-represented groups across our county to address inequalities, empower communities, break down barriers, and improve outcomes.

Latest Income: £1,324,013
Areas of Operation: Essex
Status: Registered
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Cyclopark

Facilities, Leisure

Cyclopark is one of the largest Cycle Parks in Europe. The park specialises in outdoor adventure sports, with a focus on many cycling disciplines for all abilities. It is open 7 days a week and offers extensive road & mountain bike trails, playpark and fitness facilities. Cyclopark offers the largest fleet of adaptive bikes in the south east and has a dedicated Cyclo for all coordinator.

Latest Income: £1,321,156
Areas of Operation: Kent
Status: Registered
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Nottingham Women's Centre Limited

Beneficiary group, Charitable activities, Leisure

NWC is run by women, for women. It's a women-only space where women achieve amazing things. We offer:Courses and activities like maths, yoga, healthy relationships and archeryAdvice on welfare benefitsCounselling Help to get into workVolunteeringSelf-help groups around mental healthWe also campaign on issues that matter to women and support other women's organisations.

Latest Income: £1,305,254
Areas of Operation: Nottinghamshire
Status: Registered
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Inspire Plus

Beneficiary group, Charity and VCS support, Education, Leisure

Supporting Young People be Healthier, Happier & more Active-Supporting High Quality PE & School Sport provision in schools-To ensure young people meet recommended physical activity levels-To commit to work with partners for the 'broader' wellbeing of young people-Engage & equip the next generation of leaders/volunteers-Sustainable High Quality provision regardless of government funding

Latest Income: £1,298,251
Areas of Operation: Various
Status: Registered
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West Of England Sport Trust

Leisure

Inspiring People, Empowering Organisations and Creating Opportunities through Sport and Physical Activity.

Latest Income: £1,283,253
Areas of Operation: Various
Status: Registered
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Yogahome

Arts, Beneficiary group, Economic and community development, Leisure

We promote community participation in healthy recreation by offering a variety of funded classes for children and families in Hackney including yoga, street dance, baby music and baby gym.

Latest Income: £1,224,908
Areas of Operation: Hackney
Status: Registered
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Active Gloucestershire

Leisure

The promotion and provision of physical activity and sport opportunities for the people and communities of Gloucestershire and further afield irrespective of age, gender, ability /disability, socio-economic circumstances, sexual orientation and religious belief with a view to increasing regular participation in physical activity and sport.

Latest Income: £1,218,322
Areas of Operation: Gloucestershire
Status: Registered
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Reading YMCA

Associations, Beneficiary group, Childcare, Education, Facilities, Housing, Leisure, Social welfare

Supported Housing for 40 YP aged 16-25 Training & Support; Community Cafe & Pre-School, Workshop for alternative education. Sports Centre and facilities for fitness and social activities. Links with 1st Reading Sea Scouts. Strategic aims - Be a leading voluntary Christian faith based organisation & an exemplar in work with young people in supported housing, children & youth work & leadership.

Latest Income: £1,106,732
Areas of Operation: Various
Status: Registered
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Sheffield And Hallamshire County Football Association Limited

Beneficiary group, Leisure

To promote, develop and support community participation in healthy recreation by providing or assisting in the provision of facilities for the playing of the game of association football and other such sports or physical activities which improve fitness and health; to advance education; and to relieve people with disabilities, learning difficulties or ill-health.

Latest Income: £1,087,317
Areas of Operation: Various
Status: Registered
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Holywell Leisure Centre/canolfan Hamdden Treffynnon

Arts, Childcare, Education, Facilities, Leisure

We provide for public use a wide range of facilities for various competitive sports, personal fitness, leisure, recreational and learning activities based around its : Swimming pools, Gymnasium, Sports hall, Community/Dance studio, Cafe, Soft Play area, Library, Meeting rooms and Health Suite together with access to Ysgol Treffynnon High School Sports hall & 4G pitch.

Latest Income: £1,072,557
Areas of Operation: Flintshire
Status: Registered
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Age UK Blackburn With Darwen

Beneficiary group, Charitable activities, Charity and VCS support, Health, Leisure, Social care, Social welfare

We provide a range of services to older people, along with influencing activities including: an Advice & Information service, a range of activity programmes including social inclusion, dementia support, digital inclusion and physical activity sessions, community day care, befriending and an integrated care service. We also raise funds through our charity shop and community fundraising.

Latest Income: £1,058,886
Areas of Operation: Blackburn With Darwen
Status: Registered
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Energize Shropshire Telford And Wrekin

Charity and VCS support, Leisure

Sport development advice / guidance - facilities and participation schemesKnowledge and information services - sports participation and opportunitiesCommissioning / grant aiding providers to deliver activityTraining and education services - to sports / physical activity providers Award programmes - eg Coach / Volunteer of the Year etc

Latest Income: £1,049,376
Areas of Operation: Shropshire
Status: Registered
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Age UK Bristol

Beneficiary group, Health, Housing, Leisure

Age 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.

Latest Income: £1,034,584
Areas of Operation: Bristol City
Status: Registered
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The Old Albanian Sports Association Limited

Leisure

The promotion of community participation in healthy recreation in particular the provision of facilities for members of the public to engage in team sports, athletics, fitness training and other forms of physical recreation. To advance the physical development of persons attending educational establishments in St. Albans and surrounding areas, with a view to improving their conditions of life.

Latest Income: £1,028,513
Areas of Operation: Hertfordshire
Status: Registered
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Radha Madhav Society (uk)

Education, Health, Leisure, Research

Promoting 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.

Latest Income: £1,024,466
Areas of Operation: India
Status: Registered
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Jubilee Park Woodhall Spa Limited

Leisure

To manage, promote and sustain Jubilee Park as a swimming, leisure, sports & recreation facility available to the benefit of the whole community.To promote health & fitness in the community.

Latest Income: £1,017,311
Areas of Operation: Lincolnshire
Status: Registered
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Wycombe District Swimming Club

Leisure

Wycombe District swimming club provides aquatic activities for fitness, competition and fun.The benefits of swimming include building up your knowledge on safety, improved health, stamina, strength and meeting new people. As with all sports the more you put into the sport, the more you will get out of it.

Latest Income: £987,498
Areas of Operation: Buckinghamshire
Status: Registered
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Active Dorset

Leisure

To improve health and well-being by reducing physical inactivityTo improve peoples? lives by investment in and creation of community spirit and awareness through physical activity.To support local individuals to lead and support the delivery of events and physical activity opportunities.To provide facilities and events that engage and stimulate the community into becoming regularly active.

Latest Income: £986,717
Areas of Operation: Bournemouth
Status: Registered
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Cornerstone Collective Of Churches

Beneficiary group, Leisure, Religion

Public preaching of the Gospel in order to advance the Christian faith in our sphere of operation; training men and women for church leadership, and running activities open to our communities such as parent/carer and toddler/baby groups, a food pantry, youth groups, fitness classes and support for the development of wider skill sets. Planting churches through the development of Gospel Communities.

Latest Income: £985,369
Areas of Operation: Liverpool City
Status: Registered
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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.