Leisure Charities That specialise in Sports
Discover 3,274 Leisure charities that specialise in sports. Use the search below to filter within these results.
Notable charities in this sector
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Weavers Adventure Playground Association
Beneficiary group, Childcare, LeisureTO MANAGE AND RUN AN INCLUSIVE ADVENTURE PLAYGROUND FOR ALL CHILDREN AND YOUNG PEOPLETO PROVIDE OPPORTUNITIES FOR SOCIAL INTERGRATION AND CREATIVE PLAY IN A SAFE SUPERVISED ENVIRONMENT TO PROVIDE WORKSHOPS IN AREAS OF ART/CRAFT AND SPORTS THAT ENCOURAGES HEALTHY GROWTH OF THE MIND AND BODIES FROM ALL BACKGROUNDS AND CULTURAL GROUPS
Dennington Jubilee Hall
Facilities, LeisureUse of the Village Hall by the inhabitants of the Parish including meetings, lectures, classes, indoor sports and, for other forms of recreation and leisure time occupation with the object of improving the social and general life of the inhabitants.
Long Buckby Community Centre
Associations, Facilities, Health, Heritage, LeisureOperate and maintain Long Buckby Community Centre, a two storey community owned building, run for the benefit of the local community.Hire of rooms to local groups and societies for example - Darby and Joan, The Alzheimers Society, Gardening, History, WI, Bowls.Also commercial groups - keep fit, Tai Chi. Blood Donor service and local and elections.Available for private hire
Fen Edge Community Association
Associations, LeisureThe Fen Edge Community Association runs Social, Arts, Cultural and Sporting activities for the benefit of the communities in the Fen Edge villages of Cottenham, Landbeach, Rampton, Waterbeach and Willingham.
Stratford Upon Avon Unit 507 Of The Sea Cadet Corps
Arts, Associations, Beneficiary group, Leisure, SocietySea Cadets is voluntary uniformed youth organisation which offers a range of largely free activities from sailing, canoeing, rock climbing, engineering, IT communications, music and cookery. We aim to encourage good citizenship and provide worthwhile qualifications, experience and adventure for young people. Cadets have the opportunity to learn life skills whilst having fun and making friends.
St Pancras Boys Club
Beneficiary group, LeisureThe Club helps educate young people through their leisure time activities to develop their physical,mental and spiritual capacities adding to their personal development and improving their quality of life It achieves its objectives through physical training with a focus on boxing as exercise and for competition. Membership of London Youth offers a wider selection of youth activities.
Leicester Unit 211 Of The Sea Cadet Corps
Armed forces, Associations, Beneficiary group, LeisureWorking with and training young people between ages of 9 years and 18 years in areas such as canoeing, power boating, pulling, cooking, communications, shooting, drill and giving them the opportunity to go to sea in both powered vessels and sailing ships. All done under the guidance and oversight of the Royal Navy and MSSC.
Old Basing Village Hall
Arts, Associations, Beneficiary group, Charity and VCS support, Childcare, Facilities, LeisureNursery, ballet, archery, scouts, martial arts, fund-raising, wedding receptions, birthday parties, and to provide the residents of Old Basing and surrounding districts with a first class facility at affordable prices.
Durham Association Of Boys & Girls Clubs
Beneficiary group, Facilities, LeisureWorking with a range of Community Centres and Organisations to provide a range of sporting and cultural activities for young people to participate in.
Tickton Village Hall
Arts, Beneficiary group, Childcare, Education, Facilities, Leisure, Social welfareTickton Village Hall is the primary community building in the Parish of Tickton and Routh, providing a facility for local groups and organisations. Activities include a pre school, indoor bowls, social events, youth club, ladies choir, arts & crafts and the hall hosts various meetings for local government, Parish Council and others.
3rd Hampton Hill (st James) Scouts
Associations, Beneficiary group, LeisureThe Scout Association provides adventurous and personal development opportunities for over 400,000 young people in the UK.3rd Hampton Hill Scout Group has over 120 members taking part in a wide range of activities such as expeditions, sport and creative and cultural projects
The Twentyman Playing Fields
Facilities, LeisureManagement of Bilbrook Village Hall and Playing Fields which provide a venue for local groups and organisations and recreational and sports facilities
Kingswood Equestrian Trust
Beneficiary group, Leisure, Social welfarePromotion of equestrian sport for the purpose of sport and physical recreation.Promotion of equestrian training to disadvantaged, minority and youth groups.Equestrian education though demonstrations, clinics or training seminars.Provision of sanctuary facilities and care for retired equines.
Badwell Ash Village Hall
Facilities, LeisureThe charity operates for the benefit of the residents of the Parish of Badwell Ash, operating and maintaining the village hall and recreation ground, and by organizing and supporting social, sporting and educational groups and events.
Ridgeway Memorial Community And Sports Centre
Associations, Facilities, Heritage, LeisureThe provision and maintenance of a community centre and playing field for the use of the inhabitants of the area of benefit without distinction of political,religious or other opinions, including use for meetings,lectures and classes, and for other forms of recreation and leisure-time occupation, with the object of improving the conditions of life for the said inhabitants.
Chalfont Saints Activity Group
Beneficiary group, LeisureProvide amateur sports, leadership training, 1st aid training, referee training, keep fit and healthy to young people aged between 6-18 years old. Also offer opportunities to parents to help and support their children in these pursuits.
Shree Prajapati Association Bradford
Arts, Leisure, ReligionThe charity was established to enhance the Prajapati Community of Bradford and surrounding districts by providing communal facilities and promoting projects of a social, religious and educational nature.Religious - temple is open for twice daily and all Hindu festivals are celebrated.Social - Sports, keep fit classes, Mahila SamelanEducation - Mother tongue education provided on Sunday
Cinnamon Brow Community Association
Arts, Associations, Beneficiary group, Childcare, Housing, Leisureover 6o's, mums and tots, dance groups, table tennis, bingo, darts. we host various activites for all ages and involve the community and local groups such as, dance groups etc. and Birchwood Lions have set up home here, also room hire for parties etc.
Hoole Village Memorial Hall
Facilities, LeisureProvision of facilities for the benefit of local residents including use of village hall for general meetings, social, leisure, educational, recreation and sporting activities plus outdoor Tennis Courts and Bowling Green.
Abridge Village Hall
Arts, Facilities, LeisureProvides the uses of the hall for the benefit for the young and old. I.E. meetings, art, dancing, sports, weddings, birthdays, christenings, keep fit and funerals.
Crewe Rifle And Pistol Club
Associations, Beneficiary group, LeisureWe provide education, training, sporting and recreational facilities to club members, young people, scout groups and other voluntary bodies in the safe use of air weapons and firearms for target shooting. Any member of the public who is not prohibited from holding a firearms certificate may apply for membership.
The Suffolk County Federation Of Young Farmers Clubs
Beneficiary group, Economic and community development, LeisureSuffolk based youth organisation providing educational, social, sporting and charity work for young people based in rural areas between the ages of 10 and 30.
Allington Community Association
Associations, Beneficiary group, Childcare, Leisure, Social welfareWe act for the local community. We hold social events for all the community such as disco's, bingo, including a playgroup and an over 60's club. We have a club house for members where we show live sport on both Sky and BT Sport. Castle Colts football club is affiliated to the Association.We have other activities such as Zumba, KungFu, Kick Boxing, Bootcamp and Slimming World.
Scarborough Unit Of The Sea Cadet Corps
Armed forces, Associations, Beneficiary group, LeisureVoluntary youth organisation for boys and girls aged 12 - 18 (10 for junior sections)Provides a range of activities, sport and skills which are attractive and adventurous within a caring discipline, based on the high standards of the Royal Navy, to which young people can respond and which will in turn assist their development of self confidence, self discipline, leadership and responsibility.
1st Harwell (st. Matthew's) Scout Group
Associations, Beneficiary group, LeisureProvision of local scouting activities in line with those of the national Scout Association. Providing sport, leisure and recreation for children and young people centred on Harwell, Oxfordshire.
Frequently asked questions about this sector
How many sports leisure charities are there in the UK?
There are 3,274 registered sports leisure charities on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register at the most recent refresh.
Which is the largest of the sports leisure charities by income?
Royal Mencap Society is the largest by latest reported annual income (£247.3m). 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 sports leisure charities?
Sports leisure charities reported a combined annual income of £2.6bn across their most recent filings with the Charity Commission.
What is a typical program ratio for sports leisure charities?
Across all sports leisure charities, the aggregate program ratio (charitable expenditure as a share of income) is 80.9%. Individual charity ratios vary widely — see each profile for a sector-band benchmark.
What is the average annual income of sports leisure charities?
Sports leisure charities have an average annual income of £282k. 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.