Leisure Charities That specialise in Sports
Discover 3,216 Leisure charities that specialise in sports. 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.
Dummer Recreation Ground
Childcare, Facilities, LeisureMaintenance of sport/recreation/play area/football area/tennis courts
Newbold-Upon-Avon Relief In Need Charity
LeisureTo help those in need in the parish of Newbold-on-Avon, Rugby
King George V Jubilee Trust Fund
Beneficiary group, Charitable activities, LeisureTo benefit children and young people by making grants for education, training and sporting activities.
The Claypit Charity
Beneficiary group, Facilities, LeisureSport/recreation for children/young people. provides facilities/open space
Frederick Abbott For The Pleasure Ground
LeisureChildrens general play and recreation as well as sport
Public Recreation Ground
Facilities, LeisureThe playing field is used for recreational purposes mainly cricket and football
Trust Property In Connection With The Church And Town Lands, Alderton, Northamptonshire
Facilities, Leisure, ReligionThe charity owns a field in the Village of Alderton that is utilised as an amenity for the Village including some play equipment and a football pitch. The field is registered with Fields in Trust.
Smalley Recreation Ground
Beneficiary group, Charitable activities, Education, Facilities, LeisureSport/recreation children/young people general public/mankind makes grants to organisations (incl schools charities etc) Provides buildings/facilities/open space
Gelligaer And District Welfare Association
Facilities, Leisure, Professionsprovision of sporting facilities and public open space for use by the local community
Playing Field And Recreation Ground Barrow-On-Humber
Facilities, LeisureRecreation facilities, toilets, rugby and football pitches and pavillion
Lysaght's Park
LeisureProvision of Lysaghts Park for sports activities
The Cremorne Charity
Beneficiary group, Education, Environment, Leisure, Social welfarei) provision of bursaries to individual / groups to participate in water-based and other sport/recreational activitiesii) provision of a range of water-based and other sport/recreational activities for disadvantaged young people or those with particular needs
Recreation Ground
Beneficiary group, Childcare, Facilities, LeisureProvides area for sports and relevant activities to be carried out by villagers as per original deed. At present Cricket, Football, and Bowls clubs have licence to use the Ground. There is also a large play area for children with play equipment. Villagers also use the recreation ground to walk on, play on, sit on, and take part in recreational activities.
The Friends Hall, Gooch Street, Recreation Ground Trust
Facilities, LeisureTo provide for recreational facilities in Stirchley, Birmingham, in particular a cricket ground
Newcastle Upon Tyne Maccabi Association
Leisuresport and cultural activities
The Harrow Kingfisher Swimming Club For Disabled People
LeisureWe help Disable People learn how to swim . Club was founded in 1975.We meet every Saturday at Harrow Leisure Centre at5.00-6.00 PM.
The Friends Of The Mercian Regiment
Armed forces, Associations, Beneficiary group, Housing, LeisureTo support members of the former Staffordshire Regiment and members of the present day Mercian Regiment. This support will mainly be in the area of sports and recreation for soldiers and help to families' activities when the soldiers are away from home on operations or training.
Buxted Pavilion
Beneficiary group, Charity and VCS support, Facilities, LeisureBuxted Football Club is a grassroots amateur football club for the local community based in Buxted, East Sussex. Affiliated to Sussex Football Association, we prioritise child welfare and offer opportunities for all. Our committee of volunteers manage the clubhouse, changing facilities, playing surface and equipment - providing first class facilities for the local community.
The London Youth And Recreational Trust
Beneficiary group, LeisureSUPPORT FOR LONDON AMATEUR BOXING CLUBS.
Recreation Ground
Beneficiary group, Childcare, Facilities, LeisureSport and recreation for adults and children, football, rugby, walking, tennis, netball and children's play area.
The Hampshire Youth Badminton Trust
Beneficiary group, Charitable activities, LeisureEncourages participation in the sport of badminton by the young people of Hampshire, by making small grants to deserving individuals and organisations.
The Martin David Cross Memorial Trust
Beneficiary group, Leisure, Social welfareThe aim is to award small financial help to young people under 21 who suffer financial hardship which would prevent them from pursuing a wish in the field of outdoor activities. This could include mountain walking, canoeing etc for themselves or for joining in activities such as DOE, Operation Raleighetc
Fowey Working Men's Institute
Beneficiary group, Charitable activities, LeisureTo hold in Trust the building of The Fowey Working Men's Institute and provide grants for local sport's clubs.
Northenden Civic Society
Arts, Beneficiary group, Economic and community development, LeisureGive support to youth groups by giving donations to help purchase sports equipment, musical instruments etc. Make people aware of the facilities available to them. Protect and try and bring about changes that will enhance the facilities in the area. Look after the environment.
Harlington Parish Lands Trust
Facilities, LeisureThe Trust's responsibility is that 'the land is to be used and enjoyed by the people residing in the civil parish of Harlington in the County of Bedfordshire as a recreation ground.This is undertaken by leasing the day to day management of Bury Orchard to the Parish Council and liaising with the New Grounds Committee with regard to the sporting activities and upkeep..
Frequently asked questions about this sector
How many sports leisure charities are there in the UK?
There are 3,216 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 (£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 sports leisure charities?
Sports 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 sports leisure charities?
Across all sports 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 sports leisure charities?
Sports 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.