Leisure Charities That specialise in Sports
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1st Thurstaston Scout Group
Arts, Associations, LeisureScouting including activities such as camping, hiking, map reading, swimming, theatre production, social development, education craft activities, environmental work.
The Kempshott Village Hall
Associations, Beneficiary group, Childcare, Education, Facilities, LeisureKempshott Village Hall is situated in picturesque Stratton Park, Kempshott. It is an ideal meeting place for lots of user groups such as Keep Fit, Toddler Sense, Martial Arts, Women's Institute, Art & Craft Groups, Keep Fit and Inspero Garden Charity, We also have Noah's Ark which is a Pre-School who use part of the hall from Monday - Friday.
Chislehurst And Sidcup Grammar School Parents' Association
Beneficiary group, Charity and VCS support, Education, LeisureFundraising activities for the educational, training, recreational and sporting benefit of the students of Chislehurst & Sidcup Grammar School by providing donations agreed by the PA to the school. All donations that are paid to the school must full under the objectives detailed within our constitution. Signed and Dated 12th October 2022.
North Stainley Sport And Recreation Trust
Facilities, LeisureThe object of the charity, is in the interests of social welfare, the provision & maintenance of a village hall & recreation ground for use by the inhabitants of the area of benefit without distinction of political, religious, or other opinions, incl. meetings, lectures & classes, and other forms of recreation & leisure-time occupation, improving the conditions of life for the inhabitants.
Hayes Village Hall
Facilities, LeisureManagement* of Hayes Village Hall, Hayes, Kent - a charitable community facility, belonging to the people of Hayes - available to the public for community-related recreational and sporting activities, as well as occasional private hire.(*including management and control of maintenance, renewals, lettings to users, finance and statutory requirements relating to Hayes Village Hall.)
Wetwang Village Hall
Arts, Beneficiary group, Charity and VCS support, Childcare, Education, Facilities, LeisureVillage hall hired to various members of the local community and anyone wishing to use the facilities. The hall is used for badminton, karate, toddler group, school gym sessions, Country Women, Parish Council, etc. Additionally the village run an annual scarecrow festival which raises funds for the hall.
Silver Jubilee Sports Club
Beneficiary group, Childcare, Facilities, LeisureProvision, maintenance & improvement of facilities at Rickinghall Village Hall, Suffolk. This is available for hire at modest rates, mostly by local organisations & individuals. We also provide & maintain a children's play area, & a skatepark/BMX facility, plus a multi-use games area which is used for football, netball & tennis, & a playing field which is used for many purposes including football.
Queen Elizabeth Hall Worstead
Animals, Arts, Facilities, LeisureProvision of village hall facilities for a multitude of events including film shows, theatre, entertainment events, antique and arts and crafts, childrens activities, badminton, dog shows, weddings, private parties, meetings, learning centre and many smaller events such as keep fit, bingo and indoor bowls.
Shree Prajapati Association (uk)
Beneficiary group, Charitable activities, Charity and VCS support, Leisure, Social welfareCharity organises various fundraising activities such as sporting events, women's groups, youth activities, etc.It provides grants to individuals and organisations, mainly from the Prajapati community, for the purpose of furthering their education and for the relief of poverty and sickness. Also supports diaster relief
The Guide Association Somerset
Arts, Associations, Beneficiary group, LeisureThe aim of the Charity is to promote the education of girls and young women to help them develop emotionally, mentally, physically and spiritually so that they can make a positive contribution to their community and the wider world. Somerset County is composed of 10 Divisions. Each of these has numerous units. Weekly guiding activities, camps, crafts and sporting events take place at all levels.
Chobham Recreation Ground Charitable Trust
Associations, Beneficiary group, Childcare, Facilities, Heritage, LeisureThe Charity administers and manages the recreational facilities for the benefit of the local community and other members of the general public. The amenities include the recreation ground, children's playground, memorial gardens, three tennis courts with a clubhouse, the Parish Pavilion, a Scouts hut and a Sports Pavilion.
The Torch Association
LeisureThe relief of illness and suffering of all disabled persons resident in a defined local area of Tynedale and beyond by providing, managing and maintaining a Centre for recreation or other leisure time occupation and in particular by providing facilities for competitive and non- competitive sports.
Gaskell Memorial Village Hall, Silverdale
Facilities, LeisureTo promote physical ,mental, recreation, social, moral and intellectual development by encouraging lectures, classes, sports, recreations and entertainments or otherwise for the benefit of the inhabitants of Silverdale and its immediate vicinity without distinction of sex, race and age or of political, religious or other opinions.
Village Hall Guarlford
Associations, Beneficiary group, Facilities, Heritage, Leisure, ReligionProvides building and facilities to local community groups eg Parochial Church Council, Guarlford History Group, Guarlford Women's Institute, Malvern table tennis Club, Guarlford Parish Council.
Princes Risborough Young Farmers Club
Beneficiary group, Economic and community development, Leisure, Social welfareAn organisation for young people who have an interest/connection with farming to attend talks, visits, socialise, sporting activites and competitions.
Barton Le Clay Village Hall
Arts, Associations, Facilities, LeisureTo provide a village hall for public use by village organisations for various activities eg drama group, WI, badminton group, karate, carpet bowls, etc.
Bowyers Charitable Trust
Beneficiary group, Leisure, Social welfareFor the benefit of education and training (which might but not necessarily include, training in archery and/or bow-making); for the benefit of disadvantaged (however disadvantaged) youth or other members of society with a view to socially beneficial ends; for the benefit of the Company's military affiliations; for City of London-related charitable purposes.
Solihull Metropolitan Borough Retirement Council
Arts, LeisureRecreational activities for members over the age of 50 years; such as Short Mat Bowls, Art/Painting, Dancing, Rambling, Singing for Pleasure, Keep Fit, Tai Chi, Bridge and Whist.
St. Martin's School (epsom) Parent Teacher & Friends Association
Arts, Beneficiary group, Charity and VCS support, Childcare, Education, Leisure, ReligionWe hold various events and activities which raise money for St. Martins Infant and Junior Schools, Epsom. These include a Christmas Fair, firework night, discos, film/quiz nights, raffles, second-hand uniform sales and family photo days. The money raised is used to buy extra equipment (eg.for playground/PC/laptops) and activities (eg. tennis lessons) for the children at St. Martins
Hull Unit Of The Sea Cadet Corps
Associations, Beneficiary group, Leisure, SocietyWe work with young people aged 10-18, through skill building and sporting activities we aim to promote self discipline, team work, team responsibilities, respect for others, pride in personal presentation (appearance and behaviour), self-esteem and self respect. We also aim to equip them for adulthood with the values and standards needed for good citizenship.
The Crantock Village Hall And Recreation Ground Charity
Facilities, LeisureThe provision and maintenance of a village hall and recreation ground.Funds are raised by Hall Hire Charges,Hiring the field for sporting purposes and additional sums raised via seasonal/holiday parking.
Fishguard Unit 142 Of The Sea Cadet Corps
Arts, Associations, Beneficiary group, LeisureSailing, shooting (air rifle and small bore), canoeing, rowing, power boating, ceremonial drill, expedition training, meteorology, training in marine engineering, seamanship, writer/stores, cooks/steward, radio operator. The aim of the sea cadet corps is to help young people towards responsible adulthood by encouraging valuable personal attributes and high standards of conduct, using a nautical th
The Crudwell Village Hall And Recreation Ground
Associations, Beneficiary group, Childcare, Facilities, LeisureCrudwell Village Hall and Playground provide meeting and play facilities for village activities. The hall is used by many village organisations for group meetings. Non village groups & individuals can hire the hall for functions. Playground facilities include a multi sports facility, playing field and children's play area.
Great Dunmow And District Young Farmers Club
Beneficiary group, Charity and VCS support, Economic and community development, LeisureEducation and development of young people through a variety of activities and competitions including public speaking, stock judging, cookery and sports. 12 clubs across the county organise their own weekly meeting. Emphasis on social, fundraising and travel opportunities too.
Colne Valley Youth And Community Association
Associations, Beneficiary group, LeisureOutdoor Education includes a wide range of water and land activities. Included are sailing, kayaking, canoeing, windsurfing, rafting, Dragon boating, Bell boating, team building and leadership challenges, archery, caving, climbing and abseiling, high ropes and low ropes.
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.