Leisure Charities That specialise in Sports
Discover 3,216 Leisure charities that specialise in sports. Use the search below to filter within these results.
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Bangladesh Association Greater Reading
Arts, Leisure, Religion, Society1.Provided Prayer Facilities2.Provided educational facilities for children3.Participated in Community Festivals, meetings and seminars4.Organised Badminton , football and other sports competition5.Organised Interfaith Conference
Brighton Greyhound Owners Association Trust For Retired Racing Greyhounds
Animals, Housing, LeisureThe charity founded in 1978 to care for retired racing Greyhounds and supervise their placement into happy permanent retirement pet homes. The charity supports a dedicated rehoming kennels to care for Greyhounds awaiting rehoming.
The Discovery Sailing Project
Beneficiary group, LeisureThe Discovery Sailing Project is a Scout based organisation, headquartered on the River Hamble. We provide Offshore Sail Training in 3 coded yachts to young people and those with visual or audio impairment, either as individuals or in groups. The Project provides a progression through its Watch Leader training scheme, encouraging young people to develop further towards skipper
Haden Hill Park
Beneficiary group, Childcare, Heritage, LeisureSandwell Metropolitan Council Haden Hill Park is a green flag town park that has a range of facilities including tennis, bowls, 5 a side football, 2 lakes, children's play area, outdoor gym equipment, large house museum with associated buildings, ornamental formal landscaped areas, informal natural areas, network of paths, range of events and activities throughout the year.
215th Sheffield (1st Totley) Scout Group
Associations, Health, LeisureThe Scout group provides education and training opportunities to its members, including activities in arts, culture, sport and recreation. We provide our own premises for these activities including outdoor space.Many activities are provided through overnight camps and away days. We also provide care and counselling services to those members in need.
Benhall And Sternfield Ex-Servicemen And Village Club
Facilities, LeisureTo promote social inerest amongst the people of the village, to create a social centre and to organise entertainment and sport.
Hindu Religious And Cultural Society Leicester
Associations, Leisure, Religion, Social welfareProvide, operate and maintain place of Hindu worship for people of Leicestershire. Provide and hold various religious and social activities appertaining to Hindu religion and culture. Provide premises for other activities e.g. language classes, sports clubs and health and fitness classes open to general public.
5th Rugby (newbold) Scout Group
Associations, LeisureWe are a local Scout Group in the Rugby District
Watton Sports And Recreational Centre
Leisure, Social welfareTo provide Sports, Leisure and Social Interaction facilities for the people of Watton and surrounding areas.
New Milton And District Community Association
Arts, Associations, LeisureART, BRIDGE, CRAFTS, DISCUSSION GROUPS, LANGUAGES, POETRY, TABLE TENNIS, BOWLS, SCRABBLE, DANCING, LITERATURE, LUNCH CLUB
United Kingdom Practical Shooting Association
Armed forces, LeisureThe UKPSA advances the amateur sport of practical shooting and dynamic marksmanship through instruction and practice in the use of firearms in competition. It develops shooting skills in His Majesty's subjects so that they are better fitted to serve their country in the Armed Forces, Territorial Army or any other organisation in which their services may be required in the defence of the realm.
Chagford Recreational Trust
LeisureThe Charity's objectives are to promote and provide facilities for recreation or other leisure time occupation in the interests of social welfare in the parishes of Chagford, Gidleigh, Throwleigh and Drewsteignton - for both residents and visitors.We maintain facilities for Football, Cricket, Tennis, Netball and Swimming and support a range of other activities
Midland Sports Centre For The Disabled Trust Limited
LeisureThe overall objective is to provide and maintain facilities for the recreation and other leisure time occupation of disabled and able-bodied persons.
Broomfield Village Hall Charity
Facilities, LeisureSport/recreational activities
The Letchworth Civic Trust
Economic and community development, Education, Facilities, LeisureThe charity distributes its annual income by way of grants or loans to individuals, schools, clubs and other organisations living or operating in LETCHWORTH GARDEN CITY to support need in education, training, health, disability, the arts, sport and recreation.
Hyson Green Youth Club
Beneficiary group, LeisureEDUCATION, LEISURE, SPORT AND PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT OF YOUNG PEOPLE. YOUTH CLUB ACTIVITIES TARGETTING 13-19 YEAR OLDS. COMMUNITY ACITVITIES, ADVICE AND CAPACITY BUILDING. ROOM, OFFICE AND SPACE HIRE. TARGETTED SERVICES FOR BME YOUTH AND COMMUNITIES.
Whiteparish Memorial Trust
Beneficiary group, LeisureThe charity provides sport and recreational facilities on the Whiteparish Memorial Ground, Whiteparish, Salisbury, Wilts, for the general public and children and young people.
Coldwell Inn Project
LeisureTo provide a residential setting which allows the development of social functioning skills of physically and/or mentally disabled persons, encourage user groups to develop community and/or sporting interests, stimulate the positive use of local facilities for legitimate activities and interest.
Shardlow Village Hall
Associations, Beneficiary group, Childcare, Facilities, Leisure, Social welfareShardlow Village Hall serves as a hub for community activity, hosting a diverse range of events, meetings and activities. The venue offers a welcoming space for various local groups, such as fitness groups, playgroups, the WI, the local football club, and many more. It offers local residents of all ages a space to gather, socialise, and engage in a wide range of activities.
Huntingdon, Peterborough And Cambridge MS Therapy Centre LTD
Associations, Beneficiary group, Health, LeisureWe are a self help group originally set up to offer advice, support and therapies to people with Multiple Sclerosis and their families in Cambridgeshire and the surrounding area. The Centre now welcomes anyone who could benefit from our services. Our aim is to improve the life of anyone affected by MS or any other neurological condition. We also cater for people with sports injuries.
The Cranham Community Association
Arts, Associations, Beneficiary group, Childcare, Education, LeisureThe Community Association is open 6 days a week. We provide activities for the local and surrounding areas. This includes a pre-school, dance classes, art groups, computer classes, yoga, karate, a library and many more classes. It is a fiendly place to come and meet people of all ages and abilities, somewhere for the whole community to enjoy.
Bathurst Swimming Baths
Associations, LeisureOpen air swimming
Sandgate Youth Football Club
Beneficiary group, Charity and VCS support, LeisureTo provide football as a leisure activity so that young children can learn be part of a team and club. Also to strengthen their social skills. The club also raises money for local deserving causes by holding an annual charity day and 6 a side football tournament.
Grindleton Recreation Ground Charity
Beneficiary group, Charity and VCS support, Childcare, Facilities, Housing, LeisureWe maintain and equip the village Recreation Ground that serves a catchment population of around 1,000. It comprises a football pitch, multi-use games area, children's play area, cricket field and Grindleton Pavilion which houses a large community hall, smaller meeting room and changing rooms.Upkeep is funded by donations, fund-raising and hire income with grant application for capital projects.
Victoria Colliery And Knypersley Welfare Trust
LeisureEDUCATION/ TRAININGSPORTS RECREATION
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.