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.
1st Watchet Sea Scout Group
Associations, Beneficiary group, LeisureThe Groups four sections, Beavers, Cubs, Scouts & Explorers are for children aged between 6 & 18. Activities include sailing, kayaking, powerboating, rowing, swimming, hill walking, camping, archery, lifeskills and many more which are contained within the Scout progress awards.
Yelvertoft Village Hall
Beneficiary group, Childcare, Facilities, LeisureProvision of Village Hall facilities for local organisations, including hall, sports field, kitchen, pocket park, children's play area, skateboard park.Maintenence of these facilities.
British Schools Gymnastics Association
Beneficiary group, Education, LeisureTo promote the development of gymnastics throughout Great Britain for young people of school age.
Hamstreet And District Sports And Leisure Association
LeisureTo promote the benefits and facilitate active engagement in sports and leisure activities for the inhabitants of Hamstreet District (Ashford, Kent) and local parishes to improve social welfare, social cohesion and engagement in the local community.
Public Memorial Hall And Recreation Ground
Arts, Facilities, LeisureCommunity Hall, Activities :- Music, sports, Concerts, Life long learning
Cowplain Activity Centre Association
Beneficiary group, Childcare, LeisureShort Mat Bowls, Badminton, Nursery, Gymnastics, Football, Sewing Classes, Karate, Kickboxing
Armthorpe Miners' Welfare Recreation Ground
Facilities, Leisure, ProfessionsTHE CHARITY PROVIDES SPORT AND RECREATION FACILITIES INCLUDING BUILDINGS FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE INHABITANTS OF THE AREA WITH THE OBJECT OF IMPROVING THE CONDITIONS OF LIFE.
Banstead Community Association
Associations, Facilities, LeisureBCA is principally involved in providing a Community Hall to accommodate the activities of its Constituent Groups, as well as providing space for other activities of interest to the residents of Banstead and the surrounding areas both through local charities and on a commercial basis. The programme covers a broad range of leisure and sporting activities and is well supported.
Sefton Unit No 48 Of The Sea Cadet Corps
Armed forces, Associations, Beneficiary group, LeisureA Community Youth Training and Educational Support Organisation primarily structured around, but not limited to, Maritime based activities including Sailing, Canoeing, Power Boating, Camping, Team Sports and other Maritime training associated with the Royal Navy & Royal Marines Services.
Elstow Playing Field
Beneficiary group, Childcare, Facilities, LeisureThe Committee provides and upkeeps the hall and playing field which acts as a centre point for the village. Various clubs - cricket, football, table tennis and bowls are very popular, with youth teams being encouraged. Children are provided with a safe play area with picnic tables.
South Kirkby Miners' Welfare Scheme
Facilities, Leisure, ProfessionsProvision of sport and recreational facilities
The Clipstone Miners Welfare Community Trust
Beneficiary group, Economic and community development, Leisure, Professions, Social welfareProvision of a Youth Club for the communities youngsters. Provision of a Friendship Club for the older citizens. Provision of cricket bowls and football pavilions and pitches for both adults and children.provision of community meeting place for various local community groups.
Stakeford And Bomarsund Miner's Welfare Scheme
Charity and VCS support, Housing, Leisure, ProfessionsOperating throughout the Choppington Parish, the Welfare provides sporting, social and community facilities. With three pitches and a multi user games area, the Welfare acts as a sporting hub for the wider community and provides expert coaching for cricket, football & bowls.Open on a daily basis and run entirely by volunteers we provide a home for many local voluntary organisations and clubs.
Hingham Playing Field Association
Facilities, LeisureMaintaining and operating the Sports Hall and Play facilities which are the responsibility of the Hingham Playing Field Association
Woodlands Park Community Centre
Arts, Beneficiary group, Childcare, Education, Facilities, LeisureThe premises are used by:-A Pre-School Play Group, Theatrical Society, Ballet Classes for ages 4 to Adult, Mixed Badminton, Ladies Badminton, Modern Dance Classes, Young People's Modern Dance Classes, Tea Dances, Old Time Dancing, Theatre Dance Classes and Scottish Country Dancing, Pilates, Fitness Sessions, Strength & Balance and Aerobics for the over 50's (NHS Project).
Leicestershire And Rutland Federation Of Women's Institutes
Arts, Associations, Beneficiary group, Health, LeisureThe Federation oversees 109 WIs throughout Leicestershire and Rutland, organising educational courses in crafts, public affairs, health and wellbeing, sport and other areas, aimed at providing women with the opportunity to maximise their enjoyment of life and involvement in the local community.
Harold Wood Neighbourhood Centre
Arts, Beneficiary group, Childcare, Education, LeisureTHE CHARITY SUPPORT LOCAL GROUPS INCLUDING, DANCE SCHOOLS,YOGA, PLAY SCHOOLS, BOXING CLUBS AND A NUMBER OF OTHER GROUP ACTIVITIES, WHICH INCLUDE EDUCATIONAL AND RELIGIOUS, SLIMMING AND SENIOR CITIZENS, AND ARE OPEN FOR RECREATIONAL AND OR PRIVATE PARTIES FOR LOCAL PEOPLE ECT.
The Water Adventure Centre
Arts, Beneficiary group, LeisureWAC is a vibrant youth project blending youth work, canoes and water. Focusing on developing confidence and self esteem, awareness of self, others and our environment communication and collaborative working. Young people 8 to 19 join our youth clubs, whereas groups of all ages book canoeing sessions. WAC aims to work with those most affected by disability, discrimination and disadvantage.
Staffordshire Association Of Clubs For Young People
Beneficiary group, Leisure, Social welfareThe aim of the SACYP is to develop and build young people's potential and aspirations through our various projects that we deliver throughout Staffordshire including various sports, arts, well being, leadership and team building, competitions and youth work projects. Our work focuses on the personal and social development of young people and the inclusion of communities within deprived areas.
Bangladesh Youth Movement
Arts, Beneficiary group, Economic and community development, Leisureour clients come from a broad group of indivuals from the local community including young people, elderly people, people with disabilies people providing social welfare through advice and information service with clients and also one to one interaction with clients, through eduacation,training,job club arts and crafts youth provision including sports, lesiure, indoor and outdoor activities.
Eversholt Swimming Pool
LeisureMaintain and Run an outdoor swimming pool for Eversholt and its surrounding Villages.
St Martin's Youth Centre
Arts, Beneficiary group, Facilities, LeisureThe Centre provides activities for young people aged 10-19. The programme includes media & music, arts, crafts & dance workshops, sports activities, holiday programmes, residentials and open access sessions. For those involved in/likely to be involved in, antisocial/criminal behaviour the Centre provides alternative challenges. The Centre is a community resource which can be hired for events.
Garthorpe Sports And Community Centre
Arts, Facilities, Leisuretraining, recreation, through the provision of rooms, library, classes, recreations and entertainment,
North East Mitcham Community Association
Arts, Associations, Beneficiary group, Childcare, Facilities, LeisureParent/carers group. Seniors persons lunch, social clubs, exercise sessions and games groups. Children's Freestyle dance classes. Judo, Youth Club. Zumba Gold, Youth Theatre, Yoga, SEND family Yoga, Parent/carer and toddler group, Toddler Rugby, Community outreach days, Fair's, quiz nights, community groups. All groups are free or subsidised significantly by the charity.
Broad Oak Village Hall
Arts, Associations, Beneficiary group, Childcare, Education, Facilities, LeisurePre-school. Table tennis. Private Hire. Yoga. Karate. Bowls. Scouts. Ballet. Taekwondo. Boostfit.
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.