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
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Braithwaite Gospel Trust
LeisureThe main activities in relation to the charitable objects are:a. providing facilities to groups who have the primary aims of advancing education, advancing the christian religion and giving help to the less well off;b. providing facilities for Christian education holidays, e.g. camping, holiday clubs and sport / leisure events;c. assisting local Christian groups with pastoral and event needs
Wyken Community Association
Associations, Beneficiary group, Childcare, LeisureAscertain the needs of the Community and endeavour to fulfil them Promote interest, participation and co-ordination of individuals and organisations in a common effort of benefit.The association also offers facilities to a number of sporting and leisure organizations and facilities for a nursery
Portreath Surf Life Saving Club
Leisure, Saving of livesCoaching in Surf Lifesaving skills to gain qualifications for Surf Lifesaving Sport and lifeguarding to aid prevention of loss of life on Portreath Beach.
Swanley Therapy Centre (s.u.m.s)
Beneficiary group, Health, LeisureProvision of Hyperbaric Oxygen Treatment for a wide variety of conditions including multiple sclerosis, cerebal palsy, autism, strokes and sports injuries.
Sheffield Unit 302 Of The Sea Cadet Corps
Armed forces, Arts, Associations, Beneficiary group, Education, LeisureThe education and training of young people (aged 10 to 18) in a range of activities and life skills. Some associated with sailing/boating and the traditions of the Royal Navy. Others involving climbing and other outdoor activities; music; computing; cookery skills; etc....
Nunthorpe And Marton Playing Fields Association
Associations, Charity and VCS support, Economic and community development, Facilities, Leisure, Social welfareWe provide and maintain community sports and recreation facilities for people of all ages in Nunthorpe, Marton and Ormesby. Through football, cricket, racket sports, running, quoits, volunteering and community activities, we promote health, wellbeing, social inclusion and active lifestyles while preserving open space for public benefit
The Grove Miners Welfare Trust
Beneficiary group, Leisure, ProfessionsWe provide the clubhouse for social meetings and for informal leisure pursuits such as playing cards. We also rent out the clubhouse for one-off events such as parties. Organised activities are whist, crown green bowling, with ladies, mens and mixed teams, tennis on hard courts, indoor short-mat bowls and ladies darts. Cash bingo takes place on Monday and Saturday evenings.
4th Bramshill (hartley Wintney) Scout Group
Arts, Associations, Beneficiary group, LeisurePromote the development of young people in achieving their full physical, intellectual, social and spiritual potentials, as individuals, as responsible citizens and as members of their local, national and international communities. Provides a variety of activities including camps, sports, crafts, leadership development.
Shire Way Community Association
Associations, Facilities, LeisureWe are a Community Centre offering facilites to a variety of regular user groups and sports clubs. We also hire out small rooms for meetinga and training courses and our large halls for parties. We have a Social Club as part of the premises providing a licensed bar to members and catering services.
The Boris Karloff Charitable Foundation
Charitable activities, LeisureProviding grants to other charitable organisations with particular emphasis on the performing arts and young cricketers.
Andover Salto Gymnastics Club Limited
LeisureThe Charity promotes gymnastics and provides gymnastics coaching facilities. It operates a purpose built gymnastics centre in Andover Hampshire. It has achieved National Centre of Excellence status.
Swillington Miners' Welfare Institute And Recreation Ground
Arts, Beneficiary group, Facilities, Leisure, ProfessionsWe are a local charity that has sports facilities & pitches. We have numerous football & rugby teams from 5 years old up to open age. We have crown green bowling facilities with many teams as well as a ladies rounders team. We have full disabled access in our club house & pavilion. The club house is used for recreational sports such as snooker as well as a large concert room for events.
Recreation Ground
Facilities, LeisureSport recreation
North Muskham Playing Field
Associations, Beneficiary group, Economic and community development, Facilities, Leisure, Social welfareProviding community facilities for people of all ages within our local area. This includes provision for children and senior citizens as well as providing a venue for a large range of sporting, recreational, cultural and social activities.
1st Warsash Sea Scout Group
Associations, LeisureThe main activities of the Group are based on both the land and the sea. Beavers, Cubs and Scouts all take part in a wide variety of indoor and outdoor activities. Scouts spend the summer months afloat, sailing the Group's fleet of boats under the tuition of the Group's instructors. All sections also take part in District Scouting activities.
Keighley Community Transport
Education, Leisure, Social welfareThe charity provides low cost transport to "not-for-profit" groups/organisations. We are a membership only charity and our members are generally within the Bradford Metropolitan District. We provide minibus transport for community groups, schools, not for profit schemes, sports clubs, day centres etc.We also provide a one to one car service for people who cannot use public transport.
Pegasus Playscheme
Leisuresummer playscheme includes, swimmimg,bowling,ice skating,sailing
Bull Croft Recreation Ground
Facilities, LeisureProvide sport and leisure facilities for the general public
Hitchin Boys' School Charitable Trust
Education, LeisureThe objective is to assist in the provision of facilities which will enable and encourage the pupils of Hitchin Boys' School to play games and sports.
Chippenham Unit428 Of The Sea Cadet Corps
Arts, Associations, LeisureOutdoor pursuits, canoeing, sailing, camping. Qualifications in catering, sailing, safety boat, canoeing, radio communications, electronics. Musical instrument (band) training. Drill training. All forms of sports , swimming
Seaham Town Park
Beneficiary group, Facilities, Housing, Leisure, ProfessionsThe Parks continues to be well used by the community as the major open space in this area of Seaham. There are many sports groups who use the park as their home ground:-Football - Seaham Red Star Football Club plus 4 junior football teamsSeaham Town Bowls Club - mens and ladiesCricket - numerous teams of a variety of age groupsThere is also a well used play park and bmx/skatepark
Essex Disabled Sports Foundation
LeisureThe provision of sporting activities for disabled and special needs youngsters.
Brodsworth Miners Welfare Fund
Animals, Arts, Beneficiary group, Leisure, ProfessionsBingo (Tues, Thurs, Sat), carboot, dog shows, gala's, funfair, boxing, slimming clubs, over 60's club, circus.Football, cricket, Bowls and theatre group
Threemilestone Community Centre
Facilities, LeisureTraditional Village Hall facility, provision of accomodation for sporting, social, entertainment, local goverment and educational activities.
Ashwick Village Hall And Recreation Ground
Facilities, Heritage, LeisureWe are a community facility that provides recreational & training facilities for local inhabitants and for specific groups, club & societies including:- Pilates, Yoga, Tai Chi, Indoor Bowls, Football, Gardening Club, History Group, Parish Council Meetings and also for private parties. As of Jan 2023, we also have a Community Cafe with good parking and high speed broadband/internet access.
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.