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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Major UK charities curated by Charity Finder for size, recognition, and registry coverage. Click through for full profiles, financials, and trustees.
New Directions (rugby) Limited
Beneficiary group, Housing, Leisure, Social careProviding support for people living in their own homes, home care, short stay/respite support, day opportunities, residential accommodation, supported living accommodation and support for vulnerable people, including those with learning disabilities, in Rugby and the surrounding areas.
Newland House School Trust Limited
Arts, Beneficiary group, Education, LeisureTHE TRUST AIMS TO HELP BOYS AND GIRLS ATTAIN THE HIGHEST ACADEMIC LEVELS WHILST BENEFITING FROM SPORTING, MUSICAL, ARTISTIC AND OTHER ACTIVITIES TO DEVELOP THEIR INTERESTS AND PREPARE THEM FOR THE SENIOR SCHOOL OF THEIR CHOICE.
The National Coaching Foundation
LeisureThe Charity's objects are specifically restricted to promote for the public benefit theeducation of all those who use coaching to deliver and/or encourage sport andphysical activity.
Chesham Preparatory School Trust Limited
Arts, Beneficiary group, Education, LeisureChesham Prep is a day school for boys and girls aged 3 to13 years and seeks to benefit the public through the pursuit of its stated aims to maintain a high academic standard and also encourage skills in all academic as well as art, design & technology, music, drama and sport. Children are prepared for entry into county secondary schools and to the independent schools sector.
The Lord's Taverners
Beneficiary group, Leisure, Social welfareWe positively impact the lives of young people facing the challenges of inequality. We provide inclusive and impactful cricket programmes, empowering young people with disabilities and from disadvantaged communities to develop the knowledge, skills, capabilities and confidence required to overcome the challenges of inequality, raise their aspirations and reach their potential.
Lady Barn House School Limited
Beneficiary group, Charity and VCS support, Education, LeisureLBHS aims to provide a first class academic and physical education for young persons of both sexes from age 3 to 11.Up to 10 means-tested bursaries are awarded annually for children in the Junior section of the School.We also offer facilities to local sports clubs;societies;charities & the church, as well as fund raising for a wide range of charities, local, national and international annually.
Harlow And District Sports Trust
Beneficiary group, Childcare, Education, LeisureHarlow Leisurezone, the new centre with both wet & dry facilities opened on the 23rd June 2010 at the Harlow College Site.Facilities include Swimming & Learner pools, Fitness Gym & Studios, Sports Hall, Squash Courts Trampolining Park, Climbing, all day nursery & catering facilities.
The Royal Life Saving Society - U.k.
Charity and VCS support, Leisure, Saving of livesPreventing loss of life through drowning & injury through near-drowning,Reducing the number of people drowning year on year,Lead provider of water safety & drowning prevention education, Lead industry body for awarding & training lifeguards,Recognised by Sport England as governing body for Lifesaving Sport in the UK,Club & volunteer network across UK & Republic of Ireland.
Action For Blind People
Beneficiary group, Economic and community development, Health, Housing, LeisureAction for Blind People support blind and partially sighted people in the United Kingdom. This can mean helping them to find or keep a job, deal with housing issues, helping them to go on holiday, providing sports clubs for visually impaired children, and other services for visually impaired children and their families or providing vital information in the heart of communities.
Berkhampstead School (cheltenham) Trust Limited
Arts, Beneficiary group, Childcare, Education, Leisure, SocietyThe charity provides a caring and well rounded education to children aged between 3 & 11, ensuring an awareness of others & promoting citizenship. It is intended that pupils will achieve their full potential academically as well as in music, art, drama & sport. After school activities are provided so that pupils can develop outside the main curriculum.
Dumpton School
Beneficiary group, Charitable activities, Education, LeisureDumpton School is an Educational Charity for Children located in Wimborne, Dorset. Its aim is to advance the education of the public for public benefit without limitations by providing or assisting in the provision of school and educational facilities. We strive for the highest quality of academic tuition and the development of wider sporting, artistic and social skills within a family framework.
YMCA St Helens
Associations, Beneficiary group, Housing, LeisureThe provision of supported housing and support services.The provision of Training /Foyer facilities for residents and the general public.The provision of Sports & Fitness facilities.The provision of Childcare Facilities.The provision of Youth Services.
Northamptonshire Independent Grammar School Charity Trust Limited
Beneficiary group, Education, LeisureNorthamptonshire Independent Grammar School Charity Trust's aim as an educational charity for children is to benefit the public by providing a first class education independent of the State system. We aim for the highest quality of academic tuition and the development of wider sporting, artistic and social skills in all our pupils.
YMCA Leicestershire
Associations, Beneficiary group, LeisureThe Y is a diverse community organisation whose mission is to empower young people to achieve skills, independence and fulfillment through access to supported accommodation, education, arts and sports.
National Horseracing College Limited
Animals, Beneficiary group, Economic and community development, Education, LeisureThe objects of the charity are to advance education, particularly among young persons, and to relieve the need of unemployed persons by the provision of vocational and academic training connected with the horse racing, equestrian, agricultural, horticultural and their allied areas. The charity has two specific mission statements in its Corporate Plan.
Greyhound Trust
Housing, LeisureVision: A day when all racing greyhounds retire to loving homes and are treated with compassion and kindness.The Greyhound Trust works in partnership with the public, legislators and the racing community to give every greyhound a safe, loving home after a good life as an athlete. We are devoted to the welfare of all greyhounds throughout their working life and in retirement.
Manchester YMCA
Associations, Beneficiary group, LeisureThe Manchester YMCA operates a sports and fitness centre (The Y Club) in Manchester city centre. It also operates a subsidiary company, Castlefield Hotel Limited. Manchester YMCA aims to build strong families and strong communities through programmes aimed at self development and personal growth.
Centre4 Limited
Beneficiary group, Childcare, Leisure, Social welfareA Community Hub that provides office space to organisations that offer services and activities that benefit disadvantaged communities. We have a Sports Hall and field, full Day Nursery, Conference facility and ad hoc room hire/meeting rooms. Activities include Ethical Recruitment Agency, social opportunities, Centre4 Advice, Social Prescribing, ConnectNEL and much more
Terra Nova School Trust Limited
Beneficiary group, Education, LeisureThe School's aim as an educational charity for children is to benefit the public by providing first class education, independent of the State system. A day school, with boarding facilities, which aims for the highest quality of academic tuition and the development of sporting, artistic and social skills. The School also makes available its facilities to members of the local community.
The Sports Council Trust Company
Charitable activities, LeisureHelping members of the public play more sport and enjoy the benefits physical activity generates by giving them access to high quality sports facilities - the National Sports Centres and Rowing Lake makes a direct connection between grassroots and elite sport, supporting both. The Charity also awards grants to organisations that provide sporting opportunities for individuals.
Solden Hill House Limited
Arts, Beneficiary group, Education, Housing, Leisure, Social careSolden Hill House is a collection of residential care home for adults with learning disabilities in Northamptonshire. Accommodation is in 10 residential units, 4 on the main site near Byfield, 1 in Byfield village, 4 in Brackley and 1 in Duston. Activities include craft workshops, dance, music and art therapy, outings and local activities - riding, sailing, swimming and college courses,
Shree Kutch Leva Patel Community (uk )
LeisureThe aims of the charity are reflected in its Mission Statement as being "To enhance the quality of life through education, cultural, social and sports events and instil values that will benefit society".
The Jubilee Sailing Trust
LeisureTo give people of mixed abilities and circumstances the freedom to explore their ability, potential and place in the world through inclusive adventures at sea.
St Joseph's School, Launceston
Beneficiary group, Education, LeisureSt Joseph's School is an educational charity for children, providing first class education for children aged 4-16. We aim to provide the highest quality of academic tuition and the development of wider sporting, artisitic and social skills in all our pupils.
The Greenbank Project
Economic and community development, Education, Leisure, Social welfareGreenbank was set up to enhance the opportunities and status of people with disabilities through education, training, employment, and recreation.Greenbank offers its services to the local community and is particularly supportive of disabled people and disadvantaged groups. We provide work related training, a guidance service, employment related projects, sport and recreation and education.
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.