Leisure Charities That specialise in Sports
Discover 3,274 Leisure charities that specialise in sports. Use the search below to filter within these results.
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Warrington Sea Cadet Corps
Associations, Beneficiary group, LeisureTRAINING AND ACTIVITIES FOR YOUNG PEOPLE AGED 10 - 18, BASED ON A NAUTICAL THEME. ACTIVITIES INCLUDE WATERBORNE SPORTS, FIRST AID, CAMPCRAFT AND A RANGE OF SPECIALIST SKILLS
Melton Mowbray Young Farmers' Club
Beneficiary group, Economic and community development, Leisurevarious activities for the youth of the countryside, Forming part of the Leicestershire federation and part of the National organisation. Activities are of either a sport, speaking or countryside nature.
Great Wood Community Hall
Associations, Beneficiary group, Facilities, LeisureProviding a community facility for meetings, parties, shows, clubs, social clubs, youth club, keep fit classes, martial arts and other pastime activities.
Linton Village Institute
Facilities, LeisureProvision and maintenance of a Village Hall for the use of local inhabitants without distinction of political, religious or other opinions, including use for meetings, social gatherings, sports and other forms of recreation, organised by individuals or by clubs or societies.
Chittlehamholt Village Hall
Arts, Charity and VCS support, Facilities, Health, Leisure, ReligionThe village hall is used by local inhabitants for various activities such as Lunches, Coffee mornings, Meetings, Garden club, Pilates, Tai Chi, Line Dancing, Dances, Discos, Quizzes, Short Mat Bowls, some church services. The hall has a Alcohol licence used for certain events. The car park and adjacent field is also used for summer fund raising activities.It is a meeting place for the community.
Village Hall (swanton Novers)
Facilities, LeisureTo provide social, cultural and sporting activities to the inhabitants of Swanton Novers and the immediate surrounds. To provide facilities to carry out the above activities. To provide a focal point for the village.
Badcock Recreation Ground
Arts, Beneficiary group, Childcare, Facilities, LeisureBadcock Recreation ground is used by the following teams - football (3), cricket, tennis courts, children's play area and general recreation.The hall is used for numerous activities organised in the village - clubs, concerts, dancing, private hire, theatre group etc.
3rd Banstead Scout Group
Associations, Beneficiary group, LeisureProvide wide range of Educational,Sports,and Cultural activities for Squirrels, Beavers, Cubs & Scouts(both boys & girls) as part of the Scouting movement.
Dartford & Crayford Unit 99 Of The Sea Cadet Corps
Armed forces, Associations, Beneficiary group, Education, LeisureThe Sea Cadet Corps is a uniformed youth activity, that is not pre service, open to all young people aged 10 to 18.The aim of the corps is to help young people towards responsible adulthood by encouraging valuable personal attributes and high standards of conduct, through a programme of educational and sporting activities, using a nautical theme based on the customs of the Royal Navy.
Public Recreation Ground (henry Martin Lindsell Bequest)
Facilities, LeisureThe Town Council care for recreation grounds to include fairfield recreation ground this was left solely for the use of cricket for the Town of Biggleswade.
Whatton Jubilee Hall
Arts, Associations, Beneficiary group, Facilities, Leisure, Social welfareVillage Hall activities for the community include Brownies & Guides, Dancing, Keep Fit, Choir Group, Women's Club, Carpet Bowls, Coffee Mornings and occasional social events. The hall is also hired out for parties etc.
The Damerham Village Hall
Beneficiary group, Education, Facilities, LeisureThe Damerham Village Hall provides a focal point for the village community, providing the space for activates such as; jumble sales, sports clubs, tea and chat, get togethers, coffee mornings, local societies and charitable clubs or events. The hall is used by the local school for parent parking, school productions and events.
Langport And District Young Farmers Club
Arts, Beneficiary group, Charity and VCS support, Economic and community development, LeisureA rural youth movement for young people aged 10-26 years. Members can gain recognised skills and confidence in many activities such as public speaking, drama and entertainments, sports, stock-judging and stock presentation. The opportunity to travel and to attend meetings to arrange fundraising for their clubs and the local community. This is a member led organisation.
1st York (poppleton) Scout Group
Arts, Associations, Beneficiary group, LeisureBeavers and Cubs enjoy playing games making new friends, going on visits and helping others. There is a badge scheme to reward them for trying new things or improving in existing activities.Scouts activities include camping, climbing, canoeing, cycling, hiking, dry skiing, 1st Aid, Scout Craft, Parades, Community, Drama,photography & many other things to help develop young peoples talents.
Widmer End Village Hall And Recreation Ground
Childcare, Facilities, LeisureOperates a Village Hall and recreational facilities including a childrens playground and a playing field used for cricket and general sporting and recreation activities
Waingroves Community Association
Arts, Associations, Beneficiary group, Economic and community development, Facilities, LeisureThe Trustees work to maintain and improve the Community Centre for community activities, for example Girl Guides, Karate class, Theatre arts group(adults and children, and Private hire parties. The centre is also used as the venue for the Village Horticultural Show, Village Pantomime, Easter event and Woodland Trust activites.
Hoddesdon Boxing Academy
Beneficiary group, LeisureHoddesdon Boxing Academy provides inclusive boxing and fitness programmes for young people and adults in the Borough of Broxbourne, promoting physical health, confidence, discipline and community engagement through sport
West Drayton Youth Football And Sports Club
Beneficiary group, Education, LeisureWe are a youth and children's football club that provides football management and coaching to boys and girls from 6 to 16 years old, along with "Little Kickers" under 6 engagement sessions. The children then participate in matches at the weekend representing the club.We also have various sporting activities that utilise the facilities in the evenings.
Hartlepool Sea Cadets
Associations, Leisure, Saving of livesCadets can gain skills that assist employers, for example self-confidence, leadership and good communication skills. Further skills learnt by the youngsters include life saving, Seamanship, Canoeing, Navigation, Communications, Sailing, Cookery, Rowing, Swimming, Wind Surfing. The unit also has a very successful band which performs at many local events throughout the year
Thingwall Recreational Centre
Arts, Beneficiary group, LeisureThe charity organises activities such as indoor & outdoor bowls, whist, bridge, drama, badminton, cycling, artists classes etc. The premises are also used by outside organisations for karate classes, keep fit, aerobics, children dance classes etc. Parties and receptions may also be held in the main hall.
Friends Of Slip End Lower School
Associations, Beneficiary group, Education, LeisureChristmas and Summer Fayres held to raise monies to subsidize school trips for the children, for purchase items for the classroom and pay for the sportscoach at the school.
The Folkestone And Hythe Unit Of The Sea Cadet Corps
Armed forces, Arts, Associations, Beneficiary group, LeisureYouth organisation for 10-18 year olds as fully enrolled uniformed cadets. They are instilled into the nautical traditions - boatwork, sailing, canoeing, sea going experience under sail and power, seamanship, maritime skills (drill and piping), radio communications, electrics, mechanics, cook stewards, band music. First Aid, DofE, computing, shooting, BTEC courses and meteorology. Marine cadet
Sands Village Hall
Arts, Associations, Beneficiary group, Facilities, LeisureVillage Hall for community use by local residents and businesses, i.e. health and fitness classes, martial arts training, local events, children's parties, musical evenings, Women's Institute, meetings for clubs, etc. Also used by council for polling centre.
The Newton Poppleford Playing Field Foundation
Facilities, LeisureProviding sport facilities and recreation facilities for the inhabitants of the area of benefit without distinction of political, religious or other opinions in the interests of social welfare.
7th South Leeds (rothwell) Scout Group
Associations, Beneficiary group, LeisureThe main purpose of our executive committee's work is to maintain funds to provide an HQ for scouting activities which benefit young people from age 6 to 25. Scouting activities offer young people opportunities for education, training sports & recreation. We also provide equipment to enhance these skills. Our HQ is situated in Rothwell & is also used by many other local groups.
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.