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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The Flackwell Heath Community Association
Associations, Facilities, LeisureSport/Recreation/Social and Well being
Clevedon Family Church
Beneficiary group, Economic and community development, Leisure, Religion, Saving of livesReligous activitiesRelief of povertyYoung peoples recreation and sportOverseas aid / famine relief
The Guide Association Somerset
Arts, Associations, Beneficiary group, LeisureThe aim of the Charity is to promote the education of girls and young women to help them develop emotionally, mentally, physically and spiritually so that they can make a positive contribution to their community and the wider world. Somerset County is composed of 10 Divisions. Each of these has numerous units. Weekly guiding activities, camps, crafts and sporting events take place at all levels.
Kirtlington Village Hall
Charity and VCS support, Facilities, LeisureWe provide:- A hall for meetings or sports such as badminton or indoor bowls. Kitchen facilities. Small meeting rooms, sports changing and shower facilities. Sports field for football and cricket. We fundraise to upkeep the buildings and facilities; and where possible to upgrade and expand those facilities.
Copdock And Washbrook Village Hall
Arts, Associations, Facilities, LeisureWE ACT AS A CENTRE FOR VILLAGE ACTIVITIES AND AS SUCH WE CATER FOR A RANGE OF ACTIVITIES INCLUDING BADMINTON, BOWLS, DRAMA, DANCING, WI, ETC.
Abberton And Langenhoe Community Association
Animals, Arts, Associations, Beneficiary group, Childcare, Facilities, LeisureThe Charity is a village hall used for the following activities:-Dance classes, carpet bowls, craft sessions, dog training, parent toddler group, and private functions such as weddings, childrens parties, education and other functions mostly related to the local community.
Cononley Village Playing Field
Beneficiary group, Facilities, LeisureProvision and development of a village playing field for people of all ages. An extensive range of equipment is provided for children and young people together with a skatepark, a small football pitch and a bowling green.
Grasmere Village Society
Charity and VCS support, Childcare, Facilities, LeisureContributions ?3000 to a new stone built bus shelter, ?1000 to disabled access to village hall, ?200 eradicating Japanese knot weed, Himalayan balsam volunteers, ?500 to Jubilee Fund.?200 to Allotments, ?250 Flood Group storage shed, ?1,000 climbing frame for playarea. Produce village newsletter. Litter picking, lobbying on planning and environment. Maintain amenities e.g. seats, 4 bus shelters.
Llanharan Recreation Ground
Associations, Beneficiary group, Childcare, Economic and community development, Facilities, LeisureThe provision of * Recreation Centre* Playing Fields including Children's Play Area *Sports Pitches (Rugby and Football)* Green Space in Llanharan and Bryncae * Community Activities* Community wellbeing Activities at Llanharan Recreation Ground off Bridgend Road, Llanharan CF72 9RA and Land at Bryncae off Powell Drive, Llanharan
The Romford Greyhound Owners Association Trust For Retired Racing Greyhounds
Animals, Housing, LeisureThe R.G.O.A. Trust cares for and homes greyhounds for owners of greyhounds that raced at Romford Greyhound when their racing careers are over. The retired greyhounds enter our rented kennels, they are fed & exercised and generally cared for until they can be homed. By advertising in newspapers, notice boards, website etc, we invite the public to visit our kennels and select a suitable greyhound.
Bradford Disability Sport And Leisure
LeisureProvide sporting and leisure opportunities for people with disabilities
Pembridge Village Institute
Associations, Beneficiary group, Charity and VCS support, Childcare, Facilities, LeisureOur main objective is to hire out our hall for as wide a range of activities as possible. We have bookings from mums, tots, playschool, echo (an organisation for the physically and mentally disabled), table tennis, hardy plants society, womans institute, as well as meetings for regular groups, parties and an auction. It is also used for our own fund raising.
The Sellafield Charity Trust Fund
LeisureProvision of equipment to a range of charities in the West Cumbria area. We do not support sports, the arts, animal charities and do not give cash grants or running expenses.
Chells Manor Community Association
Arts, Associations, Beneficiary group, Childcare, Facilities, LeisureThe Community Centre offers activities to all age groups, our activities include Mother and Toddler Groups, Keep Fit, Scouts, Dance Classes, over 60's Group, Religious Meetings and Martial Arts
Danby Village Hall
Arts, Beneficiary group, Education, Facilities, LeisureWe provide the facilities for the whole community. The village hall is available to anybody for hire. Individuals can book the hall for personal use ie weddings, parties etc. Weekly activities include senior citizens meetings, short mat bowls and badminton clubs. The local primary school use the hall for larger functions than the school can cater for, including their Christmas Play.
Haddenham Social Centre Village Hall
Arts, Beneficiary group, Facilities, LeisureTo manage the village hall at Haddenham for the benefit of the local community.The premises continue to be used by a wide variety of community groups on a regular basis.They include :- Sports Clubs.Age Concern.Social Dancing.Folk music concerts.Quilters.Jazzercise.Roller Skating.Parish Council.Weight Watchers.Fremantle Trust.Blood Donors.Children`s Centre.Antiques Fairs.Horticultural Society.
Padworth Village Hall
Animals, Associations, Beneficiary group, Childcare, Facilities, LeisureTo make it possible for a range of activities to take place for people of all ages and abilities who live in Padworth and the surrounding area. Activities in the hall include :- mother and baby/child groups, Women's Institute, physical fitness, and self-help groups. Outdoor activities consist of a children's play area, a football pitch, dog training facilities, and pitches for leisure caravans
Newburn Sea Cadets
Arts, Associations, Education, LeisureTraining to the standards required by the Marine Society and Sea cadets. This includes boatwork, seamanship, map reading and navigation skills and all crafts and sports relevant to naval cadets. On-water boat training, shore based camps and training voyages on offshore vessels. Much of the training gives National Governing Body qualifications as well as B Tech courses. Cadets are aged 10 to 18
Hawkwell Village Hall
Arts, Childcare, Economic and community development, Education, Facilities, LeisureMain Hall: Playschool, Dance, Urban Theatre School, Slimming World, Meetings & Shows, Fuchsia Society, Zumba Class, 1 U3A Group, Vulcan Trust, Martial Art, general public, Budgerigar/Foreign bird Society. Polling Station when required. Annex:Playschool, Jazz Record Society, South Essex Astronomy club, Budgerigar/Foreign bird Society.Car Park:Stambridge Pigeon club, Horticultural Society
Coxheath Residents' Village Hall
Facilities, LeisureVillage hall for hire for various sport, social, community and cultural activities.
West Smethwick Park
Beneficiary group, Childcare, Facilities, Heritage, LeisureThe park contains a range of facilities for visitors and users including grass sport football and cricket (grass and sytnthtic). Multi Use Games Area, large children's Play Area, fishing pools, Youth Shelter, community pavilion, outdoor gym equipment, historical features, and network of footpaths for walking. The park friends group organises a range of activites/events throughout the year.
The Dunnington And Grimston Playing Fields
Arts, Beneficiary group, Charitable activities, Facilities, LeisureProvides sport and recreation facilities for all ages/genders/abilities in the community and surrounding areas. Sporting facilities as well as buildings are made available as well as making grants available to organisations. Sports are football, cricket, bowls, squash, tennis, table tennis, Indoor facilities for elderly e.g. chair aerobics and for young people e.g. dance. Large play park.
Yeading Community Association
Associations, Beneficiary group, Economic and community development, LeisureProvision of space for local community activities to take place, catering to people of all ages. We offer Martial Art classes, Indoor Bowls, Glencoe Friendly over 50's Club and more.
North Of Tyne Mountain Rescue Team
Leisure, Saving of livesThe team was formed back in the 1970s as a North of Tyne Local Education Authority team in response to an increase in the number of incidents occurring on the hills and fells of Northumbria as outdoor activities such as climbing and hill walking grew in popularity. It became the North of Tyne Search & Rescue Team in the early 80s and more recently became the North of Tyne Mountain Rescue Team
The King George Vi Memorial Hall
Beneficiary group, Facilities, LeisureThe Charity runs a local village hall for the use of residents. Activities include sports activities , children clubs, bazaars and village events. The Charity rents out on a lease basis parts of the building to secure regular incomes. The hall may also be hired for private functions and meetings.
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.