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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Cymdeithas Gymunedol Y Bala A Phenllyn / Bala & Penllyn Community Association
Associations, Economic and community development, Leisure1) Community activities and experiences 2) Provides a base for community groups and activities3) Improves physical, mental, social and emotional welfare for all, enabling all residents to thrive.
Bowyers Charitable Trust
Beneficiary group, Leisure, Social welfareFor the benefit of education and training (which might but not necessarily include, training in archery and/or bow-making); for the benefit of disadvantaged (however disadvantaged) youth or other members of society with a view to socially beneficial ends; for the benefit of the Company's military affiliations; for City of London-related charitable purposes.
2/77th Manchester (2nd Whalley Range) Group Of Scouts
Associations, Beneficiary group, LeisureSport, recreation, education and training for children and young people in South Manchester.
Radlett Village Institute
Facilities, LeisureMAINTAINS AND ADMINISTERS THE INSTITUTE BUILDING AND GARDENS, FOR HIRE FOR GENERAL CHARITABLE PURPOSES - SPORT, ARTS, MEDICAL, EDUCATION.
Frecheville Community Centre
Arts, Associations, Beneficiary group, Childcare, Economic and community development, Education, Facilities, LeisureTo promote and maintain for the benefit of the area a facility where community activities can be held. These include culture and sport activities such as various forms of dancing, drama and pantomime society, keep fit, snooker, pre school toddlers football, Brownies and Rainbows, mother and toddler groups, board games group, parenting sessions etc.
Instow Village Hall
Facilities, LeisureManagement of the hall as for village sports and recreational activities.
The Playing Field
Facilities, LeisureProvision of 2 Playing Fields in Yarnton, Oxfordshire, which include sports and recreational facilities.
The Abbey Community Association
Arts, Associations, Beneficiary group, Charity and VCS support, Childcare, Education, Facilities, LeisureManage Community Centre for groups of all ages. Mothers & Toddlers group. Pre-school. Scouts & Guides. Ballet & Keep Fit classes. Tea Dance & Badminton. Church Services. Private parties & fund-raising activities. Polling station. Parish Council meetings.
Solihull Metropolitan Borough Retirement Council
Arts, LeisureRecreational activities for members over the age of 50 years; such as Short Mat Bowls, Art/Painting, Dancing, Rambling, Singing for Pleasure, Keep Fit, Tai Chi, Bridge and Whist.
St. Martin's School (epsom) Parent Teacher & Friends Association
Arts, Beneficiary group, Charity and VCS support, Childcare, Education, Leisure, ReligionWe hold various events and activities which raise money for St. Martins Infant and Junior Schools, Epsom. These include a Christmas Fair, firework night, discos, film/quiz nights, raffles, second-hand uniform sales and family photo days. The money raised is used to buy extra equipment (eg.for playground/PC/laptops) and activities (eg. tennis lessons) for the children at St. Martins
Rossington Miners' Welfare Scheme
Leisure, ProfessionsProvision of Sports, Social Recreation, learning activities and Community Hub to Rossington and the surrounding areas.
Galleywood Playing Field Management Committee
Facilities, Housing, LeisureOversees the playing field and clubhouse at Slades Lane for the benefit of the people of Galleywood. Currently Galleywood Cricket & Football Clubs play their home fixtures on the grounds.
Craven Arms Playing Field
Facilities, LeisureProvision of Adult Sports Field
Smarden Village Hall
Facilities, LeisureProvision of social, educational, sport, and general society facilities in Smarden Charter Hall
The Pinder Recreational Trust
Facilities, LeisureProvides Building (Village Hall) & Facilities for Other Charities/Voluntary Bodies, General Public & Groups. Also use for Sport & Recreation
The Thames Rowing Club Charitable Trust
LeisureThe trust's aim is to promote community participation in healthy recreation by providing facilities for the sports of rowing and sculling.
Brandon Remembrance Playing Field
Facilities, LeisureThe purposes for a sports and recreation ground, Community Centre and Village Hall or any of them for the benefit of the inhabitants of the Parish of Brandon
Recreation Ground
Facilities, Leisureprovision of sporting activitiesprovision of childrens' play facilitiespublic recreational area
Morden Little League Football
Beneficiary group, LeisureFree football for 900 children aged between 7 and 14.
Shree Prajapati Association (uk)
Beneficiary group, Charitable activities, Charity and VCS support, Leisure, Social welfareCharity organises various fundraising activities such as sporting events, women's groups, youth activities, etc.It provides grants to individuals and organisations, mainly from the Prajapati community, for the purpose of furthering their education and for the relief of poverty and sickness. Also supports diaster relief
The Crantock Village Hall And Recreation Ground Charity
Facilities, LeisureThe provision and maintenance of a village hall and recreation ground.Funds are raised by Hall Hire Charges,Hiring the field for sporting purposes and additional sums raised via seasonal/holiday parking.
Fishguard Unit 142 Of The Sea Cadet Corps
Arts, Associations, Beneficiary group, LeisureSailing, shooting (air rifle and small bore), canoeing, rowing, power boating, ceremonial drill, expedition training, meteorology, training in marine engineering, seamanship, writer/stores, cooks/steward, radio operator. The aim of the sea cadet corps is to help young people towards responsible adulthood by encouraging valuable personal attributes and high standards of conduct, using a nautical th
The Crudwell Village Hall And Recreation Ground
Associations, Beneficiary group, Childcare, Facilities, LeisureCrudwell Village Hall and Playground provide meeting and play facilities for village activities. The hall is used by many village organisations for group meetings. Non village groups & individuals can hire the hall for functions. Playground facilities include a multi sports facility, playing field and children's play area.
Great Dunmow And District Young Farmers Club
Beneficiary group, Charity and VCS support, Economic and community development, LeisureEducation and development of young people through a variety of activities and competitions including public speaking, stock judging, cookery and sports. 12 clubs across the county organise their own weekly meeting. Emphasis on social, fundraising and travel opportunities too.
The Lower Beeding Association
Facilities, LeisureTo manage and maintain the village hall and sports ground at Lower Beeding
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.