Leisure Charities That specialise in Sports
Discover 9,423 Leisure charities that specialise in sports. Use the search below to filter within these results.
Notable charities in this sector
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.
Greenhouse Sports Limited
Beneficiary group, Economic and community development, Education, LeisureGreenhouse Sports is a London-based charity that uses sport to engage young people living in the inner-city. It aims to develop social, thinking, emotional and physical (STEP) skills for young people in London's inner-city communities through high-quality, intensive sports programmes delivered by inspirational coaches.
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.
Thurrock Community Leisure Limited
LeisureWe offer an impressive array of facilities and activities - including 4 leisure clubs, an 18 hole golf course and an entertainments venue located within Thurrock, Essex
University Of Bath Students' Union (busu)
Charitable activities, Charity and VCS support, Economic and community development, Education, Housing, LeisureSports, arts, cultural, departmental, recreational, media, volunteering and diversity & support student groups; representation both academic and in areas such as accommodation, campus facilities, town/gown relations and national issues; support in housing, academic and welfare advice, peer mentoring and peer assisted learning; training, development and entrepreneurial opportunities and a job shop.
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.
The Royal Air Force Central Fund
Armed forces, LeisurePROVIDE CHARITABLE SUPPORT TO THE SERVING RAF COMMUNITY WORLDWIDE, SUPPORTING CAPITAL PROJECTS, COMMUNITY AND WELFARE SUPPORT FACILITIES AND ENCOURAGING THE DEVELOPMENT OF INDIVIDUALS THROUGH SPORT TO FACILIATE AN ENCHANCED SENSE OF BELONGING, MOTIVATION, MORALE AND COMMUNITY SPIRIT.
Chance To Shine Foundation LTD
Beneficiary group, Education, LeisureThe purpose of Chance to Shine is to give all young people the opportunity to play learn and develop through cricket. We do this by grant funding our partners to deliver Chance to Shine programmes in schools and communities and also by providing free digital resources for teachers and schools.
The Maynard School
Beneficiary group, Education, LeisureAn Independent Girls Day School offering education for pupils up to the age of 18. The aim is to provide a first class independent education, through strong academic tuition, effective pastoral care, and wider social, cultural, sporting and spiritual development of academically able girls. Girls are encouraged to develop as articulate, confident and responsible members of a community.
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.
Keele University Students' Union
Charitable activities, Charity and VCS support, Education, LeisureKeele SU operates a number of activities and services, all for the benefit of its members.Activities include; community representation and advocacy to influence the student experience, individual representation and advocacy to support students facing difficulties, community-based student activities, volunteering and sports facilitation, retail, catering, printing and entertainments.
Norwich City Community Sports Foundation
Health, Leisure, Social welfareThe Community Sports Foundation is Norwich City FC's official charityWe use the power of sport to support and inspire our community. Our charitable objectives are driving inclusion for people with disabilities, boosting mental health and wellbeing, and supporting disadvantaged people to raise their aspirations.
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.
Writhlington Trust
Beneficiary group, LeisureSporting activities, Fitness classes, Holiday activities, Children's Parties, Community Education, Soft play centre, Gyms
The Chartered Institute For The Management Of Sport And Physical Activity
LeisureThe purposes of the Institute as set out in its Charter are:(a) to promote and advance public health by encouraging active participation in sport or other healthy recreation for the public benefit; and(b) to promote for the public benefit the safety of facilities and services provided for active participation in sport or healthy recreation;
Bolton Community Leisure
LeisureTo develop sport and recreational activities in Bolton.Oversee the management of leisure facilities.Monitor standards and improvements.
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 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.
London School Of Economics Students' Union
Education, LeisureRepresentationAdviceEducationProvision and facilitation of sportsProvision and facilitation of societies
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.
Uwe Students' Union
Education, LeisureUWE Students' Union exists to advance the education of students at the University of the West of England by promoting the interests and welfare of students during their course of study and representing, supporting and advising students. Also by providing social, cultural, sporting and recreational activities and forums for discussions and debate for the personal development of students.
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.
Hyndburn Leisure
Arts, LeisureThe charity provides for the local community and visitors to Hyndburn: sport and recreation facilities; classes, courses and events; bookable facilities for clubs, groups and voluntary organisations; information centre and programme of concerts and events.
Swansea University Students' Union
Economic and community development, Education, LeisureStudents' Union promoting the interests and welfare of students at Swansea University. The Union provides social, sporting and recreational activities as well as supporting and advising students during their time at University. Union commercial services in retail and licensed trade offer employment and opportunities for personal development.
Rainbow Hub Nw LTD
Beneficiary group, Charitable activities, LeisureThe public benefit to advance the education and relieve the suffering of people (particularly children) with physical disabilities and life-reducing conditions and to provide information, advice and guidance for their families and carers, in particular by means of education, conductive education, rehabilitation and the provision of facilities for participation in sport and other recreation.
Frequently asked questions about this sector
How many sports leisure charities are there in the UK?
There are 9,423 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 £8.6bn 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 85.4%. 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 £340k. 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.