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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19th Bolton (bolton School) Scout Group
Associations, Beneficiary group, Education, LeisureFull Scout Group for Beavers, Cubs, Scouts and Explorers.Regular meetings for educational, sporting activities and scout training both in and outdoors to improve young peoples skills and well being.Annual camps both in the UK and abroad.
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.
Brampton Memorial Playing Field
Facilities, LeisureSport/Recreation, Education/Training, provides facilities & open space
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.
Streatley Village Hall
Arts, Beneficiary group, Facilities, LeisureProvide facilities for various organisations to hold their meetings ie parish council meetings etc, classes for keep fit, pilates, yoga irish dancing, karate. The facilities are also used for wedding receptions, funeral wakes, children's parties and other social gatherings.
7th Huddersfield Clayton West Scout Group
Arts, Associations, Beneficiary group, LeisurePhysical, Intellectual, Social and Spiritual development of young people through activities including archery, camping, pioneering, shooting, wide games, crafts, cooking, music, kayaking, circus skills etc..
Nine Locks Community Association
Arts, Associations, Beneficiary group, Economic and community development, Facilities, Health, LeisureA Community Centre providing the following groups:- Fibromyalgia Support Group, Art for over 50's, Children's Dance Classes, Sequence Dances, Tea Dances, Indoor Bowling, Slimming World, Pilates, Swing Dance Classes, Christian Fellowship Meetings, Keep Fit Classes, Karate Classes, Urban Dance Classes. Hall available for casual hire.
Swimbridge Village Hall
Associations, Economic and community development, Facilities, LeisureWe provide a venue for community activities, education, recreation, sport and entertainment.
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.
Llangathen Village Hall
Arts, Facilities, LeisureIt is our aim that Llangathen Village Hall is an affordable resource for all neighbourhood individuals and groups. It is to provide a good standard of facilities for meetings, sports events, classes/courses, concerts, talks, educational events and any other forms of recreation with the object of benefiting local inhabitants without distinction of political, religious or other opinions.
Pentraeth Memorial Hall / Neuadd Goffa Pentraeth
Arts, Beneficiary group, Charity and VCS support, Childcare, Facilities, Housing, LeisureThe memorial hall is used by the following - Classes for Yoga; Fitness and Wellbeing; Boxing/kickboxing. Tennis coaching; Football Club; Cyclecross; Celebration/birthday parties;Weddings; Warm spaces; Residents meetings; Baby and Toddler Group; Community Council Meetings; Voting; Film company; County Council Housing Association; Bouncy Castle Company; Xmas/Tabletop Fairs; Fund raising concerts.
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.
Lilleshall Memorial Hall
Arts, Facilities, Leisure, Social welfarePROVIDES VILLAGE HALL COMMUNITY FACILITIES IN THE AREA. USED BY PEOPLE FROM THE VILLAGE AND SURROUNDING AREA FOR SOCIAL, EDUCATIONAL AND GROUP MEETING PURPOSES EG, MEETINGS, SOCIAL EVENTS, PARTIES, WEDDING RECEPTIONS, DANCES, PANTOMINES, DRAMA GROUPS, KARATE CLASSES, TCAT COURSES, ALSO ACCOMMODATES THE VILLAGE POST OFFICE.
Sancton Village Hall
Beneficiary group, Facilities, LeisureSocial, sporting and cultural activities.
Chalvedon Community Association
Associations, Beneficiary group, LeisureTHE ASSOCIATION CURRENTLY WORKS TO PROVIDE A BASE FOR COMUNITY ACTIVITES TO USE WE ARE STRIVING TO INCREASE THIS BY LOOKING INTO HOW THE LOCAL AUTHORITY CAN HELP US INVITE MORE GROUPS INTO THE CENTER CURRENT GROUPS INCLUDE PENSIONERS COFFEE MORNING KARATE CLUB AND OTHER SOCIAL GATHERINGS
Severn Beach Village Hall And Playing Fields
Arts, Charity and VCS support, Facilities, LeisureThe Charity exists to provide and maintain the village hall and playing fields. The hall has regular user groups, and is also hired out for parties, public meetings, etc. The outside area includes play equipment, a multi-use games area, and a football pitch. Additional facilities will be added as finances permit. We host the annual Severn Festival which facilitates fund-raising by local groups.
Wingham Recreation Ground
Facilities, LeisureSports & Recreational 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.
Hinton St George Village Hall And Playing Field
Associations, Education, Facilities, LeisureProvision and mainternance of a village hall and playing field at Hinton St George. This is the only village communal facility other than the school which has no hall, the parish church and the pub. Facilities are open to all organisations and individuals. Regular users include village sports and social groups and classes, wedding receptions and other special events.
Westlands Community Association
Associations, Beneficiary group, Charity and VCS support, Facilities, LeisureThe charity owns & maintains the community hall and makes it available to locally-led user groups (kids club, judo, darts, youth, bingo) plus hiring out to other organisations including local authorities. We are purely funded by grants that we apply for and our own fund-raising activities.
Wyche Institute
Beneficiary group, Childcare, LeisureLocal facility for groups to meet ie., Martial art , Preschool , nursery.
Hoddesdon Boxing Academy
Beneficiary group, LeisureProvision of Youth Club facilities for young people in the Borough of Broxbourne and the town of Hoddesdon
Crossgates Community Centre
Beneficiary group, Facilities, LeisureThe Crossgates Community Centre is available for the community to hire for a variety of activities. The hall comprises of a sports hall, smaller meeting/conference room and kitchen. Regular users hire the hall for weekly craft activities, bowling, badminton, keep fit and youth groups, but it is also available for hire for parties/celebrations and table top sales.
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.