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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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.
Scole Community Centre And Playing Field
Facilities, LeisureCreating sport and leisure facilities for Scole and surrounding area.
Grindleford Playing Field Trust
Associations, Beneficiary group, Charity and VCS support, Childcare, Facilities, LeisureProviding a playing field for both organised & recreational sport. A hall for meetings & other activities (ie Playgroup,WI,Bridge etc). All maintained by volunteers clipping, mowing & cleaning.
Mistley Village Hall
Facilities, LeisureUse of hall facilities (including bar) by local sports clubs and other community groups and charities.
Cold Ashby Village Hall
Facilities, Leisure, ReligionThe Memorial Village Hall is used by all local groups such as the, Skittles teams, Bowls Club, Church, Private parties and is a Polling Station. It is in the centre of village and is the designated Emergency Shelter. There are disabled facilities which include a ramp and a toilet. There are also baby changing facilities.
1st Heckmondwike Scout Group
Associations, Heritage, LeisureScouting, including camps, trips & outings to local museums etc. & sports events within the group & in the district
Keith And Susan Rawlings Charitable Trust
Beneficiary group, Charitable activities, LeisureProviding donations and grants to humanitarian and sporting charities. Grants in favour of older and younger people.
Waterford Village Hall
Facilities, LeisureProviding educational,recreational and sporting activities to the residents of Waterford and surrounding area.
Swinton & Worsley Mencap
Beneficiary group, LeisureTo offer support and guidance to people having a learning disability, their parents and carers, so as to enable them to live ordinary lives within their own local communities. By supporting our colleagues we seek to enable them to partake in multi sport, culture, leisure and other similar activities with the objective of improving their own environment within a friendly family group.
Kessingland Sports And Social Centre
Facilities, LeisureProvides buildings/facilities for groups, clubs and individuals in Kessingland & the surrounding area
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.
Sutton In Ashfield Welcome Institute
LeisureSocial sports. Snooker and Bowls Club for the people of Sutton-in-Ashfield and surronding area
Woolpit Institute
Beneficiary group, Charity and VCS support, Childcare, Education, Heritage, LeisureWoolpit Institute hires out meeting rooms and kitchen facilities for community groups such as the Parish Council, special interest clubs, after-school activities, table tennis and classes. A luncheon club provides meals for the elderly. Fund raising events such as coffee mornings are held. The rooms may be hired for private functions. The local museum is housed within the institute building.
Hubberts Bridge Community Centre
Charity and VCS support, Facilities, LeisureHubberts Bridge Community Centre provides the facility for local groups to meet for many forms of sport and recreation. Also available to hire for weddings, parties, fund raising events etc. The committee are continually reinvesting to update and keep the centre one of the most sought after venues in the area.
Newport And District Schools' Football Association
Education, LeisureNewport & District Schoolboy/Schoolgirl Football Age Group 11-15 years. We organise activities that promote Association Football in the schools of Newport and the surrounding area.
Newchurch Village Hall Trust
Facilities, Leisure, Social welfareProvides a sports and social events venue for the residents of Newchurch
Brookside
Beneficiary group, Health, LeisureBrookside Boys Club provides a safe environment for boys and young men to socalise and partake in a range of sporting activities, therefore improving their social skills whilst promoting a healthy lifestyle.
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.
Goatacre Village Hall
Beneficiary group, Facilities, LeisureProvision & maintenance of the local village hall providing facilities for various activities including Monday Club for the elderly, sports activities for adults and children, social evenings etc.
Linton Community Sports And Activity Centre
Facilities, LeisureTo provide facilities and a playing field in the interests of social welfare for recreation and leisure-time occupation with the object of improving the conditions of life for the inhabitants of Linton, Castle Gresley and other surrounding villages in South Derbyshire.
Sennen Community Association
Associations, Economic and community development, Facilities, LeisureSupport and promote community activities for all age groups, especially sporting activities in the Community Centre
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
The Wrenbury Recreation Ground
Childcare, Facilities, LeisureProvision of recreational and community facilities - including tennis courts, football pitches, bowling green , multi use games area, playground, car parking, pavilion with changing facilities, toilets and meeting room and other open spaces.
Cullercoats Community Association
Arts, Associations, Beneficiary group, Childcare, Facilities, LeisureWE ARE A COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION RUNNING A COMMUNITY CENTRE PROVIDING FACILITIES AND ACTIVITIES FOR THE WHOLE COMMUNITY, MANY AT LOW OR SUBSIDISED RATES. WE CATER FOR MANY OLDER PEOPLES GROUPS AND CURRENTLY RUN 2 TODDLER GROUPS, 2 CARPET BOWLS GROUPS, LINE DANCING, SEQUENCE DANCING, BEGINNERS ART CLASS, Under 15s Art Club, Zumba, KARATE, WOMENS FITNESS LEAGUE, Pilates, TAI CHI & Book Happy
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.