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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Arnold District Old Peoples Welfare Committee
Arts, LeisureDANCING (ALL KINDS, FOR YOUNG AND OLD) KEEP FIT, COFFEE MORNING, KARATE,ALL SORTS OF ACTIVITIES FOR YOUNG AND OLD, THEATRE GROUP.
Hinckley (jcc) Foundation
Education, Leisure, Social welfareThe charity helps to fund college prizes and supports students in financial hardship. It helps to fund capital equipment for the various college departments, supports college sports teams and individuals competing in national competitions, and responds to requests from individual students for support in their extra-curricular activities.
20th Stourbridge Scout Group
Associations, Beneficiary group, LeisureTo promote the development of young people in achieving their full physical, intellecutal, social and spiritual potential by using the traditional scouting activities of camping, hiking, canoeing, first aid etc. With a special emphasis on air activities and flying.
Heapey And Wheelton Village Hall
Arts, Associations, Beneficiary group, Childcare, Facilities, Leisure, Social welfareActivities currently taking place at the village hall are:- nursery, table tennis club, song circle, dance, yoga, Pilates, Little Folk, Brownies, social events, parties. Committees and parish council meetings, Post Office
The North Wymondham Community Association
Arts, Associations, Beneficiary group, Facilities, Leisure, Social welfareThe community centre is hired out - private parties and social activities, including exercise classes, tai chi groups, slimming world, brownies, archery. slow theatre, line dancing, keep fit, art groups, meeting place for over 60's and is also used as a polling station during elections.
West Sutton Little League Football
Beneficiary group, Education, LeisureTo provide children of school age with facilities for recreation or other leisure time occupation in the the interests of social welfare with the object of improving the conditions of life of such persons.
Leysdown Village Hall
Beneficiary group, Facilities, Leisure, Social welfareThe charity operates in leysdown, for the people.Activities include.bowls,bingo, T'ai Chi, a club for the over 60s and various social events to enable us to bring the community together
Manor Park Community Association
Associations, Beneficiary group, Childcare, Education, Leisurethe charity provides the community with a nursery for kids 0-5, privides computer training, religious activities, sports and recreation for the young and old.
5th Mansfield (st Johns Pathfinders) Sea Scout Group
Associations, Beneficiary group, Charity and VCS support, LeisureThe group provides a varied programme of activities covering areas of sport education and training. We follow the scouting principles and try to ensure a safe and secure environment to encourage young people and volunteer leaders to achieve their potential.
Newton-Le-Willows Unit 254 Of The Sea Cadet Corps
Armed forces, Associations, LeisureSailing, Canoeing, Cooking, Map Reading, Rope work, Engineering, Shooting, Expedition, Duke of Edinburgh Award "D of E", camping out and much more all based around the traditions of the Royal Navy.
1st Hedge End Girl Guide Company
Associations, Beneficiary group, LeisureWe are part of Girlguiding and follow their programme of activities this include many Indoor and outdoor activities including climbing, canoeing, hiking and camping, Skill builder activities, badge work, community service, homemaking and general games and activities.
Over Wyre Sports And Recreation Association
Education, LeisureSports Hall for use by the local community and schools, providing indoor sports activities such as badminton,5 a side football, indoor bowling,netball and gymnastics.We can also provide the hall for use for community events and also a meeting room.
The Haverfordwest Public Swimming Pool
LeisureThe operation of a swimming pool for the benefit of the inhabitants of & visitors to Haverfordwest & the surrounding area, in particular for classes and instruction in swimming and similar aquatic skills and for healthy recreation and other forms of leisure time occupation with the object of improving the condition of life for the said inhabitants.
Recreation Ground, Morchard Bishop
Beneficiary group, Childcare, Facilities, LeisureTo provide & maintain 1) open space to allow the general public to play sport & use recreationaly, 2) childrens play area for all ages, 3) tennis court for adults & children, 4) pavillion/shower & changing rooms for anyone playing sport on recreation ground. Funded by activities organized by committee. Disabled toilet facilities available.
Grotton And District Residents Association
Beneficiary group, Childcare, Education, Facilities, LeisureThe Grotton Residents Association run and manage the community centre known as The Pavilion in the village of Grotton. We hold annual events including a gala, Christmas fayre and bonfire but mainly the centre is used by local groups and organisation including - a pre-school group, a table tennis group, a knitting group, a wine circle as well as being available to hire for children's parties.
The Walrus Cruise
Beneficiary group, LeisureThe Charity's objectives are to advance the Christian faith, in particular among young people, and to advance their education and training by providing and assisting in the provision of adventurous sailing activities, such as on the Norfolk Broads.
Emerson Park Community Association
Arts, Associations, Beneficiary group, Leisure, ReligionHall provided for local community use for Dance Classes, Childrens Mother & Toddlers Group, Keep Fit, Yoga, Karate, Church Groups & Children's Parties, Masonic Meetings & The Hindu Cultural Society
Merlins Bridge Welfare Centre
LeisureTo promote all suitable educational, social and sports facilities of the Merlins Bridge district. The Committee shall make provision for the holding of meetings, lectures and classes and for other forms of recreation and leisure time occupation for the benefit of the inhabitants of Merlins Bridge and district to improve the conditions of life in the neighbourhood.
St Austell Rifle And Pistol Club
LeisureWe provide facilities and instruction for shooters of all abilities to enable and encourage participation in a sport requiring both physical and mental training. We have indoor 10m. / 25 yd. and outdoor 50m. / 100 yd. ranges and equipment to provide shooting for the disabled and partially sighted. All our activities are carried out under the auspices of the National Smallbore Rifle Association.
The Chichester Memorial Hall
Facilities, LeisureVillage Hall hired out as a community resource. Hires include: Tai Chi, Art Club, Short Mat Bowls, Craft Fairs, Monthly Talks, etc. Lower floor is Hired by Sandgate Members Club.
Ponsanooth Playing Fields Association
Charity and VCS support, Facilities, LeisureThe Ponsanooth Playing Field Association is responsible for the maintenance and improvement of the playing field in the village of Ponsanooth, Cornwall. Activities include: buying new equipment; maintaining existing equipment; keeping the site tidy; coordinating and running village sports activities on the field: running fundraising events; and maintaining/repairing the community building.
The St Margaretsbury Recreation Ground
Facilities, LeisureFOOTBALL, CRICKET, TENNIS, RECREATION, OUTSIDE EVENTS FOR LOCAL RESIDENTS
Connah's Quay Unit 91 Of The Sea Cadet Corps
Armed forces, Associations, Beneficiary group, Charity and VCS support, LeisureA Uniformed Volunteer Youth Organisation for young people aged 10-18 which is based on traditions of the Royal Navy. Cadets and Adult volunteers actively enjoy taking part in water sports, camping and all aspects of Sea Cadet life.
Eastville,midville,new Leake Charity Trust Fund
Facilities, LeisureGeneral charitable purposesSport and recreationIndoor BowlsWedding receptions & FunctionsBirthday PartiesLuncheon ClubWelcome ClubBingoDog Clubs
The Oxcroft Recreation Ground And Welfare Institute
Arts, Facilities, Leisure, ProfessionsThe charity allows its land and buildings to be used by members of the local community for private functions and by user groups for activities including bowls, rugby, football, line dancing, archery and craft classes. It has a connected trading company which runs a licensed bar and which transfers any taxable profits it makes to the charity under a gift aid agreement.
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.