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Leisure Charities That specialise in Sports

Discover 9,423 Leisure charities that specialise in sports. Use the search below to filter within these results.

9,423
Charities
£8,616,316,045
Total Income
£339,613
Avg Income
85.4%
Program Ratio

Major UK charities curated by Charity Finder for size, recognition, and registry coverage. Click through for full profiles, financials, and trustees.

British Universities And Colleges Sport Limited

Education, Leisure

The objects for which the Company is established ("Objects") are to advance for the public benefit physical education, by providing higher education sport pathway competitions and experiences for students within Universities and Colleges, and promoting the lifelong benefits of physical activity for all.

Latest Income: £5,688,346
Areas of Operation: England And Wales
Status: Registered
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University Of Lincoln Students Union

Charity and VCS support, Education, Leisure

The Charity supports over 17500 students and has Membership Services which are funded by a grant from the University of Lincoln (UoL) and surplus from it's Commercial Services arms. It works in partnership with UoL and other stakeholders for the benefit of it's members. The Charity provides Academic representation, Advice, Welfare services, Sports & Societies & volunteering/employability services.

Latest Income: £5,679,247
Areas of Operation: Lincolnshire
Status: Registered
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British Dressage

Animals, Charitable activities, Leisure

To advance education and participation in the sport of dressage in Great Britain for the public benefit. To promote the sport, to increase participation by persons (both able bodied and with any form of disability) in healthy recreation in dressage. To provide advice and guidance to dressage participants. To develop fair competition between participants and improve the standards of riding.

Latest Income: £5,578,996
Areas of Operation: Scotland
Status: Registered
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Basingstoke And Deane Community Leisure Trust

Leisure

The Trust manages the Basingstoke Aquadrome & Golf Centre & Tadley Pool. Facilities at Aquadrome include 2 swimming pools, lagoon with flumes, gym fitness area with 140 stations, & a health suite. Golf Centre has 9 hole par 3 course, Adventure golf course and driving range. Tadley Pool has a swimming Pool, gym and health suite.

Latest Income: £5,568,386
Areas of Operation: Hampshire
Status: Registered
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Laureus Sport For Good Foundation

Leisure

The charitable objects of the Foundation are the advancement through the medium of sport such charitable purposes as are capable of being so advanced; and such other charitable purposes associated with sport or physical recreation as the Trustees in their absolute discretion from time to time think fit.

Latest Income: £5,495,227
Areas of Operation: Various
Status: Registered
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Brs Education Limited

Economic and community development, Education, Leisure

The principle objective of BRS Education Limited is to provide education and training of the highest possible standard for those employed in the racing industry or seeking employment in the racing industry.

Latest Income: £5,420,899
Areas of Operation: England And Wales
Status: Registered
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Berkhampstead School (cheltenham) Trust Limited

Arts, Beneficiary group, Childcare, Education, Leisure, Society

The charity provides a caring and well rounded education to children aged between 3 & 11, ensuring an awareness of others & promoting citizenship. It is intended that pupils will achieve their full potential academically as well as in music, art, drama & sport. After school activities are provided so that pupils can develop outside the main curriculum.

Latest Income: £5,352,902
Areas of Operation: Gloucestershire
Status: Registered
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Everton In The Community

Beneficiary group, Charity and VCS support, Economic and community development, Education, Leisure, Social welfare

The core activities of Everton in the Community include programmes in the following areas; Schools, Disability, Mens Health, Employment Programmes, Multi Sports, Social Inclusion, Women and Girls and Volunteer Programmes.Each programme is adapted according to the area of work to include educational and activity based learning to help improve the health and well being of those taking part.

Latest Income: £5,344,495
Areas of Operation: England And Wales
Status: Registered
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Blackburn Youth Zone

Beneficiary group, Leisure

The Youth Zone's principle activity is the provision of a purpose built, world class 21st century facility for sport and recreation in Blackburn for young people aged 8-18 years old. The Youth Zone delivers a range of high quality universal youth work services, seven days a week, which will be accessed voluntarily by young people on a membership basis.

Latest Income: £5,282,341
Areas of Operation: Blackburn With Darwen
Status: Registered
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Fusion Lifestyle

Leisure

Operation of sports & leisure centres

Latest Income: £5,078,000
Areas of Operation: England
Status: Registered
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Foundation Of Light

Economic and community development, Education, Leisure

The Foundation strives to? Raise educational attainment; inspire a commitment to learning? Increase skills and access to employment by connecting people to the world of work? Enable people to develop healthier and happier lives; support the development of vibrant and respectful communities? Provide more opportunities for inclusive sport and play inspiring participation and achievement;

Latest Income: £4,910,621
Areas of Operation: Various
Status: Registered
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Lancaster University Students' Union

Charity and VCS support, Education, Leisure

The activities include (not exhaustive):* Education & Support : promoting the interests and welfare of students at LU and representing, supporting and advising students* Provides social , cultural, sporting and recreational activities e.g. clubs & societies, volunteering, campus events* Provides forums for discussions and debates for personal development of students

Latest Income: £4,881,785
Areas of Operation: Lancashire
Status: Registered
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University Of Westminster Students' Union

Education, Leisure

? Promoting the interests and welfare of Students at University of Westminster and representing, supporting and advising Students;? Being the recognised representative channel between Students and University ? Providing social, cultural, sporting and recreational activities and forums for discussions anddebate for the personal development of its Students.

Latest Income: £4,850,613
Areas of Operation: Brent
Status: Registered
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The National Football Museum

Beneficiary group, Heritage, Leisure, Social welfare

CARE AND INTERPRETATION OF THE WORLD'S BEST FOOTBALL MEMORABILIA COLLECTION, EDUCATIONAL ACTIVITIES, EXHIBITIONS AND EVENTS, PARTICULARLY FOR YOUNG PEOPLE AND SOCIALLY EXCLUDED GROUPS. OUTREACH PROGRAMMES NATIONWIDE.

Latest Income: £4,810,339
Areas of Operation: England And Wales
Status: Registered
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The Wimbledon Foundation

Beneficiary group, Charitable activities, Education, Leisure

Grant making / charitable donations, primarily to charities in the London Boroughs of Merton & Wandsworth as well as to national, international and tennis related charities. The Wimbledon Junior Tennis Initiative which provides tennis coaching via visits to primary schools in Merton and Wandsworth and year round tennis coaching for children and young people.

Latest Income: £4,596,000
Areas of Operation: Merton
Status: Registered
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City St George's Students' Union

Education, Leisure

The Union represents over 19,000 students at City, University of London to the University, the local community and nationally via the National Union of Students. The Union also promotes the interests and welfare of students and provides social, cultural, sporting and recreational activities and forums for discussions and debate for the personal development of its students.

Latest Income: £4,547,894
Areas of Operation: London
Status: Registered
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Chelsea Fc Foundation

Beneficiary group, Leisure, Social welfare, Society

Chelsea FC Foundation is the official charity affiliated to and supported by Chelsea Football Club, providing (i) sports coaching and facilities for participation in football, other healthy sports and recreation; (ii) educational services, including social inclusion and anti-racism projects; (iii) support for other charitable initiatives, including the environment and welfare of children.

Latest Income: £4,525,967
Areas of Operation: Surrey
Status: Registered
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YMCA St Helens

Associations, Beneficiary group, Housing, Leisure

The provision of supported housing and support services.The provision of Training /Foyer facilities for residents and the general public.The provision of Sports & Fitness facilities.The provision of Childcare Facilities.The provision of Youth Services.

Latest Income: £4,496,782
Areas of Operation: St Helens
Status: Registered
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Cheltenham YMCA

Associations, Beneficiary group, Leisure

Cheltenham YMCA is a Christian Charity, working to make a positive difference in the community. The main focus is young people but the YMCA also provides services and facilities for the wider community. Accommodation for 200 people, a fitness programme and affordable community sports facilities and youth work are examples of current work.

Latest Income: £4,496,132
Areas of Operation: Gloucestershire
Status: Registered
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Dumpton School

Beneficiary group, Charitable activities, Education, Leisure

Dumpton School is an Educational Charity for Children located in Wimborne, Dorset. Its aim is to advance the education of the public for public benefit without limitations by providing or assisting in the provision of school and educational facilities. We strive for the highest quality of academic tuition and the development of wider sporting, artistic and social skills within a family framework.

Latest Income: £4,459,507
Areas of Operation: Dorset
Status: Registered
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Culture Warrington

Arts, Heritage, Leisure, Research

To advance education of and promote arts, culture, heritage and science through maintaining a museum, art gallery and concert hall.to promote community participation in healthy recreation in particular by the provision of facilities for the playing of amateur sport

Latest Income: £4,451,234
Areas of Operation: Warrington
Status: Registered
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Sported Foundation

Education, Leisure, Social welfare

Sported delivers professional services, free of charge, to a membership network of over 2,500 grassroots groups in the UK. Focusing on deprived/disadvantaged areas we support the incredible group leaders who care passionately about their community and have earnt their trust. Mentoring from Sported allows these groups to survive and thrive, achieving positive social outcomes for all.

Latest Income: £4,426,066
Areas of Operation: Northern Ireland
Status: Registered
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Coventry University Students' Union Limited

Education, Leisure

The purpose of CUSU shall be to represent, promote and advance the educational, welfare, sporting, social and cultural interests of all students enrolled at Coventry University and be directed by the students of Coventry University.

Latest Income: £4,425,141
Areas of Operation: Various
Status: Registered
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Greenwich Students Union LTD

Education, Leisure

The Union's objects are the advancement of education of Students at The University by:- Promoting the interests and welfare of students at the University during their course of study and representing, supporting and advising Students. Providing social, cultural, sporting and recreational activities. Being the recognised representative channel between students and the University

Latest Income: £4,361,645
Areas of Operation: Greenwich
Status: Registered
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Brentford Fc Community Sports Trust

Leisure

Brentford FC Community Sports Trust is an independent charity operating in partnership with Brentford Football Club and a range of other local, regional and national organisations. We use the power of sport and education to inspire people, raise the aspirations of our local community, develop community facilities, and to give local people the confidence and skills to reach their full potential.

Latest Income: £4,351,343
Areas of Operation: Various
Status: Registered
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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.