Leisure Charities That specialise in Sports
Discover 3,274 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.
St Gregorios Indian (malan Kara) Orthodox Church
Economic and community development, Education, Leisure, Religion, Saving of lives, Social welfarefor the relief of people in need Kerala,IndiaEducation/TrainingMedical/Health/SicknessDisabilityRelief of Poverty,Famine reliefReligious activities,Sport/recreationEconomic/Community development/Employment
The Hoops Foundation
Beneficiary group, Charitable activities, LeisureThe principal activity is to provide facilities and support for young people and vulnerable adults to play football and other sports and to develop sport generally. Our policy is sport for all - to cover all ranges of skills and abilities.
English Schools' Swimming Association
Education, Leisure, Saving of livesThe advancement of physical education of schoolchildren through the medium of swimming, life-saving, diving, water polo and synchronised swimming by:(a) promoting and organising contests, conducting tests and making awards; and(b) promoting the provision of proper facilities for swimming, life-saving, diving, water polo and artistic swimming.
Oxsrad
Beneficiary group, Leisure, Social welfareOXSRAD is a unique facility, providing sports and recreation facilities for 400 disabled children and adults. It is located on the east of Oxford and serves many disadvantaged communities. OXSRAD also has many able-bodied members who use the facilities. This integration of disabled and able-bodied is one of the fundamental aims of OXSRAD and lies at the heart of best practice.
The Alice Cross Centre
Arts, Beneficiary group, Facilities, Health, Leisure, Social welfareTo further the well-being of older people and the wider community in Teignmouth/Shaldon by supporting healthy living, through the provision of a community centre with meals (including a meal delivery service), activities and clubs. Activities include: fitness classes, table tennis, oriental dancing, music sessions, a memory cafe, digital skills, bingo, cookery classes, craft and social events.
Hastings & Rother YMCA
Associations, Beneficiary group, Childcare, LeisureHastings & Rother YMCA opened in its present building in 1970 and a third generation of local people use its services. Over 850 children, young people & families come to its sports and activities each week. It offers roller skating and a wide range of sporting activities. Their youth offer includes, youth clubs and training in many forms. The well-respected Jigsaw Nursery is accommodated here too.
Barton Acorn Youth, Community And Sports Centre
Beneficiary group, Facilities, LeisureTo promote use of the Centre as a community facility and resource for the social, leisure, and educational interests of all residents of Torbay and the surrounding area.
Friends Of K C S
Associations, Beneficiary group, Charity and VCS support, Education, LeisureFundraising to advance the education of pupils at King's College School Wimbledon and those pupils at other schools with which the school has a formal relationship, through events such as a Christmas Fair, Fireworks, Quiz Night, and Family Fun Sports events.
Eastbourne Saffrons Sports Club Trust Limited
LeisureThe provision of a sports centre and ancillary activities for recreation and leisure time occupation for the benefit of the inhabitants of the local area.
Stacey Community Association
Arts, Associations, Beneficiary group, Childcare, Education, Facilities, LeisureThe Stacey Community Centre is managed by the Stacey Community Association. We offer local community groups room hire for a wide range of activities including religious worship, dance, fitness, sport, training, first aid, choir, band practice, martial arts, as well as for private party hirers. We also manage an Ofsted registered accredited Forest School Early Years setting : The Stacey Pre-School.
Sawbridgeworth Memorial Hall
Arts, Facilities, LeisureGeneral charitable purposesEducation/training, eg Digital inclusion training, Sport/recreation. eg Short Mat Bowls, Table Tennis, Line dancing, Live music, Cinema club
The Ardleigh House Community Association
Arts, Associations, LeisureTHE ASSOCIATION RUNS ARDLEIGH HOUSE. IT IS AVAILABLE FOR USE BY THE INHABITANTS & THE SURROUNDING AREAS FOR RECREATION & LEISURE TIME ACTIVITIES. THE ACTIVITIES INCLUDE TABLE TENNIS, SHORT MAT BOWLS, YOGA, POTTERY, BALLROOM DANCING, LANGUAGES, AMATEUR DRAMATICS, BIRTHDAY & ANNIVERSARY PARTIES, WEDDING RECEPTIONS ETC. OTHER ORGANISATIONS USE THE VENUE FOR THEIR REGULAR MEETINGS.
Effingham Village Recreation Trust
Facilities, LeisureProvision of leisure, social, recreation and sporting facilities and a village hall for the use and benefit of the residents of Effingham and its immediate neighbourhood.
All Stars Youth Club Limited
Beneficiary group, LeisureProviding sporting activities from the ages of 6 years upwards. Amateur Boxing, Kick Boxing / Muay Thai, Female Only Boxing, Fitness classes. Charity operates in Westminster, Brent, Camden, Kensington & Chelsea and all London Boroughs. Affiliated with England Boxing and London Youth.
Dover Life Guard Club
Leisure, Saving of livesThe charity teaches people to swim, offers life saving, water polo, long distance and open water swimming, and competition swimming to national standard. Dover Lifeguard Club is an accredited swim 21 club.
Henley Royal Regatta Charitable Trust
Beneficiary group, Charitable activities, LeisureIn general terms, makes grants to organisations connected with the sport of rowing; primarily for the provision of facilities and resources to enable and encourage young persons receiving education or undergoing training in the UK, to row or to scull.
Lea Hall Miners Welfare Centre
Arts, Facilities, Health, Leisure, ProfessionsMany sporting/leisure facilities are provided for the local community, including football, karate,bowls, snooker,pool, kick boxing, dancing, bingo, and flower arranging, etc. Many local organisations (like , Rugeley Stroke Club and Miners Memorial Society) use the premises.The Welfare Centre is at the heart of the local community.
Hetton Town Trust
Childcare, Leisure, ProfessionsWe are a community facility in which we run courses for the general public, provide rooms for community organisations and a creche. Sporting facilities for football of all ages and sexes.
League Of Welldoers
Arts, Beneficiary group, LeisureMonday to Friday we provide daily subsidised lunches and activities e.g. exercise classes, theatre visits, afternoon dances etc for older people as well as facilities for all ages including drama and sport. We also have meeting rooms which are used by other organisations from the local area.
Somerset County Federation Of Women's Institutes
Arts, Associations, Beneficiary group, LeisureS.C.F.W.I have continued to offer opportunities for members to take advantage of many varied educational courses e.g. computer technology; food hygiene; bowls; photography etc. within Somerset.
YMCA St Paul's Youth Project
Associations, Beneficiary group, Housing, LeisureThe Charity aims to improve the lives of local young people by providing supported housing, youth activities, sports and leisure and child care services.
Yardley Educational Foundation
Arts, Charitable activities, Education, Leisure, Social welfareThe giving of grants to students at secondary educational establishments for clothing, sport kit and books. Other grants for the furthering of vocational training and assisting apprentices. Grants to educational establishments for students 11 years and over
Prees Cricket And Recreation Club
LeisureTo provide a sports ground for the general benefit of the village and surrounding environs, to provide a Clubhouse for social communication between members, mutual helpfulness, mental and moral improvement and recreation and to supply refreshments to members.
The Berkhamsted Gymnastics Club
Beneficiary group, Education, LeisureGymnastics and aerobic fitness and development for toddlers and children. Main site at Ashlyns School. Ashlyns road, Berkhamsted. Second site at Gossoms End Scout Hut.www.berkhamstedgymnastics.co.uk
The Wickford Community Association
Arts, Associations, Beneficiary group, LeisureVarious Keep Fit classes, Tai Chi, Short Mat Bowls, Ladies Club, Ballroom dancing and afternoon Tea dances, Table Tennis, Fencing, Art and Crafts Club, Parent and Baby Group, Childrens tuition, dance classes and self defence classes. Weightwatchers & Slimming World groups, Bingo social and Members Bar with regular monthly entertainment.
Frequently asked questions about this sector
How many sports leisure charities are there in the UK?
There are 3,274 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 (£247.3m). 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 £2.6bn 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 80.9%. 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 £282k. 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.