Leisure Charities That specialise in Sports
Discover 3,216 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.
The Hornsby Professional Cricketers Fund
LeisureThe Charity continues to support former professional cricketers (or their dependents) who are 'in necessitous circumstances'.This can take the form of regular monthly contributions, special payments at Christmas or in mid-summer, or by helping where there is a particular or urgent need (provision of medical assistance or treatment, special equipment etc) , and in other similar circumstances.
The Arthur J C Kendall Memorial Fund
Beneficiary group, LeisureTO SUPPORT YOUTH ATHLETICS
The Old Rugbeian Trust (in Connection With Rugby School)
Education, LeisureTo apply the capital and income of the trust for any charitable purpose or charitable purposes connected with or relating to Rugby School or its present or past members or otherwise connected with or relating to the advancement of education.
Appleton Recreation Association
LeisureThe provision and upkeep of land and facilities in Appleton Wiske for general recreational and sporting use primarily for inhabitants of the local area
Bridge Meadow Haverfordwest Trust
Facilities, LeisureProvides land and facilities for sport and recreation purposes for the inhabitants of Haverfordwest.
Bardney Village Hall And Playing Field
Arts, Beneficiary group, Facilities, LeisureDance classes, over 60's club, yoga, juinor football
Epsom & Ewell Puffins Club (dse)
Associations, Leisure, Social welfarePROVISION OF RECREATIONAL/SPORTS FACILITIES FOR THOSE WITH LEARNING AND PHYSICAL DISABILITIES. ALSO SOCIAL ACTIVITIES/OUTINGS SEVERAL TIMES PER ANNUM, INCLUDING A WEEKEND AWAY AT, FOR EXAMPLE, A LEISURE PARK. ACTIVITIES INCLUDE SHORT MAT BOWLS, SWIMMING, TABLE TENNIS, BOCCIA, NEW AGE KURLING.
Hailey Village Hall
Arts, Facilities, LeisureProvision and maintenance of a village hall, which is available to the local public for sport, recreation, functions, dance classes and any other such activities.
Poplar Boys And Girls Club
Arts, Beneficiary group, LeisurePoplar Boys and Girls Club operates from purpose built facilities in Chrisp Street, Poplar. Facilities include a fully equiped boxing gym, an IT suite, games and activities hall and music studio. Young people can come to the club to relax and mix as well as participate in projects around fitness, art and learning.
Dorstone Playing Field
Associations, Beneficiary group, Facilities, Leisure, Social welfareProviding buildings, equipment & land for sporting activities for persons of all ages, and family friendly events and social activities for the local community.
Holton Village Hall
Associations, Beneficiary group, Facilities, Health, Leisure, Social careVillage Hall for use by residents and local community. Activities range from the very young to the elderly: Bridge Club, WI, Keep Fit, Dementia Care Day Centre with lunches on two days a week, Parish Council Meetings, Table tennis club, Social evenings, Hall and Committee Room available for Hire for Parties, meetings and functions.
River Village Hall
Arts, Associations, Beneficiary group, Facilities, LeisureRiver Village Hall committee hold, mini market once a month, the income enables us to maintain the hall, to hire out to local societies such as River WI, Gardeners, Karate, Pilates, Kung Fu, Keep Fit, Dancing for Small Children, These activities are supported by all ages of River residents.
Victoria Hall (otherwise Known As Victoria Institute)
Arts, Beneficiary group, Facilities, Leisure, Social welfareTHE VICTORIA HALL WAS GIVEN TO THE COMMUNITY AROUND 1907. THE VICTORIA HALL IS A COMMUNITY CENTRE THAT CATERS FOR, YOUTH, COFFEE MORNINGS, TI CHI, BALLROOM DANCING, BINGO MEETINGS, EXCERCISE CLASSES,KARATE, RUMMAGE SALES, BABMINGTON, MAYORS BALLS AND A FUNCTION ROOM FOR WEDDINGS, PARTIES, AND SOCIAL EVENTS. THE HALL IS USED FOR COUNCIL ELECTIONS, SEMINARS BY THE COUNCILS, BOTH LOCAL AND COUNTY.
Syleham And Wingfield Village Hall
Facilities, LeisureMeetings, parties, sports activities, special events, voting station
Holme Hale Playing Field Mangement Commitee
Facilities, LeisureA village hall and playing field dedicated to the general use of the community.
Guilsborough Playing Field Association
Beneficiary group, Charity and VCS support, Childcare, Education, Facilities, Leisure1.Manages and co-ordinates the use of the Guilsborough Playing Field for Senior and Junior Cricket & Football Clubs, Guilsborough Pre-School, Primary and Secondary Schools, Northants Sports. 2.Ensures the Field and facilities are safe and fit-for-purpose, 3.Manages the finances, raises funds needed for maintenance, capital and operating costs.
Walton And Baswich Community Association
Arts, Associations, Beneficiary group, Childcare, Facilities, LeisureOperates and maintains the community centre building and grounds enabling playgroup for infants and children, dance classes, sport and recreation clubs for special interest groups and a club for the elderly. Used for childrens parties, local elections.
1st Plumpton Scout Group
Associations, LeisurePlumpton Scout Group have 12 beavers and 22 scouts 10 cubs, however Training takes place over the winter and summer months ie camping skills, survival hikes, swimming, potholing, knots-lashing, DIY skills.
West Bromwich Dartmouth Cricket Club Youth Charity
Beneficiary group, LeisureProvision or assisting in provision of facilities for recreation (primarily connected with cricket) in the interest of social welfare and for the benefit of young people resident in Sandwell, Staffordshire, Warwickshire and Worcestershire.
Gwynedd (caernarfon) Federation Of Women's Institutes
Associations, Beneficiary group, LeisurePROVIDES EDUCATIONAL AND TRAINING WORKSHOPS AND ARRANGES SPORTS ACITIVIES FOR MEMBERS. ALSO TAKES PART IN SEVERAL CAMPAIGNS RUN BY THE NATIONAL FEDERATION OF WOMEN'S INSTITUTES.
Baconsthorpe Village Hall
Charity and VCS support, Facilities, Leisuresport and recreation for all ages and abilities, functions for the surrounding villages all types of fund raising activities to help maintain and update our grade 11 listed building.
3rd Ashford (st Matthews) Scout Group
Associations, Beneficiary group, Charity and VCS support, Leisure, ReligionTo provide a regular meeting session for children of all backgrounds ages 5 - 16 as Beavers, Cubs, Scouts and Explorers enabling community networking, sports, camping, outdoor activities, learning life skills, fund raising, interfacing with local church and general character building and development into possible young leaders and explorer scouts.
South Yorkshire Schools Football Association
Beneficiary group, Education, LeisurePromoting the availability and quality of association football for boys and girls in full-time education, through coaching and the provision of inter-school/college and inter-county competitions and fixtures. And to help other organisations who promote health and education to schoolchildren in South Yorkshire
Warfield Memorial Ground
Beneficiary group, Childcare, LeisureThe Memorial Ground provides a space for recreational activities within the village including a play area for young children and facilities for playing cricket and football.
Deanshanger War Memorial Hall
Arts, Associations, Beneficiary group, Charity and VCS support, Childcare, Facilities, Health, Heritage, Leisure, Social care, Social welfareCommunity Centre for use by village and surrounding area for all age groups for sports, fund raising, keep fit, marshall arts and many other social activities, including Day Centre. There is also a library, play group and Doctors branch surgery on the site.
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.