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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Bats Blind At Sea
Health, LeisureWATER ACTIVITIES
The Johnners Trust
Charity and VCS support, Education, Health, LeisureThe Charity raises funds from subscriptions, an annual dinner and receives an annual grant from The Lord's Taverners in order to provide scholarships for promising cricketers in financial need, to support coaching programmes for young emerging players, and to support the development of blind cricket
Tholthorpe Village Hall
Facilities, LeisureTholthorpe Village Hall provides a central meeting venue for the parish - it is used for educational, sport and recreational activities as well as social occasions and fundraisng events.
Rackheath Village Hall
Animals, Arts, Facilities, Housing, LeisureVillage Hall available to hire - used mainly by regular groups - This includes:- Young @ Heart Group, Badminton , Short Mat Bowls, Rackheath Players, Band Practice, Line Dancing, Dog Agility, Home Educators and Bird Auction - also available for private hire.
The Friends Of St Martins
Associations, Beneficiary group, Charity and VCS support, LeisureMonies are raised for the Association through fund raising events, many of which were occasions when parents, pupils and staff could come together socially. For example a Summer Fayre, a Christmas Fayre, a firework display, a general knowledge quiz, a golf day, several second hand uniform sales, and cake and chocolate sales.
The Manchester Grammar School Parents' Society
Beneficiary group, Education, LeisureTo advance the education of the pupils of The Manchester Grammar School by providing facilities for the academic, sporting, cultural, recreational and outdoor pursuit activities including improvements to the school environment, and to encourage friendly relationships between staff, parents, pupils and others associated with the school.
The Rugby Group Benevolent Fund Limited
Beneficiary group, Leisure, Social welfareThe charity supports employees, past employees, their dependants and families, of the former Rugby Cement who are in need and assists other charitable causes in communities close to the cement plants once run by the Company.
Stewkley Recreation Ground Association
Facilities, LeisureMaintenance & improvements to the sports & leisure activities for residents of Stewkley Village.
Navigation Primary School P.t.a., Altrincham
Charitable activities, Charity and VCS support, Education, Leisure, Social welfareTo provide funds to purchase items for the education and enjoyment of pupils of the school.Fundraising activities have included for example bake sales, discos, Christmas Fair, Spring Fair, clothes and foreign coin donations.Items funded within the school have included for example classroom equipment, visits to school to support curriculum and sporting equipment for school teams and sports.
Folkestone Lions Club Charity Trust Fund
Animals, Associations, LeisureWe raise monies primarily from two annual events - a Donkey Derby & two-day Bootfair inaugust, and a sponsored dip in the sea on Boxing Day-at the latter participants are invited tonominate a charity-local or national-or a good cause to whom we then send 50% of whatthey raise in sponsorship. We aim to spend locally what we raise.
Crusader Hall
Beneficiary group, LeisureProviding a venue for Christian and sporting activities mostly for young people
Burwash Playing Field Association
Facilities, LeisureThe B.P.F.A. maintain and manage Swan Meadow playing field and the facilities thereon to provide sporting and recreational opportunities for the community.
The Roffey Institute
Arts, Associations, Beneficiary group, Childcare, Education, LeisureThe Charity was established to allow the people of Roffey, to use the institute. Users are Play Group,Brownies,Indoor Bowls,Badmington,Dance School,Judo and Sunday worship.
Stoke Gabriel Scout Group
Associations, LeisureMainly outdoor pursuits which include canoeing, sailing, camping & pioneering. We have our own headquarters so in bad weather we can carry on indoors when wet.
Bradford Unit 50 Of The Sea Cadet Corps
Associations, Beneficiary group, LeisureRecreational activities for young people including, sailing, canoeing, boatwork, camping, offshore sailing, camps and training courses.
Horningsham Memorial Hall
Beneficiary group, Charity and VCS support, Education, Facilities, LeisureCommittee fund-raising events and hire of hall to keep the village hall in good condition for the use of all the village communities such as school, luncheon and welcome clubs, youth club, cricket & football teams etc and hire of hall for the wider community
Brighouse Third Age Group
Beneficiary group, Education, LeisureWe aim to provide the means for local people over 50 yrs. to pursue their interest in structured groups. We rent appropriate space, provide equipment, produce a time-table and recruit class leaders in return for an annual membership fee and class fee, classes include sports, languages, arts, handicrafts, and games. We hold monthly forums with a speaker, monthly luncheon club & walking group.
Abergavenny Scout Group
Associations, Beneficiary group, LeisureOur charity is under the umbrella of the Scouting movement. Our activities are varied reaching out to young people from ages 6 upwards. Examples: camping hiking sports cooking etc.
Bridgend West Ward Community Centre
Facilities, LeisureThe Westward Community Trustees manage the Westward Community Centre which provides facilities and encourages social, educational, leisure and sporting activities within the community
Dittisham Village Hall
Beneficiary group, Childcare, Facilities, Leisure, Social welfareThe provision of facilities for the use of local people. These include social events, meetings, children's play group, sports events such as short mat bowls
Walton Community Association
Arts, Associations, Beneficiary group, Health, LeisureMeeting venue for over 60's, sunshine club for blind, indoor bowls, karate, line dancing.
Dale Park Youth Organisation
Beneficiary group, LeisureDale Park Youth Organisation provides sports coaching and leisure activities to children and young people in the Winterton and district area.
Donnington Hall
Arts, Beneficiary group, Childcare, Education, LeisureDonnington Hall is owned by the village of Dunton Green and is hired out to bona fide organisations which provide a variety of activities for the local community. Regular activities include badminton, drama academy, karate, pre-school, sequence dancing and table tennis. Subject to availability, terms and conditions, individuals can book the Hall on an ad hoc basis for private functions.
1st Bury St Edmunds (mayors Own) Scout Group
Associations, LeisureProvides teaching and training to Beavers; Cubs and Scouts in everyday skills; canoeing; camping; hikeing, and many other outdoor activities.
The Radyr And Morganstown (cardiff) Community Association
Arts, Associations, Charity and VCS support, Facilities, Leisure, Saving of livesFormed 1987, this is an umbrella organisation embracing other cultural & sporting organisations. It promotes a village Festival in May each year, raising awareness and finances and works closely with the Community Council in all matters including the administration of our local Community Hall, Neighbourhood Watch and Police PACT.
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.