Leisure Charities That specialise in Sports
Discover 3,274 Leisure charities that specialise in sports. Use the search below to filter within these results.
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Essa Water Activities Centre
Beneficiary group, Charity and VCS support, LeisureRYA Dinghy Sailing courses & taster sessions. BCU Canoeing & kayaking, Dragon boating, wobble boarding and traditional raft building for young people and adults. We are an RYA Training Centre. Sessions are run by volunteers who are RYA or BCU qualified Instructors who are assisted by our young ESSA Crew. Our 23 acre lake at Nazeing is suitable for beginners and intermediate participants.
Sheffield Grammar School Exhibition Foundation
Arts, Education, LeisureBeneficiaries must live within the Sheffield City boundary. There is no age limit for applicants. Grants ave available for general educational purposes and a variety of other activities, including medical electives, field trips, 'gap year' electives, sporting activities and musical training.
Kingsmeadow United Football Club
Beneficiary group, Facilities, LeisureTo provide and encourage recreation and leisure-time activities for young people to the age of 25 with the object of improving their conditions of life.
Chasewell Nursery
Beneficiary group, Childcare, LeisureA playgroup for children aged 2 1/2 years - 5 years old. Children take part in a wide range of activities covering the 6 areas of learning, following the early years foundation stage, which typically includes a summer trip to either Cotswold Farm Park or Hatton Park, a Christmas production, an easter egg-stravaganza for parents and children and a sports day.
Francis Bancroft's Trust
Education, LeisureThe support of Bancroft's School through the provision of money and resources, and the encouragement of scholastic, sporting or other achievements by the pupils of the School through the provision of prizes and scholarships.
1st Stretford (longford) Scout Group
Associations, Beneficiary group, LeisureA NUMBER OF OUTDOOR ACTIVITIES:- CANOEING, WIND SURFING,WALKING, MOUNTAIN CLIMBING, ABSAILING, CAMPING, PIONEERING, SPORTS ACITIVITES ETC.HELPING IN THE LOCAL COMMUNITY.EDUCATING YOUNG PEOPLE ITEMS THAT THEY DO NOT NECESSARY LEARN AT SCHOOLBUT ARE USEFULL IN THEIR EVERY DAY LIFE.
Harvey Hadden Stadium
LeisureTo ensure the provision of public sport and recreation, for the people of the City of Nottingham and visitors to the city forever. In order to achieve this, a programme of on going maintenance of grounds and related infrastructure is completed each year. This ensures that the sport and recreation provision is well maintained and provides good quality public recreation facilities.
The Sunderland Deaf Society
Arts, Beneficiary group, Childcare, Health, Leisure, Social welfareDeaf Led & Deaf Owned charity building for deaf &/or Hard of Hearing people of all ages in the North East who are British Sign Language users or to promote learning & developing BSL.Function room community room & room hire available. Hold training & educational sessions/workshops including teaching BSL .Social events an Afternoon Club,Baby/Toddler group,Youth Club,Sports Club,Photography Club.
Moorside Rangers Youth And Community Association
Associations, Beneficiary group, LeisureProvision of coaching and organised football for boys and girls aged 4-18 and open age players.The development of football for children with Down's Syndrome aged 4 to 16yrs.
Mytchett Community Association
Arts, Associations, Beneficiary group, Childcare, Education, Facilities, LeisureThe Mytchett Centre is a community association with halls that can be hired, The sports field have two football pitches used throughout the football season, out of season the football fields are used for local events, children, (kick about, rounder, soft ball cricket, )The type of use Play school, sports, weddings, plays, Big Band Nights, Dancing, and a yearly firework night celebration
Gotham Memorial Hall And Recreation Ground Trust
Arts, Associations, Beneficiary group, Facilities, Heritage, LeisureFor the well being of local residents.This includes sporting facilities ie cricket, football, outdoor bowls, tennis and netballThe Memorial Hall supports all activities such as Doctors Surgery, library facilities, Women's Institute, Line Dancing, Coffee club, British Legion meetings, History Society, tea dancing, Astronomical Society, Pilates and other group exercise classes, mother/baby group
Rowington Almshouse Charity
Housing, Leisure, Social welfareProvision of housing accommodation for persons in need, hardship or distress who are resident in the Civil Parish of Rowington and the surrounding district and the promotion of education of persons in need who are under the age of 25 years and who are resident in the Civil Parish of Rowington and the surrounding district. (Exceptions can be made in exceptional circumstances)
The King George Vi Memorial Hall
Beneficiary group, Facilities, LeisureThe Charity runs a local village hall for the use of residents. Activities include sports activities , children clubs, bazaars and village events. The Charity rents out on a lease basis parts of the building to secure regular incomes. The hall may also be hired for private functions and meetings.
M S Information And Therapy Centre LTD
Health, LeisureThe provision of treatments for MS, neurological and long term chronic conditions. As well as sports injury rehabilitation. On site treatments are provided by professional practitioners. The centre provides information on benefits, research and symptom management.
The Astor Foundation
Beneficiary group, Economic and community development, LeisureThe primary object of the Foundation is medical research in its widest sense with preference given to assistance with launching/initial stages of new projects and filling in shortfalls. Also supported are children & youth groups, disabled, countryside, arts, sport, carers groups and animal welfare. Grants are generally between £500 and £2500, to UK registered charities, not available for salaries.
Mexborough Miners' Welfare Institute And Recreation Ground
Arts, Facilities, Leisure, ProfessionsThe charity hires out its facilities for use by its members and those living in the local area. The institute building hosts such activities as line dancing and ballroom dancing as well as being available for private functions such as parties. The charity also has extensive sporting facilities and has teams which compete in various local leagues for football, cricket, tennis, pool, darts, snooker
Young Men's Christian Association Neath Branch
Associations, Beneficiary group, LeisureEstablished in 1875, YMCA Neath is a non profit making charitable association serving the people of the Neath North Ward and surrounding areas.A community based organisation providing a wide range of educational, sporting and recreational activities for children, young people and adults in our local and neighbouring communities.
Burton Pidsea Memorial Hall And Playing Fields
Arts, Beneficiary group, Charity and VCS support, Childcare, Economic and community development, Facilities, LeisureTHE HALL IS CURRENTLY USED TO SERVE THE COMMUNITY FOR THE FOLLOWING ACTIVITIES:SHORT MAT BOWLING, YOGA, COFFEE MORNINGS, ART CLUB, BEADWORK CLASSES, YOUNG FARMERS, CRAFTING, MOO MUSIC, BABY & TODDLER GROUP, GARDEN CLUB, FILM NIGHTS.IT IS AVAILABLE FOR MEETINGS, DANCES, FUND RAISING ACTIVITIES & PRIVATE HIRE THE PLAYING FIELD IS USED FOR SPORT, RECREATION AND GENERAL PLAYING AREA FOR CHILDREN
Brighton Greyhound Owners Association Trust For Retired Racing Greyhounds
Animals, Housing, LeisureThe charity founded in 1978 to care for retired racing Greyhounds and supervise their placement into happy permanent retirement pet homes. The charity supports a dedicated rehoming kennels to care for Greyhounds awaiting rehoming.
The Discovery Sailing Project
Beneficiary group, LeisureThe Discovery Sailing Project is a Scout based organisation, headquartered on the River Hamble. We provide Offshore Sail Training in 3 coded yachts to young people and those with visual or audio impairment, either as individuals or in groups. The Project provides a progression through its Watch Leader training scheme, encouraging young people to develop further towards skipper
Hindu Religious And Cultural Society Leicester
Associations, Leisure, Religion, Social welfareProvide, operate and maintain place of Hindu worship for people of Leicestershire. Provide and hold various religious and social activities appertaining to Hindu religion and culture. Provide premises for other activities e.g. language classes, sports clubs and health and fitness classes open to general public.
Chagford Recreational Trust
LeisureThe Charity's objectives are to promote and provide facilities for recreation or other leisure time occupation in the interests of social welfare in the parishes of Chagford, Gidleigh, Throwleigh and Drewsteignton - for both residents and visitors.We maintain facilities for Football, Cricket, Tennis, Netball and Swimming and support a range of other activities
The Letchworth Civic Trust
Economic and community development, Education, Facilities, LeisureThe charity distributes its annual income by way of grants or loans to individuals, schools, clubs and other organisations living or operating in LETCHWORTH GARDEN CITY to support need in education, training, health, disability, the arts, sport and recreation.
Hyson Green Youth Club
Beneficiary group, LeisureEDUCATION, LEISURE, SPORT AND PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT OF YOUNG PEOPLE. YOUTH CLUB ACTIVITIES TARGETTING 13-19 YEAR OLDS. COMMUNITY ACITVITIES, ADVICE AND CAPACITY BUILDING. ROOM, OFFICE AND SPACE HIRE. TARGETTED SERVICES FOR BME YOUTH AND COMMUNITIES.
Coldwell Inn Project
LeisureTo provide a residential setting which allows the development of social functioning skills of physically and/or mentally disabled persons, encourage user groups to develop community and/or sporting interests, stimulate the positive use of local facilities for legitimate activities and interest.
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.