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.
Burton-Upon-Stather Village Hall
Arts, Beneficiary group, Facilities, Leisure, Social welfare1. Chair Fitness2. Table Tennis3. Friendship club4. Pilates5. Short mat bowls7. Toddlers8. Women's Institute9. Yoga.10 Freespirit Dance School11. Village Choir12. Charity Events13. Private Hire14. Polling Station15. Keep Fit
Templecombe Recreation Ground
Beneficiary group, Childcare, Facilities, Leisure, ReligionRecreation Ground facilities,which include tennis courts, football pitches, BMX track, Club house and changing rooms, Children's play area
Penrhiwceiber Recreation Ground Scheme
Facilities, LeisureThe charity provides receation grounds for the local inhabitants to used for sporting and recreational pursuits.
Newchurch Parish Sports And Community Association
Associations, Facilities, LeisureMaintain and manage a Community Centre (the Pavilion, Watery Lane) with Sports field. Maintain a Recreation ground in the village of Newchurch.
West Butterwick Village Hall
Facilities, LeisureA village hall which provides opportunities for all ages to take part in social, educational and sporting activities.
Kimpton Village Hall
Beneficiary group, Childcare, Facilities, LeisureWe provide a village hall available for hire to individuals in and around the village. The hall is used for preschool group, table tennis, parish council meetings and parties and gatherings on a regular basis.
Skillington Community Centre
Facilities, LeisureIn May 2008 we completed all building work and opened the Skillington Community Centre.Skillington Community Centre is used as a village hall and is available for use by local residents and hosts many clubs/societies and events. The Centre also has sports changing rooms and a playing field which is a regular host to local football teams.
1st Ystrad Mynach Scout Group
Associations, LeisureWe are a very active Scout Group - Beavers, Cubs & Scouts all enjoy the benefits of camping, hiking, kayaking and various other water sports, archery and lots of badge work developing skills for life.
29th Croydon (st Johns) Scout Group
Associations, Heritage, Leisure, Religion, ResearchWe didn't have many activities during 2020 due to the Pandemic when we couldn't have face to face meetings. However, Scouts had a very active Zoom meetings In early part of year, Beavers celebrated Chinese new year, had a night hike and cooked pancakes. Cubs visited a synagogue, made pancakes, visited a Fire station and some went to the Science Museum. Scouts went ice skating, had a Winter camp
Coads Green Social Centre
Arts, Education, LeisureThe hall provides a location and facilities for a range of activities throughout the year (based on a monthly events programme) including: Community & Administrative meetings, village fete & flower festival, theatre & pantos, sports activities (indoor short mat bowls, badminton, table tennis, football), arts & crafts, music events, variety shows, adult education, coffee mornings etc
Wyke Regis Community And Sports Association
Associations, Beneficiary group, Childcare, Education, LeisureWe hire our halls for a variety of uses which benefit the local community, including Brownies, U3A table tennis, bingo, Weenies Toddler group, C'siders table tennis, youth activities, Slimming World, Weymouth Warlords Wargaming, Trainmaster and more. Local people can hire the rooms for one-off events and we actively promote community involvement in our planning and activities.
The Adventure Ranger Corp
Beneficiary group, LeisureWe are a military style organisation for young people 8 years upwards, we undertake lots of different activities ranging from camping, climbing, canoeing, expeditons (including The Duke of Edinburghs Award) Field Craft, Map Reading, First Aid and much more.
Mendlesham Community Charity
Beneficiary group, Childcare, Facilities, LeisureTo enhance the quality and conditions of life for the members of the community residing in the Parish of Mendlesham (the Mendlesham Community) by the advancement of amateur sport, education and health for the public benefit of the Mendlesham Community. This to include supporting the provision of recreational facilities, playing fields, playgroups, a community centre and other amenities.
Carhampton Recreation Ground
Facilities, LeisureVillage and surrounding community recreation groups and sports hall.
Gloucester Unit 155 Of The Sea Cadet Corps
Armed forces, Associations, Beneficiary group, LeisureThe Aim of the Sea Cadet Corps is to help young people towards responsibleadulthood by encouraging valuable personal attributes and high standards of conduct, using anautical theme based on the customs of the Royal Navy. Activities include community based work, pulling (rowing), sailing, shooting, drill, Expedition Training, football, swimming, kayaking, power boating.
Northamptonshire Recreation Association
Beneficiary group, Facilities, Health, LeisureThe Obelisk Centre provides recreaional facilities in the actual building and playing fields.The facilities are available for use by a local football club providing training and social arrangements for boys and girls under 18 years of age. During the summer months a cricket club uses the facilities as does a local blind elevenThe facilities are available free of use by disabled organisations
Rotary Club Of Westhoughton Charitable Trust
Associations, Beneficiary group, LeisureSupport of local charities covering youth, senior citizens, sporting, medical and similar causes for people in Westhoughton. Also to a small extent, donations to international causes and projects in line with Rotary International aims and objects.
The Monday Club
Arts, Beneficiary group, Facilities, LeisureWe provide a meeting place in Abbots Langley Herts where people with severe learning difficulties can meet up on a Monday evening.The club takes its members out bowling at least 6 times a year and to see a musical show in London once a year, the club meets at Abbots Langley Community Centre where we have many activities going on each week, Table tennis, Snooker, arts& Crafts, Coffee Bar ETC:
Glapwell (doe Lea) Miners Welfare Institute
Animals, Beneficiary group, Leisure, Professionspromotion of social intercourse.mutual helpfulness,mental and moral improvement ,rational recreation,and the support of charitable activities via running from the premises football teams,junior and senior.senior citizen club,children pantomine and trips,darts,snooker,pool,dog club and fishing club.
33rd Wallasey Sea Scout Group
Associations, Beneficiary group, LeisureTo train and educate young people in sport and recreational activities and to help them become part of a team.
Bedford Unit No 29 Of The Sea Cadet Corps
Associations, Beneficiary group, LeisureWe help young people to become responsible adults through sport, teamwork and individual problem solving using a nautical theme.
Pontymister Youth
Beneficiary group, LeisurePontymister Youth Club offers opportunities for young people to participate in a full and varied programme of social, educational, cultural and sporting activities.
28th Kingswood (1st Downend) Scout Group
Associations, LeisureScouting Activities i.e* Education/training* Sport/recreation
Women's Institute - Barnston
Associations, Beneficiary group, Facilities, LeisureProvision and maintenance of members meeting hall providing facilities for fellowship, support, sporting, exercise and creative activities.
Magdalen Laver Village Hall
Beneficiary group, Facilities, LeisureProvision of village hall for use by local clubs ( Bowls, Table Tennis, Youth Club Etc) and a venue for social gatherings for local people
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.