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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The Painswick Centre
Arts, LeisureProvides and maintains facilities for Sports, Drama, Dance, Arts, Leisure, Fitness, Music, Recreation, Private and Community Functions, Meetings and Conferences etc.
Chipping Sodbury Town Trust
Beneficiary group, Childcare, Facilities, LeisureProvision of sports facilities (youth and adult participants) in Chipping Sodbury - golf, tennis, cricket, football, rugby. Also childrens play area and Millennium Garden for use of residents and visitors to the area.
U3a Chepstow Group
Education, LeisureSelf help through different groups. A large number of groups are currently active representing a wide range of interests from sporting activities, such walking or table tennis, to more sedentary ones such as bridge, art and flower arranging.
Wyken Community Association
Associations, Beneficiary group, Childcare, LeisureAscertain the needs of the Community and endeavour to fulfil them Promote interest, participation and co-ordination of individuals and organisations in a common effort of benefit.The association also offers facilities to a number of sporting and leisure organizations and facilities for a nursery
Spottiswoode Memorial Hall, Otherwise The War And Spottiswoode Memorial Hall
Facilities, Heritage, LeisureWe run Peaslake village hall, a well-maintained facility with modern kitchen & toilets (inc. disabled), stage & dressing rooms. In a quiet Surrey village, the hall is used by village organisations (eg. Badminton club, Peaslake players, Community Fund) and is excellent for parties, pilates, wedding receptions, charity sales & similar events.
Sheffield Unit 302 Of The Sea Cadet Corps
Armed forces, Arts, Associations, Beneficiary group, Education, LeisureThe education and training of young people (aged 10 to 18) in a range of activities and life skills. Some associated with sailing/boating and the traditions of the Royal Navy. Others involving climbing and other outdoor activities; music; computing; cookery skills; etc....
Nunthorpe And Marton Playing Fields Association
Associations, Charity and VCS support, Economic and community development, Facilities, Leisure, Social welfareWe provide and maintain community sports and recreation facilities for people of all ages in Nunthorpe, Marton and Ormesby. Through football, cricket, racket sports, running, quoits, volunteering and community activities, we promote health, wellbeing, social inclusion and active lifestyles while preserving open space for public benefit
Bovey Tracey Activities Trust
Arts, Education, LeisureMembership is restricted to a radius of 5 miles of the centre of Bovey Tracey.Activivities include, members coffee mornings, Art and Craft sessions, Pitch & Putt, Carpet Bowls, Darts, Table Tennis, Whist, Bridge, Chess, Keep fit, Walking Group, Petanque, Computer training, Jazz and Classical music meetings.
The Endeavour Club
Arts, LeisureCOFFEE BAR,POOL TABLE,TABLE TENNIS ,DANCE STUDIO,DRAMA,DANCE,FOOTBALL,ART & CRAFTS,DJING,COMPUTER ACCESS,UNI HOC,RESIDENTIALS AIR-CONDITIONEDnGYM,INTERNET ACCESS,CLUB OUTINGS,WEEKEND FOOTBALL,DISCUSSION GROUPS,BOARD GAMES
Swillington Miners' Welfare Institute And Recreation Ground
Arts, Beneficiary group, Facilities, Leisure, ProfessionsWe are a local charity that has sports facilities & pitches. We have numerous football & rugby teams from 5 years old up to open age. We have crown green bowling facilities with many teams as well as a ladies rounders team. We have full disabled access in our club house & pavilion. The club house is used for recreational sports such as snooker as well as a large concert room for events.
North Muskham Playing Field
Associations, Beneficiary group, Economic and community development, Facilities, Leisure, Social welfareProviding community facilities for people of all ages within our local area. This includes provision for children and senior citizens as well as providing a venue for a large range of sporting, recreational, cultural and social activities.
1st Warsash Sea Scout Group
Associations, LeisureThe main activities of the Group are based on both the land and the sea. Beavers, Cubs and Scouts all take part in a wide variety of indoor and outdoor activities. Scouts spend the summer months afloat, sailing the Group's fleet of boats under the tuition of the Group's instructors. All sections also take part in District Scouting activities.
Keighley Community Transport
Education, Leisure, Social welfareThe charity provides low cost transport to "not-for-profit" groups/organisations. We are a membership only charity and our members are generally within the Bradford Metropolitan District. We provide minibus transport for community groups, schools, not for profit schemes, sports clubs, day centres etc.We also provide a one to one car service for people who cannot use public transport.
The Shipton-Under-Wychwood Recreation Field And Village Hall Charity
Beneficiary group, Facilities, LeisureThe charity operates the Village Hall and associated Recreation Field for the benefit of the community in and around the village of Shipton under Wychwood. It leases tennis courts to the Wychwoods Tennis Club and operates two football pitches for local children and young people. There is a gym. The hall is used throughout the day and in the evenings by a wide variety of clubs for young and old.
47th Doncaster (edenthorpe) Scout Group
Arts, Associations, Beneficiary group, Housing, LeisureGroup Events: St Georges Day Parade, Family Camp, Carol Singing and Bag PackingBeavers: Challenge badges and visits in local areaCubs: several camps: Durham, Fanwood and Squirrel wood, lots of badge workScouts: Summer camp at Scarborough, lots of other camps and a youth hostel trip. Plus canoeing, hiking and games.
Chippenham Unit428 Of The Sea Cadet Corps
Arts, Associations, LeisureOutdoor pursuits, canoeing, sailing, camping. Qualifications in catering, sailing, safety boat, canoeing, radio communications, electronics. Musical instrument (band) training. Drill training. All forms of sports , swimming
Brodsworth Miners Welfare Fund
Animals, Arts, Beneficiary group, Leisure, ProfessionsBingo (Tues, Thurs, Sat), carboot, dog shows, gala's, funfair, boxing, slimming clubs, over 60's club, circus.Football, cricket, Bowls and theatre group
Ashwick Village Hall And Recreation Ground
Facilities, Heritage, LeisureWe are a community facility that provides recreational & training facilities for local inhabitants and for specific groups, club & societies including:- Pilates, Yoga, Tai Chi, Indoor Bowls, Football, Gardening Club, History Group, Parish Council Meetings and also for private parties. As of Jan 2023, we also have a Community Cafe with good parking and high speed broadband/internet access.
Mursley Sports Association
Education, Facilities, LeisureProvision of sports facilities and activities for all ages in the village and surrounding areas.Facilities include: Award-winning full size football pitch. 2 Junior football pitches.Multi-User Games area for users and 3 local Village Schools. Community area.Annual Events:Village Coronation Sports DayAnnual Sports DinnerAnnual Fireworks DisplayAnnual Carols at Xmas Event
Sportability
Health, LeisureSportability provides sport and challenging pursuits for people with all forms of paralysis - spinal cord injury, stroke, M.S etc. Activities include micro-light flying, gliding, sailing, canoeing, quad-biking, archery, clay pigeon shooting, BloKart sailing, wheelchair tennis, falconry and more. Their credo is taking the 'dis' out of disability and to focus on ability.
Rotary Club Of Felixstowe Charitable Trust
Arts, Associations, Beneficiary group, Health, LeisureFunds raised through Public Fun Run, Christmas Santa and Rudolf Collections, Boxing Night, Beer Festival and an Annual International Night.Main beneficiaries were Save the Children, Brave Futures, Park Run UK, Felixstowe Dementia Action Allliance, St Elizabeth's Hospice, ShelterBox Trust and The Rotary Foundation.Donations were also made to many local good causes
The Boddington Village Hall
Arts, Beneficiary group, Charity and VCS support, Facilities, LeisureThe main activity is hiring out the facilities for sports, recreation & wellbeing activities for all ages and abilities and holding fundraising & community events such as fireworks, film club, seniors Christmas lunch and the Friday cafe. Monies raised are used for running and improving the hall to ensure its maintenance, short and long term, for the benefit of the Boddingtons & surrounding areas
Pewterspear Green Trust Limited
Facilities, LeisureProvide and maintain some 45 acres of land within the area known as Pewterspear Green as an open space, parkland, and sports recreation ground in the interests of social welfare and leisure time occupation of the public
The Fletchers Trust
Charitable activities, Leisure, Social welfareOperates within the guidelines set down in its 1968 Deed of Trust to relieve poverty and hardship.Primarily supports archery for the disabled through grants to organisations and individuals.Makes grants to some City of London based Charities and to a few national charities.
Croft Village Hall
Arts, Childcare, Education, Facilities, Leisure, Saving of livesCroft Village Hall serves the local community and surrounding areas by providing facilities for many user groups. These comprise, pre school. indoor bowls, keep fit. ballet classes, bridge, mother and baby groups, childrens' acting classes, Police community meetings, Parish council meetings. The halls are used for private functions such as parties, dances, wedding receptions, funeral wakes etc.
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.