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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The Iden And Frewen Educational Foundation
Beneficiary group, Education, LeisureGrants for young people up to the age of 25 for educational (GCSE,further and higher education)and sporting purposes where the applicant has reached county standard or equivalent. Grants also made to educational and voluntary organisations providing educational or leisure time activities. Applicants must be resident in the Parish of Northiam.
1st Burwash And Etchingham Scout Group
Associations, LeisureOur activities include Outdoor events: canoeing, hikes, nature trails, wide games, camping, rockclimbing and other scout activities. Improving social and community skills
Weedon Bec Trust
Arts, Education, Facilities, Leisure, Social welfarePlaying Field leased to Parish Council for recreational facilities for the village i.e Village Fetes, Car Boot Sales, School Sports, Fair etc. Book Grants for students of 18yrs or over in full time education in college or university.
Rugby Philharmonic Choir
Arts, LeisureLocal community based choir making 2 concert performances per year and encouraging where possible the use of local young peopl and locally based soloists and musicians
University Of The Third Age - Southend Branch
Education, Leisurea. Education/trainingb. Arts/culture/heritage/sciencec. Amateur Sportd. Recreation
Simonburn Village Hall
Facilities, LeisureBingo, Dances, Badmington/Table Tennis Etc, Hire Of Hall & Equipment
Mablethorpe And District Swimming Pool Association
LeisureChurwell Community Association
Arts, Associations, Facilities, Leisure, ReligionWe are a voluntary group who run our local community centre building. The building is available for hire for a range of activities from childrens birthday parties to ballroom dancing. Regular users include: Churwell Action Group, Striker Tots - football, Keep Fit, Pilates, Community Choir and Methodist Church.
Brocton Women's Institute
Associations, Beneficiary group, LeisureEducation/training Sport/Recreation,
Wynne Willson War Memorial Recreation Ground
Facilities, Heritage, LeisureProvides a playing field for rugby, football and cricket and other recreational uses.
Gateway Scout Group
Associations, Beneficiary group, LeisureGateway is a local scouting group, serving children in St Ives between the ages of 6 and 14. We aim to help young people enjoy adventurous activities and to give them opportunities for personal development and social responsibility. We offer a wide range of activities from camping, survival, first aid, archery, canoeing, shooting, astronomy and much, much more!
The North London Youth Sailing Trust
Beneficiary group, LeisureSupports dinghy sailing for children and young people.
Parkend Memorial Hall Recreation And Social Scheme
Facilities, LeisureTo provide facilities for sport & leisure activities
Aldbrough Youth Club
Beneficiary group, Leisure, ReligionYouth Club Meetings Fridays 7.30pm to 9.30pm indoor sports and leisure activities. Hire of building for various events by the public. Holderness Community Church meeting Sundays 10:30am to 12:30pm.
Charity For Recreation Ground
Beneficiary group, Childcare, Facilities, LeisureA Recreational facility for all age groups, including a children's play area, football pitches, outdoor fitness equipment
Mendip Disabled Association
LeisureTo provide or assist in the provision of facilities for recreation and other leisure time occupation in the interest of social welfare for all disabled persons resident in the District of Mendip in the County of Somerset and in adjoining Districts in the Counties of Somerset, Avon and Wiltshire with the object of improving their conditions of life.The main focus is swimming.
Oulton And Woodlesford Recreation Fund
Charitable activities, LeisureTo provide grants to organisations in the Oulton & Woodlesford area for the purpose of providing or improving sporting facilities.
The Saltfleet Social Centre
Arts, Facilities, LeisureWhist, short mat bowls, art group, forget-me not club (as a sub section) with dance class, craft group and miscellaneous public hirings.Local polling station
Raynham And Helhoughton Village Hall
Facilities, Leisure, Social welfareProviding a centre for social interaction, sports and comunity activities
Spartan Swimming Club For The Physically Disabled
LeisureProvides Water enjoyment and instruction for physically disabled people.
Society Of Archer-Antiquaries
Heritage, LeisureThe Study of Historical Archery
The Algernon Firth Recreation Ground
Facilities, Leisuresport and recreation
Beesmoor Road Playing Field
Facilities, LeisureSports and Recreation
Corsley War Memorial Playing Field
Charity and VCS support, Facilities, Heritage, LeisureWe are a volunteer funded and managed playing field providing play equipment and activities for all ages and abilities. There is a pavilion onsite. Tennis and cricket clubs run form the site. We have no guaranteed income and all maintenance activities and administration is done by volunteers. We have activities such as sports days, cream teas, BBQ's and apple pressing days.
Yeovil And District Young Farmers' Club
Arts, Beneficiary group, Charity and VCS support, Economic and community development, Leisure, Social welfareA Rural Youth movement for young people aged 10-26yrs. Members can gain confidence and recognised Skills in Public Speaking, Sports Competitions, Drama and Entertainments, Stockjudging and Stockshowing/Presentation, Dancing, Duke of Edingburgh, meetings and social events, Fundraising.
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.