Sporting Equals
Sporting Equals is a national charity who promotes equality, diversity and inclusion in sport and physical activity. Our mission is to create healthier, stronger and fairer communities through sport and physical activity. We increase participation of under-represented race and faith communities in all levels of sport, and use sport to build more integrated communities.
Activities & Mission
Sporting Equals is a national charity who promotes equality, diversity and inclusion in sport and physical activity. Our mission is to create healthier, stronger and fairer communities through sport and physical activity. We increase participation of under-represented race and faith communities in all levels of sport, and use sport to build more integrated communities.
Areas of Operation
Where this charity is registered to operate, as self-declared to the Charity Commission. These are regulatory classifications, not a list of active programmes, and don't necessarily indicate fundraising activity in each location.
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Financial Efficiency
Higher than 66% of UK Leisure charities with income £1M to £10M (sample: 787). How is this calculated?
Higher than 100% of UK Leisure charities with income £1M to £10M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 58% of UK Leisure charities with income £1M to £10M. (Lower overhead is generally read as more efficient.) How is this calculated?
Latest Financial Breakdown
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Financial Trend
Annual Returns
As filed with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Most recent filing covers the financial year ending 2025.
| Financial Year | Income | Expenditure | Charitable Spending | Net Assets | Reserves | Staff |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | £1,415,703 | £1,368,704 | £1,368,704 | £725,583 | £260,296 | 13 / 2 |
| 2024 | £1,027,235 | £1,245,143 | £1,245,143 | £678,585 | £0 | 17 / 1 |
| 2023 | £1,280,908 | £1,053,040 | £1,053,040 | £896,493 | £591,381 | 15 / 0 |
| 2022 | £983,533 | £722,970 | £722,970 | £429,668 | £611,000 | 11 / 0 |
| 2021 | £701,439 | £626,688 | £626,688 | £408,062 | £351,000 | 10 / 0 |
Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers
Frequently asked questions about Sporting Equals
What does Sporting Equals do?
Sporting Equals is a national charity who promotes equality, diversity and inclusion in sport and physical activity. Our mission is to create healthier, stronger and fairer communities through sport and physical activity. We increase participation of under-represented race and faith communities in all levels of sport, and use sport to build more integrated communities.
How much income did Sporting Equals report in 2025?
Sporting Equals reported total income of £1.42m and reported expenditure of £1.37m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is Sporting Equals?
Sporting Equals has a program ratio of 96.7%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 66% of UK Leisure charities with income £1M to £10M (sample of 787 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
When was Sporting Equals registered as a charity?
Sporting Equals was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 23 May 2007 as charity number 1119365. It has been registered for 19 years.
Who runs Sporting Equals?
Sporting Equals is governed by a board of 10 trustees. The chair of trustees is Dr Howard Phillip Haughton. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does Sporting Equals operate?
Sporting Equals operates across 3 areas: Northern Ireland, Scotland and England And Wales.
Is Sporting Equals a registered charity?
Yes — Sporting Equals is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1119365.
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