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Exercise and fitness LE101

Exercise and fitness is a tag in the UK-CAT classification of charities in the UK. It is part of the Leisure category.

2,683 charities have been tagged with this tag. This represents 1.32% of all charities.

Keywords to find charities

UK-CAT categories are applied to charities based on a set of keywords, in the form of a regular expression.

The regular expression used to find charities in this tag is:

\b(exercise class(es)?|keep ?-?(fit|in shape)|fitness|walk (and|&) cycle|aerobics?|pilates|yoga|boot camp|active travel|physical (exercise|activit(y|ies)))\b

Distribution by size of charity

Income band Charities with tag Percent of all charities
Under £10k 747 0.99%
£10k - £100k 1,195 1.75%
£100k - £250k 283 1.36%
£250k - £500k 126 1.28%
£500k - £1m 69 1.12%
£1m - £10m 95 1.12%
Over £10m 19 0.93%
Total 2,534 1.33%

Distribution by charity regulator

Regulator Charities with tag Percent of all charities
ccew 2,082 1.22%
oscr 338 1.35%
ccni 263 3.65%
Total 2,683 1.32%

Ten largest charities (by income)

Name Latest income
SUSTRANS [Charity number: 326550]
Sustrans is the charity making it easier for people to walk and cycle. We are engineers and educators, experts and advocates.We connect people and places, create liveable neighbourhoods, transform the school run and deliver a happier, healthier commute.Sustrans works in partnership, bringing people together to find the right solutions. We make the case for walking and cycling with robust evidence.
£112,463,000
NURSING AND MIDWIFERY COUNCIL [Charity number: 1091434]
The NMC is the independent regulator for nurses and midwives in the UK. Our primary purpose is to protect patients and the public through effective and proportionate regulation of nurses and midwives. We set and promote standards of education and practice, maintain a register of those who meet these standards, and take action when a nurse's or midwife's fitness to practise is called into question.
£102,885,000
THE LONDON MARATHON CHARITABLE TRUST LIMITED [Charity number: 283813]
The London Marathon Charitable Trust aims to inspire physical activity and does so by awarding grants to help make available facilities and other opportunities for physical activity.
£42,882,408
STEVENAGE LEISURE [Charity number: 1144638]
The provision of affordable facilities and activities for everyone in the interest of social welfare, provided to the public at large, to preserve good health, well being and stimulation through community participation in sports, recreation, fitness, health, education, performing arts, galleries, museums, theatres, libraries, community halls, parks and leisure centres
£25,101,400
ACTIVE NORTHUMBERLAND [Charity number: 1153198]
The charity will provide sport and leisure activities, and promote health and fitness.
£17,712,513
KIRKLEES ACTIVE LEISURE [Charity number: 1091226]
The provision of sports and leisure facilities for the communities of Kirklees and surrounding neighbourhoods. This comprises swimming (including provision of an extensive lessons programme), fitness suites, keep fit classes, a wide range of sports hall activities, indoor/outdoor tennis, outdoor activities (including football, hockey, etc.), indoor climbing, indoor bowls and track & field events.
£17,297,446
YMCA ROBIN HOOD GROUP [Charity number: 243044]
Provider of supported accommodation, health and fitness facilities and services, community facilities and work with children and young people.
£16,817,162
Paths For All Partnership [Charity number: SC025535]
The object for which the Company is established is to advance, encourage and facilitate the creation, improvement, management, promotion and use by everyone of paths and other routes on land and water for recreation, everyday journeys and physical activity. and in so doing advance health and well-being, environmental improvement, heritage, community development, sustainable transport and economic development.
£15,842,803
Fife Sports And Leisure Trust Limited [Charity number: SC039464]
The company's objects are:- 4.1 To advance public participation in sport, primarily within the local authority area of Fife Council ('the Operating Area'). 4.2 To provide recreational facilities, and organise recreational activities, primarily within the Operating Area, with such facilities/activities being made available to members of the public at large with the object of improving their conditions of life. 4.3 To advance education, primarily within the Operating Area, in particular in relation to sports, active recreation and physical activity. 4.4 To advance health, primarily within the Operating Area, and In particular through sports, active recreation and physical activity. 4.5 To advance citizenship and/or community development, in particular, within the Operating Area. 4.6 To relieve those in need by reason of age, ill health, disability, financial hardship or other disadvantage. 4.7 To promote, establish, operate and/or support other similar schemes and projects which further charitable purposes
£15,146,206
ACTIVE LUTON [Charity number: 1111804]
Operation of sports facilities, development of sport in the community and assisting with the delivery of sport as part of the school curriculum. Also promoting the value of sport & physical activity in addressing the wider agendas of health improvement, lifelong learning & community well-being.Operates Library services.
£14,661,835

Ten random charities

Name Latest income
THE BLOCK WORKOUT FOUNDATION [Charity number: 1161093]
The Block WorkOut Foundation provides free fitness sessions and mentoring to hard-to-reach young people aged 13 to 25 in London and other parts of England. Our current main focus is in South London.
£24,819
THE NEW FOREST MARATHON COMMUNITY FUND [Charity number: 1176268]
The New Forest Marathon Community Fund are currently fundraising to create funds for local causes. The charity is currently fundraising online and through various forms of social media which will be provided back to local groups and projects that promote physical activity and a healthy lifestyle.
£5,112
Athletes and Strength Gym [Charity number: SC041395]
(a) To improve the health, general well-being and fitness of people living in the Scottish Borders, without distinction of sex, sexuality, political, religious or other opinions. b) To provide recreational facilities for use by members of the general public in the Scottish Borders with the object of improving their conditions of life
£14,425
EVERING PENTECOSTAL CHURCH [Charity number: 1105155]
We provide Day-Care facilities for the elderly and weekly activities where they attend the venue to engage in crafts, physical exercise, health awareness programmes and awareness of their personal entitlements in the community.We also provide educational programmes including religious awareness for the young people.We also provide music education to selected individuals. We train young singers
£9,870
THE WINLATON CENTRE CIO [Charity number: 1160323]
We are a community centre at the heart of our community. We are ran by a volunteer management committee. We employ three part time staff and have over 30 volunteers. We offer a range of activities including sports clubs, fitness classes, parent and toddler groups, youth club, lunch clubs and offer affordable room hire.We hold regular fundraising events and free family fun days.
£168,105
PHOENIX STARS [Charity number: 1170504]
To promote health and fitness through the teaching of cheerleading and tumbling together with the encouragement for others to do the same through martial arts, dance, yoga, pilates and any other legal sports which may be developed or introduced over time to promote the same objects. Also to promote friendship and self-confidence through social meetings and outings.
£166,278
THE BARNES INSTITUTE [Charity number: 1161508]
The Barnes Institute is a substantial community building which has provided premises since 1905 for social, educational, cultural, creative, health, well-being and fitness activities in the village of Whitburn and surrounding areas between South Shields and Sunderland in the north east of England. A rigorous policy of equality and inclusion for all age groups is complied with at all times.
£30,740
ASPIRE SPORTS TRUST [Charity number: 1155720]
Through sport and physical activity:Improve education, health and well being of children, young people and their families Develop employability skills of young people Develop opportunities in African schools and communities Provide support to talented young people in their pursuit to compete at an elite level Facilitate crime prevention and offender rehabilitation for young people
MOMENTUM IN FITNESS [Charity number: 1202050]
Momentum is a charity that provides and facilitates accessible fitness sessions for local people across Hampshire.We aim to break down and overcome the barriers which prevent some individuals and groups in our community from being physically active. Our work supports everyone to experience the wide range of benefits from participating in exercise.
LOSTOCK GRALAM AND DISTRICT COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION [Charity number: 515365]
Lostock Gralam Community Centre Association manages the centre at Stubbs Lane, Lostock Gralam. We have a hall, committee room, kitchen and large car park with lighting. Regular groups meet at the centre including parents and toddlers, yoga and dance. The hall is available for hire for parties, conferences and events.
£19,502