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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.

2,772 charities have been tagged with this tag. This represents 1.36% 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 733 1.03%
£10k - £100k 1,214 1.74%
£100k - £250k 305 1.38%
£250k - £500k 158 1.46%
£500k - £1m 77 1.15%
£1m - £10m 101 1.12%
Over £10m 16 0.74%
Total 2,604 1.36%

Distribution by charity regulator

Regulator Charities with tag Percent of all charities
ccew 2,143 1.25%
oscr 375 1.51%
ccni 254 3.53%
Total 2,772 1.36%

Ten largest charities (by income)

Name Latest income
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.
£107,215,000
THE LONDON MARATHON CHARITABLE TRUST LIMITED [Charity number: 283813]
London Marathon Foundation, the operating name of The London Marathon Charitable Trust, aims to inspire physical activity. It does so by awarding grants to help make available facilities and opportunities and by direct delivery to help the least active children, young people and adults from underserved communities get active.
£62,715,273
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
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.
£21,963,297
ACTIVE NORTHUMBERLAND [Charity number: 1153198]
The charity will provide sport and leisure activities, and promote health and fitness.
£20,099,898
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
£17,980,802
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.
£17,513,368
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.
£15,583,524
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.
£15,212,505
East Renfrewshire Culture & Leisure Limited [Charity number: SC045726]
2.1 The Company will promote, advance and further Charitable Purposes and activities through the provision of services which enhance and contribute to the health, fitness and personal development and wellbeing of the residents of East Renfrewshire (and beyond) including, but not limited to, educational, sporting, culture and heritage based community activities.
£13,009,000

Ten random charities

Name Latest income
NORTH KYME VILLAGE HALL [Charity number: 1080600]
Upkeep & running of Village Hall through events & hall hire charges, including:private hire, bingo, quizzes, dances, craft fairs, Summer Produce & Craft Show, monthly coffee mornings & craft groups. Regular clubs and groups include N.H.S.Pulmonary rehab, Parent & Tots Group, Stitch in Kyme sewing club, Taekwondo, keep fit classes, and dog training.Parish Council Meetings are also held here.
£29,149
The Sacred Heart Boxing Club [Charity number: NI105828]
The club undertakes the training, teaching, coaching, playing and competition of boxing and encourages children and young people to learn and participate in boxing. The club undertakes programmes in relation to obesity, healthy eating and physical activity and enables beneficiaries to participate in boxing through the provision of funds towards equipment and coaching which they would not otherwise be able to afford. The club provides opportunities to socialize with others from different cultures and communities in the area of benefit through participation in boxing. The club provides opportunities for those people who are socially excluded or at risk of social exclusion assisting them to integrate into society.
£5,630
BUSEN MARTIAL ARTS AND SPORTS TRUST [Charity number: 1169053]
Busen Martial Arts & Sports Trust is working with London Borough of Richmond upon Thames to build a martial arts and fitness centre to open in September 2022. The new centre located in Stanley Road, Twickenham, will comprise 2 dojo areas and a fitness suite. Core activities will be martial arts and other fitness activities. It will be managed by the charity with a projected turnover of £250,000.
£261,817
ROWEN MEMORIAL HALL [Charity number: 523846]
VILLAGE HALL,VARIOUS REGULAR ACTIVITIES: COUNTRY DANCING, ART CLASSES, CHILDREN'S ACTIVITIES: PRE-SCHOOL, BALLROOM DANCING, YOGA, GARDENING CLUB, CONWY VALLEY CIVIC SOCIETY, COMMUNITY CINEMA, SHORT MAT BOWLING, FUND-RAISING EVENTS ESPECIALLY ROWEN VILLAGE GARDENS OPEN DAY,
£30,584
THE WICK COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION [Charity number: 1066693]
members bar, social events, a number of different organisations use the hall to offer classes ranging from martial art classes, Yoga, Pilates, children's dance class, exercise classes, over 55's and we also have a pre-school on site.
£95,752
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
£8,700
AFAN COMMUNITY FITNESS SUITE [Charity number: 1186506]
We provide opportunities and facilities for the participation in recreational and physical activities with the object of improving the conditions of life and wellbeing of the inhabitants of the communities of the Afan Valley. We are a community fitness suite located in the village of Cymmer, operated by volunteers.
£125,366
SMETHWICK PAKISTANI MUSLIMS ASSOCIATION LTD [Charity number: 1107386]
We provide advocacy, education / training, health activities, exercise classes for the residents of Sandwell.
£137,165
Z'S DEFENCE ACADEMY [Charity number: 1194054]
- Self Defence Courses - Kickboxing/Mixed Martial Arts- Self Defence Fitness Session - Boxing- Walking/Hiking- Physical Activities - Endurance Session- Yoga/Stretching- Outdoor Pursuits- Social Activities- Life Coaching- Obstacle Course Racing- Social Inclusion Activities- Empowerment Program- Building Confidence workshop- Education- Outdoor pursuits- Volunteering
£66,395
REDCAR EAST COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION [Charity number: 702824]
A charitable organization that provides activities and accommodation for members and other groups. We have Play Group, Keep Fit, Tai Chi, Dance, Camera club, Yoga, Sewing and Craft,Coffee morning, Philately, W.I., Art classes, Visual presentations, Keyboard, Zumba, Performing Arts, Parchment Class and Religious Groups meetings and services as part of our available activities in the Redcar area.
£8,759