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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.

2,847 charities have been tagged with this tag. This represents 1.40% 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 765 1.08%
£10k - £100k 1,249 1.77%
£100k - £250k 316 1.40%
£250k - £500k 165 1.48%
£500k - £1m 82 1.17%
£1m - £10m 107 1.17%
Over £10m 17 0.75%
Total 2,701 1.39%

Distribution by charity regulator

Regulator Charities with tag Percent of all charities
ccew 2,180 1.27%
oscr 420 1.68%
ccni 247 3.52%
Total 2,847 1.40%

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.
£108,669,000
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
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.
£25,330,115
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.
£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
£19,039,110
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.
£15,701,641
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.
£14,491,715
FYLDE COAST YMCA [Charity number: 1074571]
Fylde Coast YMCA is an inclusive organisation providing quality services to the local community, which stimulates and challenges people, especially the young - empowering them to develop in mind, body and spirit.We develop a range of quality services for the local community with emphasis on Housing, Physical Activity, Outdoor Education and Young People
£13,203,000
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
The Central Park Community Trust (SCIO) [Charity number: SC050887]
4. The organisation is established for charitable purposes only, and in particular, its objects are: 4.1 the advancement of public participation in sport by encouraging and providing opportunities for football and other sporting activities. 4.2 the provision of recreational facilities with the object of improving conditions of life for the persons for whom the facilities are primarily intended. 4.3 the advancement of health (including mental health and wellbeing) by promoting the benefits of physical activity 4.4 the advancement of citizenship to encourage literacy, numeracy, employment skills, life skills, social inclusion, and social activities. 4.5 the advancement of education by providing a range of programmes and activities which have educational value. 4.6 the relief of those in need by reason of age, ill health, disability, financial hardship or other disadvantage. 5. The area within which the organisation shall operate (in this constitution referred to as the 'Area of Benefit') shall mainly but not exclusively be Fife, particularly Cowdenbeath and surrounding communities.
£99,206
Skyzdalimit [Charity number: NI102443]
Skyzdalimit provides leisure and performing arts opportunities to people with a disability through weekly 1,5 to 2hr classes of singing, dancing and acting working towards the staging of a full-length musical production every year. We have now moved on to other forms of therapy and relaxation for our members including Yoga, wellness, and music and art therapy.
£9,304
JANNATY WOMEN'S SOCIAL SOCIETY [Charity number: 1151143]
Dressmaking, Health& Wellbeing and Exercise Classes Cooking club, GCSE Arabic, language classes, A level Arabic language classes, Coffee mornings, Bowel cancer awareness with NHS, FGM awareness with KMEWO and Labour party women?s (North Islington), Counselling session with Nafsyat, Open Session with Health watch Islington, Self-Confidence Building; 10 weeks training with KMEWO,
£155,588
Nairn Kayak Club SCIO [Charity number: SC053736]
The organisation's charitable purposes are a) the advancement of public participation in sport and b) the provision of recreational facilities, or the organisation of recreational activities, with the object of improving the conditions of life for the persons for whom the facilities or activities are primarily intended. more specifically by: (i) the promotion of kayaking, other paddlesports and fitness, for both recreation and competition. (ii) the provision of equipment and facilities, and paddlesports leadership and coaching, to facilitate participation and skills development in paddlesports. (iii) the support of other charitable projects and clubs linked to watersports in the Nairn area.
£7,052
THE BRITISH SPORTS TRUST [Charity number: 1095326]
The provision of vocational courses, training programmes qualifications and awards to educate people, particularly young people, including those considered to be in financial hardship, in leadership and organisation of sport and physical activity. The delivery of programmes which encourage people to then use those skills in a voluntary capacity to get their communities more active.
£2,299,405
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.
£15,701,641
ALSAGER SWANS SWIMMING CLUB FOR THE DISABLED [Charity number: 1015492]
SWIMMING THERAPY AND ACTIVITIES FOR ANYONE FROM 2-100 YEARS OLD WHO HAVE A LEARNING OR PHYSICAL DISABILITY.SOUTH CHESHIRE/NORTH STAFFORDSHIRE AREA.TRAINED VOLUNTEERS TO SUPPORT SWIMMERS.MEMBERSHIP -£10 A YEAR.WK SESSIONS -£1 MEET ALSAGER LEISURE CENTRE SUNDAY EVENINGS 4.15 - 5.15 PM .FAMILY MEMBERS WELCOMED TO SWIM OR OBSERVE.FOCUS IS ON ENJOYMENT,SOCIALISING AND PHYSICAL EXERCISE.
£596
SYNERGY DANCE OUTREACH [Charity number: 1180506]
All-inclusive dance, yoga, singing, performance and fitness programs for Special Educational Needs and the disability community. The charity promotes physical and mental health and wellbeing through lifelong participation in dance, fitness, yoga and related wellbeing activities for all, where neither finance, fitness, ability, disability or family circumstance are barriers to participation.
£123,847
SOUTH MITCHAM COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION [Charity number: 1101681]
Community Cafe, Pre-School Playgroup, Children and Young peoples activities, Arts & Crafting projects, Tap, Ballet, Asian Dancing, Sports, Yoga, Karate, Pilates, Zumba, Digital classes, Gardening sessions, Lunch Clubs, Worship (several denominations), Evening Social activities, Family events, Off site trips, English Language Support classes, Games and Social club, Health awareness sessions.
£297,993
EYE MATTER [Charity number: 1202241]
We are a multi activity social inclusion charity running at least 4 groups a week on Zoom, plus at least 1 monthly meet up in person in London. Zoom events: concerts, audio described (AD) body conditioning, AD Zumba, AD chair yoga, brain aerobics, aerobics for the memory, quizzes, poetry appreciation, cookery, a book club, guest speakers and mental health wellbeing sessions.
£64,485