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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.

2,609 charities have been tagged with this tag. This represents 1.30% 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 745 0.90%
£10k - £100k 1,182 1.82%
£100k - £250k 263 1.36%
£250k - £500k 99 1.09%
£500k - £1m 70 1.21%
£1m - £10m 90 1.13%
Over £10m 16 0.86%
Total 2,465 1.29%

Distribution by charity regulator

Regulator Charities with tag Percent of all charities
ccew 2,027 1.20%
oscr 314 1.24%
ccni 268 3.77%
Total 2,609 1.30%

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.
£114,715,000
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.
£100,398,000
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.
£35,754,718
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
Falkirk Community Trust Limited [Charity number: SC042403]
1.1 Encouraging the population of the Falkirk area to be more active and promoting health and fitness opportunities that are accessible for everyone. 1.2 Supporting people to be more creative and nurturing potential for personal success and Wellbeing through the provision of cultural and sporting facilities and resources 1.3 Helping individuals and community groups to benefit from lifelong learning opportunities and make a social and economic contribution. and 1.4 Involving local people in caring for the area's environment and heritage and encouraging others to visit the area.
£19,787,000
ACTIVE NORTHUMBERLAND [Charity number: 1153198]
The charity will provide sport and leisure activities, and promote health and fitness.
£15,173,850
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.
£14,371,116
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.
£14,263,357
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.
£13,803,316
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
£13,216,385

Ten random charities

Name Latest income
HIGH LITTLETON RECREATION GROUND [Charity number: 304556]
Sport, Leisure and Social activities for all ages in our parish, including sports sessions for local Primary School, Pre-school, Adult and Youth football teams; Pigeon Racing Club activities, Informal use: younger children's play area, MUGA, junior football net, fitness trail, dog walking, picnics and other informal activitiesOccasional events, e.g. Annual Village Day, Annual Cake Race Day
£6,528
Larne Football Club (Ni) [Charity number: NI101698]
Larne Football Club (NI) is a new organisation that exists to promote participation in healthy recreation and activities and promote education. It does this through: - Provision of coaching and training to promote participation in healthy recreation and sport such as playing amateur football in teams - Provision of other healthy recreation opportunities such as dancing, keep-fit, mental health awareness and wellbeing, - Provision of quality facilities for local community members to undertake positive activities that improve their lives - Provision of talks and lectures that promote learning and education in the wider community increasing knowledge and skills - Provision of programmes of learning for children and young people such as arts and crafts and music to promote participation in learning - Fundraising activities to promote charitable aims and objectives
£218,938
TRULL VILLAGE MEMORIAL HALL [Charity number: 1003515]
VARIOUS LOCAL CLUBS AND SOCIETIES: CRAFT GROUPS, 12 TO 2'S FOR THE OVER 60'S, FITNESS CLASSES-PILATES, YOGA. KARATE. CHURCH GROUPS-FAMILY SERVICE, PRE SCHOOL, SHORT MAT BOWLS. ART CLASSES. JUMBLE SALES. BRING AND BUY.GYMBOREE. TRULL CINEMA.TRULL PLAYERS-ANNUAL PANTOMIME, CHRISTMAS CRAFT FAIR. RUGBY TOTS. TABLE TENNIS. TAI-CHI. FLOWER CLUB. U3A. ALSO USED BY SOMERSET COUNTY COUNCIL ON POLLING DAYS
£12,542
STANHOPE COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION [Charity number: 1166351]
We have self-help groups in Pottery, Tiffany-style Glass, Sewing and Patchwork, Textiles including spinning and weaving, Ukulele, Bridge, Whist, Table Tennis, Exercise classes, Boccia, English, Maths and German Tutor, as well as Duke of Edinburgh's Award Scheme for Silver and Gold.
£38,564
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.
£94,416
BOVEY TRACEY ACTIVITIES TRUST [Charity number: 299932]
Membership is restricted to a radius of 5 miles of the centre of Bovey Tracey.Activivities include, members coffee mornings, Art and Craft sessions, Pitch & Putt, Carpet Bowls, Darts, Table Tennis, Whist, Bridge, Chess, Keep fit, Walking Group, Petanque, Computer training, Jazz and Classical music meetings.
£29,850
Diamonds in the Community [Charity number: SC049275]
The Organisation's charitable purposes are: (i) To advance the public participation in sport in the community of Airdrie through the promotion of participation in football and other sports which involves physical skill and exertion. (ii) The advancement of health in Airdrie by the promotion, alone or in conjunction with others, of the benefits of physical activity and provision of assistance in relation to sports-related and healthy life style matters. (iii) The advancement of community development in Airdrie by promoting alone or in conjunction with others, participation in football clubs and other sports, literacy, numeracy, employment skills, life skills, social inclusion and social activities to all sections of the community. (iv) The provision of recreational facilities, or the organisation of recreational activities, with the object of improving conditions of life for the persons for whom the facilities or activities are primarily intended. (v) The relief of those in need by reason of age, ill-health, disability, financial hardship or other disadvantage.
£78,508
HEAPEY AND WHEELTON VILLAGE HALL [Charity number: 515631]
Activities currently taking place at the village hall are:- Nursery, Mums and Tots, Summer Play Schemes, over 50's Bowling Club, T'ai Chi, Tunies, Pilates, Social events eg. BBQ's, Discos, Parties etc. Dance and Ballet Classes, Cheer Leaders Group. Committees meeting place.
£22,200
Ayr Rugby Football Club Limited [Charity number: SC051905]
The company?s objects are: (1) to advance public participation in sport, particularly the sport of Rugby Union Football, so as to promote and advance the health and wellbeing of a wide and diverse range of participants. (2) to provide, develop, manage and promote, sporting, recreational and social facilities and related sporting, recreational and social activities to the public generally. (3) to provide education, coaching and training in relation to sport, particularly the sport of Rugby Union Football, fitness and related skills to broaden the development of individual sporting talents and capabilities of children, youths, young adults and adults. (4) to promote a diverse and inclusive environment for participation in sport, recreation and social activities, particularly those associated with the sport of Rugby Union Football. (5) to work with those involved in sport, particularly the sport of Rugby Union Football, in relation to all or any of the objects set out in this article 4.
THE BEXHILL SENIOR CITIZENS' CLUB [Charity number: 209817]
Provide social, educational and physical activities for senior citizens and a safe, comfortable place where members can meet with other like-minded people in the local area, relieve isolation and loneliness.
£80,326

Last update: January 2, 2024
Created: January 2, 2024