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.
2,840 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 | 775 | 1.09% |
| £10k - £100k | 1,229 | 1.75% |
| £100k - £250k | 319 | 1.42% |
| £250k - £500k | 165 | 1.49% |
| £500k - £1m | 79 | 1.13% |
| £1m - £10m | 105 | 1.14% |
| Over £10m | 17 | 0.76% |
| Total | 2,689 | 1.39% |
Distribution by charity regulator¶
| Regulator | Charities with tag | Percent of all charities |
|---|---|---|
| ccew | 2,179 | 1.27% |
| oscr | 412 | 1.65% |
| ccni | 249 | 3.56% |
| Total | 2,840 | 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 |
|---|---|
| POWER UP [Charity number: 1196045] The main aim of the charity is to promote and enhance the physical and mentalwell-being of young people and adults through the practice of sport and fitness, in all sectors. Our vision is to; promote self awareness, confidence and self-esteem, provide financial resilience and life skills trainingand support the aspirations of all through education opportunities and employability advice. |
£23,327 |
| THE HEART OF HEADCORN [Charity number: 1198117] The Heart of Headcorn is based at a community centre, The Heart of Headcorn Cultural and Community Hub, providing a venue for activities for all sections of our local community. Activities include Singing for Health, Chess Club, Widows Club, Music Clubs, Meditation, Headcorn Social Club, Laughing Yoga, Astronomy Club, Empower Fitness Class, a Community Choir, a Chatty Cafe and a Community Pantry. |
£27,668 |
| ELVINGTON UNITED SPORTS CLUB [Charity number: 506444] Sporting, recreational and associated social activities for the people of Elvington and the surrounding area. This currently includes football, netball, cricket, tennis, yoga and dancing groups. |
£13,370 |
| RAVENSTHORPE VILLAGE HALL [Charity number: 278283] Community events, including concerts and film nights, private parties, fund raising events, hire of hall for commercial enterprises, e.g. keep fit, zumba and pilates classes,and indoor bowls, hire of furniture and/or kitchen equipment |
£43,040 |
| AGE UK BARNET [Charity number: 1080458] The charity operates two activity centres for older people and a variety of services in the community including exercise classes, nail cutting, social activities, information and advice and a home repair service.It encourages volunteering to assist older people and by older people assisting others. |
£3,524,275 |
| RAVENSTONEDALE COMMUNITY & HERITAGE CENTRE [Charity number: 1199656] Meetings, Social /Refreshments, Physical training, Local History, Family & other parties for all age groupsYorkshire Dales National Park & Friends of the Lake District meetings. History and other lectures. Sewing, Pilates, etc. Local History Archive. |
£11,817 |
| Glasgow Community Wrestling SCIO [Charity number: SC055338] The organisation’s purposes are: a) The advancement of health through the promotion, fostering and encouragement of young people (children and teenagers) into physical activity, specifically wrestling. b) The advancement of public participation in sport. c) The provision of recreational facilities, the organisation of recreational activities with the object of improving the conditions of life for the persons whom the facilities or activities are primarily intended. |
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| RECULVER AND BELTINGE MEMORIAL HALL [Charity number: 302823] The charity provides a well maintained village hall available for hire by local clubs & organisations. Regular users include Brownies, Art classes, WI, Garden Club, Bowling, Keep fit, Tia Chi, Zumba, Choir and Band practices. Taekwanda for kids, club fairs and polling station. Plus a venue for private parties. The hall has facilities for the disabled and well appointed stage and dressing rooms. |
£36,968 |
| BARNET ELDERLY ASIANS GROUP [Charity number: 1058647] men & women social gatherings, freshly cooked healthy vegetarian meals at luncheon clubs. Yoga,Tai Chi, Water Aerobics, computer classes, speakers on welfare issues, 3 outings a year, drop-ins and telephone help line for advice, information and referrals for advocacy, topical discussion, anthashri, Walk-In-The-Park,knitting club, quiz contests, Diwali/X-mas functions, grandparents day. |
£3,608 |
| FIT FOR LIFE YOUTH CIO [Charity number: 1209882] Fit For Life Youth operates in North Kensington, London, providing a range of programs to support children, young people, and families. The charity focuses on health, fitness, and sports as tools for personal development and empowerment. Activities include group fitness classes, youth mentoring, holiday clubs, sports programs, mental health support, and after-school clubs. It also runs community g |