Sports `LE106`¶

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

13,547 charities have been tagged with this tag. This represents 6.69% 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:

Distribution by size of charity¶

Income band	Charities with tag	Percent of all charities
Under £10k	4,562	6.04%
£10k - £100k	5,241	7.69%
£100k - £250k	1,299	6.26%
£250k - £500k	618	6.28%
£500k - £1m	354	5.75%
£1m - £10m	487	5.72%
Over £10m	91	4.47%
Total	12,652	6.63%

Distribution by charity regulator¶

Regulator	Charities with tag	Percent of all charities
ccew	10,607	6.23%
oscr	2,318	9.29%
ccni	622	8.63%
Total	13,547	6.69%

Ten largest charities (by income)¶

Name	Latest income
Culture and Sport Glasgow [Charity number: SC037844] 4.1 To advance the arts, heritage, culture and science. 4.2 To advance education. 4.3 To advance public participation in sport which involves physical skill and exertion. 4.4 To advance health. 4.5 To promote civic responsibility, volunteering, the voluntary sector and/or the effectiveness or efficiency of charities. 4.6 To provide recreational facilities, and organise recreational activities, where such facilities/activities are available to members of the public at large with the object of improving their conditions of life. 4.7 To relieve those in need by reason of age, ill-health, disability, financial hardship or other disadvantage. 4.8 To advance citizenship and community development (including urban regeneration) by harnessing the cultural and leisure assets of Glasgow, the contribution made by activities in furtherance of paragraphs 4.1 to 4.7, and a range of other measures, to increase vibrancy and promote positive perceptions of Glasgow as a place to work, live, study play, visit and invest - in a common effort with other public, private and third sector partners to address issues of social, economic and physical deprivation across the City of Glasgow, including health inequalities, social exclusion and unemployment. 4.9 To advance such similar charitable purposes as the directors may consider appropriate from time to time. through the provision of services (including those entrusted to it by Glasgow City Council) which contribute to advancing well-being (primarily the wellbeing of residents of Glasgow) including (i) the operation, management and development of museums, art galleries and other facilities which provide public access to collections of works of art, antiquities and objects of scientific interest. (ii) the development and delivery of arts and cultural activities and events, artistic programmes, scientific/research programmes and educational projects. (iii) the operation, management and development of libraries and the provision of library and archive services. (iv) the operation, management and development of indoor and outdoor sports facilities (including arrangements to facilitate access to such facilities by those on lower incomes or having special needs and to encourage wider participation in healthy exercise).(maximum text reached, further full information can be obtained directly from the Charity)	£146,242,000
THE FOOTBALL FOUNDATION [Charity number: 1079309] The Charity's current and on-going activities are:to put in place a new generation of modern facilities in parks, local leagues and schools;to provide capital/revenue support to increase participation in grass roots football, andto strenghten the links between football and the community and to harness its potential as a force for good in society.	£106,323,000
Foundation Scotland [Charity number: SC022910] 2.1 The Objects of the Foundation are specifically restricted to the charitable purposes contained in this Article 2. 2.2 The Objects to be undertaken in Scotland or elsewhere for which the Foundation is established are: 2.2.1 the advancement of citizenship or community development, to include rural and/or urban regeneration, the promotion of civic responsibility, volunteering, the voluntary sector and the effectiveness or efficiency of charities. 2.2.2 the prevention or relief of poverty. 2.2.3 the relief of those in need by reason of age, ill health, disability, financial hardship or other disadvantage. 2.2.4 the advancement of education. 2.2.5 the saving of lives. 2.2.6 the advancement of religion. 2.2.7 the advancement of health, to include the prevention or relief of sickness, disease or human suffering. 2.2.8 the advancement of the arts, heritage, culture or science. 2.2.9 the advancement of public participation in sport and in the provision of recreational facilities or the organisation of recreational facilities, with the object of improving the conditions of life for the persons for whom the facilities or activities are primarily intended. 2.2.10 the advancement of human rights, conflict resolution or reconciliation. 2.2.11 the promotion of religious or racial harmony. 2.2.12 the promotion of equality and diversity. 2.2.13 the advancement of environmental protection or improvement. 2.2.14 the advancement of animal welfare. 2.2.15 any other purpose that may reasonably be regarded as analogous to any of the preceding purposes. and 2.2.16 any other purpose under section 7 of the Charities Act which is also regarded as a charitable purpose in relation to the application of the Taxes Acts	£80,253,000
Edinburgh Merchant Company Education Board [Charity number: SC009747] The Education Board?s Charitable Purposes are: (a) the advancement of education, particularly the education and advancement of children and young people. (b) the advancement of the arts, heritage, culture and science. (c) the advancement of public participation in sport. (d) 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. and (e) the advancement of citizenship or community development.	£76,933,963
THE WELLINGTON COLLEGE [Charity number: 309093] The Charity aims to provide a world-class education that will enable its pupils to realise their full potential in academic, sporting, artistic and social skills and to engender in them a spirit of self-confidence, a desire to serve the wider community, an international outlook and an enthusiastic attitude to work and life.	£66,119,000
RUGBY SCHOOL [Charity number: 528752] The School's principal activity is the education and pastoral care of its pupils.The provision of a broad liberal Christian education at a boarding and day school at Rugby School for children from Rugby and neighbourhood and elsewhere, and by ancillary or incidental activities and other associated activities for the benefit of the community.	£50,742,000
Clanmil Housing Association Limited [Charity number: NI103840] Clanmil Housing provides high quality, affordable homes for rent throughout Northern Ireland and helps facilitate home ownership for people who cannot afford to purchase a home outright. By providing efficient, value for money maintenance and a responsive repair service we ensure that our tenants have high quality, comfortable homes they can be proud of. We work closely with local communities and their representatives to ensure that that the homes we build really meet their needs. Our homes are well designed with energy efficiency features. We work with our tenants to develop innovative solutions to problems and deliver community development programmes that address their needs and interests. We work in partnership with local authorities, social enterprises, residents groups and other agencies on: training and access to jobs; social, sport and wellbeing programmes; reducing anti-social behaviour; helping our tenants manage their personal finances. As with many in Northern Ireland, we believe that people who wish to live in mixed neighbourhoods should have that opportunity and we are committed to continuing to deliver shared neighbourhoods. Looking to the future, we believe we can make a real difference for our tenants by focusing our efforts in four key areas: 1. Customer: We will understand our customers better and focus everything we do on providing the best possible homes and services. 2. Organisation: We will develop our people and the organisation to ensure we are best placed to deliver great homes and services that matter. 3. Growth: We will build more homes for people who need them. 4. Communication: We will communicate better with our stakeholders so that they know what decisions we have taken and why.	£47,717,426
Postcode Justice Trust [Charity number: SC043779] 3. The Company is incorporated for charitable objects and purposes only with the intention of providing public benefit in Scotland or elsewhere, and in particular the Company is established to promote: 3.1 the advancement of education. 3.2 the advancement of health. 3.3 the advancement of citizenship or community development. 3.4 the advancement of public participation in sport. and 3.5 the advancement of human rights, conflict resolution or reconciliation. and 3.6 the promotion of equality and diversity.	£44,478,505
Postcode Children Trust [Charity number: SC044773] 3 The Company is incorporated for charitable objects and purposes only with the intention of providing public benefit in Scotland or elsewhere, and in particular the Company is established to promote: 3.1 The prevention or relief of poverty. 3.2 The advancement of education. 3.3 The advancement of health. 3.4 The saving of lives. 3.5 The promotion of equality and diversity. 3.6 The advancement of public participation in sport. and 3.7 The relief of those in need by reason of age, ill health, disability, financial hardship or other disadvantage.	£44,427,603
St Andrews Links Trust [Charity number: SC006161] The advancement of public participation in sport. The provision of Recreational facilities, or the organisation of recreational facilities, with the object of improving the conditions of life for the persons for whom the facilities or activities are primarily intended.	£43,852,429

Ten random charities¶

Name	Latest income
YORKSHIRE DALES SAILING CLUB [Charity number: 1110757] To promote and facilitate community participation in healthy recreation by providing facilities for Sailing, Windsurfing and non-powered water sports.	£133,691
NORTHUMBERLAND JUNIOR FOOTBALL LEAGUE LIMITED [Charity number: 1161747] Providing Football activates for young people in the Northeast of England	£361,612
PLANT HOME EDUCATION SUPPORT [Charity number: 1204790] THE OBJECT OF THE CIO IS: TO ADVANCE THE EDUCATION FOR THE PUBLIC BENEFIT OF HOME EDUCATED CHILDREN AND YOUNG PEOPLE IN WALES BY THE PROVISION OF SERVICES, RESOURCES, FACILITIES, SUPPORT AND INFORMATION FOR BOTH THEM AND THEIR PARENTS/GUARDIANS/CARERS, IN PARTICULAR BUT NOT EXCLUSIVELY BY:1) PROVIDING THE OPPORTUNITY FOR PARENTS, GUARDIANS AND CARERS TO MEET IN ORDER TO DEVELOP A MUTUAL SUPPORT NETWORK AND ENABLE SHARING OF SKILLS, EXPERIENCE AND KNOWLEDGE;2) IMPROVING ACCESS TO CULTURAL, SPORTING, MUSICAL AND OTHER LEARNING OPPORTUNITIES FOR CHILDREN AND YOUNG PEOPLE DESIGNED TO DEVELOP THEIR SKILLS, CAPACITIES AND CAPABILITIES AND ENABLE THEM TO PARTICIPATE IN SOCIETY AS MATURE AND RESPONSIBLE INDIVIDUALS;3) PROVIDING THE OPPORTUNITY FOR CHILDREN AND YOUNG PEOPLE TO MEET IN ORDER TO DEVELOP SOCIAL NETWORKS, FRIENDSHIPS AND A PEER GROUP.
HIGH RIDGE SPORTS COLLEGE FUND [Charity number: 1086022] Providing education for 11 - 16 year olds.	£3,099
OVERBURY VILLAGE HALL [Charity number: 523174] Village Hall providing venue for village activities, fund-raising events for church, village hall, badminton, pilates, meetings, exhibitions, art classes etc.	£11,209
THE HUDDLESTON CENTRE IN HACKNEY [Charity number: 1032300] The Huddleston Centre is based in Hackney and supports Hackney residents. Our aim is to enable disabled people and their families to take maximum control of their lives, and play a full and active role in the community.Activities include: junior and senior youth clubs, access (sports) scheme, residential trips, a high needs club, school holiday play schemes and Saturday clubs.	£17,333
The Suttie Foundation [Charity number: SC053301] The Trustees shall hold the Trust Fund for such purposes ('Purposes') only as are within the meaning of charitable purposes in terms of the Charities and Trustee Investment (Scotland) Act 2005 as amended or superseded from time to time which are also regarded as charitable purposes in relation to the application of the Taxes Acts from time to time in force. DECLARING that the Purposes may include all or any of the following purposes:- 3.1 the prevention or relief of poverty. 3.2 the advancement of education. 3.3 the advancement of health. 3.4 the saving of lives. 3.5 the advancement of citizenship or community development. 3.6 the advancement of the arts, heritage, culture or science. 3.7 the advancement of public participation in sport. 3.8 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. 3.9 the relief of those in need by reason of age, ill-health, disability, financial hardship or other disadvantage. 3.10 the advancement of animal welfare. and 3.11 any other purpose that may reasonably be regarded as analogous to any of the preceding purposes.
CRAMLINGTON UNITED FOOTBALL CLUB [Charity number: 1187708] Provides access to local people to football related sand sports trainingFrom Under 7 years of age to U18.Disability and female sections also	£150,134
SAMARIUM TRUST [Charity number: 1117269] Grants to enable sailing for disabled and disadvantaged. Promotion of Christian religion. Relief of poverty in England and overseas. Promotion of education.	£2,400
THE PARR SPORTS AND COMMUNITY CENTRE [Charity number: 1167723] At present we provide education through MPH for NEET youths, Boxing, Mixed martial Arts and Sports and fitness with an aim to promote Well being for All age groups. We are open to Everyone in the community, regardless of age, gender, abilities or religious belief.	£199,773