Sports `LE106`¶

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

13,791 charities have been tagged with this tag. This represents 6.79% 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	4,298	6.02%
£10k - £100k	5,449	7.79%
£100k - £250k	1,435	6.51%
£250k - £500k	721	6.67%
£500k - £1m	404	6.04%
£1m - £10m	522	5.80%
Over £10m	95	4.37%
Total	12,924	6.73%

Distribution by charity regulator¶

Regulator	Charities with tag	Percent of all charities
ccew	10,769	6.29%
oscr	2,405	9.71%
ccni	617	8.58%
Total	13,791	6.79%

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)	£151,659,000
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.	£135,505,532
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.	£84,994,162
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.	£73,398,000
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.	£54,512,000
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.	£53,249,805
KING'S COLLEGE SCHOOL [Charity number: 310024] The Charity supervises three schools which are independent day schools for pupils who are educated up to the age of university entrance. The Schools seek to provide academic education of high quality, extended by a broad range of cultural and sporting opportunities and supported by a responsive pastoral system and firm moral framework.	£50,890,000
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.	£49,303,056
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.	£49,118,245
Postcode Community Trust [Charity number: SC044772] OBJECTS 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: (i) The prevention or relief of poverty. (ii) The advancement of health. (iii) The advancement of citizenship or community development. (iv) The advancement of the arts, heritage, culture or science. (v) The advancement of public participation in sport. (vi) 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. (vii) The advancement of human rights, conflict resolution or reconciliation. (viii) The promotion of equality and diversity. (ix) The advancement of environmental protection or improvement. (x) The relief of those in need by reason of age, ill-health, disability, financial hardship or other disadvantage. and (xi) The advancement of animal welfare.	£49,113,405

Ten random charities¶

Name	Latest income
Rathgael Gymnastics and Tumbling Club [Charity number: NI107229] Rathgael Gymnastics and Tumbling Club (the “Club”) endeavours to promote healthy recreation and the sport of gymnastics in Northern Ireland by offering an opportunity to all children to participate in gymnastics and progress according to their ability, as well as adults who participate in the sport. Affiliated to British Gymnastics, Gymnastics Northern Ireland and Gymnastics Ireland, the Club provides facilities and offers classes in a variety of disciplines, including women’s and men’s artistic, acrobatic gymnastics, tumbling, cheer, trampolining, freestyle, recreational and pre-school gymnastics.	£362,812
SOUTHWELL LEISURE CENTRE [Charity number: 1189114] The objects of the CIO are the establishment and maintenance of a swimming pool, sports hall and such other sporting, recreational and community facilities as the Trustees consider appropriate from time-to-time for the public benefit and, in particular, for (but not limited to) the inhabitants of Southwell and district with the object of improving the conditions of life for the said inhabitants.
SHAHEED BHAGAT SINGH WELFARE CENTRE, LEICESTER [Charity number: 1101411] Advice on welfare rights, promoting cultural and educational activities, promoting sports and health awareness activities. The charity caters for all age groups.	£280
Greater Ballyclare Youth for Christ [Charity number: NI102290] GBYFC runs a youth centre in Ballyclare that offers a variety of programmes for children and young people. Examples of programmes offered include girls group, guys group, breakfast club, football, youth alpha, drop-in and one-to-one mentoring. Where appropriate we also offer detached youth work throughout the Greater Ballyclare Area. We also work in schools and churches in the Greater Ballyclare area. In everything that we do we aim to help young people to find Jesus, follow Jesus and join His family.	£77,578
Lethem Park Trustees [Charity number: SC003557] For the purpose of providing facilities for recreation, sports, games and athletics for the Leith Battalion of the Boys’ Brigade and for the purpose of providing the facilities for the Ex-Members of the 1st Leith Company of the Boys’ Brigade.	£726
The Glen Lusset Old Kilpatrick Trust [Charity number: SC053519] Purposes,Area of Benefit & Beneficiaries 4 The organisaticn is established for charitable purposes only, and in particular, the objecfs are: 4 1 Primarily to advance the provision of Scouting in Old Kilpatrick 4.2 To advance the provision of recreational facilities and the organisation of recreational activities and relief of the need of the youth of Old Kilpatrick with the airn of improving their conditiorrs of llfe 4 3 To advance youth participation in sport and leisure activities 4.4 To promote the advancernent of citizenship and community development
EDWARD FRANCIS PARENT'S ASSOCIATION [Charity number: 310827] We raise money for the Edward Francis Schools. Most of the money raised is from events held. Most of the money raised either goes to the school or helps support the cost of the schools' swimming programme.	£48,372
Aird Community Trust [Charity number: SC012797] The Trust’s purposes are to improve the conditions of life of the residents of Kirkhill and Bunchrew Community Council area, Cabrich and Clunes (hereinafter called “the Area”) by providing for: 4.1 The prevention or relief of poverty. 4.2 The advancement of education. 4.3 The advancement of health. 4.4 The advancement of citizenship or community development. 4.5 The advancement of the arts, heritage, culture or science. 4.6 The advancement of public participation in sport. 4.7 The provision of recreational facilities, or the organisation of recreational activities. 4.8 The advancement of environmental protection or improvement. 4.9 The relief of those in need.	£90,076
National All Star Skills Academy [Charity number: 1114835] National All Star Skills Academy (NASSA) engages young people in sports to promote positive activities, tackle social issues, and build life skills. Key initiatives include knife crime education through Carry A Basketball Not A Blade, first aid training via the London Air Ambulance project, and coaching qualifications. NASSA partners with schools and community services to support diverse youth.	£342,754
NORTH DEVON DISPLAY GYMNASTICS CLUB [Charity number: 1158811] TO ADVANCE THE PHYSICAL EDUCATION AND DEVELOPMENT OF CHILDREN BY THE PROVISION OF GYMNASIUM FACILITIES AND INSTRUCTION IN GYMNASTICS.	£113,722