In numbers

26,216

Small charities

£1,284,161,734

Total annual income of small charities

£1,185,741,350

Total annual expenditure of small charities

This cause includes charities advancing sports or games that promote physical or mental health. Specifically, this includes any amateur sports activities in the community.

Key Findings

  • 16% of small charities in England and Wales are sports clubs, the sixth most common cause.
  • 16% of charities working as sports clubs are based in the South East, followed by 13% in the South West and 12% in the East of England.
  • 89% of small charities working for this cause have an income of £100k or under.

Number of small charities by region

Number of small charities by income size

Number of small charities by beneficiary type

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