§ Lord Moynihanasked Her Majesty's Government:
How many sports clubs have registered as charities since the Charity Commission recognised the promotion of community participation in healthy recreation as charitable in 2001. [HL4902]
§ Baroness Scotland of AsthalBetween the decision in 2001 to recognise the promotion of community participation in healthy recreation as a charitable purpose and 31 March 2004 (the latest date for which figures are currently available), the Charity Commission for England and Wales has registered 120 community amateur sports clubs as charities.