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Best Clubs and Associations Companies in United Kingdom

The 264 best Clubs and Associations companies in United Kingdom in 2026, ranked by funding and momentum. Funding, investors, founders, valuation, tech stack and live signals. Top: Silva Homes.

264companies tracked
$285.2Mdisclosed funding
0unicorns
13have raised

The best-funded Clubs and Associations companies in the United Kingdom, ranked by disclosed equity and recent momentum, are tracked right here across 264 active entries. Total disclosed funding sits at $285M. Silva Homes leads the pack at $121M, Caledonia Housing Association follows at $96M, and Grwp Cynefin rounds out the top tier at $65M. Those three alone account for the bulk of the pool, which tells you something about how concentrated capital still is in this sector.

So what's moving underneath? Athletic programming is heating up fast, with youth basketball tournaments and school basketball divisions drawing real organizational attention across the UK right now. I'd flag that as the trend worth watching this quarter. Funding is thinly spread below the top names, with entries like Pitch Golf at $159,400 and bnhc at $101,490 showing how much of this space still runs lean. Backers like NatWest, Europa, and BAE Systems Pensions are in the mix, a spread that reflects how varied these clubs' funding routes actually are. No unicorns yet, but coverage is rising and the pipeline looks live.

Ranked: Best Clubs and Associations companies in United Kingdom

#CompanyDisclosed fundingLast roundEmployeesFoundedTech stackWeb popularityRecent signals
13rdcb.org
Provider of scouting programs and activities focused on developing skills for life
———2003WordPressPleskMySQL+20Top 50M—
2Abingworth
Association promoting political engagement, providing news, events, and volunteer opportunities
——61973———
3ABP Associates
Provider of asbestos surveying, testing, consultancy, and training services
———2000———
4Abpi
Association advocates for pharmaceutical industry, promoting research, development, and medicine access
——1291891Animate.cssMicrosoft ASP.NETcore-js+11Top 5M1 partnership
5Acis
Association focused on community interpreting
——1551995———
6Activehumber
Network providing resources and support for physical activity and sports
———2004PHPFacebook LoginApache HTTP Server+8Top 50M—
7Adventure Queens
Network of women's groups providing outdoor adventure opportunities and resources
———2017WordPressMySQLPHP+24Top 50M—
8Africaoracle
Provider of consultancy services for socio-economic and cultural change
———2011———

Top 12 Clubs and Associations companies in United Kingdom

#1
Seed · United Kingdom · founded 2026
$2.7Mraised
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Provider of resources and training for community and urban forest management. It offers assistance in planning, selection, planting, and protection of community forests. The organization stimulates citizen interest and action in community forestry. It provides resources to enhance community forests for economic, social and environmental enhancement. The organization also provides support in the development of an urban forestry program.

Funding rounds
  • Mar 2026Seed$2.7M
Founders & team
Sam TuckerCo-FounderPete SharmanCo-FounderAndy ShovelCo-Founder
Investors
Backed, Breega
#2
Series D · Bracknell, Berkshire · founded 2008 · 220 employees
$121.2Mraised
▾

Association focused on affordable homes

Funding rounds
  • Feb 2023Conventional Debt$181.8M
  • Feb 2023Series D$121.2M
#3
Series C · Perth, Scotland · founded 2011
$95.6Mraised
▾

Provider of high quality affordable homes for people in housing need services

LinkedIn Pulse recent public activity · Jul 2026
Audience: 3k LinkedIn followers
Activity: 3 awards announced in 12 mo
Funding rounds
  • Apr 2022Series C$95.6M
Founders & team
Julie CosgroveCEO
Investors
NatWest
Tech stack
All In One SeoAmazon S3Amazon Web ServicesApple Icloud MailBootstrapContact Form 7
#4
Series B · Cardiff, Wales · founded 2014
$65Mraised
▾

Nonprofit social housing association. It provides homes including social housing for rent, intermediate rental, and specialist accommodation for persons with support needs. It also includes Care & Repair agencies, Rural Housing Enablers, and support services for vulnerable people.

LinkedIn Pulse recent public activity · Jul 2026
Audience: 2k LinkedIn followers
Hiring: 2 hiring posts in 12 mo (public) · momentum +0 · hiring: Tenant and Community Involvement Officer, Hydney Manager
Activity: 1 expansions announced in 12 mo
Funding rounds
  • Feb 2019Series B$65M
Founders & team
Walis George
Investors
BAE Systems Pensions
Tech stack
Apache Http ServerCart FunctionalityCdnjsCloudflareDownload MonitorHsts
#5
Seed · London, England · founded 2016 · 26 employees
$159.4Kraised
▾

Indoor golf club offering practice bays. It is an indoor golf club that offers tech based products in practice bays, expert academies alongside a bar and lounge.

LinkedIn Pulse recent public activity · Jul 2026
Audience: 3k LinkedIn followers
Activity: 1 partnerships · 1 awards (incl. Pitch) announced in 12 mo
Funding rounds
  • May 2021Seed$159.4K
Founders & team
Christopher InghamCo-Founder & Co-CEOElliot GodfreyCo-Founder & Co-CEO
Investors
Jess Omrod, TrackMan, Speeca, Fulpar
#6
Funding Raised · United Kingdom · founded 2003
$101.5Kraised
▾

Provider of mental health services and support. It offers a range of services designed to improve the mental wellbeing of individuals. These services aim to help people manage and overcome mental health challenges. The organization provides access to resources and support networks. It works to create a supportive environment for those seeking help. The focus is on providing effective and accessible care. The services are tailored to meet individual needs and preferences. The goal is to empower individuals to lead fulfilling lives.

Funding rounds
  • May 2021Grant (prize money)$44K
  • Jun 2014Grant (prize money)$57.5K
Investors
Europa
Tech stack
Contact Form 7CookieyesGoogle AnalyticsJqueryJquery MigrateMysql
#7
Seed · London, England · founded 2017 · 2 employees
$182.3Kraised
▾

Developer of a subscription-based platform intended to let users discover, read and recommend the latest books. The company's platform allows readers to cover three short-listed books based on their preferences, build a virtual bookshelf, share book reviews and conduct in-person and virtual meetups, enabling readers to connect with other people and discover books for specific genres, topics, and classes.

Funding rounds
  • 2019Seed$182.3K
Founders & team
Ben KeeneCo-FounderBen GarnerCo-Founder
Tech stack
Amazon S3Amazon Web ServicesBootstrapCdnjsCloudflareCloudflare Bot Management
#8
Funding Raised · Falmouth, England · founded 2002
$146.8Kraised
▾

Network of marine businesses providing support, training, and business opportunities. It offers resources to improve productivity, foster innovation, and enhance skills. The network facilitates connections among members, promoting collaboration and growth. Support includes advice on digital marketing and signposting to funding opportunities.

Funding rounds
  • Oct 2016Grant (prize money)$146.8K
Investors
Europa
Tech stack
Apache Http ServerCart FunctionalityFont AwesomeGoogle AnalyticsGoogle Font ApiJquery
#9
Funding Raised · London, England · founded 2002 · 62 employees
$43.5Kraised
▾

Network of resources promoting social enterprise and related policy initiatives. It offers news, research, and events related to the social enterprise sector. The network provides information on joining the social enterprise movement and supporting social procurement. It also shares case studies and reports on social enterprises.

LinkedIn Pulse recent public activity · Jul 2026
Audience: 24k LinkedIn followers — 5.4% of this cohort's audience
Activity: 2 awards announced in 12 mo
Funding rounds
  • Nov 2017Grant (prize money)$22.8K
  • Jan 2017Grant (prize money)$20.7K
Founders & team
Peter HolbrookChief Executive
Investors
Europa
Tech stack
AuraBootstrapCloudflareCloudflare Bot ManagementCookiebotDay.Js
#10
Funding Raised · Skelmersdale, England · founded 2011
$10Kraised
▾

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Funding rounds
  • Jun 2020Grant (prize money)$10K
Founders & team
Paula GamesterCo-Founder
Investors
Livv Investment
#11
Funding Raised · Carlisle, Cumbria
—raised
▾

Organization supporting a farmers market through fundraising and community engagement. It focuses on enhancing the market's viability and community impact. The organization raises funds for improvements to the market facilities. It also engages with the community through events and outreach.

Founders & team
Martin WalshManaging Director
Investors
FW Capital, Northern Powerhouse Investment Fund
#12
Funding Raised · London, England · founded 2002 · 128 employees
$2.4Kraised
▾

Provider of professional development, resources, and advocacy for library professionals. It offers membership, learning opportunities, and career resources. The organization supports skills development, ethical practice, and workforce advancement. It also provides access to publications, events, and communities for sector collaboration.

LinkedIn Pulse recent public activity · Jul 2026
Audience: 33k LinkedIn followers — 7.3% of this cohort's audience
Hiring: 1 hiring post in 12 mo (public) · hiring: Tier 1 Trainers
Activity: 1 awards announced in 12 mo
Funding rounds
  • Sep 2015Grant (prize money)$2.4K
Investors
Europa
Tech stack
Amazon SesAmazon Web ServicesApache Http ServerBootstrapCdnjsCloudflare

Funding & investor landscape

$285.2Mtotal disclosed funding
11companies funded
14disclosed rounds
1rounds last 90 days
Most active investors
Europa14 rounds
European Union2 rounds
King’s202 rounds
NatWest2 rounds
BAE Systems Pensions1 rounds
Backed1 rounds
Breega1 rounds
British Patient Capital1 rounds
FW Capital1 rounds
HSBC1 rounds

Notable founders

Sam Tucker
Co-Founder · Keith Law
Pete Sharman
Co-Founder · Keith Law
Julie Cosgrove
CEO · Caledonia Housing Association
Walis George
· Grwp Cynefin
Christopher Ingham
Co-Founder & Co-CEO · Pitch Golf
Elliot Godfrey
Co-Founder & Co-CEO · Pitch Golf
Ben Keene
Co-Founder · Rebel Book Club
Ben Garner
Co-Founder · Rebel Book Club
Peter Holbrook
Chief Executive · Socialenterprise
Paula Gamester
Co-Founder · The Sewing Rooms
Martin Walsh
Managing Director · Peak
Glenn Harris
CEO · Midland Heart
Prism market signals · United Kingdom · country-scoped Prism corpus, 4,467,134 docs

Market landscape — 10 sub-themes by coverage

Share of Clubs and Associations coverage by sub-theme.

Regulatory-risk over time rising

Funding & growth over time

funding rising · growth rising

Common questions

How many Clubs and Associations companies are there in United Kingdom?
Radar tracks 264 indexable Clubs and Associations companies headquartered in United Kingdom that meet our profile-completeness bar.
What is the total funding raised by Clubs and Associations companies in United Kingdom?
The Clubs and Associations companies in United Kingdom on this list have raised a combined $285.2M in disclosed equity funding across 11 funded companies.
Which is the highest-funded Clubs and Associations company in United Kingdom?
Silva Homes is the highest-funded Clubs and Associations company in United Kingdom, with $121.2M in disclosed equity funding.
How many Clubs and Associations companies in United Kingdom are funded?
11 of the 264 Clubs and Associations companies in United Kingdom on this list have disclosed at least one equity funding round.
How many Clubs and Associations unicorns are there in United Kingdom?
None of the Clubs and Associations companies in United Kingdom on this list currently has a disclosed valuation of $1B or more.
Who are the top investors in United Kingdom Clubs and Associations companies?
The most active investors in United Kingdom Clubs and Associations companies on this list include Europa, European Union, King’s20, NatWest, BAE Systems Pensions.
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