Leicester Outdoor Pursuits Centre
LOPC provides adventurous activity experiences designed to stimulate, educate and motivate young people & others at affordable prices, in a safe challenging environment. Activities include high ropes, archery, team building, campcraft, paddle-sports & more. LOPC provides NGB coach education courses, childcare (Holiday Schemes & After School Club) and is the base for many community group clubs.
Activities & Mission
LOPC provides adventurous activity experiences designed to stimulate, educate and motivate young people & others at affordable prices, in a safe challenging environment. Activities include high ropes, archery, team building, campcraft, paddle-sports & more. LOPC provides NGB coach education courses, childcare (Holiday Schemes & After School Club) and is the base for many community group clubs.
Areas of Operation
Where this charity is registered to operate, as self-declared to the Charity Commission. These are regulatory classifications, not a list of active programmes, and don't necessarily indicate fundraising activity in each location.
Local Authority
Financial Information
Financial Efficiency
Higher than 59% of UK Leisure charities with income £100K to £1M (sample: 931). How is this calculated?
Higher than 56% of UK Leisure charities with income £100K to £1M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 45% of UK Leisure charities with income £100K to £1M. (Lower overhead is generally read as more efficient.) How is this calculated?
Latest Financial Breakdown
Income Sources
Expenditure Categories
Financial Trend
Annual Returns
As filed with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Most recent filing covers the financial year ending 2025.
| Financial Year | Income | Expenditure | Charitable Spending | Net Assets | Reserves | Staff |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | £715,177 | £663,590 | £658,590 | £775,784 | £555,649 | 33 / 100 |
| 2024 | £733,832 | £640,348 | £640,348 | £724,197 | £513,876 | 26 / 100 |
| 2023 | £671,313 | £575,086 | £575,086 | £630,713 | £414,650 | 26 / 50 |
| 2022 | £646,015 | £497,290 | £484,139 | £534,486 | £293,396 | 29 / 35 |
| 2021 | £473,248 | £374,039 | 0 / 47 |
Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers
Frequently asked questions about Leicester Outdoor Pursuits Centre
What does Leicester Outdoor Pursuits Centre do?
LOPC provides adventurous activity experiences designed to stimulate, educate and motivate young people & others at affordable prices, in a safe challenging environment. Activities include high ropes, archery, team building, campcraft, paddle-sports & more. LOPC provides NGB coach education courses, childcare (Holiday Schemes & After School Club) and is the base for many community group clubs.
How much income did Leicester Outdoor Pursuits Centre report in 2025?
Leicester Outdoor Pursuits Centre reported total income of £715k and reported expenditure of £664k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is Leicester Outdoor Pursuits Centre?
Leicester Outdoor Pursuits Centre has a program ratio of 92.1%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 59% of UK Leisure charities with income £100K to £1M (sample of 931 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
When was Leicester Outdoor Pursuits Centre registered as a charity?
Leicester Outdoor Pursuits Centre was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 16 March 1999 as charity number 1074671. It has been registered for 27 years.
Who runs Leicester Outdoor Pursuits Centre?
Leicester Outdoor Pursuits Centre is governed by a board of 8 trustees. The chair of trustees is ANDREW PARKER. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does Leicester Outdoor Pursuits Centre operate?
Leicester Outdoor Pursuits Centre operates in Leicestershire, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.
Is Leicester Outdoor Pursuits Centre a registered charity?
Yes — Leicester Outdoor Pursuits Centre is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1074671.
Details
Glenfield
Leicester
LE3 8GX
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