Leisure Charities That specialise in Outdoor pursuits
Discover 468 Leisure charities that specialise in outdoor pursuits. Use the search below to filter within these results.
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1st Great Parndon Scout Group
Associations, LeisureWeekly meetings, camping, hiking etc.
The Manchester Grammar School Parents' Society
Beneficiary group, Education, LeisureTo advance the education of the pupils of The Manchester Grammar School by providing facilities for the academic, sporting, cultural, recreational and outdoor pursuit activities including improvements to the school environment, and to encourage friendly relationships between staff, parents, pupils and others associated with the school.
Stoke Gabriel Scout Group
Associations, LeisureMainly outdoor pursuits which include canoeing, sailing, camping & pioneering. We have our own headquarters so in bad weather we can carry on indoors when wet.
Bradford Unit 50 Of The Sea Cadet Corps
Associations, Beneficiary group, LeisureRecreational activities for young people including, sailing, canoeing, boatwork, camping, offshore sailing, camps and training courses.
Abergavenny Scout Group
Associations, Beneficiary group, LeisureOur charity is under the umbrella of the Scouting movement. Our activities are varied reaching out to young people from ages 6 upwards. Examples: camping hiking sports cooking etc.
1st Bury St Edmunds (mayors Own) Scout Group
Associations, LeisureProvides teaching and training to Beavers; Cubs and Scouts in everyday skills; canoeing; camping; hikeing, and many other outdoor activities.
3rd Salisbury Sea Scout Group
Associations, Beneficiary group, LeisureScouting. Educational and outdoor activities. For boys and girls.
7th A Rochdale Scout Group
Associations, Beneficiary group, LeisureTo promote the physical spiritual & mental development of young people. Outdoor activities, camping, walking etc
Mansfield Unit 233 Of The Sea Cadet Corps
Associations, LeisureSailing,Rowing,Kayaking,Camping,AdventureTraining,D OF E ect
1st Pulborough And Bury Scout Group
Associations, Beneficiary group, LeisureActivities relating to scouting ie Hikes, camping, climbing, Faith, environment, for all children from the age of 6 to 14yrs. This encourages their own personal development and instil skills that make them a valuable asset to the community.
28th Medway Scout Group
Associations, Beneficiary group, LeisureTo provide support and development of young persons through pursuits via weekly meetings and nights away through camping to secure an indepandant and confident approach in activities a young person may never have encountered. Team work is strongly encompassed in many activities and at all times the long established spirit of the scouting association is promoted.
1st Stanmore Scout Group
Associations, LeisureOur mission is to allow our young members explore the wide range of activities that are available to them; From a simple hiking through to a sport or camping and associated scouting activities.
Ixth Wakefield Scout Group
Associations, Beneficiary group, LeisureCamping and other outdoor activities, training and education plus suitable games for young people aged 6 to 14
31st Gravesend St Aidans Scout Group
Associations, Beneficiary group, LeisurePromoting scouting within the kent area to the youth. Outdoor activities, climbing, walking, archery and camping. Indoor activities, badge work and meetings.
White Rock Association Of Parents And Supporters (wraps)
Associations, Beneficiary group, Charity and VCS support, Education, LeisureFund Raising activities include Christmas Fayre, Summer Fayre, Disco evenings, working parties to undertake clear up tasks for school, gardening, children's parties, summer camping. Raising funds for school.
Dawdon 2nd Seaham Scout Group
Arts, Associations, Leisure, Social welfareWeekly meetings involving:Games,Crafts,Compass&Map reading,Rope Knots,Camping Essentials,Hikes Etc. also Community awareness- Friendship & Self well-being .
91st Bristol Scout Group
Associations, Beneficiary group, LeisureWe help young people achieve their full physical, intellectual and social potential as responsible citizens and as members of their local national and international communities. We aim to do this by holding weekly meetings for Beavers, Cubs and Scouts and through outdoor activities such as camping, hiking, canoeing, climbing etc.
4th Brightlingsea Scout Group
Arts, Associations, Beneficiary group, Leisureworking with young people to help them develope mentaly ,physically and spiritaly . activities include camping,sports,trips,art and crafts.
1st Hugglescote Robin Hood Scout Group
Associations, Beneficiary group, LeisureTo provide physical and mental stimulation and activities for young people eg; hiking,camping and training to take there place in a multicultural society
1st Langley Scout Group
Associations, Leisureco education badge work camping
European Scout Federation (british Association)
LeisureOutdoor Pursuits, Camping, Hiking, Swimming, Competitions and Service to Others.
Ellesmere Town Scout Group
Associations, Leisure'Scouting' - games, camping, cooking, canoeing & climbing.
1st Teynham Scout Group
Associations, Beneficiary group, Charity and VCS support, LeisureProviding children and young adults with the opportunity to meet together weekly, to learn more about their community and the wider world. To help others with fund raising, as well as learning life skills and trying fun things like cooking and camping.
Jarrow Unit 197 Of The Sea Cadet Corps
Arts, Associations, LeisureOur core training is based on seamanship and traditional maritime skills, but Cadets can also study mechanical and electrical engineering, communications, cookery, computers, band musician, Duke of Edinburgh Award Scheme, and a host of associated subjects to prepare them for adult life.
Penzance Unit 267 Of The Sea Cadet Corps
Armed forces, Associations, Beneficiary group, LeisureHelping young people towards responsible adulthood, our headquarters in the centre of PZ & close to the harbour provide admin & training rooms, drill hall & messroom plus boatshed. Based on the customs of the Royal Navy, our cadets undertake various academic & practical courses including computers. The cadets also enjoy boating, camping, adventure & sporting outings plus inter unit competitions.
Frequently asked questions about this sector
How many outdoor-pursuits leisure charities are there in the UK?
There are 468 registered outdoor-pursuits leisure charities on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register at the most recent refresh.
Which is the largest of the outdoor-pursuits leisure charities by income?
Royal Mencap Society is the largest by latest reported annual income (£244.4m). Notable peers are listed on this page; the full ranking is available by sorting the results by highest income.
What is the combined annual income of outdoor-pursuits leisure charities?
Outdoor-pursuits leisure charities reported a combined annual income of £2.7bn across their most recent filings with the Charity Commission.
What is a typical program ratio for outdoor-pursuits leisure charities?
Across all outdoor-pursuits leisure charities, the aggregate program ratio (charitable expenditure as a share of income) is 81.8%. Individual charity ratios vary widely — see each profile for a sector-band benchmark.
What is the average annual income of outdoor-pursuits leisure charities?
Outdoor-pursuits leisure charities have an average annual income of £272k. The distribution is heavily skewed: a small number of large charities account for most sector income, while the majority report under £100k a year.
Where does this data come from?
All figures are sourced from the Charity Commission for England and Wales public register, refreshed weekly. Derived metrics (program ratio, efficiency) are calculated by Charity Finder using the formulas documented on the data sources page.