Leisure Charities That specialise in Outdoor pursuits
Discover 453 Leisure charities that specialise in outdoor pursuits. Use the search below to filter within these results.
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143rd Birmingham Scout Group St James Hill
Arts, Associations, Charitable activities, Leisure, Social welfareActivities are carried out in accordance with THe Scout Association Policy Organisation and Rules. These include camping, expedtions, canoeing, sports, social activities, music, human relationships and many more.All activities are regulated to siut the different age ranges and acheivemnts are gained through a series of award schemes
1st St Mary Platt Scout Group
Associations, Beneficiary group, LeisureOur group organizes indoor and outdoor activities in many varied programmes to help our young people to achieve their full physical, intellectual, social and spiritual potential as individuals and team members based on the scout promise and law. Badge work in many subjects is available, outdoor pursuits and skills are regularly organized, there is participation in sports and team games in our loca
9th Barnsley (wombwell) Scout Group
Associations, LeisureThe Wombwell scout group enjoy a variety of outdoor activities, including camping, bike rides. hiking etc. They are also involved in helping out at locally organised events (summer fairs etc).
1st Plumpton Scout Group
Associations, LeisurePlumpton Scout Group have 12 beavers and 22 scouts 10 cubs, however Training takes place over the winter and summer months ie camping skills, survival hikes, swimming, potholing, knots-lashing, DIY skills.
1st Ludlow Scout Group
Associations, Beneficiary group, LeisureLudlow Scout Group has over 80 young people aged between 6 and 18. Some of the activities that the young people experience including camping, canoeing, map reading, survival techniques, the development of teamwork, and cooking over an open fire.
1st Hedge End Girl Guide Company
Associations, Beneficiary group, LeisureWe are part of Girlguiding and follow their programme of activities this include many Indoor and outdoor activities including climbing, canoeing, hiking and camping, Skill builder activities, badge work, community service, homemaking and general games and activities.
St Chad's Greys (york) Scout Group
Associations, LeisureScouting activities, Scout band, camping activities and weekly meetings. Character development, developing leadership qualities and preparation for the jamboree.
1st Newton Abbot (kingsteignton) Sea Scout Group
Associations, Beneficiary group, LeisureScout, Cubs, Beavers and Explorer group. Weekly meetings for children in the area of Kingsteignton, to have fun and learn about themselves and the world we live in, to gain knowledge and experience in activaties such as camping, hiking, rock climbing archery 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.
13th Lincoln (birchwood) Scout Group
Associations, LeisureIndoor and outdoor activities consistant with the aims and ideals of the Scout Association.The Scout Group is active in Lincoln city and Lincolnshire.
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.
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.
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.
17th Sutton Coldfield All Saints Sea Scout Group
Associations, LeisureThe charity is a sea scout group that includes beavers and cubs. Activities are typical of any scout group, including swimming, sailing, canoeing, and camping.
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.
Ross Park (luton) Scout Group
Associations, Leisure, ReligionActive participation in the community, locally and within The Scout Association. Participation in team and individual sporting activities. Attendance at local church. Discussions on various subjects including site visits. Outdoor activities including camping, sometimes internationally. Group and individual instructions and advice to enable members to gain badges in varied subjects.
3rd St Paul's Cray Scout Group
Associations, Beneficiary group, LeisureThe Charity provides facilities and personnel to direct and assist children in Indoor/Outdoor activities in accordance with guidelines and regulations laid down by the Scout Association and County and/or District Teams. Currently, the Group operates three Sections - Beavers, Cubs and Scouts - and these Sections are open to Boys and Girls of appropriate ages defined by the Scout Association
Exeter And South Devon Deaf Children's Society
Beneficiary group, Charitable activities, Health, Leisure, Social welfareProvision of website for members use, outdoor activities and individual supported challenges and educational projects. Social events for the group. provision of grants for individual use in IT communications, education and personal development. Raising public awareness of deafness in children and public awareness through newsletter and public signing events.
City Of Liverpool Unit (217) Of The Sea Cadet Corps
Associations, LeisureWe cater for the youths of Liverpool aged between 9 and 18 years. We teach First aid, IT, Marine Engineering, Cooks Steward. BTEC, Fieldcraft, Navigation As well as all sports including Sailing wind surfing Canoeing, Pulling, Power Boating. Swimming Football plus much much more.
6th Hillingdon Scout Group
Arts, Associations, Heritage, Leisure, ReligionScout activities including camping, hiking, swimming and weekly meetings doing art & craft, sport, cooking, knots etc. Badge work includes care for animals, first aid, music, hobbies, collecting, local history and religion. Local and London visits to places of interest and worship.
Aylestone Guides
Beneficiary group, Leisureto provide activities for the age group 4 to 15 year old girls, badge work, enjoying the out of doors, camping.Also provides opportunities for adults with Leadership programmes and training.
9th Stafford Sea Scouts
Associations, LeisureProvides building and resources and equipment for general scouting activities and training - including indoor activities, sailing, canoeing, camping, orienteering, hill walking etc, together with first aid and other badgework.
2nd Cowes (st Mary's) Sea Scout Group
Associations, Beneficiary group, LeisureTo contribute to the development of young people aged between 6 & 18 in achieving their full physical, intellectual and social potential as individuals & responsible citizens. We promote a range of indoor & outdoor activities, including camping, hiking & life skills with emphasis on boating for older members. All are encouraged to gain badges for skills developed in the activities promoted.
Wandsworth Youth River Club
Beneficiary group, LeisureW.Y.R.C. provides training facilities, boating and leisure time activities from its boathouse on the river Thames. All the provisions are for young people up to age 25 years, and are members of the club and the Scout Association or the Sea Rangers Association. Activities include canoeing, rowing, sailing and power boating under qualified leaders.
1st Sutton At Hone Boy Scout Group
Associations, Beneficiary group, LeisureScouting activities for boys and girls including camps and leisure visits. The Group is inclusive and has very active Scout, Cub and Beaver units and committed leaders. It also has a strong and supportive executive committee. The Group has its own scout hall, activity area and a wide range of equipment for camping and other events. It has its own mini bus with safety seat belts.
Frequently asked questions about this sector
How many outdoor-pursuits leisure charities are there in the UK?
There are 453 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 (£247.3m). 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 £2.6bn 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 80.9%. 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 £282k. 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.