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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.

453
Charities
£2,623,940,098
Total Income
£282,053
Avg Income
80.9%
Program Ratio

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1st Woodbury Guides

Leisure

Activities include many outdoor pursuits such as rock climbing, abseiling, kyaking, caving, archery. Annual residentials both indoors and camping.Challenges to encourage teamwork and an understanding of healthy lifestyles, global awareness, skills and relationships and cultural diversity.

Latest Income: £5,941
Areas of Operation: Devon
Status: Registered
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4th Mansfield Woodhouse (st Edmunds) Scout Group

Associations, Leisure

The Group are based in Mansfield Woodhouse Nottinghamshire. Activities include camping, hiking and other activities connected with the scouting movement.

Latest Income: £5,801
Areas of Operation: Nottinghamshire
Status: Registered
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1st Clare Scout Group

Associations, Beneficiary group, Charity and VCS support, Leisure

Scout Group with a Beaver, Cub, Scout and Explorer Section open to both boys and girls. Weekly meetings led by all volunteers. Activities range from camping and hiking to games, fund-raising for other charities, learning life skills, badgework and numerous other fun things.

Latest Income: £5,506
Areas of Operation: Essex
Status: Registered
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Trelech Community Centre/canolfan Gymdeithasol Trelech

Arts, Facilities, Leisure, Religion

Provide a place and facilities for the people of the village of Trelech and the surrounding area. For example, YFC, Chapel, Cylch Meithrin and any other organization who need the use of the Centre for any activity they wish to hold. The Centre has Broadband facility, piano, fully fitted kitchen, central heating and disabled facilities plus an outside area for outdoor activities.

Latest Income: £5,492
Areas of Operation: Carmarthenshire
Status: Registered
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Nailsworth And Forest Green Scout Group

Associations, Leisure

The centenery camp. A climbing camp. World jamboree. Live 07. Christmas camp. Bury rignell. Expedition training. Troop challenge hike. Night hike. District camping. Cooking camp.

Latest Income: £5,481
Areas of Operation: Gloucestershire
Status: Registered
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21st Gillingham (brasenose) Scout Group

Associations, Beneficiary group, Education, Leisure

Providing safe training and activities for young people aged 6 to 18. Teaching respect for the Environment and Community whilst taking part in various activities including swimming, hiking and camping.

Latest Income: £4,946
Areas of Operation: Medway
Status: Registered
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Harleston Children's Play And Recreation Association

Beneficiary group, Charity and VCS support, Leisure

we are a group of people who raise funds to replace/update the play equipment on the recreation gound. the sort of equipment we raise funds for are the swings,slides, roundabouts and climbing frames.

Latest Income: £4,190
Areas of Operation: Norfolk
Status: Registered
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2nd Bideford Scout Group

Associations, Leisure

THE GROUP IS BASED IN BIDEFORD. WE UNDERTAKE ACTIVITIES SUCH AS BADGE WORK, COOKING, CAMPING, CRAFT WORK, ORIENTEERING, VISITING PLACES OF INTEREST SUCH AS FIRESTATIONS. TAKE PART IN PARADES. ENTER COMPETITIONS WITH OTHER SCOUT GROUPS

Latest Income: £3,848
Areas of Operation: Devon
Status: Registered
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Kay's Garden Campsite (girlguiding Gravesend District)

Associations, Beneficiary group, Economic and community development, Facilities, Leisure, Social welfare

Helping young people and adults in the Guide and Scout Movements and the wider community to learn about and to appreciate the countryside. To learn new skills for camping and working together to achieve this through fun and friendship. Any group working for The Duke of Edinborough Award Scheme can also use the campsite.

Latest Income: £3,830
Areas of Operation: Kent
Status: Registered
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Shrewsbury Mencap

Arts, Beneficiary group, Leisure, Social care

Sports, Holidays - Respite For Parents (Residential i.e. Arthog). Cookery, Art/Craft, Swimming, Music, Outings to Local Town's, Saturday Football matches (Shrewsbury Town STFC) Outdoor Pursuits.

Latest Income: £3,312
Areas of Operation: Shropshire
Status: Registered
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Trust Property In Connection With 2nd Dorking Company Of Girl Guides

Beneficiary group, Leisure

The trust provides an income stream to the 2nd Dorking Girl Guides unit, primarily to facilitate the hire of accommodation and the cost of storage of camping gear. Additionally, the trust supports the activities of the unit financially.

Latest Income: £3,166
Areas of Operation: Surrey
Status: Registered
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1st Aldwick And Pagham Seascout Group

Associations, Beneficiary group, Leisure

The purpose of Scouting is to contribute to the development of young people in achieving their full physical, intellectual, social and spiritual potentials, as individuals, as responsible citizens and as members of their local, national and international communities. Operating in Bognor Regis, activities include camping, outings, hikes, sailing, badge work, for children aged 6-17.

Latest Income: £2,977
Areas of Operation: West Sussex
Status: Registered
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Weardale Young Farmers' Club

Beneficiary group, Charity and VCS support, Economic and community development, Leisure, Social welfare

Weardale YFC is for young people aged between 10- 26 years. Meetings are held fortnightly on a Tuesday night throughout the year. The programme throughout the year includes; talks, meetings, visits including Stock judging, quizzes, bowling, rock climbing, and many more.Each year we hold social events to raise money towards ourselves and a chosen charity decided by the club.

Latest Income: £2,876
Areas of Operation: Durham
Status: Registered
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2nd Peterlee (st Cuthbert's) Scout Group

Associations, Beneficiary group, Leisure

Providing fun and adventure for children in our local community, Eden Hill area of Peterlee Co. Durham, from the age of 6 to 14. This includes camping, sleepovers, daytrips out, games and badge work.

Latest Income: £2,852
Areas of Operation: Durham
Status: Registered
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46th Greenwich (st Nicholas) Scout Group

Associations, Charitable activities, Leisure

Training in various activities for age groups 6yrs-25yrs.Including outdoor pursuits ,service to the community. All activities whether indoor or out door are designed to stimulate the Physical,Mental and Spiritual faculties. The training programme is in accordance with that laid down by the Scout Association in its Policy Organisation and Rules,(P.O.R.)

Latest Income: £2,788
Areas of Operation: Greenwich
Status: Registered
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Earley District Guide Association

Arts, Associations, Beneficiary group, Leisure

Girlguiding UK enables girls and young women to develop their potential and to make a difference to the world. Earley District run units locally to achieve this accomodating girls from the age of 5 to 65. A variety of activities are run including crafts, adventurous activities, singing, outdoor camping and opportunities to travel and stay away. Topics include the world, the environment.

Latest Income: £2,776
Areas of Operation: Reading
Status: Registered
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Girlguiding Enfield Division

Associations, Beneficiary group, Charity and VCS support, Leisure

Enfield Division provides activities for girls only from 5 to 25 and leaders. These girl led activities include craft, games, camps and holidays, badges eg. D of E, competitions, adventurous activities and fund raising. Section wide events include Rainbow days, Brownie Sleepovers, Guide camps, leader training, Heafield competition, Patrons Lunch and Guiding Gala Dinner

Latest Income: £2,446
Areas of Operation: Enfield
Status: Registered
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Urban Adventure Support Group

Beneficiary group, Economic and community development, Leisure, Saving of lives, Social welfare

OUTDOOR EDUCATION - OUTDOOR PURSUITS - YOUTH CHALLENGE - AWARDS YOUTH ACHIEVEMENT AWARDS - DUKE OF EDINBURGH - MOUNTAIN-BIKE INSTRUCTORS' AWARD SCHEME www.mias.uk CYCLE MAINTENANCE. WORK WITH DISADVANTAGED/DISABLED/LIFE OF CRIME OR ON THE BORDERS OF CRIME-YOUNG PEOPLE

Latest Income: £2,250
Areas of Operation: Various
Status: Registered
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Wirral Outdoor Education Association

Leisure

To provide or assist in the provision of facilities in the interests of social welfare for recreation physical education or other leisure time occupation of the public at large with the object of improving the conditions of life of the persons for whom the facilities are provided.

Latest Income: £1,907
Areas of Operation: Wirral
Status: Registered
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Breinton Relief In Need Charity

Arts, Beneficiary group, Leisure

The Breinton Relief in Need Charity provides financial relief to needy people who live in the parish of Breinton, near Hereford. All forms of need are covered, including financial support for young people's education, such as help with buying educational books or equipment or help with buying equipment to enable them to take part in the Duke of Edinburgh Award scheme.

Latest Income: £1,087
Areas of Operation: Herefordshire
Status: Registered
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The Stonefolds Trust

Charitable activities, Economic and community development, Leisure

Grants to promote the teaching of the Christian religion in the Gateshead district and beyond and in particular to promote and support evangelistic and outreach Christian work in inner city areas and in outdoor pursuits including the provision of staff and materials and transport as may be expedient in connection therewith.

Latest Income: £600
Areas of Operation: England And Wales
Status: Registered
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Hull Community Playscheme Association

Beneficiary group, Charity and VCS support, Economic and community development, Leisure

WE CONTINUE TO PROVIDE CREATIVE PLAY OPPORTUNITIES THROUGHOUT THE YEAR AND YOUNG VOLUNTEERS CONTINUE TO BE THE DRIVING FORCE. COUNTRYSIDE AND SEA SIDE VISITS, OVER NIGHT CAMPING AND RESIDENTIAL ACTIVITY HAVE BEEN HUGELY BENEFICIAL TO PROMOTING HEALTH AND WELL BEING AND WE CONTINUE TO PROMOTE INCLUSIVE WORK SENSITIVE TO THE NEEDS OF THE INDIVIDUAL CHILD OR YOUNG PERSON.

Latest Income: £500
Areas of Operation: East Riding Of Yorkshire
Status: Registered
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11th Mitcham S S Peter And Paul Scout Group

Associations, Beneficiary group, Charity and VCS support, Leisure

We run six units, Rainbows, Brownies, Guides, Beavers, Cubs and Scouts, from our Scout Hut in Mitcham. The children attend weekly meetings where they work towards badges which help to make them aware of their environment and to care for others. Camping and fund-raising are among the many activities in which the children are involved.

Latest Income: £480
Areas of Operation: Merton
Status: Registered
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1st Hawkhurst Scout Group

Associations, Beneficiary group, Leisure

1st Hawkhurst Beavers, Cubs and Scouts provides fun learning and outdoor activities for local children. Putting an acquired skill or skills into action. Experience a sense of belonging. Nurtures self-esteem. Exercise resourcefulness. Exemplify teamwork. Share responsibility. Feel successful. Learn a life lesson.

Latest Income: £358
Areas of Operation: Kent
Status: Registered
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Teignmouth District Girl Guides Association

Associations, Beneficiary group, Leisure

Girls work through a programme, which has been designed to further the girls social and development skills, along with outdoor activities and residential experiences.

Latest Income: £358
Areas of Operation: Devon
Status: Registered
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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.