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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1st Woodbury Guides
LeisureActivities 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.
4th Mansfield Woodhouse (st Edmunds) Scout Group
Associations, LeisureThe Group are based in Mansfield Woodhouse Nottinghamshire. Activities include camping, hiking and other activities connected with the scouting movement.
1st Clare Scout Group
Associations, Beneficiary group, Charity and VCS support, LeisureScout 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.
Trelech Community Centre/canolfan Gymdeithasol Trelech
Arts, Facilities, Leisure, ReligionProvide 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.
Nailsworth And Forest Green Scout Group
Associations, LeisureThe centenery camp. A climbing camp. World jamboree. Live 07. Christmas camp. Bury rignell. Expedition training. Troop challenge hike. Night hike. District camping. Cooking camp.
21st Gillingham (brasenose) Scout Group
Associations, Beneficiary group, Education, LeisureProviding 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.
Harleston Children's Play And Recreation Association
Beneficiary group, Charity and VCS support, Leisurewe 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.
2nd Bideford Scout Group
Associations, LeisureTHE 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
Kay's Garden Campsite (girlguiding Gravesend District)
Associations, Beneficiary group, Economic and community development, Facilities, Leisure, Social welfareHelping 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.
Shrewsbury Mencap
Arts, Beneficiary group, Leisure, Social careSports, 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.
Trust Property In Connection With 2nd Dorking Company Of Girl Guides
Beneficiary group, LeisureThe 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.
1st Aldwick And Pagham Seascout Group
Associations, Beneficiary group, LeisureThe 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.
Weardale Young Farmers' Club
Beneficiary group, Charity and VCS support, Economic and community development, Leisure, Social welfareWeardale 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.
2nd Peterlee (st Cuthbert's) Scout Group
Associations, Beneficiary group, LeisureProviding 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.
46th Greenwich (st Nicholas) Scout Group
Associations, Charitable activities, LeisureTraining 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.)
Earley District Guide Association
Arts, Associations, Beneficiary group, LeisureGirlguiding 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.
Girlguiding Enfield Division
Associations, Beneficiary group, Charity and VCS support, LeisureEnfield 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
Urban Adventure Support Group
Beneficiary group, Economic and community development, Leisure, Saving of lives, Social welfareOUTDOOR 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
Wirral Outdoor Education Association
LeisureTo 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.
Breinton Relief In Need Charity
Arts, Beneficiary group, LeisureThe 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.
The Stonefolds Trust
Charitable activities, Economic and community development, LeisureGrants 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.
Hull Community Playscheme Association
Beneficiary group, Charity and VCS support, Economic and community development, LeisureWE 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.
11th Mitcham S S Peter And Paul Scout Group
Associations, Beneficiary group, Charity and VCS support, LeisureWe 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.
1st Hawkhurst Scout Group
Associations, Beneficiary group, Leisure1st 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.
Teignmouth District Girl Guides Association
Associations, Beneficiary group, LeisureGirls work through a programme, which has been designed to further the girls social and development skills, along with outdoor activities and residential experiences.
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.