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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.

468
Charities
£2,704,707,050
Total Income
£272,076
Avg Income
81.8%
Program Ratio

Major UK charities curated by Charity Finder for size, recognition, and registry coverage. Click through for full profiles, financials, and trustees.

1st Ystrad Mynach Scout Group

Associations, Leisure

We are a very active Scout Group - Beavers, Cubs & Scouts all enjoy the benefits of camping, hiking, kayaking and various other water sports, archery and lots of badge work developing skills for life.

Latest Income: £13,395
Areas of Operation: Caerphilly
Status: Registered
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The Adventure Ranger Corp

Beneficiary group, Leisure

We are a military style organisation for young people 8 years upwards, we undertake lots of different activities ranging from camping, climbing, canoeing, expeditons (including The Duke of Edinburghs Award) Field Craft, Map Reading, First Aid and much more.

Latest Income: £13,322
Areas of Operation: Hampshire
Status: Registered
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26th South West Cheshire Scout Group

Associations, Beneficiary group, Leisure

Activities for children aged 6 - 14 1/2 following scouting guidelines. Emphasis on outdoor pursuits, skills and social opportunities within the village setting and further afield.

Latest Income: £13,256
Areas of Operation: Cheshire East
Status: Registered
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1st Sutton At Hone Boy Scout Group

Associations, Beneficiary group, Leisure

Scouting 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.

Latest Income: £13,095
Areas of Operation: Kent
Status: Registered
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5th Darlington (st Mary's) Scout Group

Arts, Associations, Beneficiary group, Leisure

We provide progressive training for boys and girls in various skills, from age 5 yrs to adults - based upon The National Scout Assoc policies, leaders, in consultation with the children, arrange weekly and long term programmes, utilising local facilities, programmes consist of games, music & constructive work both indoors & out - camping, climbing, hikes, abseiling, water activities.

Latest Income: £13,090
Areas of Operation: Darlington
Status: Registered
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2nd Market Rasen Scout Group

Associations, Economic and community development, Education, Leisure

Scouts are do-ers and give-it-a-go-ers. Yes, we go camping, hiking, abseiling, cycling and canoeing while having fun. We meet weekly, catering for youngsters aged 6 to 18 supporting them with skills they need for school, college, university, the job interview, the important speech, the tricky challenge and the big dreams: the skills they need for life.

Latest Income: £13,057
Areas of Operation: Lincolnshire
Status: Registered
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1st Edwinstowe Scout Group

Associations, Leisure

Community work, gaining badges, Camping and outdoor activities.

Latest Income: £12,928
Areas of Operation: Nottinghamshire
Status: Registered
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1st Magor Scout Group

Associations, Beneficiary group, Leisure

1st Magor Scouts exist to develop the skills and abilities of young people in the Magor area of South Monmouthshire. The scout troop provides practical training and activities to develop the mental and physical capacity of the young people. Activities under taken in the last year have included climbing, camping, sailing, swimming and cooking.

Latest Income: £12,863
Areas of Operation: Monmouthshire
Status: Registered
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Third Frodsham Sea Scout Group

Associations, Beneficiary group, Facilities, Leisure, Society

Generally the promotion of the principles and objectives of the Scout movement with emphasis on water-based training and activities for all young people.Water-based activities include sailing, swimming, water safetyLand-based activities include camping, survival skills, health and safety, good citizenship

Latest Income: £12,838
Areas of Operation: Cheshire East
Status: Registered
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42nd Brighton (saltdean) Scout Group

Associations, Beneficiary group, Leisure

Scouting activities for children aged 6-18 years. Weekly meetings, hiking and camping. Visits to places of interest.

Latest Income: £12,812
Areas of Operation: Brighton And Hove
Status: Registered
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1st Welling Boy Scout Group

Associations, Leisure

We offer a wide range of activities including camping, climbing, hiking, spirital, community service and many other activities.

Latest Income: £12,758
Areas of Operation: Bexley
Status: Registered
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1st Llangennech Scout Group

Associations, Beneficiary group, Education, Leisure

To encourage children from the ages of 6 to 18 to work together as a team and to help in their community as well as within their sections.To also enjoy outdoor activities such as Kayaking, camping, bivvying, rifle shooting all with trained instructors.

Latest Income: £12,756
Areas of Operation: Carmarthenshire
Status: Registered
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1st Lingwood And Strumpshaw Air Scout Group

Associations, Leisure

training and education for cubs,beavers and scouts,outdoor games,flying and gliding experiences and camping at Lingwood and surrounding area in Norfolk

Latest Income: £12,566
Areas of Operation: Norfolk
Status: Registered
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Albert Wilson Memorial Field

Leisure, Religion

EDUCATIONTRAININGRELIGIOUS ACTIVITIESSPORT/RECREATIONOUTDOOR ACTIVITIES e.g.CAMPING HIKING

Latest Income: £12,505
Areas of Operation: Various
Status: Registered
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City Of Liverpool Unit (217) Of The Sea Cadet Corps

Associations, Leisure

We 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.

Latest Income: £12,421
Areas of Operation: Liverpool City
Status: Registered
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1st Whimple Scout Group

Associations, Beneficiary group, Charity and VCS support, Leisure

DEVELOPING YOUNG PEOPLE IN PHYSICAL,SOCIAL AND INTELLECTUAL AREAS. CAMPING, ORIENTEERING, FUND RAISING AND HELPING OTHERS IN EAST DEVON. PROMOTING THE ETHOS OF THE SCOUT MOVEMENT.

Latest Income: £12,363
Areas of Operation: Devon
Status: Registered
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86th Leicester (buckminster Baptist) Scout Group

Associations, Leisure, Religion

Education including Young Leader training, basic life support. Faith activites, including attending church. Recreation including canoeing, camping, climbing, abseiling, football, games. Scouting activities including knots, backwoods cooking, badge work.

Latest Income: £12,333
Areas of Operation: Leicestershire
Status: Registered
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Newhaven And Seaford Unit 442 Of The Sea Cadet Corps

Arts, Associations, Beneficiary group, Education, Leisure, Society

Sea Cadets is a voluntary organisation for young people aged 12 to 18 with Juniors aged 10 to 12. They offer a wide range of activities including sailing, canoeing, rock climbing, engineering, IT and communications, music and cookery. They aim to encourage good citizenship providing worthwhile qualifications, experience and adventure. Sea Cadets can learn life skills whilst having fun and making f

Latest Income: £12,197
Areas of Operation: East Sussex
Status: Registered
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Islamic And Cultural Society Of Harrow

Beneficiary group, Leisure, Religion

Social and educational activities for youths and families living in of Harrow and surrounding boroughs. sports and outdoor activities.

Latest Income: £12,147
Areas of Operation: Brent
Status: Registered
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Outdoor Development Ministries

Leisure, Religion

Promoting the Christian faith through outdoor activities and sports in the UK

Latest Income: £12,024
Areas of Operation: England
Status: Registered
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The Boys' Brigade, Nottingham Battalion

Beneficiary group, Education, Leisure, Religion

Members of the Boys' Brigade are encouraged to attend Church, Brigade Award Schemes and the Duke of Edinburgh Award Scheme. The Battalion encourages its members to participate in competitions, camps and other activities to enable boys (and girls) aged 5 to 18 to develop skills in competing, communicating, making friends, and experiencing new activities .

Latest Income: £11,902
Areas of Operation: Nottingham City
Status: Registered
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Kings Langley School Outdoor Education Centre

Education, Leisure

We provide accommodation in Powys primarily intended for school students to participate in outdoor adventurous education and field study. The accommodation is also used for team building sessions, for intensive study sessions and for groups enjoying various outdoor activities.

Latest Income: £11,800
Areas of Operation: Hertfordshire
Status: Registered
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Fiddington Village Hall

Economic and community development, Facilities, Leisure

Maintain a community facility for indoor and outdoor activities which are relevant to a small rural parish. Local organisations have preferential hire rates.

Latest Income: £11,454
Areas of Operation: Somerset
Status: Registered
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Wessex Scout Group

Associations, Beneficiary group, Leisure

PROVIDES SCOUTING FOR YOUNG PEOPLE, INC CAMPING/GAMES/MEETING OTHER SCOUTS FROM ALL OVER THE WORLD, AS PER BADEN-POWELL.

Latest Income: £11,344
Areas of Operation: Somerset
Status: Registered
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1st Charmouth Scout Group

Associations, Beneficiary group, Leisure

Activity sessions for boys and girls including outdoor activities, camping, hiking, art and craft, global awareness, cultural activities, local knowledge.

Latest Income: £11,229
Areas of Operation: Dorset
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 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.