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 Malton Boy Scout Group
Associations, LeisureScouting Activities, Camping, Outdoor pursuits, sports, education
1st Little Heath And Potters Bar Scout Group
Associations, Beneficiary group, Charity and VCS support, Education, LeisureScouting for boys and girls aged between 5-16. Young leaders and explorers unit also attached to group. Guidance, mentoring, outdoor activities, sports, competitions, fund raising, camping, badge activity.
12th Gateshead (whickham Lions) Scout Group
Associations, Beneficiary group, LeisureProvide learning activities for young adults & children. Provide outdoor activities for young adults & children. Promote scout ideals & standards of conduct for.
Congresbury Scouts And Guides
Associations, LeisureAs is normal with Scout/Cub/Guide/Brownie/Rainbow groups. Camping, meeting, sailing and all sorts of inddor and outdoor activities.
Bearsted District Guide Association
Associations, Beneficiary group, Charity and VCS support, LeisureDeveloping young girls into useful members of society with a social concience by various activities including fund raising,helping others,outdoor activities and practical skills.
1st Lliw Valley (loughor) Scout Group
Associations, LeisureEducational visits, outdoor activities (camping, backwoods cooking)
Boarshurst Educational Foundation
Beneficiary group, LeisureProvide a residential resource, Boarshurst Centre, for groups wishing to partake in educational, recreational (outdoor pursuits) in the Saddleworth Area. The Centre is run through a sister charity Saddleworth Outdoor Pursuits Association (702185).Very occassionally, provide small educational grants
Central Norfolk District Scouts
Associations, LeisureTo provide support for adults and Young Leaders with their roles in the provision of Scouting activities within the Central Norfolk Scout District. To provide district wide activities for Beavers, Cubs, Scouts and Explorers. Provision and upkeep of a District camping resource at Garveston
265th Birkenhead (st Stephen's Prenton) Scout Group
Associations, LeisureScout group, operating meetings and activities for Beevers, Cubs and Scouts. We have weekly meetings trips and camping activities.
3rd Caterham (st John's Group) Scout Group
Associations, Beneficiary group, LeisureTHE AIM OF THE SCOUT ASSOCIATION IS TO PROMOTE THE DEVELOPMENT OF YOUNG PEOPLE IN ACHIEVING THEIR FULL PHYSICAL, INTELLECTUAL, SOCIAL AND SPIRTUAL POTENTIALS, AS INDIVIDUALS, AS RESPONSIBLE CITIZENS AND AS MEMBERS OF THEIR LOCAL NATIONAL AND INTERNATIONAL COMMUNITIES.EG. CUB AND SCOUT CAMPS. BEAVER SLEEPOVERS. VARIOUS CANAL TRIPS. DISTRICT CAMP.CLIMBING, CANOEING, AND MANY OTHER ACTIVITIES.
1st Little Stoke Scout Group
Arts, Associations, Beneficiary group, LeisureThe objectives of the Group are as a unit of the Scout Association promoting the development of young people in achieving their full physical , intellectual, social and spiritual potentials, as individuals and as responsible citizens. Activities include arts and crafts, challenges such as orienteering, educational visits, camps, as well as group activities such as parties and family events
1st Middleton Scout Group
Associations, Leisurescout group badge work camping games
16th Burton On Trent Scout Group
Associations, Leisure"Scouting Activities" - These include camping, cooking, and many indoor plus outdoor adventurous activities. We also work towards many varied badges.
1st Bearley And Snitterfield Scout Group
Associations, LeisureThe Group's Beaver, Cub and Scout sections provide activities based largely on the national Scout Association's programme for each. The Group also ensures a wide variety of outdoor activities with a number of camps in particular for Cubs and Scouts and the latter can participate in a District organised "Dovetrek" event spread over several weekends.
13th Warrington Scout Group
Associations, Beneficiary group, LeisureThe group consists of Scouts, Cubs, Beavers and Squirrels. We have a wide variety of children from all walks of life. As well as weekly sessions, we take our children on trips, camping and on many district scout activities.
1st Rugeley Scout Group
Associations, Charity and VCS support, LeisureMembers of the world wide Scout Association, activities include camping, training in outdoor activities, hiking, boating, first Aid, partaking in community events, fund raising, International events( Scout Jamborees) exchange with other groups. Scout Bands.
Medway Towns Unit 238 Of The Sea Cadet Corps
Armed forces, Associations, Beneficiary group, LeisureUniformed youth organisation providing training and adventurous actiivities for young people aged 10 to 17 years. Using a nautical theme based on the customs and traditions of the Royal Navy.Cadets can gain nationally recognised and accredited qualifications such as Royal Yachting Association, British Canoe Union, BTEC, D of E and much more.
Walton-On-The-Hill Scouts And Guides Supporters Association
Associations, Beneficiary group, Childcare, Education, LeisureThe charity supports the furtherance of Scouting and Girl Guiding for able and disabled youngsters in the parish of Walton-On-The-Hill and neighbourhood by providing suitable social facilities for community use. The HQ is the venue for weekly meetings and provides storage for camping and other equipment. It is used by Dyscover, a charity for people with aphasia and by a pre-school soft play group.
1st Chadsmoor Scout Group
Associations, Beneficiary group, LeisureTraining and development of young people - Outdoor activities, ie camping abseiling etc., and life skills incorporated in badge work
261st Birmingham (st Edburgha's) Scout Group
Associations, Charity and VCS support, LeisureEducation and learning The Scouting group provides a safe and structured environment to enable youngsters to experience a wide range of activities. These are covered within the badgework programme of the Scout Organisation as well as fund raising, day trips, camping and overseas trips. These are all supervised by fully qualified CRB cleared adults endorsed by The Scout Association.
Goodwick Sea Scout Group
Associations, LeisureVarious scouting activities including hiking, camping, map reading, fundrasing, sports and craft.
Phoenix Scouts, 191st Birmingham
Associations, Beneficiary group, LeisureA balanced programme is run on a weekly basis which helps the children to gain badges. Outdoor activities are run which include tracking, camping and various other outdoor pursuits. The children also take part in District run activities, like swimming, five-a-side football, sports days etc.
Langley Park Oldbury
Associations, Beneficiary group, Charitable activities, Childcare, Economic and community development, LeisureLarge children's play area, timber play kit, zip wire, 5 a side football, outdoor gym equipment, picnic tables, MUGA face, local events inc small fun fair. Along with an informal walk through the park into the High Street and local shops. The park as an active Friends who organise a range of community activities throughout the year
105th Manchester Scout Group
Associations, LeisureCamping and Outdoor Adventures
1st Bulwark Scout Group
Associations, Beneficiary group, Economic and community development, LeisureScouting - Working with young people aged 6 - 18 on a weekly basis. Games and activities, including camping and other outdoor activities, working towards badges, helping in community activities.
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.