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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Holme Valley District Scout Council
Associations, Charity and VCS support, LeisureScouting outdoor activities, camping, rock climbing, canoeing, sailing, hiking, fund raising, educating trips abroad.
1st Antrobus And Comberbach Seascout Group
Associations, Beneficiary group, Charity and VCS support, LeisureWe offer a wide variety of activities to our young people, in all our sections - from craftwork to camping and outdoor pursuits with the aim of developing skills for life . The young people are encouraged to learn new skills, have fun with their fellow scouts, both within the group & the wider scouting community, and to raise money for charity, for supporting the group and other local initiatives.
9th Reigate Scout Group
Associations, LeisureProvides indoor and outdoor educational and adventure opportunities for its members, in the tradition of the scout movement.
Lifstan Boys Club
LeisureBoxing, football, table tennis, outdoor activities
1st Burwash And Etchingham Scout Group
Associations, LeisureOur activities include Outdoor events: canoeing, hikes, nature trails, wide games, camping, rockclimbing and other scout activities. Improving social and community skills
8th Bexleyheath Scout Group
Associations, Beneficiary group, LeisureWe are a Scout group which includes Beavers, Cubs and Scouts, both boys and girls.Activities include Camping, games, learning new skills and teamwork
Gateway Scout Group
Associations, Beneficiary group, LeisureGateway is a local scouting group, serving children in St Ives between the ages of 6 and 14. We aim to help young people enjoy adventurous activities and to give them opportunities for personal development and social responsibility. We offer a wide range of activities from camping, survival, first aid, archery, canoeing, shooting, astronomy and much, much more!
1st Saltburn Scout Group
Associations, Beneficiary group, LeisureHelping young people take a constructive place in society.Encourage integration through good citizenshipPromoting community valuesHealthy recreation in particular camping and outdoor pursuites.
3rd Ventnor Scout Group
Associations, LeisureCamping/education/outdoor activities
Maryport Boys & Girls Club
Beneficiary group, LeisureTo provide a place for young people to meet, congregate and play. The club also provides opportunities for any young person to go away on residential trips and to participate in many outdoor activities.This club also provides a service to the community, making its premises available to hire, to anyone, providing their activity is safe and legal.
The J G Bird Trust
Beneficiary group, LeisureSupporting outdoor activities for children and young people
Christian Youth Camps
Beneficiary group, Leisure, ReligionTo provide, for children, young people and families, a camping environment for Christian evangelism, growth and the building of relationships with people from other Christian groups.
1st East Cowes Scout Group
Associations, Beneficiary group, LeisureYouth training including boating, camping etc.
3rd Eastwood (st Mary's) Scout Group
Associations, Beneficiary group, Leisure3rd Eastwood (St Mary's) Scout Group provides activities for boys and girls in the Beavers (6 yrs - 8 yrs), cubs (8 yrs - 10 1/2 yrs) and scouts (10 1/2 yrs - 14 yrs). These activities are aimed at encouraging social and life skills: independence, initiative, leadership and survival. They attend camps (e.g. canoeing) where they utilise these skills.
Letchworth And Hitchin Unit 182 Of The Sea Cadet Corps.
Associations, LeisureProviding a range of informal education activities such as boating, camping, engineering, cooking and competitions.
25th Keighley Long Lee Scout Group
Associations, LeisureCAMPING TRIPSFUND RAISINGWALIKINGCOLLEGE VISITS
The Boys' Brigade Sheffield Battalion
LeisureThe Battalion supports the work of Boys Brigade companies around the Sheffield and District (North Derbyshire and North Notts) area provide activities which cover Spiritual, Sport, Craft, Outdoor activities and a structured award scheme
Stevenage Unit No 493 Of The Sea Cadet Corps
Armed forces, Associations, Leisure, ResearchStevenage Sea Cadets and Royal Marines Cadets offer a range of activities designed to develop the skills and values for success in life, adopting principles, values and training akin to the Royal Navy. Skills such as First Aid, Marine Engineering, Public Service, Fieldcraft, Weapons Handling, Orienteering, DofE, BTEC, STEM proficiency, Water activities such as rowing, kayak, powerboat and paddle
41st Coventry Scout Group
Associations, LeisureEDUCATING YOUNGSTERS ON OUTDOOR ACTIVITIES AND CRAFT WORK AND ENVIORMENT ISSUES AND MEETING PEOPLE AND HELPING PEOPLE NOT AS FORTUNATE AS THEMSELVES
Haverhill Youth Activity Trust
Beneficiary group, Education, LeisureThe object of the Trust is to help and education young people, mainly between the ages of 13 to 18 years, through the art and craft of outdoor pursuits, to develop their physical, mental and spiritual capacities, so they may grow to full maturity as individuals and members of society that their conditions of life may be improved.
1st Allerton Scout Group
Associations, LeisureALL ACTIVITIES AS PER SCOUT ORGANISATION, CLIMBING, CANOEING, CAMPING, POTHOLING, ARCHERY, RIFLE SHOOTING, SURVIVAL TRAINING, OUTDOOR PURSUITS, SWIMMING AND ORIENTEERING
19th Itchen Division
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. Some of the activities included camping, hiking, archery, cooking and many more fun activities.
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.
10th Deal (eastry) Scout Group
Associations, Charity and VCS support, LeisureTo help to educate, develop and enhance local childrens life and to be involved in the surrounding areas sports, outdoor activities and fund raising activities.
The Endowment Fund For The School At Prescot
Arts, Education, LeisureProvide financial assistance for pupils who have attended or still attend the school at Prescot by awarding travel scholarships etc. or helping to pay for extra courses, outfits, tools, instruments or books they may need to further their educationGrants for Educational Equipment not provided by the local authorityUpkeep, repairs and improvements to the Outdoor Education facility at Tan y Graig
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.