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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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.
Winsford Middlewich And Northwich Unit Of The Sea Cadet Corps
Armed forces, Associations, Beneficiary group, LeisureThe Sea Cadet Corps is a national,voluntary youth organisation which aims to help young people (aged 10-18) towards responsible adulthood and to encourage them to reach their potential by developing valuable personal attributes and high standards of conduct,using a nautical theme based on the customs and traditions of the Royal Navy.Activities include sailing,kayaking,climbing,engineering and IT
Christian Youth Enterprises
Beneficiary group, LeisureProvides Resources for Christian Charities in provision of residential and outdoor activities in UK and abroad
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.
8th St Helens Scout Group
Associations, Charity and VCS support, LeisureCAMPING FUNDRAISING WEEKLY MEETINGS
2nd Deptford Boy Scout Group
Associations, Beneficiary group, LeisureWe work with children aged 6-14 years old, by taking them on trips, days out, camping trips working closely in the local community.
Severnside Scout Group
Associations, Beneficiary group, LeisureCommunity based and outdoor activities for boys and girls
5th Hoddesdon Scout Group
Associations, Beneficiary group, LeisureWe are a Scout Group with children ranging from 6years - 16 years and involving activities indoors and outside including camping and many other skills
14th Reigate Scout Group
Associations, Beneficiary group, LeisureThe group is registered with the Scout Association and operates in the South Park area of Reigate providing activities for children aged 6-18 years old in a fun safe environment. The programme includes adventurous activities, camping and challenges to promote confidence, teamwork and leadership skills. New leaders and adult supporters always welcome.
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.
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.
6th Crawley Scout Group
Associations, Charity and VCS support, LeisureVarious activities including fund raising, camping, community and environmental to increase awareness and skills of beavers, cubs, scouts etc
8th Leigh On Sea (st James) Scout Group
Associations, Charity and VCS support, LeisureFund raising, camping, various activities connected to scouting.
1st Walton-Le-Dale (st Leonards) Scout Group
Associations, LeisureRun scout, cub & beaver packs weekly with indoor and outdoor activities, plus regular camps.
The 7th Stevenage Sea Scout Group
Associations, LeisureScouting, Camping, Water Activities
1st Audlem (22nd S W Cheshire) Scout Group
Associations, Beneficiary group, Economic and community development, LeisureAUDLEM SCOUT GROUP EXISTS TO PROVIDE CHILDREN AGED FROM 6 TO 15 FROM THE VILLAGE OF AUDLEM AND SURROUNDING RURAL AREAS WITH THE OPPORTUNITY TO TAKE PART IN MANY ACTIVITIES. ALL PARTICIPANTS WORK TOWARDS OBTAINING BADGES, THEY ALSO HAVE AN OPPORTUNITY TO GO CAMPING.
The Freshwater Camp Equipment Trust
Beneficiary group, LeisureProviding traditional camping facilities for Boys' and Girls' Brigade groups.
1st Lympstone Sea Scouts
Associations, Leisurecanoeing cooking camping much more
Semerwater Outdoor Pursuit Centre
Beneficiary group, Leisure, Social care, Social welfareBefriending, social and respite holidays for people with learning difficulties.
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.
4th Darlaston Scout Group
Associations, Beneficiary group, Charitable activities, LeisureTo offer outdoor activities to children/ teenagers aged 6 upwards in line with the Scouting Policy.
Girlguiding Lancaster And Garstang Division
Associations, Beneficiary group, LeisureGirlGuiding is the UKs leading charity for girls and young women. This local chapter of the charity supports Girlguiding units in Lancaster, Garstang and surrounding Lancashire villages. The Division jointly owns, with Morecambe Division (Reg Charity No 1025226), Silver Sapling campsite, Silverdale as a camping and outdoor activity facility available to local units and those in the wider area.
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
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.
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.