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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.

4th Mansfield Woodhouse (st Edmunds) Scout Group

Associations, Leisure

The Group are based in Mansfield Woodhouse Nottinghamshire. Activities include camping, hiking and other activities connected with the scouting movement.

Latest Income: £5,801
Areas of Operation: Nottinghamshire
Status: Registered
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Winsford Middlewich And Northwich Unit Of The Sea Cadet Corps

Armed forces, Associations, Beneficiary group, Leisure

The 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

Latest Income: £5,581
Areas of Operation: Cheshire East
Status: Registered
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Christian Youth Enterprises

Beneficiary group, Leisure

Provides Resources for Christian Charities in provision of residential and outdoor activities in UK and abroad

Latest Income: £5,520
Areas of Operation: Various
Status: Registered
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Trelech Community Centre/canolfan Gymdeithasol Trelech

Arts, Facilities, Leisure, Religion

Provide 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.

Latest Income: £5,492
Areas of Operation: Carmarthenshire
Status: Registered
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Nailsworth And Forest Green Scout Group

Associations, Leisure

The centenery camp. A climbing camp. World jamboree. Live 07. Christmas camp. Bury rignell. Expedition training. Troop challenge hike. Night hike. District camping. Cooking camp.

Latest Income: £5,481
Areas of Operation: Gloucestershire
Status: Registered
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8th St Helens Scout Group

Associations, Charity and VCS support, Leisure

CAMPING FUNDRAISING WEEKLY MEETINGS

Latest Income: £5,433
Areas of Operation: St Helens
Status: Registered
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2nd Deptford Boy Scout Group

Associations, Beneficiary group, Leisure

We work with children aged 6-14 years old, by taking them on trips, days out, camping trips working closely in the local community.

Latest Income: £5,408
Areas of Operation: Lewisham
Status: Registered
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Severnside Scout Group

Associations, Beneficiary group, Leisure

Community based and outdoor activities for boys and girls

Latest Income: £5,240
Areas of Operation: Gloucestershire
Status: Registered
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5th Hoddesdon Scout Group

Associations, Beneficiary group, Leisure

We are a Scout Group with children ranging from 6years - 16 years and involving activities indoors and outside including camping and many other skills

Latest Income: £5,096
Areas of Operation: Hertfordshire
Status: Registered
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14th Reigate Scout Group

Associations, Beneficiary group, Leisure

The 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.

Latest Income: £5,063
Areas of Operation: Surrey
Status: Registered
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Kay's Garden Campsite (girlguiding Gravesend District)

Associations, Beneficiary group, Economic and community development, Facilities, Leisure, Social welfare

Helping 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.

Latest Income: £5,000
Areas of Operation: Kent
Status: Registered
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21st Gillingham (brasenose) Scout Group

Associations, Beneficiary group, Education, Leisure

Providing 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.

Latest Income: £4,946
Areas of Operation: Medway
Status: Registered
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6th Crawley Scout Group

Associations, Charity and VCS support, Leisure

Various activities including fund raising, camping, community and environmental to increase awareness and skills of beavers, cubs, scouts etc

Latest Income: £4,750
Areas of Operation: West Sussex
Status: Registered
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8th Leigh On Sea (st James) Scout Group

Associations, Charity and VCS support, Leisure

Fund raising, camping, various activities connected to scouting.

Latest Income: £4,748
Areas of Operation: England And Wales
Status: Registered
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1st Walton-Le-Dale (st Leonards) Scout Group

Associations, Leisure

Run scout, cub & beaver packs weekly with indoor and outdoor activities, plus regular camps.

Latest Income: £4,555
Areas of Operation: Lancashire
Status: Registered
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The 7th Stevenage Sea Scout Group

Associations, Leisure

Scouting, Camping, Water Activities

Latest Income: £4,435
Areas of Operation: Hertfordshire
Status: Registered
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1st Audlem (22nd S W Cheshire) Scout Group

Associations, Beneficiary group, Economic and community development, Leisure

AUDLEM 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.

Latest Income: £4,364
Areas of Operation: Cheshire East
Status: Registered
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The Freshwater Camp Equipment Trust

Beneficiary group, Leisure

Providing traditional camping facilities for Boys' and Girls' Brigade groups.

Latest Income: £4,294
Areas of Operation: Isle Of Wight
Status: Registered
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1st Lympstone Sea Scouts

Associations, Leisure

canoeing cooking camping much more

Latest Income: £4,288
Areas of Operation: Devon
Status: Registered
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Semerwater Outdoor Pursuit Centre

Beneficiary group, Leisure, Social care, Social welfare

Befriending, social and respite holidays for people with learning difficulties.

Latest Income: £4,269
Areas of Operation: City Of Wakefield
Status: Registered
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Harleston Children's Play And Recreation Association

Beneficiary group, Charity and VCS support, Leisure

we 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.

Latest Income: £4,190
Areas of Operation: Norfolk
Status: Registered
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4th Darlaston Scout Group

Associations, Beneficiary group, Charitable activities, Leisure

To offer outdoor activities to children/ teenagers aged 6 upwards in line with the Scouting Policy.

Latest Income: £4,170
Areas of Operation: Walsall
Status: Registered
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Girlguiding Lancaster And Garstang Division

Associations, Beneficiary group, Leisure

GirlGuiding 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.

Latest Income: £4,023
Areas of Operation: Lancashire
Status: Registered
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2nd Bideford Scout Group

Associations, Leisure

THE 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

Latest Income: £3,848
Areas of Operation: Devon
Status: Registered
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1st Clare Scout Group

Associations, Beneficiary group, Charity and VCS support, Leisure

Scout 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.

Latest Income: £3,722
Areas of Operation: Essex
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.