Leisure Charities That specialise in Outdoor pursuits
Discover 453 Leisure charities that specialise in outdoor pursuits. Use the search below to filter within these results.
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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.
Semerwater Outdoor Pursuit Centre
Beneficiary group, Leisure, Social care, Social welfareBefriending, social and respite holidays for people with learning difficulties.
1st Moira And Blackfordby Scouts
Associations, Beneficiary group, LeisureScouting for boys and girls - aged 6 to 14 indoor and outdoor activities for the local area.
8th Leigh On Sea (st James) Scout Group
Associations, Charity and VCS support, LeisureFund raising, camping, various activities connected to scouting.
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.
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.
Broadwell Park
Childcare, LeisureBroadwell park conists of a MUGA face, gym equipment, a large play area and climbing net.
1st Budleigh Salterton Scout Group
Associations, LeisureAll as the Scout Association programme for each section within our movement, including outdoor activities,camping,hiking etc.
Long Lane Wood Camp Site Charity
Beneficiary group, Facilities, LeisureNatural woodland used for outdoor pursuits by leader-led youth groups.
High Beech Village Hall
Animals, Facilities, LeisureOperation of a village hall. Weddings,childen's parties. Pilates. Dog training. Orienteering, Quiz nights etc. Polling station
Poor's Land (camping Close)
Leisure, Social welfareTo act as owners of the land for the benefit of the inhabitants of the Parish of Boxted.
Northamptonshire Schools Sailing And Canoeing Association
Education, LeisureProvide opportunities for sail training and competition through sailing clubs in Northamptonshire
Guide Association Heanor District Local Association
Beneficiary group, LeisureGuiding offers a chance to explore, to try out a wide variety of and activities and learn a range of skills; anything from outdoor pursuits, like walking, camping, abseiling and canoeing,to working with computers, time management and team building. With worldwide links, there is the opportunity to meet and work with people from other countries, either by travelling abroad or welcoming visitors.
Penygeulan Cottage Field Centre
Beneficiary group, Education, Leisure, Social welfareProviding accommodation for children from under deprived areas whilst they are engaged in outdoor pursuits.
The Martin David Cross Memorial Trust
Beneficiary group, Leisure, Social welfareThe aim is to award small financial help to young people under 21 who suffer financial hardship which would prevent them from pursuing a wish in the field of outdoor activities. This could include mountain walking, canoeing etc for themselves or for joining in activities such as DOE, Operation Raleighetc
Chennells Charitable Trust
Beneficiary group, LeisureOwning land which it is seeking to develop to benefit young adults with profound and multiple disabilities and a project to enable young people to engage in sailing and other outdoor activities.. It is currently seeking planning permission for the site it owns.
Lefkara Association Of Great Britain
Beneficiary group, LeisureTo promote health awareness issues , and well being purposes via seminars, talks, outdoor activities , and social integration, sports. for persons of all ages living in England and Wales and for the relief of persons who are sick, disabled. This charity also organises for the local community educational seminars such as Knife Crime, Apprentiuceships, and takes disabled children people n
Lady Trower Trust
LeisureThe charity holds two tranches of endowment land. Land at Lambourne End Essex is managed by charity No 1105063 Lambourne End Ltd. The site is operated as a residential outdoor activity centre and farm. Land at Burges Road East Ham is currently derelict but development opportunities are currently being examined.
Inter City Camp Trust
Beneficiary group, Charity and VCS support, Housing, LeisureWe provide several camping type activities which give new experiences to children and offer them relief from very stressful home situations. These projects are either under canvas or in suitable premises and are run by volunteers.
The Boys' Brigade, South Shields Battalion
Beneficiary group, LeisureThe South Shields Battalion,The Boys Brigade, has 5 companies within the local authority area of South Tyneside.providing a range of physical, band,camping marching,sports,competitions and Christian teaching activities to the members according to their age,etc. Anchor Boys 5-8yrs, Juniors 8-11 yrs company 12yrs-15yrs & Seniors 16-18 yrs.
1st Lickey Scout Group
Associations, Beneficiary group, Education, Leisure1st Lickey Scout Group actively engages and supports young people from Lickey and the surrounding area in their personal development empowering them to make a positive contribution to society. 1st Lickey runs Beaver Scouts, Cub Scouts, Scouts, Explorer Scouts for young people from age 6 years to 18 years. Activities include camping, survival skills, outdoor cooking.
22nd Oxford Sea Scout Group
Associations, LeisureScouting Activities: Camping, Canoeing, Sailing, Group meetings.
St Andrew's Sea Scouts-21st Sunderland And District Reg No 4485
Associations, Beneficiary group, LeisureScout Group providing training - activities - camping and games for young people
1st Teynham Scout Group
Associations, Beneficiary group, Charity and VCS support, LeisureProviding children and young adults with the opportunity to meet together weekly, to learn more about their community and the wider world. To help others with fund raising, as well as learning life skills and trying fun things like cooking and camping.
42nd Brighton (saltdean) Scout Group
Associations, Beneficiary group, LeisureScouting activities for children aged 6-18 years. Weekly meetings, hiking and camping. Visits to places of interest.
Frequently asked questions about this sector
How many outdoor-pursuits leisure charities are there in the UK?
There are 453 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 (£247.3m). 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 £2.6bn 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 80.9%. 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 £282k. 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.