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 Messingham Guides
Arts, Beneficiary group, LeisureGirls between 10years and 14years , various activities within the guiding role ie. crafts , camping , cooking , other activities
2nd Billingham Scout Group
Associations, LeisureScouting activities. camping, orienteering, pioneering and general out door activities
6th Stourbridge Guides
Arts, Beneficiary group, Charity and VCS support, LeisureProvide a programme of activities for girls and young women including health, crafts, sports, first aid, cooking, outdoor adventurous activities, camping. Also service in the community and fundraising for other charities.
Broadwell Park
Childcare, LeisureBroadwell park conists of a MUGA face, gym equipment, a large play area and climbing net.
Shrewsbury Mencap
Arts, Beneficiary group, Leisure, Social careSports, Holidays - Respite For Parents (Residential i.e. Arthog). Cookery, Art/Craft, Swimming, Music, Outings to Local Town's, Saturday Football matches (Shrewsbury Town STFC) Outdoor Pursuits.
Trust Property In Connection With 2nd Dorking Company Of Girl Guides
Beneficiary group, LeisureThe trust provides an income stream to the 2nd Dorking Girl Guides unit, primarily to facilitate the hire of accommodation and the cost of storage of camping gear. Additionally, the trust supports the activities of the unit financially.
Dulverton Middle And Community School
Arts, Beneficiary group, Charity and VCS support, Education, LeisureFund raising to donate money to the school to provide opportunities and activities for the children and extra resources for the school, such as a climbing wall, pantomime trips, leavers bbqs, squash rackets, Christmas parties.
First Sleights Scout Group
Associations, Leisurefirst aid, horticulture, cycling, shelter making, camping, swimming, star gazing
1st Aldwick And Pagham Seascout Group
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. Operating in Bognor Regis, activities include camping, outings, hikes, sailing, badge work, for children aged 6-17.
Weardale Young Farmers' Club
Beneficiary group, Charity and VCS support, Economic and community development, Leisure, Social welfareWeardale YFC is for young people aged between 10- 26 years. Meetings are held fortnightly on a Tuesday night throughout the year. The programme throughout the year includes; talks, meetings, visits including Stock judging, quizzes, bowling, rock climbing, and many more.Each year we hold social events to raise money towards ourselves and a chosen charity decided by the club.
2nd Peterlee (st Cuthbert's) Scout Group
Associations, Beneficiary group, LeisureProviding fun and adventure for children in our local community, Eden Hill area of Peterlee Co. Durham, from the age of 6 to 14. This includes camping, sleepovers, daytrips out, games and badge work.
46th Greenwich (st Nicholas) Scout Group
Associations, Charitable activities, LeisureTraining in various activities for age groups 6yrs-25yrs.Including outdoor pursuits ,service to the community. All activities whether indoor or out door are designed to stimulate the Physical,Mental and Spiritual faculties. The training programme is in accordance with that laid down by the Scout Association in its Policy Organisation and Rules,(P.O.R.)
Earley District Guide Association
Arts, Associations, Beneficiary group, LeisureGirlguiding UK enables girls and young women to develop their potential and to make a difference to the world. Earley District run units locally to achieve this accomodating girls from the age of 5 to 65. A variety of activities are run including crafts, adventurous activities, singing, outdoor camping and opportunities to travel and stay away. Topics include the world, the environment.
Girlguiding Enfield Division
Associations, Beneficiary group, Charity and VCS support, LeisureEnfield Division provides activities for girls only from 5 to 25 and leaders. These girl led activities include craft, games, camps and holidays, badges eg. D of E, competitions, adventurous activities and fund raising. Section wide events include Rainbow days, Brownie Sleepovers, Guide camps, leader training, Heafield competition, Patrons Lunch and Guiding Gala Dinner
The High Wray Village Hall
Beneficiary group, Facilities, Leisure, Social welfareThe village hall provides a space for community social events. Other activities for which the hall is used include table tennis, tai chi and youth club. The hall is also available to hire as a camping barn for groups of 2 to 15 people.
Poole East Division
Associations, Beneficiary group, LeisureMany Guide units and Brownie Packs have enjoyed their activities with Poole East Division. Camping and outdoor experiences along with more adventurous activities at outdoor education centres. We have been part of the large County camp this year.
Rowner North District Girl Guides Association
Beneficiary group, LeisureWe provide a safe environment where girls and young people can carry out girl led activities. The aim is to provide activities such as camping, kayaking and rock climbing to allow girls to meet challenges and reach their own potential and through working as a team.
Urban Adventure Support Group
Beneficiary group, Economic and community development, Leisure, Saving of lives, Social welfareOUTDOOR EDUCATION - OUTDOOR PURSUITS - YOUTH CHALLENGE - AWARDS YOUTH ACHIEVEMENT AWARDS - DUKE OF EDINBURGH - MOUNTAIN-BIKE INSTRUCTORS' AWARD SCHEME www.mias.uk CYCLE MAINTENANCE. WORK WITH DISADVANTAGED/DISABLED/LIFE OF CRIME OR ON THE BORDERS OF CRIME-YOUNG PEOPLE
102nd Nottingham (rise Park) Scout Group
Associations, Leisure, Social welfaredeveloping new skills - mapping, knots, camping, social activities, day trips, badge work, games and sports.
Wirral Outdoor Education Association
LeisureTo provide or assist in the provision of facilities in the interests of social welfare for recreation physical education or other leisure time occupation of the public at large with the object of improving the conditions of life of the persons for whom the facilities are provided.
Rayleigh Mill Toddler Club
Arts, Beneficiary group, Childcare, Housing, LeisureSmall climbing apparatus, book corner, dressing up box, home corner, arts and craft session, singing session, drink and snack time, baby toys, various other smaller toys.
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.
Chapel Hall Mother And Toddler Group
Arts, Beneficiary group, Childcare, Education, LeisureChapel Hall Toddlers provide a place where pre school children and their parents/carers can enjoy playing in a safe and fun environment. We provide a range of toys for all ages, baby play mat, soft play, arts and craft table, books, climbing frame with slide.
Churchill And Langford Mother And Toddler Group
Beneficiary group, Childcare, LeisureWe are a mother and Toddler group providing a safe and fun play environment for parents/carers of children from birth to 5yrs. we operate in term time at Churchill methodist Hall front street churchill -ú2/family. Craft activities, coffee, juice and snacks included in fees.Climbing frame, cars, toy kitchen, dressing up, and safe baby area
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.