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Leisure Charities That specialise in Outdoor pursuits

Discover 849 Leisure charities that specialise in outdoor pursuits. Use the search below to filter within these results.

849
Charities
£8,616,316,045
Total Income
£339,613
Avg Income
85.4%
Program Ratio

Major UK charities curated by Charity Finder for size, recognition, and registry coverage. Click through for full profiles, financials, and trustees.

King's Reach

Beneficiary group, Education, Health, Leisure

-King's Reach Training Centre - Pupil Referral Unit providing Alternative Curriculum Education-Behaviour Assessment & Management for Primary Schools-Pastoral Care-Counselling Service-Family Support -iMAP - Intensive Mentoring and Assessment Programme KS4-TRAX - Outdoor pursuits and Bushcraft-Tri Sports - Football team-Total Impact Course - Crime Awareness and Prevention

Latest Income: £1,041,501
Areas of Operation: Kent
Status: Registered
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Youth Adventure Trust

Beneficiary group, Leisure

Inspire vulnerable young people to:reach their full potential.learn valuable life skillsbuild confidence and self esteemmake a measurable difference to their livesthrough a programme of outdoor activities and challenging experiences.

Latest Income: £1,016,596
Areas of Operation: Somerset
Status: Registered
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Bf Adventure

Beneficiary group, Economic and community development, Education, Leisure

We are an outdoor education centre supporting the Cornish community since 1989. Using activity programmes, we focus on children who are not in education, employment or training or are at risk of disengagement. We help them to gain the confidence and skills needed to build a brighter future. We also offer programmes for people with disabilities and other individuals with additional support needs.

Latest Income: £987,721
Areas of Operation: Cornwall
Status: Registered
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Cricklade And District Community Association

Associations, Charity and VCS support, Education, Leisure

We provide sport and leisure facilities to the residents of Cricklade and the surrounding communities. We have a swimming pool and over 10 local schools use this, an indoor climbing wall built from donations, and facilities for many other sports.We are run by a group of volunteers, and saved the centre from closure thanks to the generosity of the local residents and their continuing use.

Latest Income: £986,356
Areas of Operation: Wiltshire
Status: Registered
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The Viney Hill Christian Adventure Centre

Leisure

Residential and camping centre offering outdoor pursuits and adventure activities for groups. We provide the ideal venue for your group to relax, study and discover the great outdoors through adventurous and challenging activities in a supportive Christian environment. Working to encourage and inspire personal, social and spiritual development through the creative use of outdoor pursuits

Latest Income: £985,583
Areas of Operation: Gloucestershire
Status: Registered
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The Cambrian Village Trust Limited

Education, Leisure

Cambrian Village Trust Limited works with many organisations including school, providing a wide range of activities, including sports development, outdoor activities such as canoeing, archery, hiking and bushcraft.

Latest Income: £981,692
Areas of Operation: Various
Status: Registered
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Northern Roots (oldham) LTD

Economic and community development, Facilities, Heritage, Leisure

To provide, maintain, protect, improve and equip the gardens, landscaped areas, woodlands, open spaces, playing fields and recreational amenity spaces within the Northern Roots site, advance health by promoting outdoor activities including Horticulture and Agriculture, land based activities and recreation and amateur sport. Provision of allotment facilities. Promotion of arts, history, culture.

Latest Income: £981,393
Areas of Operation: Oldham
Status: Registered
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Greater London Middlesex West County Scout Council

Associations, Beneficiary group, Leisure

Scouting engages & supports young people in their personal development, empowering them to make a positive contribution to society. In partnership with adults, young people take part in fun indoor & outdoor activities, they learn by doing, by sharing in spiritual reflection and by taking responsibility. They make choices, undertake new & challenging activities and they live their Scout Promise.

Latest Income: £960,392
Areas of Operation: London
Status: Registered
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Barnstondale Centre

Education, Leisure

Inclusive outdoor education and activity centre on the Wirral, Merseyside. We deliver skills-focused learning through activities such as climbing, abseiling, archery, target shooting, team-building, orienteering, bushcraft and residential stays for schools, disability and community groups, building confidence, resilience and environmental awareness.

Latest Income: £876,781
Areas of Operation: Wirral
Status: Registered
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The Garden Classroom

Associations, Economic and community development, Environment, Facilities, Leisure

The Garden Classroom delivers high quality activities in natural environments. Education, recreation and community activities are at the heart of what TGC does. It connects people with nature and with each other, in nature, and cultivates an interest in the natural world. Outdoor learning & recreation in natural environments, countryside projects and camping are at the heart of TGC's service.

Latest Income: £831,074
Areas of Operation: England
Status: Registered
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The Thorpe Woodlands Adventure Centre Trust

Beneficiary group, Facilities, Leisure

The Trust operates the Thorpe Woodlands Adventure Centre which seeks to actively contribute to the learning and development of Children and Young People by:Promoting a safe, healthy and welcoming environment.Providing high quality outdoor learning experiences which are inclusive, holistic and affordable.Offering a broad range of challenging, adventurous outdoor activities.

Latest Income: £799,991
Areas of Operation: Various
Status: Registered
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Marlow Rowing Club

Leisure

Marlow Rowing Club primarily provides rowing facilities and training as an open, community rowing club. All are welcome to join and from age 11 and up at any level. The club provides learn to row courses and has serious competitive squads. It also provides facilities for local sports clubs (canoeing, triathlon, open water swimming), for disability sport and runs local amateur sport events.

Latest Income: £782,068
Areas of Operation: Buckinghamshire
Status: Registered
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The Christian Outdoor Pursuits Trust CIO

Beneficiary group, Education, Leisure

The aim of the charity is to promote and to advance the Christian faith by offering a Christian welcome and hospitality through a diverse range of outdoor and recreational activities at the residential facility of Bassenfell Manor Christian Centre. We work collaboratively with the Christian Adventure Holidays CIO as well as offering support to schools and church youth groups in the local community

Latest Income: £773,517
Areas of Operation: Cumbria
Status: Registered
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International Youth Hostel Federation

Beneficiary group, Environment, Housing, Leisure

Youth Tourism, Outdoor Education and Recreation and Environmental Conservation. On behalf of its parent charity, the International Youth Hostel Federation (IYHF), provides International Marketing and Information Technology Support to all member National Youth Hostel Associations, a global Online Booking Service @ www.hihostels.com, monitors Hostel Standards and offers International Training.

Latest Income: £742,017
Areas of Operation: Various
Status: Registered
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Hill End Outdoor Education Centre

Beneficiary group, Leisure

Outdoor education to advance and improve the education and physical and social welfare of children and young people

Latest Income: £738,088
Areas of Operation: Oxfordshire
Status: Registered
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Qe2 Activity Centre

Beneficiary group, Leisure

QE2 Activity centre provides adventure activity sessions, including canoeing, climbing, archery and bushcraft for people with disabilities.QE2 Activity Centre runs a day service for adults with learning disabilities, promoting the development of independent living and work skills.

Latest Income: £723,815
Areas of Operation: Hampshire
Status: Registered
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Free@last

Beneficiary group, Health, Leisure

Providing support and opportunities for local people to improve their standards of living and reach their full potential. This includes youth work, teenage pregnancy and sexual health, dad's support, debt & benefit advice, outdoor activities, multi-media and career support.

Latest Income: £719,577
Areas of Operation: Birmingham City
Status: Registered
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Leicester Outdoor Pursuits Centre

Beneficiary group, Childcare, Education, Leisure

LOPC provides adventurous activity experiences designed to stimulate, educate and motivate young people & others at affordable prices, in a safe challenging environment. Activities include high ropes, archery, team building, campcraft, paddle-sports & more. LOPC provides NGB coach education courses, childcare (Holiday Schemes & After School Club) and is the base for many community group clubs.

Latest Income: £715,177
Areas of Operation: Leicestershire
Status: Registered
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Oac Buildings

Beneficiary group, Leisure

The main purpose of the charity is to provide opportunities for young people to take part in outdoor activities.

Latest Income: £705,380
Areas of Operation: Sheffield City
Status: Registered
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Project Challenge

Beneficiary group, Economic and community development, Education, Leisure

To advance the education of disaffected young people in West Yorkshire between the ages of 16 and 19, who are unemployed, or lacking in qulaifications, or at risk of persistent anti-social behaviour, or offending, by the provision of programmes of outdoor education other training and challenging activities to improve their personal and social skills

Latest Income: £691,015
Areas of Operation: Various
Status: Registered
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Adventure Sunderland LTD

Beneficiary group, Leisure

THE CHARITY'S PRIMARY AIM IS TO PROVIDE OUTDOOR EDUCATION OPPORTUNITIES FOR YOUNG PEOPLE USING ADVENTUROUS ACTIVITIES TO CONTRIBUTE TO THEIR PERSONAL AND SOCIAL DEVELOPMENT.

Latest Income: £665,665
Areas of Operation: Sunderland
Status: Registered
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Nursery@aspire

Beneficiary group, Childcare, Leisure

AIMS: To enhance the development and education of children primarily under statutory schoolage (from the age of three months). PROVIDES: Meals and snacks andwater throughout the day Nappies ACTIVITIES: Circle Time - Songs & Stories, Sand & WaterActivities, Construction Activites, Malable Play - flour and water mix, Outdoor activities

Latest Income: £665,463
Areas of Operation: Merton
Status: Registered
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Hereford And Worcester Scout County

Associations, Charitable activities, Charity and VCS support, Leisure

TO SUPPORT AND DEVELOP SCOUTING IN HEREFORDSHIRE AND WORCESTERSHIRE ACCORDING TO THE PROVISIONS OF THE SCOUT ASSOCIATION POLICY, ORGANISATION & RULES. THIS INCLUDES THE PROVISION OF TRAINING OPPORTUNITIES FOR LEADERS AND VOLUNTEERS.TO PROVIDE CAMPING AND ACTIVITY FACILITIES AT KINVER, STAFFORDSHIRE.

Latest Income: £646,586
Areas of Operation: Herefordshire
Status: Registered
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Hope Now Limited

Crime and Justice, Education, Housing, Leisure, Religion, Social care

The charities current activities is the advancement of the Evangelical Christian Faith in the UK and all other parts of the world. This encompasses Prison ministry, pre-independence homes, orphanages, bible schools, medical care, camping and conference facilities, student sponsorship and education. Currently the main area of operation is in the Ukraine.

Latest Income: £646,121
Areas of Operation: Various
Status: Registered
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The Harrison Foundation

Arts, Beneficiary group, Leisure

The Harrison Foundation expanded on its commitment to equality of opportunity. Recommended charities were supported as follows:Beacon of Light Education Centre National Social Mobility Pledge NE Youth Duke of Edinburgh Award Princes Trust Big Issue Magazine Denton Youth and Community Project Loftus Community Hub

Latest Income: £644,484
Areas of Operation: England And Wales
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 849 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 £8.6bn 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 85.4%. 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 £340k. 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.