Leisure Charities That specialise in Outdoor pursuits
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North Of Tyne Mountain Rescue Team
Leisure, Saving of livesThe team was formed back in the 1970s as a North of Tyne Local Education Authority team in response to an increase in the number of incidents occurring on the hills and fells of Northumbria as outdoor activities such as climbing and hill walking grew in popularity. It became the North of Tyne Search & Rescue Team in the early 80s and more recently became the North of Tyne Mountain Rescue Team
Esher Church School Association
Arts, Beneficiary group, Charity and VCS support, Education, LeisureThe Esher Church School Association is the Parents' Association at Esher Church School. We have two main aims within the ECSA; one is to raise funds for the school, the other is to have a good time raising these funds.The ECSA has funded small and large projects, ranging from the climbing frame in Reception to the swimming pool, computers for the computer suite and new books for the library.
1st Rodbourne Cheney Scout Group
Associations, Beneficiary group, LeisurePractical training of young people between the ages of 6 years to 25 years in dictates of the Scout Association. To include camping,adventurous activities climbing, hiking etc.
1st Thurstaston Scout Group
Arts, Associations, LeisureScouting including activities such as camping, hiking, map reading, swimming, theatre production, social development, education craft activities, environmental work.
Fishguard Unit 142 Of The Sea Cadet Corps
Arts, Associations, Beneficiary group, LeisureSailing, shooting (air rifle and small bore), canoeing, rowing, power boating, ceremonial drill, expedition training, meteorology, training in marine engineering, seamanship, writer/stores, cooks/steward, radio operator. The aim of the sea cadet corps is to help young people towards responsible adulthood by encouraging valuable personal attributes and high standards of conduct, using a nautical th
Colne Valley Youth And Community Association
Associations, Beneficiary group, LeisureOutdoor Education includes a wide range of water and land activities. Included are sailing, kayaking, canoeing, windsurfing, rafting, Dragon boating, Bell boating, team building and leadership challenges, archery, caving, climbing and abseiling, high ropes and low ropes.
1st Wandsworth Scout Group
Associations, Beneficiary group, Education, LeisureAn active Scout Group including a Beaver Colony, Cubs Pack, Scouts and Explorer Scouts sections offering boys and girls from age 6 to 18 weekly indoor and outdoor activities plus organised sports events and camping expeditions. Children develop their individual talents and new skills, learn to work in teams and make friends.
Lincoln Unit 214 Of The Sea Cadet Corps
Arts, Associations, LeisureNationally recognised qualifications including RYA power boating and sailing; Seamanship; Offshore power boating and sailing; Pulling; Marine Engineering; Cook/steward; BCU canoeing; Full Bore Shooting; Leadership and First Aid.Courses, camps and competitions. Attending events in and around the community, such as, Lincoln Water Festival, Battle of Britain and Remberence Ceremonies.
1st Garforth Scout Group
Associations, Beneficiary group, LeisureLocal Scout Group part of the Scout Association, Providing Training, Indoor and Adventurous Outdoor Activities for All Young People aged between 6 and 15.
The Boys' Brigade (west Midland District)
Facilities, Heritage, LeisureWe act as a link between all the Companies and Battalions in our area and the Boys' Brigade National Headquarters.We also provide camping facilities at our Camping Centre in Dyffryn Ardudwy, Wales.We are also responsible for the National Boys' Brigade Memorial garden at the National Memorial Arboretum at Alrewas, Staffordshire.
1st Cheriton Scout Group
Associations, LeisureThe 1st Cheriton Scout Group provides a full programme of scouting activities for all sections, including camping and a large variety of indoor and outdoor activities.
Wolverhampton Scouts
Associations, Environment, LeisureGeneral Scouting activities. We maintain and run a Campsite on the Crown Estate at Patshull in Staffordshire with indoor accommodation as well as a camping field. Activities there would include walking, orienteering, use of a climbing tower, looking at nature and natural environments, all aspects of camping etc.
St Albans Unit Of The Sea Cadet Corps
Associations, Leisuresailing, canoeing, hiking, off-shore sailing, off-shore power, mechanical and electrical engineering, 5-a-s football, ceremonial drill, band, Duke of Award Scheme, people skills, leadership.
2nd Rhiwbina Scout Group
Associations, Beneficiary group, Leisure2nd Rhiwbina Scout group provides youth activities for young people, including camping and hiking. We operate from the scout hall off Lon Ucha, in Rhiwbina. We are a thriving group of 2 beaver colonies, 2 cub packs and a scout section, and offer a packed schedule of activities throughout the year.
Faversham District Scout Council
Associations, Beneficiary group, Charity and VCS support, LeisureIn accordance with the aims and objectives of the Scout Association, activities are provided by trained volunteer leaders and are for young people aged 4 - 25 years. These include indoor and outdoor activities at weekly meetings and camps, to promote teamwork, comradeship and appreciation of the natural world and to make them responsible citizens of this world.
Scunthorpe Unit 298 Of The Sea Cadet Corps
Armed forces, Associations, Beneficiary group, LeisureWe are a Youth Education Charity. we support young people aged 10-18 with life skills, education, leisure, activities, fun and Adventure. We also support BTech National Diplomas, RYA, British Rowing, British Canoeing and many more. We are a Uniformed organisation following the styles and ideologies of the Royal Navy teaching Teamwork, Leadership, Personal Care, First Aid and so much more
1st North Devon Scout Group
Associations, Beneficiary group, LeisureProviding learning and support for all young persons aged between 6 and 18 years old.Based in the centre of Barnstaple Town, North Devon, the 1st North Devon Scout Group have continued to run successfully for over 100 years. Some of the exciting activities we do include Kayaking, Climbing, Orienteering, nights away/camping as well as supporting projects in the local community.
Caravanners And Campers Christian Fellowship
LeisureThe objects of the Charity are to advance the Christian Faith in accordance with the Basis of Faith by:- Bringing together Christian caravanners and campers, and other interested friends, for devotional and evangelistic purposes. Meeting for Christian witness, fellowship by arranging camping rallies and reunions or by organising similar activities.
Tir-Y-Cwm Trust Limited
Beneficiary group, Education, LeisureTir-Y-Cwm Trust owns an isolated cottage in the Brecon Beacons. Moors, hills, forests and streams provide opportunities for personal and social development and training through experience of challenging outdoor activities. The cottage, with outbuildings, sleeps 30 max, facilities are basic, though updated to meet C21st expectations! Intended for school and youth groups, it's also available for fam
Sea Ranger Association
Associations, Beneficiary group, LeisureThe Sea Ranger Association is a voluntary uniformed youth organisation for girls. Its principal activities are to: act as a parent body to Cadet and Sea Ranger Crews; instruct and train girls of all colours and creeds; encourage girls to develop into responsible citizens; give service to the community; offer recreation and training in all forms of boating and outdoor activities.
Sheffield Federation For School Sports
Education, LeisureThe Federation continues to support Primary and Secondary school competitions in: athletics, badminton, basketball, cricket, cross country, cycle speedway, football, hockey, inclusive sport, netball, orienteering, rounders, rugby league, rugby union, table tennis and trampolining. We have also supported Sheffield pupils competing in regional and national school competitions.
Gosport Unit 437 Of The Sea Cadet Corps
Associations, Beneficiary group, LeisureThe introduction to young people of activities associated with maritime details, including various types of boating, canoeing, kayacking, sailing. pulling. power boating. Interspersed with engineering, cooking, DofE awards, discipline etc
Fleetwood Unit Of The Sea Cadet Corps
Associations, LeisureBoatwork/ Drill / Sailing / Exped / Communications / Cook Steward / Engineering / Seamanship / PT / Duke of Edinburgh Award / Band / Junior Sea Cadets
Chaos
Beneficiary group, Education, Leisure, Social welfareCHAOS provides free camping holidays for disadvantaged children who would not otherwise have one. It operates in East London and serves boroughs including Barking & Dagenham, Newham, Redbridge, Waltham Forest, Tower Hamlets, Havering and Hackney. Recommendations for places on CHAOS holidays are usually made through the charity's links with schools, social services and other welfare groups.
18th Swindon Scout Group
Associations, LeisureSquirrel, Beaver, Cub and Scout sections, with activities undertaken according to the age group. Eg Squirrel and Beavers-indoor activities, craft activities and games; Cubs - map reading, activity badges, camp and outdoor skills; Scouts - activity badges (archery, shooting, swimming, caving, canoeing etc), cooking, competitions, camping, hikes.
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.