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 Marple Scout Group
Associations, Beneficiary group, Housing, LeisureThe training of young people in teamwork and mutual respect. Activities include first aid,home safety, cooking and outdoor pursuits eg.football,swimming,camping, orienteering.
The Callister Trust
Beneficiary group, Charity and VCS support, Facilities, LeisureProvision of outdoor activities and well being projects in our volunteer restored garden in Birkenhead
Derby Toc H Children's Camp
Beneficiary group, Charity and VCS support, Economic and community development, Education, LeisureWe are a 100% volunteer-run charity committed to offering an annual summer camping holiday for around 160 deserving children from Derby City. The children, aged 9-14 years, are selected to attend the camp by their school or the local authority Children's and Young People's services. We offer a safe, friendly and exciting adventure in the Derbyshire countryside for children who really need it.
Hampshire North Guide Association
Associations, Beneficiary group, Charity and VCS support, LeisureProvides a wide range of activities & other opportunities for girls & young women. These vary from indoor challenges to outdoor pursuits, from social skills to social action. All focus on enabling the membership to have fun, build friendships & gain valuable life skills. The stimulating & enjoyable programmes in which the girls share are delivered by trained & enthusiastic volunteer leaders.
1st Watchet Sea Scout Group
Associations, Beneficiary group, LeisureThe Groups four sections, Beavers, Cubs, Scouts & Explorers are for children aged between 6 & 18. Activities include sailing, kayaking, powerboating, rowing, swimming, hill walking, camping, archery, lifeskills and many more which are contained within the Scout progress awards.
1st Keynsham Scout Group
Associations, Beneficiary group, LeisureKeynsham Scouting seeks to provide young people with opportunities to participate in adventurous outdoor activities, learn team-building skills and develop new friendships. It is co-educational so that youngsters can develop together and meet the aims of Scouting. Membership is open to all young people and adults, regardless of ability, who are prepared to accept Scouting's principles.
Sefton Unit No 48 Of The Sea Cadet Corps
Armed forces, Associations, Beneficiary group, LeisureA Community Youth Training and Educational Support Organisation primarily structured around, but not limited to, Maritime based activities including Sailing, Canoeing, Power Boating, Camping, Team Sports and other Maritime training associated with the Royal Navy & Royal Marines Services.
Rickmansworth And Chorleywood District Scout Council
Associations, Beneficiary group, Leisure, SocietyThe training of young people between the ages of 6 and 25 in Scoutcraft, citizenship and outdoor activities according to the princples of the Scout Association.
The Water Adventure Centre
Arts, Beneficiary group, LeisureWAC is a vibrant youth project blending youth work, canoes and water. Focusing on developing confidence and self esteem, awareness of self, others and our environment communication and collaborative working. Young people 8 to 19 join our youth clubs, whereas groups of all ages book canoeing sessions. WAC aims to work with those most affected by disability, discrimination and disadvantage.
Bangladesh Youth Movement
Arts, Beneficiary group, Economic and community development, Leisureour clients come from a broad group of indivuals from the local community including young people, elderly people, people with disabilies people providing social welfare through advice and information service with clients and also one to one interaction with clients, through eduacation,training,job club arts and crafts youth provision including sports, lesiure, indoor and outdoor activities.
1st Cheadle Hulme Scout Group
Associations, Beneficiary group, Education, LeisureScout Group comprising 4 training sections (beavers, cubs, scouts, explorers) with ages from 6 to 18. The individual sections provide training and outdoor activities for boys and girls based on a programme of learning, practical experience and physical activity. Wide range of activities from craft and sport activities to expedition planning and execution.
Stringer Trust
Beneficiary group, LeisureWe provide outdoor educational facilities to young people to promote healthy and active lifestyles.
Braithwaite Gospel Trust
LeisureThe main activities in relation to the charitable objects are:a. providing facilities to groups who have the primary aims of advancing education, advancing the christian religion and giving help to the less well off;b. providing facilities for Christian education holidays, e.g. camping, holiday clubs and sport / leisure events;c. assisting local Christian groups with pastoral and event needs
Sheffield Unit 302 Of The Sea Cadet Corps
Armed forces, Arts, Associations, Beneficiary group, Education, LeisureThe education and training of young people (aged 10 to 18) in a range of activities and life skills. Some associated with sailing/boating and the traditions of the Royal Navy. Others involving climbing and other outdoor activities; music; computing; cookery skills; etc....
1st Warsash Sea Scout Group
Associations, LeisureThe main activities of the Group are based on both the land and the sea. Beavers, Cubs and Scouts all take part in a wide variety of indoor and outdoor activities. Scouts spend the summer months afloat, sailing the Group's fleet of boats under the tuition of the Group's instructors. All sections also take part in District Scouting activities.
Walton On The Naze And District Unit 473 Of The Sea Cadet Corps
Associations, Beneficiary group, LeisureYouth training and character building adventurous activities for Sea Cadets including RYA sail training and the Duke of Edinburgh Award Scheme.
229th Bristol (st. Aldhelm's) Scout Group
Arts, Associations, LeisureScouting activities including outdoor activities, crafts, camping and other leisure activities.
Chippenham Unit428 Of The Sea Cadet Corps
Arts, Associations, LeisureOutdoor pursuits, canoeing, sailing, camping. Qualifications in catering, sailing, safety boat, canoeing, radio communications, electronics. Musical instrument (band) training. Drill training. All forms of sports , swimming
Scouts Association Polyapes Scout Camp Site
Associations, LeisureScouting activities - camping
Sportability
Health, LeisureSportability provides sport and challenging pursuits for people with all forms of paralysis - spinal cord injury, stroke, M.S etc. Activities include micro-light flying, gliding, sailing, canoeing, quad-biking, archery, clay pigeon shooting, BloKart sailing, wheelchair tennis, falconry and more. Their credo is taking the 'dis' out of disability and to focus on ability.
24th Hastings (william Parker) Scout Group
Associations, Beneficiary group, LeisureWe provide a balanced programme of training and activities to our youth members in accordance with the guidelines laid down by the Scout Association, including camping, hiking, physical skills, creative activities and leadership training.
Stratford Upon Avon Unit 507 Of The Sea Cadet Corps
Arts, Associations, Beneficiary group, Leisure, SocietySea Cadets is voluntary uniformed youth organisation which offers a range of largely free activities from sailing, canoeing, rock climbing, engineering, IT communications, music and cookery. We aim to encourage good citizenship and provide worthwhile qualifications, experience and adventure for young people. Cadets have the opportunity to learn life skills whilst having fun and making friends.
Leicester Unit 211 Of The Sea Cadet Corps
Associations, Beneficiary group, LeisureWorking with and training young people between ages of 9 years and 18 years in areas such as canoeing, power boating, pulling, cooking, communications, shooting, drill and giving them the opportunity to go to sea in both powered vessels and sailing ships.
Hitchin District Scout Council
Associations, Beneficiary group, LeisureOverseeing 14 Scout groups in the Hitchin District. These groups cater for people from the age of 4 to 25 years of age. The activities are wide and all groups meet weekly. The opportunities include camping and various other activities.
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Beneficiary group, LeisureTo help educate young people through their leisure time activities so as to develop their physical and mental capacities so that they may grow to full maturity as individuals and members of society and their conditions of life may improve by the provision of outdoor pursuits at education centers in the North of England and Scottish Borders.
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.