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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.

453
Charities
£2,623,940,098
Total Income
£282,053
Avg Income
80.9%
Program Ratio

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

North Of Tyne Mountain Rescue Team

Leisure, Saving of lives

The 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

Latest Income: £59,737
Areas of Operation: Various
Status: Registered
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Esher Church School Association

Arts, Beneficiary group, Charity and VCS support, Education, Leisure

The 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.

Latest Income: £56,042
Areas of Operation: Surrey
Status: Registered
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1st Rodbourne Cheney Scout Group

Associations, Beneficiary group, Leisure

Practical 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.

Latest Income: £54,748
Areas of Operation: Swindon
Status: Registered
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1st Thurstaston Scout Group

Arts, Associations, Leisure

Scouting including activities such as camping, hiking, map reading, swimming, theatre production, social development, education craft activities, environmental work.

Latest Income: £54,345
Areas of Operation: Wirral
Status: Registered
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Fishguard Unit 142 Of The Sea Cadet Corps

Arts, Associations, Beneficiary group, Leisure

Sailing, 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

Latest Income: £47,725
Areas of Operation: Pembrokeshire
Status: Registered
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Colne Valley Youth And Community Association

Associations, Beneficiary group, Leisure

Outdoor 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.

Latest Income: £47,532
Areas of Operation: Hillingdon
Status: Registered
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1st Wandsworth Scout Group

Associations, Beneficiary group, Education, Leisure

An 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.

Latest Income: £47,055
Areas of Operation: Wandsworth
Status: Registered
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Lincoln Unit 214 Of The Sea Cadet Corps

Arts, Associations, Leisure

Nationally 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.

Latest Income: £46,140
Areas of Operation: Lincolnshire
Status: Registered
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1st Garforth Scout Group

Associations, Beneficiary group, Leisure

Local Scout Group part of the Scout Association, Providing Training, Indoor and Adventurous Outdoor Activities for All Young People aged between 6 and 15.

Latest Income: £44,893
Areas of Operation: Leeds City
Status: Registered
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The Boys' Brigade (west Midland District)

Facilities, Heritage, Leisure

We 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.

Latest Income: £44,637
Areas of Operation: Various
Status: Registered
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1st Cheriton Scout Group

Associations, Leisure

The 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.

Latest Income: £43,177
Areas of Operation: Kent
Status: Registered
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Wolverhampton Scouts

Associations, Environment, Leisure

General 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.

Latest Income: £42,964
Areas of Operation: Various
Status: Registered
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St Albans Unit Of The Sea Cadet Corps

Associations, Leisure

sailing, 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.

Latest Income: £42,650
Areas of Operation: Hertfordshire
Status: Registered
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2nd Rhiwbina Scout Group

Associations, Beneficiary group, Leisure

2nd 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.

Latest Income: £42,548
Areas of Operation: Cardiff
Status: Registered
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Faversham District Scout Council

Associations, Beneficiary group, Charity and VCS support, Leisure

In 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.

Latest Income: £41,470
Areas of Operation: Kent
Status: Registered
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Scunthorpe Unit 298 Of The Sea Cadet Corps

Armed forces, Associations, Beneficiary group, Leisure

We 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

Latest Income: £41,120
Areas of Operation: Lincolnshire
Status: Registered
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1st North Devon Scout Group

Associations, Beneficiary group, Leisure

Providing 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.

Latest Income: £40,745
Areas of Operation: Devon
Status: Registered
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Caravanners And Campers Christian Fellowship

Leisure

The 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.

Latest Income: £40,067
Areas of Operation: Northern Ireland
Status: Registered
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Tir-Y-Cwm Trust Limited

Beneficiary group, Education, Leisure

Tir-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

Latest Income: £39,211
Areas of Operation: Bath And North East Somerset
Status: Registered
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Sea Ranger Association

Associations, Beneficiary group, Leisure

The 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.

Latest Income: £37,919
Areas of Operation: England And Wales
Status: Registered
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Sheffield Federation For School Sports

Education, Leisure

The 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.

Latest Income: £36,741
Areas of Operation: Sheffield City
Status: Registered
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Gosport Unit 437 Of The Sea Cadet Corps

Associations, Beneficiary group, Leisure

The 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

Latest Income: £35,703
Areas of Operation: Hampshire
Status: Registered
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Fleetwood Unit Of The Sea Cadet Corps

Associations, Leisure

Boatwork/ Drill / Sailing / Exped / Communications / Cook Steward / Engineering / Seamanship / PT / Duke of Edinburgh Award / Band / Junior Sea Cadets

Latest Income: £35,147
Areas of Operation: Lancashire
Status: Registered
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Chaos

Beneficiary group, Education, Leisure, Social welfare

CHAOS 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.

Latest Income: £34,085
Areas of Operation: Various
Status: Registered
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18th Swindon Scout Group

Associations, Leisure

Squirrel, 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.

Latest Income: £31,457
Areas of Operation: Swindon
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 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.