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.
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2nd Welwyn (oaklands) Scout Group
Arts, Associations, Beneficiary group, Education, LeisureGeneral Scout activities for young people aged 6 to 18. This includes activities such as crafts, camps, hikes, and a number of other outdoor activities.
10th Edmonton Scout Group
Associations, Beneficiary group, LeisureWe are part of The Scout Association, delivering weekly activities for young people aged 6 to 14 across North London. Our programme includes working towards Scout badges, as well as taking part in additional schemes such as the DofE. Alongside our regular meetings, we organise weekend and week-long camping trips. These experiences help young people build confidence and independence.
St Joseph's Rc Icknield Luton Scout Group
Associations, LeisureBeavers, Cubs and Scouts belong to St Josephs Scout Group, which is based in Blundell Road in Luton. They meet once a week doing a variety of activities which are all age appropriate and this includes camping normally once a year.
Wakefield Unit 343 Of The Sea Cadet Corps
Associations, Beneficiary group, Charity and VCS support, Heritage, LeisureWe help young people to gain experience and qualifications to help and guide them into responsible adulthood. The activities are mainly, sailing, canoeing, boating, engineering etc all under the supervision of well qualified volunteer instructors. Operations well established locally and have a long history. The unit supports community functions in addition to fund raising to maintain the unit.
2nd Stoneleigh (st Johns) Group Scouts
Associations, Beneficiary group, Education, LeisureThe provision of indoor and outdoor activities for young people aged 6-18 years, which will aid healthy development of both minds and bodies. Weekly meetings are held on Tuesday evenings, during school term times, for Beavers (6-8 years) and Cubs (9-10.5 years). Weekly meetings are held on Friday evenings, during school term times, for Scouts (10.5 - 14years) and Explorers (14-18years).
T A Delcomyn Bequest In Connection With 1st East Putney Scout Group
Associations, Education, LeisureScouts are do-ers and give-it-a-go-ers. Yes, we go camping, hiking, swimming, abseiling and canoeing. But we also get to hang out with our friends, having fun, playing games, working in a team and taking on new challenges. Every week we give almost half a million 6-25 year olds the skills they need for school, college, university, the tricky challenge and the big dreams: the skills for life.
Stowupland Village Hall
Facilities, LeisureThe Village Hall and adjoining land provide a centre for all local residents to pursue educational, recreational and social interests and a range of sporting and outdoor activities.
Carlisle Unit 394 Of The Sea Cadet Corps
Associations, Beneficiary group, LeisureVoluntary youth organisation with a naval theme. Organising training events in boating, camping & shooting to encourage individuals to reach their full potential. Developing valuable personal attributes and high standards of conduct.
1st Britwell Scout Group
Associations, Beneficiary group, LeisureThe 1st Britwell Scout Group provides a range of activities in line with the Scout Association's training programme. Our membership is boys and girls between the ages of 6 to 14 years.These activities are varied, some examples are: camping, hiking, water and team building.
1st York (poppleton) Scout Group
Arts, Associations, Beneficiary group, LeisureBeavers and Cubs enjoy playing games making new friends, going on visits and helping others. There is a badge scheme to reward them for trying new things or improving in existing activities.Scouts activities include camping, climbing, canoeing, cycling, hiking, dry skiing, 1st Aid, Scout Craft, Parades, Community, Drama,photography & many other things to help develop young peoples talents.
Hartlepool Sea Cadets
Associations, Leisure, Saving of livesCadets can gain skills that assist employers, for example self-confidence, leadership and good communication skills. Further skills learnt by the youngsters include life saving, Seamanship, Canoeing, Navigation, Communications, Sailing, Cookery, Rowing, Swimming, Wind Surfing. The unit also has a very successful band which performs at many local events throughout the year
7th Eastleigh (2nd Fair Oak) Scout Group
Associations, Beneficiary group, Education, LeisureThe group provides scouting activities to children and young people in the villages of Fair Oak and Horton Heath. The group runs a beaver colony, cub pack and scout troop. A full range of weekly activities is provided in school term times, together with regular outdoor pursuits and camps
2nd Penrith Scout Group (tl/2348)
Associations, Beneficiary group, LeisureThe 2nd Penrith Scout Group provides a broad range of indoor and outdoor activities for young people - both boys and girls, aged 6 to 8 (Beavers), aged 8 to 10.5 (Cubs) and 10.5 to 14 (Scouts). The different groups meet on weekday evenings at a dedicated scout hut building in the middle of the small town of Penrith, Cumbria.
The Folkestone And Hythe Unit Of The Sea Cadet Corps
Armed forces, Arts, Associations, Beneficiary group, LeisureYouth organisation for 10-18 year olds as fully enrolled uniformed cadets. They are instilled into the nautical traditions - boatwork, sailing, canoeing, sea going experience under sail and power, seamanship, maritime skills (drill and piping), radio communications, electrics, mechanics, cook stewards, band music. First Aid, DofE, computing, shooting, BTEC courses and meteorology. Marine cadet
Portobello (methodist) Scout Group
Associations, Leisure, Social welfareThe scout group has a splendid headquarters where all the different sections of the group meet, for various activities.The headquarters is also used by other voluntary organisations from time to time. Who make a small donation to the scout group for this facility.In addition the scouts have various activities away from the headquarters including camping, hiking and other social activities.
Worthing Unit 380 Of The Sea Cadet Corps
Associations, Charity and VCS support, LeisureCadets have taken part in Drill, Sailing, Pulling (rowing), Power and Canoeing Competitions. Football, Adventure Training Expeditions, .22 Shooting. Courses offered to cadets are Seamanship, Mechanical Engineering, Cook Stewards, Writer Stores.Help in the community - collecting for the Poppy Appeal, raising funds for the unit.
20th Bradford South Low Moor Holy Trinity Scout Group
Associations, Beneficiary group, LeisureThe charity provides Scouting activities for young people aged 4 to 14 in accordance with the aims and methods of The Scout Association. We deliver a balanced programme of adventure, skills development, community service, teamwork, and outdoor activities through Squirrel Scouts, Beaver Scouts, Cub Scouts, and Scouts for young people.
Newhaven And Seaford Unit 442 Of The Sea Cadet Corps
Arts, Associations, Beneficiary group, Education, Leisure, SocietySea Cadets is a voluntary organisation for young people aged 12 to 18 with Juniors aged 10 to 12. They offer a wide range of activities including sailing, canoeing, rock climbing, engineering, IT and communications, music and cookery. They aim to encourage good citizenship providing worthwhile qualifications, experience and adventure. Sea Cadets can learn life skills whilst having fun and making f
Oadby Boys' Club
Beneficiary group, LeisureProvides recreational facilities for indoor and outdoor activities for young people of both sexes mainly between the ages of 10 and 18. We also offer help and councelling for young people as well as access to other agencies that support this age group.
82nd Sheffield (chapeltown) Scout Group
Associations, Beneficiary group, LeisureOur charity, operating in Sheffield, is a Scout Group within The Scout Association. Our aim is to provide Skills for Life to young people through an enjoyable programme of indoor and outdoor activities. Helping them to achieve their full physical, intellectual, social & spiritual potential. As individuals, responsible citizens and as members of their local, national & international communities.
1st Hugglescote Robin Hood Scout Group
Associations, Beneficiary group, LeisureTo provide physical and mental stimulation and activities for young people eg; hiking,camping and training to take there place in a multicultural society
Connah's Quay Unit 91 Of The Sea Cadet Corps
Armed forces, Associations, Beneficiary group, Charity and VCS support, LeisureA Uniformed Volunteer Youth Organisation for young people aged 10-18 which is based on traditions of the Royal Navy. Cadets and Adult volunteers actively enjoy taking part in water sports, camping and all aspects of Sea Cadet life.
1st Egglescliffe (st John's) Scout Group
Associations, Beneficiary group, LeisureScout Group - We are provide weekly sessions and activities designed to promote the physical, intellectual, spiritual and social development of young people aged between 6 and 25 with special emphasis on outdoor activities.
1st Bulwark Scout Group
Associations, Beneficiary group, Economic and community development, LeisureScouting - Working with young people aged 4 - 18 on a weekly basis. Games and activities, including camping and other outdoor activities, working towards badges, helping in community activities.
Blackburn Unit Of The Sea Cadet Corps
Armed forces, Associations, Beneficiary group, LeisureDisciplined, uniformed group of young people who follow broadly a nautical theme based on customs & traditions of the Royal Navy. Activities include: participation in the Duke of Edinburgh scheme; training in sailing; canoeing; target shooting; and participation in a number of sports. The young people also are given the opportunity to take part in activity based camps and visit Royal Naval ships.
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.