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.
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E L M V Shadwell Basin Project
LeisureThe Charity operates an activities Centre which is based in the London Borough of Tower Hamlets on the banks of the River Thames. The principal activity is the provision of facilities for watersports and other adventurous activities for the whole community.
The Pirate Castle
LeisureProvision of canal boat trips on The Regents Canal and further afieldProvision of Canoeing & Kayaking sessions on The Regents Canal and further afieldProvision of space and activities for community and charitable use
Beulah Baptist Church, Buckhurst Road, Bexhill-On-Sea, East Sussex, Tn40 1qa
Beneficiary group, Leisure, ReligionSunday and weekday servises, Youth and children's clubs, Men and Ladies Breakfast and evening groups, Duke of Edinburgh Award, Lunch club, Tea dances, Badmington and Football
Westminster Boating Base
Beneficiary group, LeisureOn a daily basis, throughout the year, the Charity's objectives are pursued via the teaching of sailing, kayaking,canoeing and powerboating on the River Thames in central London. Young people between the ages of 10 and 23 are able to gain annual membership for a self-determined donation to the Charity.
Access Adventures
LeisureAccess Adventures is a charity which enables people with physical disabilities to access adaptive sports. We organise residential camps so that people with physical disabilities can experience challenging outdoor activities to improve confidence and push boundaries, we provide support to enable them to be as independent as possible. We believe sport should be accessible and affordable for all.
Girlguiding London Over The Border
Associations, Beneficiary group, LeisureThe development and supervision of Girlguiding activities in an area of North and East London broadly covering the boroughs of Barking & Dagenham, Newham, Redbridge and Waltham Forest, including the operation and development of Chigwell Row Campsite and Outdoor Activity Centre.
The Leaside Trust
Beneficiary group, LeisureThe Leaside Trust operates an outdoor activities centre on the River Lea in Hackney. Our mission is to serve our local community, especially its young people, by providing opportunities for education, personal development, recreation and excellence in outdoor activities.
Parks For Play
Beneficiary group, Facilities, Leisure, SocietyTo provide access to outdoor activities for children in parks and public spaces to help them develop & mature. To raise awareness in equality and diversity through sports, arts, leisure & play. To develop the skills of all children and young people, especially disabled children in such a way that they are better able to participate more fully in society.
Abc Training Trust
LeisureTO INTRODUCE PEOPLE TO THE SPORT OF CLIMBING IN A STRUCTURED AND EDUCATIONAL MANNER. TO ADVISE AND TRAIN STAFF ON ARTIFICIAL CLIMBING STRUCTURES IN INSTRUCTIONAL AND COACHING TECHNIQUES AND TO PROMOTE THE SPORT TO THE GENERAL PUBLIC.TO FOSTER CLOSE RELATIONSHIPS WITH THE RELEVANT NATIONAL GOVERNING BODIES AND TRAINING ORGANISATIONS OF THE SPORT.
The Paul Lavelle Foundation
Beneficiary group, Charitable activities, Education, Leisure, Social welfareCampaigning - raising awareness to male domestic abuse and eradicating the stigma.Provision of early intervention support to low/medium risk males experiencing domestic abuseEducation - Schools / Colleges / Workplace awareness assemblies/workshops on healthy relationshipsFundraising through sports and outdoor activities
Milton Keynes District Scout Council
Associations, LeisureMilton Keynes District Scout Council is part of The Scout Association, and is responsible for supporting 24 Scout Groups in the Milton Keynes area. It owns it's own camping grounds.
Low Mill Outdoor Education Centre CIO
Beneficiary group, LeisureTo advance the education of children and young people's physical, mental and social capabilities through the provision of accessible and affordable adventurous education and recreational activities by maintaining and managing an outdoor education centre, facilities and equipment. Plus other charitable activities the trustees may think appropriate.
Patchwork Project
Beneficiary group, Education, LeisureEvening group work, centre-based and outdoor; children, young women and men's groups, mixed groups, Slovak and Czech groups and integration work. Detached work; Street based group work and information sharing. Duke of Edinburgh Award. Daily afternoon Drop-ins dealing with employability, debt, credit union, sexual health and 1-2-1 support. School Holiday program, daily activities and residentials.
Yes Outdoors
Beneficiary group, Economic and community development, Education, LeisureYes Outdoors offers various schemes such as mentoring, training, outdoor activities, to young people at risk of offending, involvement in youth violence or joining a gang. The charity aims to get inner city youth interested in other pursuits and make better life choices.
The Valley Project
Beneficiary group, LeisureThe Valley Project runs regular, free, open access play sessions where children use hand tools to build dens and climbing towers, or anything else their imaginations run to. We source locally a wide range of building materials for them to use. We give children the freedom to plan the space and construct the play space safely. Children also cook campfire meals and snacks every session.
The Church Lads' And Church Girls' Brigade
Beneficiary group, Education, Leisure, ReligionVoluntary Uniformed Youth Organisation, for children from age 4 to 18 in four sections, Martins, Y Team, JTC, Seniors.Each section, has its own activity programme and badge scheme. Groups develop personal skills, abilities, grow self-confidence and offer adventurous activities, camping trips and nurture whilst maintaining a Christian ethos.
Fairy Water Trust
Charitable activities, LeisureThe areas we focus on for grant making are (UK based):Newborn & fetal health; Outdoor activity; Conservation; Community projects
Dorchester Family Church
Beneficiary group, Charitable activities, Leisure, ReligionWE PROVIDE CHRISTIAN FAITH BASED SERVICES TO ANYONE WHO WISHES TO ATTEND, USUALLY ON A SUNDAY MORNING. WE PROVIDE YOUTH GROUP AND CHILDREN'S ACTIVITIES AT VARIOUS TIMES AND LOCATIONS, OPEN TO ALL WHO WISH TO PARTICIPATE. WE PROVIDE ACTIVITY OPPORTUNITIES SUCH AS CAMPING AND WALKING FOR ALL AGES AND ABILITIES. WE OPERATE A SAFEGUARDING POLICY IN RELATION TO CHILDREN AND YOUNG PEOPLE.
East Lancashire Mark Benevolent Fund Limited
Beneficiary group, Leisure, Saving of lives, Social welfareTo provide relief to those in need among Mark Masons, their widows and dependants in the Province of East Lancashire.The Charity helps other organizations who benefit the public by providing services which encompass outdoor activities, specialist rescue services, medical healthcare and support.
8th Alton Scout Group
Associations, LeisureProvides a safe, secure environment in which to learn and extend skills needed for life, including team work, leadership domestic, practical as well as the knotting, camping, map reading ect that everyone immediately thinks of when Scouting is spoken of.
St Margaret's Playgroup (orford)
Beneficiary group, Childcare, Education, LeisurePre-school learning through play, craft, creative play, imaginative, physical and social skills. outdoor activities and sensory play mostly in the baby room.
Astley Burf Camp Trust
Beneficiary group, LeisurePROVIDE EDUCATIONAL RESIDENTIAL VISITS FOR THE CHILDREN OF DUDLEY BOROUGH. ACTIVITIES INCLUDE NATURE TRAILS, BELL BOATING, ARCHERY, CAMPING AND CLIMBING
World Horizons Limited
Leisure, Religion, Social welfare* Furthering World Horizons in the UK by stimulating interest in evangelism and church planting by outdoor pursuits activities, conferences, promotional activities, training and overseas journeys.* Supporting the work of World Horizons overseas which is completely financially autonomous.* Initiating sustainable development and business projects. * Advancing education* Relieving hardship
Egremont Youth Partnership
Associations, Beneficiary group, Economic and community development, Leisure, ReligionPROVIDE FACILITIES FOR YOUNG PEOPLE IN THE EGREMONT AND LOCALITY AREA OF COPELAND, WEST CUMBRIA. WE DO THIS BY RUNNING YOUTH CLUB ACTIVITIES AT OUR CENTER BASE; THE CORE, CHAPEL STREET EGREMONT AS WELL AS OUTDOOR ACTIVITIES AND TRIPS.WE PROVIDE WORKSHOPS AROUND RISK TAKING BEHAVIOR .INVOLVE THE YOUNG PEOPLE IN COMMUNITY ACTIVITIES SUCH AS LITTER PICKING.
Elsecar Community Nursery
Beneficiary group, Childcare, LeisureElsecar Community Nursery provides exciting, stimulating indoor and outdoor activities that meet children's interests and individual needs by planning to meet the Early Years Foundation Stage guidelines. The Nursery provides high quality childcare for children aged 2 - 5 years delivered by qualified, experienced staff.
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.