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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

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2nd Welwyn (oaklands) Scout Group

Arts, Associations, Beneficiary group, Education, Leisure

General Scout activities for young people aged 6 to 18. This includes activities such as crafts, camps, hikes, and a number of other outdoor activities.

Latest Income: £27,855
Areas of Operation: Hertfordshire
Status: Registered
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10th Edmonton Scout Group

Associations, Beneficiary group, Leisure

We 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.

Latest Income: £27,416
Areas of Operation: Enfield
Status: Registered
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St Joseph's Rc Icknield Luton Scout Group

Associations, Leisure

Beavers, 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.

Latest Income: £27,388
Areas of Operation: Luton
Status: Registered
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Wakefield Unit 343 Of The Sea Cadet Corps

Associations, Beneficiary group, Charity and VCS support, Heritage, Leisure

We 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.

Latest Income: £27,110
Areas of Operation: City Of Wakefield
Status: Registered
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2nd Stoneleigh (st Johns) Group Scouts

Associations, Beneficiary group, Education, Leisure

The 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).

Latest Income: £26,917
Areas of Operation: Surrey
Status: Registered
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T A Delcomyn Bequest In Connection With 1st East Putney Scout Group

Associations, Education, Leisure

Scouts 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.

Latest Income: £25,899
Areas of Operation: Wandsworth
Status: Registered
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Stowupland Village Hall

Facilities, Leisure

The 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.

Latest Income: £25,573
Areas of Operation: Suffolk
Status: Registered
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Carlisle Unit 394 Of The Sea Cadet Corps

Associations, Beneficiary group, Leisure

Voluntary 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.

Latest Income: £25,441
Areas of Operation: Cumbria
Status: Registered
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1st Britwell Scout Group

Associations, Beneficiary group, Leisure

The 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.

Latest Income: £25,354
Areas of Operation: Slough
Status: Registered
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1st York (poppleton) Scout Group

Arts, Associations, Beneficiary group, Leisure

Beavers 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.

Latest Income: £24,012
Areas of Operation: City Of York
Status: Registered
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Hartlepool Sea Cadets

Associations, Leisure, Saving of lives

Cadets 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

Latest Income: £23,558
Areas of Operation: Hartlepool
Status: Registered
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7th Eastleigh (2nd Fair Oak) Scout Group

Associations, Beneficiary group, Education, Leisure

The 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

Latest Income: £23,466
Areas of Operation: Hampshire
Status: Registered
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2nd Penrith Scout Group (tl/2348)

Associations, Beneficiary group, Leisure

The 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.

Latest Income: £23,414
Areas of Operation: Cumbria
Status: Registered
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The Folkestone And Hythe Unit Of The Sea Cadet Corps

Armed forces, Arts, Associations, Beneficiary group, Leisure

Youth 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

Latest Income: £23,299
Areas of Operation: Kent
Status: Registered
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Portobello (methodist) Scout Group

Associations, Leisure, Social welfare

The 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.

Latest Income: £22,938
Areas of Operation: Kingston Upon Hull City
Status: Registered
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Worthing Unit 380 Of The Sea Cadet Corps

Associations, Charity and VCS support, Leisure

Cadets 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.

Latest Income: £22,403
Areas of Operation: West Sussex
Status: Registered
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20th Bradford South Low Moor Holy Trinity Scout Group

Associations, Beneficiary group, Leisure

The 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.

Latest Income: £22,324
Areas of Operation: Bradford City
Status: Registered
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Newhaven And Seaford Unit 442 Of The Sea Cadet Corps

Arts, Associations, Beneficiary group, Education, Leisure, Society

Sea 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

Latest Income: £21,891
Areas of Operation: East Sussex
Status: Registered
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Oadby Boys' Club

Beneficiary group, Leisure

Provides 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.

Latest Income: £21,716
Areas of Operation: Leicestershire
Status: Registered
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82nd Sheffield (chapeltown) Scout Group

Associations, Beneficiary group, Leisure

Our 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.

Latest Income: £21,613
Areas of Operation: Sheffield City
Status: Registered
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1st Hugglescote Robin Hood Scout Group

Associations, Beneficiary group, Leisure

To provide physical and mental stimulation and activities for young people eg; hiking,camping and training to take there place in a multicultural society

Latest Income: £21,101
Areas of Operation: Leicestershire
Status: Registered
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Connah's Quay Unit 91 Of The Sea Cadet Corps

Armed forces, Associations, Beneficiary group, Charity and VCS support, Leisure

A 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.

Latest Income: £20,929
Areas of Operation: England And Wales
Status: Registered
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1st Egglescliffe (st John's) Scout Group

Associations, Beneficiary group, Leisure

Scout 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.

Latest Income: £20,901
Areas of Operation: North Yorkshire
Status: Registered
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1st Bulwark Scout Group

Associations, Beneficiary group, Economic and community development, Leisure

Scouting - 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.

Latest Income: £20,895
Areas of Operation: Wales
Status: Registered
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Blackburn Unit Of The Sea Cadet Corps

Armed forces, Associations, Beneficiary group, Leisure

Disciplined, 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.

Latest Income: £20,544
Areas of Operation: Blackburn With Darwen
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.