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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Shevington Youth Club
Arts, Beneficiary group, LeisureMaintained by Management CommitteeJunior Club paid for by YC Residentials planned from premises.Sport ,Craft, Art, Drama activities.Antibullying awarenesss. IT Suite andInternet awareness. Sexual health workshopsD of E. Other Outdoor Activities in conjunction with LACYP
7th Nottingham Scout Group
Associations, Beneficiary group, LeisureVarious indoor and outdoor Scouting activities (outdoor examples - camping and walking) for young people aged 6 - 14. Plus facilities for older young people 14 - 25 to also enjoy Scouting.
Kew Scout Group
Associations, Beneficiary group, LeisureProvides indoor and outdoor educational and recreational activities for young persons working through the Scout Association training programme and the Duke of Edinburgh Award scheme. Also provides occasional accommodation for local amenity groups.
3rd Ashford (st Matthews) Scout Group
Associations, Beneficiary group, Charity and VCS support, Leisure, ReligionTo provide a regular meeting session for children of all backgrounds ages 5 - 16 as Beavers, Cubs, Scouts and Explorers enabling community networking, sports, camping, outdoor activities, learning life skills, fund raising, interfacing with local church and general character building and development into possible young leaders and explorer scouts.
Llanelly Unit 221 Of The Sea Cadet Corps
Associations, Beneficiary group, LeisureThe cadets, both male and female between the ages of 9 and 18 years, are taught nautical skills such as sailing, power boating, canoeing. They also take part in the Duke of Edinburgh award scheme.
Crewe Unit 94 Of The Sea Cadet Corps
Associations, LeisureActivities of a varying nature, Seamanship, Engineering, Band, Swimming, Sailing, Canoeing, Pulling, Meterology, Navigation, Various Sports, Drill and Ceremonial, Catering & Stewarding, Communications and activities all with a Naval theme or background.
1st Pulborough And Bury Scout Group
Associations, Beneficiary group, LeisureActivities relating to scouting ie Hikes, camping, climbing, Faith, environment, for all children from the age of 6 to 14yrs. This encourages their own personal development and instil skills that make them a valuable asset to the community.
1st Stanmore Scout Group
Associations, LeisureOur mission is to allow our young members explore the wide range of activities that are available to them; From a simple hiking through to a sport or camping and associated scouting activities.
26th South West Cheshire Scout Group
Associations, Beneficiary group, LeisureActivities for children aged 6 - 14 1/2 following scouting guidelines. Emphasis on outdoor pursuits, skills and social opportunities within the village setting and further afield.
Dawdon 2nd Seaham Scout Group
Arts, Associations, Leisure, Social welfareWeekly meetings involving:Games,Crafts,Compass&Map reading,Rope Knots,Camping Essentials,Hikes Etc. also Community awareness- Friendship & Self well-being .
91st Bristol Scout Group
Associations, Beneficiary group, LeisureWe help young people achieve their full physical, intellectual and social potential as responsible citizens and as members of their local national and international communities. We aim to do this by holding weekly meetings for Beavers, Cubs and Scouts and through outdoor activities such as camping, hiking, canoeing, climbing etc.
Jarrow Unit 197 Of The Sea Cadet Corps
Arts, Associations, LeisureOur core training is based on seamanship and traditional maritime skills, but Cadets can also study mechanical and electrical engineering, communications, cookery, computers, band musician, Duke of Edinburgh Award Scheme, and a host of associated subjects to prepare them for adult life.
Penzance Unit 267 Of The Sea Cadet Corps
Armed forces, Associations, Beneficiary group, LeisureHelping young people towards responsible adulthood, our headquarters in the centre of PZ & close to the harbour provide admin & training rooms, drill hall & messroom plus boatshed. Based on the customs of the Royal Navy, our cadets undertake various academic & practical courses including computers. The cadets also enjoy boating, camping, adventure & sporting outings plus inter unit competitions.
Stoke On Trent Unit 321 Of The Sea Cadet Corps
Associations, Beneficiary group, LeisureThe Sea Cadets has been in the Stoke on Trent area since 1938 providing activities for young people from 9-18 years old. As a micro-charity we provide these young people with activities and qualifications in Kayaking, Canoeing, Power boating, Sailing, First Aid, Cook Steward, Seamanship, Shooting, Engineering, Field Craft, Duke of Edinburgh. Recognised qualifications can by gained i.e. BTech's
1st Falfield St George Scout Group
Arts, Associations, Beneficiary group, Charitable activities, Leisure1st Falfield Scout Group is a Community based group and offering over 200 activities, from abseiling and archery to drama, street sports and water zorbing, for boys and girls aged from 6 to 14 years of age.The Scout Group is committed to being inclusive of all young people, regardless of their gender, race, religion or belief, ability or disability and has a clear Equal Opportunities Policy.
Denewulf District Scout Council
Beneficiary group, LeisurePhysical, spiritual & educational development of young people from the ages of six to 25 years, using activities and skills, including camping and sports.
4th Rochford Scout Group
Associations, Beneficiary group, LeisureEducation & Training of young people to teach them, amongst other things, self respect, self reliance, survival, discipline and respect for others by means of various indoor and outdoor activities.
Stretford District Scout Council
Associations, Beneficiary group, LeisureThe Scouts are dedicated to the development of boys and girls by the use of teaching and the involvement in activities such as canoeing, climbing, camping, archery, swimming and a whole host of activities which are recognised by the gaining of awards (badges).
5th Darlington (st Mary's) Scout Group
Arts, Associations, Beneficiary group, LeisureWe provide progressive training for boys and girls in various skills, from age 5 yrs to adults - based upon The National Scout Assoc policies, leaders, in consultation with the children, arrange weekly and long term programmes, utilising local facilities, programmes consist of games, music & constructive work both indoors & out - camping, climbing, hikes, abseiling, water activities.
1st Magor Scout Group
Associations, Beneficiary group, Leisure1st Magor Scouts exist to develop the skills and abilities of young people in the Magor area of South Monmouthshire. The scout troop provides practical training and activities to develop the mental and physical capacity of the young people. Activities under taken in the last year have included climbing, camping, sailing, swimming and cooking.
1st Llangennech Scout Group
Associations, Beneficiary group, Education, LeisureTo encourage children from the ages of 6 to 18 to work together as a team and to help in their community as well as within their sections.To also enjoy outdoor activities such as Kayaking, camping, bivvying, rifle shooting all with trained instructors.
Fiddington Village Hall
Economic and community development, Facilities, LeisureMaintain a community facility for indoor and outdoor activities which are relevant to a small rural parish. Local organisations have preferential hire rates.
Staines & Egham Unit 317 Of The Sea Cadet Corps
Associations, Beneficiary group, LeisureWe are a youth organization for children between to ages of 10 and 18. We are a unit in the Sea Cadets and follow the Sea Cadet rules and regulations. Our actives include canoing, sailing, pulling (rowing), drill, camping, swimming, entering competitions for those actives mentioned and many other things.
12th Gateshead (whickham Lions) Scout Group
Associations, Beneficiary group, LeisureProvide learning activities for young adults & children. Provide outdoor activities for young adults & children. Promote scout ideals & standards of conduct for.
Merton Sports And Social Club For Visually Impaired People
Associations, Charity and VCS support, Health, Leisure, Social welfareMSSC is a sports and social club for visually impaired people and sighted members. We run regular cycling, walking, bowls, darts, swimming, canoeing and social activities including quizzes, theatres, brewery tours and much more from our base in Colliers Wood, Merton. We try to partner with other organisations in Merton and beyond that support us through fundraising and shared activities.
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.