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Leisure Charities That specialise in Outdoor pursuits

Discover 468 Leisure charities that specialise in outdoor pursuits. Use the search below to filter within these results.

468
Charities
£2,704,707,050
Total Income
£272,076
Avg Income
81.8%
Program Ratio

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

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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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: £53,203
Areas of Operation: Devon
Status: Registered
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Tregadillett Under Fives Pre-School Playgroup

Beneficiary group, Childcare, Education, Facilities, Leisure

Tregadillett Pre-School operates from Tregadillett Community Centre situated next door to Tregadillett Primary School. We offer a local village pre-school, between the hours of 9-3, with links to the local school.At Tregadillett Pre-School we believe the best way to learn is through play, especially through outdoor education.

Latest Income: £52,692
Areas of Operation: Cornwall
Status: Registered
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4th Lowestoft Boy Scout Group

Associations, Beneficiary group, Leisure

We continue to develop young people in the Beavers; Cubs and Scouts engaging them in various activities e.g. Archery; Shooting; Camping etc. Competing in competitions with other groups in the Waveney area.

Latest Income: £52,091
Areas of Operation: Suffolk
Status: Registered
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Seven Springs Camp

Beneficiary group, Charitable activities, Leisure

Seven Springs is an outdoor activity centre providing good quality accommodation for young people. It is set in inspirational scenery on the edge of the Peak District National Park.The site is open to all youth groups who hold a documented child protection policy.

Latest Income: £51,227
Areas of Operation: England And Wales
Status: Registered
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Boidier Hurst Scout Campsite

Associations, Beneficiary group, Leisure

Provide camping facilities for youth organisations

Latest Income: £50,193
Areas of Operation: Surrey
Status: Registered
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Oatlands Scout Group

Associations, Leisure

general scouting activities including camping and outdoor adventure pursuits

Latest Income: £50,122
Areas of Operation: Surrey
Status: Registered
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10th Royal Eltham Scout Group

Associations, Leisure

Provide scouting activities on a weekly basis during termtime including camping, craft activities, educational visits, outdoor challenges and indoor activities.

Latest Income: £48,341
Areas of Operation: Greenwich
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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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: £47,509
Areas of Operation: Various
Status: Registered
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47th Doncaster (edenthorpe) Scout Group

Arts, Associations, Beneficiary group, Housing, Leisure

Group Events: St Georges Day Parade, Family Camp, Carol Singing and Bag PackingBeavers: Challenge badges and visits in local areaCubs: several camps: Durham, Fanwood and Squirrel wood, lots of badge workScouts: Summer camp at Scarborough, lots of other camps and a youth hostel trip. Plus canoeing, hiking and games.

Latest Income: £47,504
Areas of Operation: Doncaster
Status: Registered
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St Hugh's Catholic Primary School (timperley) Parent Teacher Association

Beneficiary group, Education, Leisure

Fireworks Evening, Christmas Fair, Summer Fair and BBQ, School Discos, Family Fun Nights, Quiz Nights, Camping Nights and Other Activities

Latest Income: £47,361
Areas of Operation: Trafford
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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28th Willesden Scout Group

Associations, Beneficiary group, Charity and VCS support, Economic and community development, Leisure, Social welfare

Providing a community hub within North West London for children and young adults across a wide range of ages with thriving Beaver, Cub, Scout and Pioneer groups. Volunteer lead we aim to give young people access to experiences including camping, hiking, countryside awareness in addition to fostering an environment of friendship, trust, self-confidence and personal skills development.

Latest Income: £46,543
Areas of Operation: Brent
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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7th Woking (st Mary Of Bethany) Scout Group

Associations, Beneficiary group, Leisure

Outdoor activities for young people and children. Training and participation in various practical activities including first aid, handicrafts, outdoor skills. Activities designed to develop character and social skills. All activities have a strong ethical basis.

Latest Income: £44,788
Areas of Operation: Surrey
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: £44,627
Areas of Operation: North Yorkshire
Status: Registered
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The Guide Association North Yorkshire North East

Beneficiary group, Leisure, Society

WEEKLY MEETINGS,OUTDOOR ACTIVITIES SUCH AS CAMPING, CANOEING.TRAINING IN CITIZENSHIP AND LEADERSHIP.

Latest Income: £44,186
Areas of Operation: North Yorkshire
Status: Registered
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3rd Coventry Scout Group

Associations, Leisure

Scouting Camping Climbing Hiking Personal development

Latest Income: £43,204
Areas of Operation: Coventry City
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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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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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: £42,635
Areas of Operation: Swindon
Status: Registered
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1st Lickey Scout Group

Associations, Beneficiary group, Education, Leisure

1st Lickey Scout Group actively engages and supports young people from Lickey and the surrounding area in their personal development empowering them to make a positive contribution to society. 1st Lickey runs Beaver Scouts, Cub Scouts, Scouts, Explorer Scouts for young people from age 6 years to 18 years. Activities include camping, survival skills, outdoor cooking.

Latest Income: £42,622
Areas of Operation: Worcestershire
Status: Registered
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1st Ash Vale Scout Group

Associations, Leisure

Typical Scouting activities including camping and trips for Beavers,Cubs and Scouts

Latest Income: £42,048
Areas of Operation: Hampshire
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 468 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 £2.7bn 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 81.8%. 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 £272k. 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.