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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.

849
Charities
£8,616,316,045
Total Income
£339,613
Avg Income
85.4%
Program Ratio

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

Wokingham Waterside Centre Limited

Leisure, Social welfare

Provision of watersports and other outdoor activities to all members the local community including those with disabilities, novices and the disadvantaged. To provide an accessible and well equipped facility for indoor events such as conferences.

Latest Income: £214,317
Areas of Operation: Reading
Status: Registered
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Taste For Adventure

Beneficiary group, Leisure, Social welfare

Provision of outdoor activities to young and elderly disadvantaged or less able people

Latest Income: £212,753
Areas of Operation: Herefordshire
Status: Registered
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Salford District Scout Council

Leisure

Indoor/Outdoor activity,Training.

Latest Income: £211,681
Areas of Operation: Salford City
Status: Registered
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Upper Wharfedale School Fund

Charity and VCS support, Education, Leisure

Fundraising for school, purchase and sale of Fairtrade items, numerous day trips and 10 residential trips - Paris, Kingswood, Bewerley Park, Italy, Netball Weekend, Poland, Belfast, Climbing Trip, London, Belgium.

Latest Income: £209,211
Areas of Operation: North Yorkshire
Status: Registered
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The Worgan Trust

Beneficiary group, Childcare, Education, Leisure

The Trust holds land for protection and preservation. It provides facilities for primary and infant school children mostly from the Birmingham Education Authority and a wider area to visit a working farm with a range of livestock. It gives opportunities for outdoor activities for groups of young people using a building in the Wyre Forest.

Latest Income: £204,507
Areas of Operation: Various
Status: Registered
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Ashby And Coalville District Scout Council

Arts, Associations, Beneficiary group, Leisure

Scouting activities for boys and girls from the Ashby & Coalville area of Leicestershire. There are 16 scout groups and 7 Explorer Scout sections, totalling 1092 young people aged 6-18. Activities range from arts and crafts to camping and expeditions. Scouting sees children of all ages grow up and develop into well rounded young people, many go onto other youth activities and leadership.

Latest Income: £204,001
Areas of Operation: Leicestershire
Status: Registered
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New Beginnings UK

Charitable activities, Health, Leisure, Religion

New Beginnings UK provides free educational courses, advocacy, and information about Islam and conversion to Islam, wellbeing support in the form of counselling and group therapy delivered by qualified professionals, open discussions, social gatherings and outdoor activities, gifts and certification upon conversion to Islam. This is carried out online and in the UK.

Latest Income: £201,280
Areas of Operation: Oldham
Status: Registered
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Dockland Scout Project

Leisure

General boating including but not restricted to:- Canoeing, Dinghy and Keel boat sailing, pulling under oars, power boating and sport boating.Royal Yachting Association courses.British Canoe Union Courses

Latest Income: £201,218
Areas of Operation: London
Status: Registered
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Welcome Baptist Church

Leisure, Religion

Christian church,Duke of Edinburgh Award Scheme

Latest Income: £199,830
Areas of Operation: East Sussex
Status: Registered
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Mountainwise

Charitable activities, Environment, Leisure

1. To provide Duke of Edinburgh Award Expedition programmes and/or other educational and recreational activities as a means of:2. To advance the education of the public, in particular but not exclusively in the subject of the physical and natural environment.

Latest Income: £197,915
Areas of Operation: Norfolk
Status: Registered
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Northfields & District Play Association Playbarn

Arts, Beneficiary group, Leisure

WE PROVIDE A SAFE STIMULATING PLAY ENVIRONMENT FOR CHILDREN & YOUNG PEOPLE AGED FROM 5 - 18 YR OLDS.WE OFFER A WIDE RANGE OF INDOOR & OUTDOOR ACTIVITIES SUITABLE FOR CHILDREN OF ALL AGES AND ABILITIES, SUCH AS VARIOUS ARTS & CRAFTS, IT AND ASSORTED PLAY STRUCTURES SUCH AS A SPIDER WEB, ADVENTURE TRAIL, SWINGS, ALL WEATHER BALL COURT.WE ALSO HAVE A DEDICATED ADDITIONAL NEEDS WORKER.

Latest Income: £195,932
Areas of Operation: Leicester City
Status: Registered
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'spectrum Wasp'

Arts, Beneficiary group, Leisure

We offer a comprehensive schedule of structured events and activities, including residential breaks, cinema outings, arts and craft sessions, family day trips, music therapy sessions, wall climbing, biking, cooking, swimming, trampolining etc. This helps to develop confidence, coordination, interaction, life and learning skills for Children/Young People on the Autistic Spectrum.

Latest Income: £194,017
Areas of Operation: Derbyshire
Status: Registered
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Belchamps Scout Centre

Associations, Beneficiary group, Education, Leisure

To provide camping facilities and indoor accommodation for members of the scout and guide associations, other youth organisations,schools, and community groups and also to provide a wide range of activities suitable for the 6 to 25 age group within the general principles of the Scout movement

Latest Income: £191,913
Areas of Operation: Essex
Status: Registered
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Islington Boat Club

Beneficiary group, Education, Leisure

Watersports, Youth Club, Schools canoeing

Latest Income: £190,438
Areas of Operation: Islington
Status: Registered
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Denton Youth And Community Project

Arts, Beneficiary group, Leisure

Main activities include open access youth sessions, outreach, drop in/sexual health support/holiday programme of challenging/leisure activities, family adventure club, children's arts/crafts/fun/play, indoor/outdoor activity sessions, training YP/adults, fun days/events, sessions to improve health/fitness (all ages), older people's lunch club, dance/exercise for OP, Denton MAGs.

Latest Income: £186,654
Areas of Operation: Newcastle Upon Tyne City
Status: Registered
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Climb2recovery

Health, Leisure, Saving of lives

Climb 2 Recovery (C2R) supports chronically wounded, injured, and sick veterans through fully funded adaptive climbing programs. Since 2016, C2R has delivered over 1,100 annual training days at just £105 per person per day. Climbing aids emotional regulation, self-esteem, and mindfulness while fostering camaraderie and purpose. Dr. Lucy Sheen-Harker describes it as life-changing and life-saving.

Latest Income: £186,534
Areas of Operation: Various
Status: Registered
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Spennymoor Youth And Community Association

Associations, Beneficiary group, Charity and VCS support, Education, Facilities, Leisure, Social welfare

Providing activities for Children, Young People and Families. Including Junior, Inters and Duke of Edinburgh Award. Inter Generational Work, Health & Well Being Services, ICT Access and Support. Room Hire for Community Groups and Private Hire for Events. Room Hire for Education Purposes. Community Allotment. Support including, Food Parcel, and Community Cafe and Volunteer Support.

Latest Income: £185,490
Areas of Operation: Durham
Status: Registered
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Essa Water Activities Centre

Beneficiary group, Charity and VCS support, Leisure

RYA Dinghy Sailing courses & taster sessions. BCU Canoeing & kayaking, Dragon boating, wobble boarding and traditional raft building for young people and adults. We are an RYA Training Centre. Sessions are run by volunteers who are RYA or BCU qualified Instructors who are assisted by our young ESSA Crew. Our 23 acre lake at Nazeing is suitable for beginners and intermediate participants.

Latest Income: £185,113
Areas of Operation: Various
Status: Registered
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Tom Roberts Adventure Centre Ltd.

Beneficiary group, Leisure

Provides a camping and adventure centre,both residential and non-residential, for all but in particular for youth groups, young people,families,churches.Users are drawn both locally,nationally and further abroad

Latest Income: £182,947
Areas of Operation: Gloucestershire
Status: Registered
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10th & 8th Widnes Scout Group

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

Operate (generally) weekly, term-time Scout and Guiding acivity sections for young people. Organise, and where neccessary raise funds for, regular trips, camps and outdoor activities for the section members. Maintain/improve HQ resources, including equipment, with strict regard for health and safety regulations/requirements.

Latest Income: £179,154
Areas of Operation: Halton
Status: Registered
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Christian Camping International (uk) Limited

Leisure, Religion

The principal activity of the charity throughout the year was to advance the evangelical Christian faith as an association of Christian camps, conference centres, churches and individuals.

Latest Income: £177,902
Areas of Operation: Northern Ireland
Status: Registered
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1st Stretford (longford) Scout Group

Associations, Beneficiary group, Leisure

A NUMBER OF OUTDOOR ACTIVITIES:- CANOEING, WIND SURFING,WALKING, MOUNTAIN CLIMBING, ABSAILING, CAMPING, PIONEERING, SPORTS ACITIVITES ETC.HELPING IN THE LOCAL COMMUNITY.EDUCATING YOUNG PEOPLE ITEMS THAT THEY DO NOT NECESSARY LEARN AT SCHOOLBUT ARE USEFULL IN THEIR EVERY DAY LIFE.

Latest Income: £176,401
Areas of Operation: Trafford
Status: Registered
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Camp Jojo

Beneficiary group, Charity and VCS support, Leisure

Supporting families of children with complex needs and disabilities, many with life limiting conditions or reduced life expectancy, to enjoy a family camping experience. Full accessibility, extensive equipment and volunteer support allows tent accommodation and activities to be available to all. Camp Jojo builds resilience and hope for families alongside people who understand their challenges.

Latest Income: £170,522
Areas of Operation: England
Status: Registered
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Climbing Bears Of Wisborough Green

Beneficiary group, Childcare, Education, Leisure

PRE-SCHOOL EDUCATION

Latest Income: £161,876
Areas of Operation: West Sussex
Status: Registered
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Nuneaton District Scout Council

Associations, Leisure

Normal Scouting Activities. Camping, badge/awards work, hill walking, water activities etc.

Latest Income: £161,759
Areas of Operation: Warwickshire
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 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.