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.
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1st Southwick Scout Group
Associations, LeisureCamping - swimming - hiking - education - social skills - self discipline -
Faversham District Scout Council
Associations, Beneficiary group, Charity and VCS support, LeisureIn accordance with the aims and objectives of the Scout Association, activities are provided by trained volunteer leaders and are for young people aged 4 - 25 years. These include indoor and outdoor activities at weekly meetings and camps, to promote teamwork, comradeship and appreciation of the natural world and to make them responsible citizens of this world.
14th Lowestoft Scout Group
Associations, Beneficiary group, LeisureScout Group Providing a safe and educational environment for approximately 100 young people aged between ages 6 - 14. Term time weekly meetings to gain life skills, interact with likeminded people and experience activities they would possibly not get a chance to do. Occasional Camping.
Scunthorpe Unit 298 Of The Sea Cadet Corps
Armed forces, Associations, Beneficiary group, LeisureWe are a Youth Education Charity. we support young people aged 10-18 with life skills, education, leisure, activities, fun and Adventure. We also support BTech National Diplomas, RYA, British Rowing, British Canoeing and many more. We are a Uniformed organisation following the styles and ideologies of the Royal Navy teaching Teamwork, Leadership, Personal Care, First Aid and so much more
13th Itchen (st Johns) Scout Group
Associations, Beneficiary group, Economic and community development, LeisureAt the 13th Itchen Scout Group in Hedge End, we help 6-14 year olds develop skills for life. Through camping, hiking, teamwork, games and community activities, we build confidence, friendships and resilience while having fun each week. Everyone is welcome, and a Scout adventure awaits them, helping young people grow, learn and give back to their community.
2nd Crowthorne Scout Group
Associations, LeisureHealthy outdoor activities, camping, climbing, canoeing etc.
Barking And Dagenham District Scouts
Associations, Beneficiary group, Charitable activities, Charity and VCS support, LeisureBarking & Dagenham has 10 Scout Groups & 1 Explorer Unit working with over 300 young people in the local area.The District Team oversee the Groups & provides training & support for volunteer leaders. It organises a wide range of challenging and fun indoor & outdoor activities. The Scout District is subject to the policy & rules of The Scout Association.
Wey Island Trust
Beneficiary group, LeisureThe chief object of the Trust is the provision of an out-of-town recreational facility by the River Wey, New Haw, Surrey, to help and educate young people through their leisure time activities and particularly canoeing and other river pursuits to develop their physical and mental and spiritual capacities that they may grow to full maturity.
Tir-Y-Cwm Trust Limited
Beneficiary group, Education, LeisureTir-Y-Cwm Trust owns an isolated cottage in the Brecon Beacons. Moors, hills, forests and streams provide opportunities for personal and social development and training through experience of challenging outdoor activities. The cottage, with outbuildings, sleeps 30 max, facilities are basic, though updated to meet C21st expectations! Intended for school and youth groups, it's also available for fam
7/12 Croydon Scout Group
Associations, Beneficiary group, LeisureGeneral scouting activities. Training young people & going camping & other outdoor activities.
Lincoln Unit 214 Of The Sea Cadet Corps
Arts, Associations, LeisureNationally recognised qualifications including RYA power boating and sailing; Seamanship; Offshore power boating and sailing; Pulling; Marine Engineering; Cook/steward; BCU canoeing; Full Bore Shooting; Leadership and First Aid.Courses, camps and competitions. Attending events in and around the community, such as, Lincoln Water Festival, Battle of Britain and Remberence Ceremonies.
Sea Ranger Association
Associations, Beneficiary group, LeisureThe Sea Ranger Association is a voluntary uniformed youth organisation for girls. Its principal activities are to: act as a parent body to Cadet and Sea Ranger Crews; instruct and train girls of all colours and creeds; encourage girls to develop into responsible citizens; give service to the community; offer recreation and training in all forms of boating and outdoor activities.
1st Hampton Hill Sea Scout Group
Associations, LeisureEducational & Recreational activitiesBoating, Camping, Structured skills training,Community awareness.
Trinity Scout Group
Arts, Associations, Beneficiary group, LeisureScouting activities include weekly meetings for games, cooking , camping, theatre, sports etc for young people.
Sheffield Federation For School Sports
Education, LeisureThe Federation continues to support Primary and Secondary school competitions in: athletics, badminton, basketball, cricket, cross country, cycle speedway, football, hockey, inclusive sport, netball, orienteering, rounders, rugby league, rugby union, table tennis and trampolining. We have also supported Sheffield pupils competing in regional and national school competitions.
3rd Squirrels Heath (gidea Park Methodist) Scout Group
Associations, Beneficiary group, Charity and VCS support, LeisureWe are a Scout group which includes Beavers, Cubs, Sea Scouts and Explorer Scouts. We fund raise to pay for the upkeep of our scout group headquarters and to give our young people as many opportunties to attend various scouting activities i.e. camping
Gosport Unit 437 Of The Sea Cadet Corps
Associations, Beneficiary group, LeisureThe introduction to young people of activities associated with maritime details, including various types of boating, canoeing, kayacking, sailing. pulling. power boating. Interspersed with engineering, cooking, DofE awards, discipline etc
Fleetwood Unit Of The Sea Cadet Corps
Associations, LeisureBoatwork/ Drill / Sailing / Exped / Communications / Cook Steward / Engineering / Seamanship / PT / Duke of Edinburgh Award / Band / Junior Sea Cadets
14th Southgate Scout Group
Associations, Beneficiary group, LeisureVariety of indoor and outdoor activities and training to promote the development of young people in achieving their full potential.
85th Stoke On Trent And Newcastle Scout Group
Associations, LeisureCAMPING, HIKING, ABSEIILING, ETC., WEEKLY SECTION MEETINGS WHERE FIVE ELEMENTS ARE INCORPORATED INTO THE PROGRAMME AS RECOMMENDED BY THE SCOUT ASSOC.
105th City Of Stoke-On-Trent Scout Group
Associations, Beneficiary group, Charity and VCS support, Education, LeisureWe are a Scout Group covering all sections; Squirrels Beavers, Cubs, Scouts and Explorers. Ages extending from Four to eighteen years. We are all volunteers seeking to encourage and support the development of the young people, spiritually, physically, socially and intellectually, through a varied program of indoor and outdoor activities within the ethos of the Scout Association.
South Cave Scout Group
Associations, LeisurePart of the Scout association providing activities such as camping, hill walking, orienteering, map reading, climbing, community responsibility.
Chaos
Beneficiary group, Education, Leisure, Social welfareCHAOS provides free camping holidays for disadvantaged children who would not otherwise have one. It operates in East London and serves boroughs including Barking & Dagenham, Newham, Redbridge, Waltham Forest, Tower Hamlets, Havering and Hackney. Recommendations for places on CHAOS holidays are usually made through the charity's links with schools, social services and other welfare groups.
46th Rotherham Scouts
Associations, LeisureScouting; Camping, walking, education into outdoor activities, as defined in the scout association programmes.
1st Snaith Scout Group
Associations, Beneficiary group, LeisureScout group for children aged 4 to 17. Boys and girls. Meeting every week, camping, adventure holidays, climbing orienteering, cooking swimming,first aid, helping the community.
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.