Leisure Charities That specialise in Outdoor pursuits
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Phoenix Canoe Club Limited
LeisurePROVISION OF WATER SPORTS AND OUTDOOR ACTIVITIES
Birch Hall Adventures
Education, LeisureBirch Hall Adventures provides outdoor education and activities for schools and groups. These include: Sailing, Simulated Caving, Bush Craft, Camping, Archery, Geo-caching, Nature Walks. It also provides access to facilities for other organisations and groups.
The Leatherhead Community Association
Arts, Associations, Facilities, Heritage, Leisure, Social welfareHiring rooms to 70+ organisations, for educational, recreational and social activities. Organising events and activities including visits to properties, gardens, museums, galleries and concerts. Lectures, coffee mornings, indoor games and a library are provided. For younger residents awards are made for educational purposes including participation in the Duke of Edinburgh Award Scheme.
Northbourne Street Youth Initiative
Arts, Beneficiary group, Charity and VCS support, LeisureWe provide a wide range of personal and social development activities to children and young people 8-19 years. We deliver 10 group sessions per week across this age range. Some of our activities include, but not limited to cooking, arts & crafts, games & challenges, DJing, football, outdoor activities,volunteering, training, life skills, Duke of Edinburgh Award scheme and more.
Gloucester Boathouse Limited
LeisureGloucester Boathouse Ltd will build, maintain and manage a new boathouse and associated facilities to primarily promote rowing and canoeing on the Gloucester-Sharpness canal. The new boathouse has been designated as British Rowing's regional centre for Adaptive Rowing - rowing for those with disabilities.
Whitwell Hall Country Centre LTD
Beneficiary group, Education, Leisure, Social welfareThe principal activity of the company is the running of Whitwell Hall Country Centre for boarding and camping for school residentials. To relieve those in need by reason of their youth, age, ill health, disability, financial hardship, or other disadvantage by such means as the trustees determine
Chelmsford Canoe Club
LeisureActivities of the Club are the provision of facilities for kayaking, canoeing and paddle-sports from its base in Chelmsford. The Club's activities include all-inclusive training and coaching, providing equipment where necessary for all ages.
The Roseland Centre
Beneficiary group, LeisureTo create a community-led, residential centre enabling a range of outdoor educational and cultural experiences, to promote health, well-being and sustainability for children and young people with a view to a long-term community hub for all.
Alvechurch Communities Together
Beneficiary group, Leisure, Social welfareActivities are aimed at the 10-13 age group and develop independence and self confidence. Sessions include 2 youth diner groups and a drop in youth club in the evening. There are targeted activity sessions teaching new skills, craft sessions, health and well being plus games and outdoor activities.Activities for those over age 65 are aimed at reducing isolation through a weekly friendship group.
Royal Canoe Club Trust
Beneficiary group, Leisure, Social welfareThe advancement of amateur sport, specifically watersports including; canoeing, skiffing, rowing and dragon boating. The charity has focused on making enhanced provision of facilities for children and young people and disadvantaged groups
Abc Nursery School Limited
Beneficiary group, Childcare, Education, LeisureABC NURSERY SCHOOL IS SITUATED IN INKERSALL, CHESTERFIELD AND CATERS FOR PRE-SCHOOL CHILDREN FROM 2 YEARS OF AGE UP TO 4 YEARS, 11 MONTHS.. WE ARE REGISTERED WITH OFSTED AND COVER THE EARLY YEARS FOUNDATION STAGE.WE OFFER A WIDE RANGE OF ACTIVITIES AND PRIDE OURSELVES ON OUR OUTDOOR PURSUITS PROGRAMME (FOREST SCHOOLS) AND HAVE AN ALLOTMENT THAT THE CHILDREN MANAGE AND MAINTAIN.
Dbc Club For Young People
Arts, Beneficiary group, Leisurecamping-- fishing -- outdoor sports-- indoor sports --drama -- spiritual ,moral and physical development
Rokt Foundation
Beneficiary group, Leisure, Social welfare3.1 TO PROMOTE COMMUNITY PARTICIPATION IN HEALTHY RECREATION BY PROVIDING FACILITIES FOR INDOOR CLIMBING AND OTHER SPORTS CAPABLE OF IMPROVING PHYSICAL HEALTH AND FITNESS; 3.2 TO PROVIDE OR ASSIST IN PROVIDING FACILITIES FOR SPORT, RECREATION OR OTHER LEISURE TIME OCCUPATION OF SUCH PERSONS WHO HAVE NEED OF SUCH FACILITIES BY REASON OF THEIR YOUTH, AGE, INFIRMITY OR DISABLEMENT, POVERTY OR SOCIAL
Sedgefield Out Of School Fun Club
Beneficiary group, Childcare, Education, LeisureThe fun club is based within the grounds of Sedgefield Primary and operates from their own purpose built premises. Fun club provides high quality reliable childcare at a reasonable cost for children aged 3-14 years before & after school and during school holidays. The club provides a range of indoor and outdoor activities for the children to participate in during their time at the club.
33rd Norwich Scout Group
Associations, Beneficiary group, LeisureProviding activities for boys and girls 5 - 18 in Scouting Activities Camping, cooking first aid etc.
Doncaster Danum Scouts
Arts, Associations, Beneficiary group, Education, LeisureThe organisation has numerous activities for youth from 6 years of age to 18 years. These include outdoor games and skills, like camping/cooking/nature/responsibility/ plus many indoor crafts and skills,
Wave Adventure
Beneficiary group, Charity and VCS support, LeisureWorking in a wide range of underserved communities to address under representation, we use outdoor activities such as rock climbing, kayaking and mountain biking and environmental projects to engage children, young people, 'at risk' adults and families to support increased health, wellbeing, self-esteem, pro social skills, volunteering and leadership opportunities.
The Vine Christian School (reading)
Education, LeisureThe school uses the Accelerated Christian Education (ACE) system, used world wide in over 8000 schools, totalling over 1,000,000 pupils. Regular games & outdoor activities take place. The bible is the point of reference for all religious moral & ethical teaching. The business world is known to head hunt pupils for the high business ethic taught & high calibre of "ACE" pupils.
The Thomas Theyer Foundation
Beneficiary group, Leisure, Social care, Social welfareWe support children and young people with additional needs and those living with difficult life circumstances such as, young carers or those who have suffered a family bereavement, by providing access to outdoor activities, recognising the mental and physical health benefits. Additionally we aim to support their families and carers by providing respite breaks.
Essex Road Pre-School
Beneficiary group, Childcare, Education, Leisure, Social careEssex Road is a vibrant Nursery and reflects the diversity of Islington. We are open Mon - Fri term time only from 9am - 3pm. Operating a double session and full day care. We have out door space with permanent climbing structure and room for freeplay. All four members of staff all with NVQ3 qualifications. We also have good links with other agencies.
Vision Of Adventure
Health, LeisureWe organise outdoor activity courses (climbing, caving, canoeing, cycling, triathlon, sailing) for visually impaired adults from all over the UK. We organise expeditions involving these activities. We act as hub connecting visually impaired adults and sighted guides. We facilitate groups of visually impaired adults to organise their own trips and expeditions.
Project Recce CIO
Economic and community development, Education, LeisureProject RECCE has created a pathway into the construction industry, for service leavers and veterans, utilising classroom based, on-line learning and work trials, in collaboration with industry partners who can provide sustainable employment opportunities. The programme is complemented with outdoor activities and access to a peer-support community, improving both physical and mental wellbeing.
Nawracy Cultural Centre
Arts, Beneficiary group, Leisure, Religion1 - Organising public social and educational events, seminars & gatherings2 - Delivering Islamic teachings and lectures for public benefit on weekly basis;3 - Organising family / group picnics, camping and day outs4 - Public celebration of Kurdish cultural and Islamic festivals during the year.
Parson House Outdoor Pursuits Centre
Arts, Beneficiary group, Leisure30 bedroomed outdoor residential centre, facilities: games room, dining room, tv room, drying rooms, all bedrooms have their own private bathroom facilities.AALA licensed.Activities include: canoeing, caving, abseiling, climbing, orenteering, hill walking, bouldering, weaselling,problem solving, obstacle course.self catering or catered for, multi activity daily to week courses.
New Living Ministries
Beneficiary group, Education, Leisure, ReligionChurch Based Activities with a Christian School, Working with Asylum Seekers and refugees, and youth projects. Do a number of art and camping events over the year and have support for projects in Kenya, Sri Lanka, France, Switzerland and Canada.
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.