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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.

453
Charities
£2,623,940,098
Total Income
£282,053
Avg Income
80.9%
Program Ratio

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

Bearsted District Guide Association

Associations, Beneficiary group, Charity and VCS support, Leisure

Developing young girls into useful members of society with a social concience by various activities including fund raising,helping others,outdoor activities and practical skills.

Latest Income: £10,537
Areas of Operation: Kent
Status: Registered
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1st Little Stoke Scout Group

Arts, Associations, Beneficiary group, Leisure

The objectives of the Group are as a unit of the Scout Association promoting the development of young people in achieving their full physical , intellectual, social and spiritual potentials, as individuals and as responsible citizens. Activities include arts and crafts, challenges such as orienteering, educational visits, camps, as well as group activities such as parties and family events

Latest Income: £10,293
Areas of Operation: South Gloucestershire
Status: Registered
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Peterborough Unit 268 Of The Sea Cadet Corps

Armed forces, Associations, Leisure

Peterborough Sea Cadets offers 10- 18yr olds a wide range of activities loosly based on Royal Navy traditions. These include rowing, visits to warships, training courses at Royal Navy training establishments such as HMS Raleigh, on board training in seamanship, navigation, first aid, team building exercises, D of E etc. Peterborough Unit also provides the Mayors Guard at civil occasions.

Latest Income: £9,059
Areas of Operation: Peterborough City
Status: Registered
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Chichester Harbour And Selsey Unit Of The Sea Cadet Corps

Armed forces, Associations, Beneficiary group, Charity and VCS support, Leisure

We are a Sea Cadet unit serving Chichester and surrounding areas and a member of the Nation wide Sea Cadet Corps. We have volunteer uniformed and civilian male and female staff who train male and female Sea Cadets aged between 10 and 18 in the traditions and skills of the Royal Navy, Royal Marines and the sea, including character and leadership training, canoeing, sailing and handling motor boats.

Latest Income: £8,651
Areas of Operation: West Sussex
Status: Registered
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1st Bletchley Scout Group

Associations, Beneficiary group, Leisure

Scout Group providing a range of activities to boys/girls age 6 to 14 to include learning skills such as orienteering, outdoor cooking, camping, hiking/map reading and various creative arts & craft, both individually and within a team.

Latest Income: £8,155
Areas of Operation: Milton Keynes
Status: Registered
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Keighley Unit 386 Of The Sea Cadet Corps

Arts, Associations, Leisure

Activities on offer include Sailing, Kayaking, Windsurfing, Sub Boarding, Canoeing, Pulling (rowing), Field Craft, Drill, Shooting, Cookery and Music.

Latest Income: £8,103
Areas of Operation: Bradford City
Status: Registered
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74th Stoke On Trent And Newcastle (silverdale St Lukes) Scout Group

Associations, Beneficiary group, Leisure

The beavers, cubs and scout are now all doing well with recruitment of new youth members increasing .All sections are working well and continue to gain badges and awards. They have been camping and enjoying joint activities to improve their inter personal skills. We have an additional leader in the beavers, and are benefitting from more Young Leaders from the explorers helping in all sections

Latest Income: £7,464
Areas of Operation: Staffordshire
Status: Registered
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The Boys' Brigade Sheffield Battalion

Leisure

The Battalion supports the work of Boys Brigade companies around the Sheffield and District (North Derbyshire and North Notts) area provide activities which cover Spiritual, Sport, Craft, Outdoor activities and a structured award scheme

Latest Income: £6,680
Areas of Operation: Derbyshire
Status: Registered
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Stevenage Unit No 493 Of The Sea Cadet Corps

Armed forces, Associations, Leisure, Research

Stevenage Sea Cadets and Royal Marines Cadets offer a range of activities designed to develop the skills and values for success in life, adopting principles, values and training akin to the Royal Navy. Skills such as First Aid, Marine Engineering, Public Service, Fieldcraft, Weapons Handling, Orienteering, DofE, BTEC, STEM proficiency, Water activities such as rowing, kayak, powerboat and paddle

Latest Income: £6,679
Areas of Operation: Hertfordshire
Status: Registered
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19th Itchen Division

Associations, Beneficiary group, Leisure

The purpose of Scouting is to contribute to the development of young people in achieving their full physical, intellectual, social and spiritual potentials as individuals, as responsible citizens and as members of their local, national and international communities. Some of the activities included camping, hiking, archery, cooking and many more fun activities.

Latest Income: £6,245
Areas of Operation: Southampton City
Status: Registered
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10th Deal (eastry) Scout Group

Associations, Charity and VCS support, Leisure

To help to educate, develop and enhance local childrens life and to be involved in the surrounding areas sports, outdoor activities and fund raising activities.

Latest Income: £5,878
Areas of Operation: Kent
Status: Registered
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Winsford Middlewich And Northwich Unit Of The Sea Cadet Corps

Armed forces, Associations, Beneficiary group, Leisure

The Sea Cadet Corps is a national,voluntary youth organisation which aims to help young people (aged 10-18) towards responsible adulthood and to encourage them to reach their potential by developing valuable personal attributes and high standards of conduct,using a nautical theme based on the customs and traditions of the Royal Navy.Activities include sailing,kayaking,climbing,engineering and IT

Latest Income: £5,581
Areas of Operation: Cheshire East
Status: Registered
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5th Hoddesdon Scout Group

Associations, Beneficiary group, Leisure

We are a Scout Group with children ranging from 6years - 16 years and involving activities indoors and outside including camping and many other skills

Latest Income: £5,096
Areas of Operation: Hertfordshire
Status: Registered
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14th Reigate Scout Group

Associations, Beneficiary group, Leisure

The group is registered with the Scout Association and operates in the South Park area of Reigate providing activities for children aged 6-18 years old in a fun safe environment. The programme includes adventurous activities, camping and challenges to promote confidence, teamwork and leadership skills. New leaders and adult supporters always welcome.

Latest Income: £5,063
Areas of Operation: Surrey
Status: Registered
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Poole East Division

Associations, Beneficiary group, Leisure

Many Guide units and Brownie Packs have enjoyed their activities with Poole East Division. Camping and outdoor experiences along with more adventurous activities at outdoor education centres. We have been part of the large County camp this year.

Latest Income: £2,354
Areas of Operation: Poole
Status: Registered
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Thurrock Unit 335 Of The Sea Cadet Corps

Associations, Beneficiary group, Education, Leisure

To provide a useful series of activities, and training, for young people (aged 10 to 18) which is loosely based upon a Nautical theme.We encourage young people to develop their personal skills with Adventure Training, Sailing (in single and multi sailed craft, Pulling (Rowing), Power boat Driving, Swimming and kayaking (canoeing).

Latest Income: £1,150
Areas of Operation: Thurrock
Status: Registered
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Forest School Camps

Beneficiary group, Education, Leisure

Providing supervised camping activities for young people of an educational nature.

Latest Income: £470,742
Areas of Operation: Northern Ireland
Status: Registered
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Georgeham Old Rectory Trust

Leisure

Provide a Christian based conference and outdoor activity centre at an affordable level.

Latest Income: £404,405
Areas of Operation: Devon
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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Taste For Adventure

Beneficiary group, Leisure, Social welfare

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

Latest Income: £198,237
Areas of Operation: Herefordshire
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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Oac Buildings

Beneficiary group, Leisure

The main purpose of the charity is to provide opportunities for young people to take part in outdoor activities.

Latest Income: £181,992
Areas of Operation: Sheffield City
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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The Callister Trust

Beneficiary group, Charity and VCS support, Facilities, Leisure

Provision of outdoor activities and well being projects in our volunteer restored garden in Birkenhead

Latest Income: £116,109
Areas of Operation: Wirral
Status: Registered
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1st Hersham Scout Group

Associations, Beneficiary group, Leisure

Scouting activities for children between 6 and 14 years, including camping and adventure activities in the UK and abroad

Latest Income: £108,251
Areas of Operation: Surrey
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 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.