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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The First New Cross (the Greys) Scout Group
Associations, Leisure1st New Cross Scout Group take part in a large range of activities, indoor and outdoor; which include hiking, camping, climbing, abseiling, cooking (indoors and outside), craft making, writing, drawing and many more activities.
Portobello (methodist) Scout Group
Associations, Leisure, Social welfareThe scout group has a splendid headquarters where all the different sections of the group meet, for various activities.The headquarters is also used by other voluntary organisations from time to time. Who make a small donation to the scout group for this facility.In addition the scouts have various activities away from the headquarters including camping, hiking and other social activities.
1st Sandridge Scout And Guide Group
Associations, Beneficiary group, LeisureAll Scouting Activities ie. knotting, first aid, cooking, fire lighting and map and compass work. All these skills are aimed at giving children the opportunity to take part in more adventurous activities enabling the children to look after themselves. Other activites include camping, interesting speakers, making things and demonstrations.
St Chad's Leeds Scouts
Associations, Beneficiary group, LeisureScout Group with the following: Beaver Colony, Cub Pack, Scouts. Usual activities e.g. regular meetings, camps, outdoor activities. As Scouts, we believe in preparing young people with skills for life. We encourage our young people to do more, learn more and be more. Each week, the 19th North Leeds Scout Group give young people the opportunity to enjoy fun and adventure while gaining skills.
1st Hilton Guide Company
Charity and VCS support, LeisureActivity ranging from craft to camping, climbing, first aid, global awareness, fundraising, disability awareness and inclusion, etc
Wymondley Wood Scout And Guide Activity Centre
Associations, Beneficiary group, LeisureAn activity centre for Scouts and Guides and other youth organisations providing camping and residential faciltities.
Nuneaton North Scout Group
Associations, Beneficiary group, LeisureScout Group - To help young people achieve their full physical, intellectual, social and spiritual potential as individuals, as responsible citizens and as Members of their local, national and international communities. Our aim is provide a safe and supportive ervironment to help young people to develop through a variety of activities and new experiences including camping and kayaking..
1st Westgate-On-Sea Scout Group
Associations, LeisureSports, recreation and outdoor activities
1st Dipton Scout Association
Arts, Associations, LeisureScout & Guide Group Activities include Camping, Cooking, Crafts, Woodcraft, Entertainment and allother things connected with Scouting & Guiding.
2nd Rhiwbina Scout Group
Associations, Beneficiary group, Leisure2nd Rhiwbina Scout group provides youth activities for young people, including camping and hiking. We operate from the scout hall off Lon Ucha, in Rhiwbina. We are a thriving group of 2 beaver colonies, 2 cub packs and a scout section, and offer a packed schedule of activities throughout the year.
5th Dartford Scout Group
Associations, LeisureScouting, Camping, Climbing, Abseiling, Archery, Target Shooting, Expeditions.
18th Swindon Scout Group
Associations, LeisureSquirrel, Beaver, Cub and Scout sections, with activities undertaken according to the age group. Eg Squirrel and Beavers-indoor activities, craft activities and games; Cubs - map reading, activity badges, camp and outdoor skills; Scouts - activity badges (archery, shooting, swimming, caving, canoeing etc), cooking, competitions, camping, hikes.
5th Northfleet Scout Group
Associations, LeisureCAMPING, HIKING, CRAFT, ETC IN LINE WITH THE SCOUT ASSOCIATION TRAINING SCHEME
Swansea Unit 331 Of The Sea Cadet Corps
Armed forces, Associations, Beneficiary group, LeisureIn accordance with Sea Cadet regulation, our aim is to help young people towards responsible adulthood by encouraging valuable personal attributes and high standards of conduct using a nautical theme based on the customs of the Royal Navy, also providing adventure training under the Duke of Edinburgh award scheme.
1st Shoreham-By-Sea (kingston Buci) Scout Group
Associations, Beneficiary group, LeisurePromotion of the development of young people in achieving their full physical, intellectual, social and spiritual potential as individuals, as responsible citizens and as members of their community. Character building activities, outdoor activities (e.g camping, rock climbing, travel, swimming, sport) team building, environmental and civic awareness.
Mid-Wessex Camps Trust
Beneficiary group, LeisureMWCC is a Christian camping organisation providing low cost, value-for-money camps for children and families, mainly from the South of England.
1st Newquay Scout Group
Arts, Associations, Beneficiary group, Leisure1st Newquay Scout Group, Cornwall, UK, provides a challenging programme of everyday adventure to the young people of Newquay and the surrounding area.Typical activities include Hiking, Camping, Crafts, Environment, Outdoors, Canoeing, Swimming, Wide games, Climbing, Hiking and much more.
Braintree District Scout Council
Associations, Leisurescouts camping and training.
22nd Oxford Sea Scout Group
Associations, LeisureScouting Activities: Camping, Canoeing, Sailing, Group meetings.
5th Bristol (st Lukes) Scout Group
Associations, Beneficiary group, LeisureGeneral scouting activieties for boys and girls this includes:Camping, community work, general life skills
1st Lyonsdown Scout Group
Associations, LeisureSCOUT GROUP ACTIVITIES INCLUDE CAMPING, HIKING, CLIMBING AND GAMES
7th Deal (sandwich St George's) Scout Group
Associations, LeisureSporting activities - badge work - community work for beaver scouts - cub scouts - scouts - explorer scouts camping, as per Scout Association rules.
11th Torbay Scout Group
Associations, Beneficiary group, LeisureSea Scouting activities to boys and girls between 6 - 18 years of age. Activities include sailing, canoeing, camping, hiking and other Scouting activities.The Group is RN recognised which allows members to visit and sleep aboard RN ships, when available. We provide training in a range of water based activities that gain members RYA certificates, and British Canoe Association certificates.
5th Littlehampton Sea Scouts
Associations, LeisureWe are a scout group, including boating at sea, swimming, also shooting, camping weekendsand summer camps. Games, badge work.
Saddleworth Outdoor Pursuits Association
LeisureSOPA provides a 32 bed outdoor activity centre on the outskirts of Oldham, in greenfield Saddleworth.
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.