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.
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The City Of Leicester Scout Districts Management Charitable Trust
Associations, LeisureTo support and promote Scouting in the City of Leicester and its immediate area. To provide and maintain a camping and activity site.
Sheffield Unit 302 Of The Sea Cadet Corps
Armed forces, Arts, Associations, Beneficiary group, Education, LeisureThe education and training of young people (aged 10 to 18) in a range of activities and life skills. Some associated with sailing/boating and the traditions of the Royal Navy. Others involving climbing and other outdoor activities; music; computing; cookery skills; etc....
Green Door
Charity and VCS support, Facilities, Heritage, Leisure, Social welfareGreen Door is for everyone and provides accessible activities encouraging the use of our local green spaces. Our aim is to help reduce loneliness and isolation in our communities. We offer accessible and adapted cycling for 11 months of the year with seasonal canoeing/kayaking and archery. We also deliver monthly history walks and talks. Green Door is volunteer-led with 2 staff in support.
Broomley Grange
Beneficiary group, LeisureResidential outdoor activity centre for young people in North'land providing advice & organising programmes of physical & educational activities as a means of enhancing their recreational time activities in the interest of social welfare designed to improve their conditions of life. Advancing life skills & capabilities to enable them to participate in society as mature and responsible individuals
1st Warsash Sea Scout Group
Associations, LeisureThe main activities of the Group are based on both the land and the sea. Beavers, Cubs and Scouts all take part in a wide variety of indoor and outdoor activities. Scouts spend the summer months afloat, sailing the Group's fleet of boats under the tuition of the Group's instructors. All sections also take part in District Scouting activities.
Walton On The Naze And District Unit 473 Of The Sea Cadet Corps
Associations, Beneficiary group, LeisureYouth training and character building adventurous activities for Sea Cadets including RYA sail training and the Duke of Edinburgh Award Scheme.
229th Bristol (st. Aldhelm's) Scout Group
Arts, Associations, LeisureScouting activities including outdoor activities, crafts, camping and other leisure activities.
Chippenham Unit428 Of The Sea Cadet Corps
Arts, Associations, LeisureOutdoor pursuits, canoeing, sailing, camping. Qualifications in catering, sailing, safety boat, canoeing, radio communications, electronics. Musical instrument (band) training. Drill training. All forms of sports , swimming
Scouts Association Polyapes Scout Camp Site
Associations, LeisureScouting activities - camping
Christian Camps In Wales Limited
Beneficiary group, LeisureProvision of camping activities and christian instruction for children and young people
Bradford On Avon Boat Club
LeisureThe objects of the CIO are the promotion of community participation in healthy recreation for the benefit of the inhabitants of Bradford on Avon and the surrounding area by the provision of facilities for water sports activities including rowing, canoeing and kayaking.
Oulton Broad Water Sports Centre
Beneficiary group, Education, LeisureWe provide facilities and training for youth and adults to learn and improve their skills in a wide range of water sports. These include sailing, kayaking, paddle boarding, raft building and canoeing. We provide open sessions for the general public as well as a range of formal courses leading to qualifications. We regularly work with schools and youth groups.
Sportability
Health, LeisureSportability provides sport and challenging pursuits for people with all forms of paralysis - spinal cord injury, stroke, M.S etc. Activities include micro-light flying, gliding, sailing, canoeing, quad-biking, archery, clay pigeon shooting, BloKart sailing, wheelchair tennis, falconry and more. Their credo is taking the 'dis' out of disability and to focus on ability.
Waves Additional Needs Support Group
Arts, Leisure, ResearchWAVES provides a variety of indoor/outdoor activities suitable for a range of ages (0-25yrs).We have sports, bikes, scooters, cookery, independence training, crafts, hair and beauty, consoles, holistic therapies, a chill room, music, dance, yoga, dance and general fitness activities. We also offer swimming, seasonal parties, special events and activities concerning science/skills and nature.
Royston District Scouts
Associations, LeisureScouting Activities - life skills programme along with canoeing, camping, walking, mountaineering, overseas adventures
4th Huddersfield Golcar Scout Group
Associations, LeisureProgressive programme throughout the sections to incorporate learning, adventure, spiritual and physical development. Participation in activity and challenge badge work. Outdoor activities, camping etc...
24th Hastings (william Parker) Scout Group
Associations, Beneficiary group, LeisureWe provide a balanced programme of training and activities to our youth members in accordance with the guidelines laid down by the Scout Association, including camping, hiking, physical skills, creative activities and leadership training.
Southgate Family Church
Beneficiary group, Charity and VCS support, Leisure, Religion, Social welfareWE HOLD: REGULAR SERVICES FOR CHRISTIAN WORSHIP IN THE 3-ESTATES OF KINGS NORTON.A DEBT RELIEF CENTRE WORKING IN PARTNERSHIP WITH CAP (CHRISTIANS AGAINST POVERTY). THERE ARE ALSO NUMEROUS SEASONAL ACTIVITIES, INCLUDING: CAMPING, OUTWARD BOUND ACTIVITIES, COMMUNITY BBQ'S AND CAROL SERVICE, THESE EVENTS INVOLVE HUNDREDS OF LOCAL RESIDENTS AND MOBILISE MANY VOLUNTEERS (100+).
Grith Pioneers
Charitable activities, Environment, Facilities, Leisure(a) To promote for the benefit of the public the conservation, protection, and improvement of the physical and natural environment of the land owned and/or managed by Grith Pioneers, by conducting a variety of environmental improvement and woodland management activities.(b) To advance the education of the public by providing access to the natural environment for camps and outdoor activities.
Wakefield District Scout Council
Beneficiary group, LeisureEducation/Training and outdoor activities with young people
Stratford Upon Avon Unit 507 Of The Sea Cadet Corps
Arts, Associations, Beneficiary group, Leisure, SocietySea Cadets is voluntary uniformed youth organisation which offers a range of largely free activities from sailing, canoeing, rock climbing, engineering, IT communications, music and cookery. We aim to encourage good citizenship and provide worthwhile qualifications, experience and adventure for young people. Cadets have the opportunity to learn life skills whilst having fun and making friends.
Christian Youth Enterprises
Beneficiary group, LeisureProvides Resources for Christian Charities in provision of residential and outdoor activities in UK and abroad
Tregadillett Under Fives Pre-School Playgroup
Beneficiary group, Childcare, Education, Facilities, LeisureTregadillett Pre-School operates from Tregadillett Community Centre situated next door to Tregadillett Primary School. We offer a local village pre-school, between the hours of 9-3, with links to the local school.At Tregadillett Pre-School we believe the best way to learn is through play, especially through outdoor education.
Blackwell Sailing
Charity and VCS support, LeisurePROVIDE SAILING FOR PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES. PROVIDE APPROPRIATE VOLUNTEER SUPPORT AND FACILITIES FOR THIS ON EQUAL TERMS WITH OTHERS AND ENCOURAGING INDEPENDENCE. OTHER OUTDOOR ACTIVITIES TO IMPROVE QUALITY OF LIFE ALSO OFFERED AS DETERMINED BY THE TRUSTEES.
Goscote Greenacres Community Garden
Associations, Beneficiary group, Facilities, Leisure, Social welfareGoscote Greenacres was set up to encourage and support adults with learning disabilities and the local community, to come together, to learn new skills, meet new people and enjoy gardening and other outdoor activities as a means to tackle prejudice. The garden provides a huge range of community gardening, development and social activities for local people to enjoy, including 54 allotment plots.
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.