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.
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Severnside Scout Group
Associations, Beneficiary group, LeisureCommunity based and outdoor activities for boys and girls
6th Crawley Scout Group
Associations, Charity and VCS support, LeisureVarious activities including fund raising, camping, community and environmental to increase awareness and skills of beavers, cubs, scouts etc
The Freshwater Camp Equipment Trust
Beneficiary group, LeisureProviding traditional camping facilities for Boys' and Girls' Brigade groups.
Rowner North District Girl Guides Association
Beneficiary group, LeisureWe provide a safe environment where girls and young people can carry out girl led activities. The aim is to provide activities such as camping, kayaking and rock climbing to allow girls to meet challenges and reach their own potential and through working as a team.
Flysheet Camps
Beneficiary group, LeisureProvision of camping holidays for children aged 8-18 who wouldn't otherwise get a holiday.
Bristol (adventure) Unit Of The Sea Cadet Corps
Arts, Associations, Beneficiary group, LeisureA Voluntary / Charitable organisation that is affliliated to the Sea Cadet Association which provide a safe enviroment to allow the youth of Bristol to learn new skills such as Engineering, Cooking, Canoeing, Sailing, Sports, Band, Music etc.
International Youth Hostel Federation
Beneficiary group, Environment, Housing, LeisureYOUTH TOURISM, OUTDOOR EDUCATION AND RECREATION AND ENVIRONMENTAL CONSERVATION. VIA ITS WHOLLY OWNED CHARITY, HOSTELLING INTERNATIONAL, THE FEDERATION PROVIDES INTERNATIONAL MARKETING AND INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY SUPPORT TO ALL YOUTH HOSTEL ASSOCIATIONS, A GLOBAL ONLINE BOOKING SERVICE AT WWW.HIHOSTELS.COM, MONITORS HOSTEL STANDARDS AND OFFERS INTERNATIONAL TRAINING FOR VARIOUS ASPECTS OF HOSTELLING
The Nell Bank Queen's Silver Jubilee Centre Trust
Facilities, Leisure, Social welfareDay / residential outdoor, environmental and adventure education across age / ability range . Nationally significant for inclusion of disadvantaged, sensory impaired and physically disabled visitors. Raised teaching ponds, modified adventure facilities and vehicle for disabled access to mainstream orienteering and habitats. Use of Ilkley Moor, River Wharfe and 100 acres bluebell woodland.
Avon Tyrrell Trust
Beneficiary group, LeisureTo allow the said property to be used by UK Youth as a residential centre and a place of training or education and outdoor activities for young people.
Westminster Boating Base
Beneficiary group, LeisureOn a daily basis, throughout the year, the Charity's objectives are pursued via the teaching of sailing, kayaking,canoeing and powerboating on the River Thames in central London. Young people between the ages of 10 and 23 are able to gain annual membership for a self-determined donation to the Charity.
East Lancashire Mark Benevolent Fund Limited
Beneficiary group, Leisure, Saving of lives, Social welfareTo provide relief to those in need among Mark Masons, their widows and dependants in the Province of East Lancashire.The Charity helps other organizations who benefit the public by providing services which encompass outdoor activities, specialist rescue services, medical healthcare and support.
The Worgan Trust
Beneficiary group, Childcare, Education, LeisureThe Trust holds land for protection and preservation. It provides facilities for primary and infant school children mostly from the Birmingham Education Authority and a wider area to visit a working farm with a range of livestock. It gives opportunities for outdoor activities for groups of young people using a building in the Wyre Forest.
Climbing Bears Of Wisborough Green
Beneficiary group, Childcare, Education, LeisurePRE-SCHOOL EDUCATION
10th & 8th Widnes Scout Group
Associations, Beneficiary group, Charity and VCS support, Leisure, ReligionOperate (generally) weekly, term-time Scout and Guiding acivity sections for young people. Organise, and where neccessary raise funds for, regular trips, camps and outdoor activities for the section members. Maintain/improve HQ resources, including equipment, with strict regard for health and safety regulations/requirements.
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
Sefton Unit No 48 Of The Sea Cadet Corps
Armed forces, Associations, Beneficiary group, LeisureA Community Youth Training and Educational Support Organisation primarily structured around, but not limited to, Maritime based activities including Sailing, Canoeing, Power Boating, Camping, Team Sports and other Maritime training associated with the Royal Navy & Royal Marines Services.
Rickmansworth And Chorleywood District Scout Council
Associations, Beneficiary group, Leisure, SocietyThe training of young people between the ages of 6 and 25 in Scoutcraft, citizenship and outdoor activities according to the princples of the Scout Association.
1st Cheadle Hulme Scout Group
Associations, Beneficiary group, Education, LeisureScout Group comprising 4 training sections (beavers, cubs, scouts, explorers) with ages from 6 to 18. The individual sections provide training and outdoor activities for boys and girls based on a programme of learning, practical experience and physical activity. Wide range of activities from craft and sport activities to expedition planning and execution.
Braithwaite Gospel Trust
LeisureThe main activities in relation to the charitable objects are:a. providing facilities to groups who have the primary aims of advancing education, advancing the christian religion and giving help to the less well off;b. providing facilities for Christian education holidays, e.g. camping, holiday clubs and sport / leisure events;c. assisting local Christian groups with pastoral and event needs
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,
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.
4th Bushey Girl Guide Company
Arts, Beneficiary group, LeisureGirl Guiding UK is a worldwide organisation for girls and young women offering a range of educational and challenging activities both indoor and outdoor. Activities include first aid, craft, food skills, camping, art, drama, team work and team building challenges etc etc
Hickling Playing Field Or Recreation Ground
Beneficiary group, Childcare, Facilities, LeisureTo provide an outdoor grass area for outdoor activities, a young childrens play area and a purpose built building for all indoor activities for parishioners and the general public visiting Hickling.
1st Chapel-En-Le-Frith Scout Group
Associations, Beneficiary group, Leisure, Religion1st Chapel-en-le-Frith Scouts are an active Scout Group and we offer a wide range of Scouting experiences for boys and girls aged between 6-14 years old. Outdoor activities such as camping and hiking are an important part of our programme, but sport in general is a priorty, as is teaching children a range of craft skills and instilling in them the need to treat all people with understanding and re
Wantage Scout Group
Associations, Beneficiary group, LeisureProviding Scouting activities for children aged 6-8 - Beavers; for children 8-11 - Cubs; for children ages 11 -14 - Scouts; and older children 14-18 Explorer Scouts. These activities can be water based - e.g swimming and canoeing: camping - a number of times during the year for most age groups. There are also the weekly meetings where the leaders organise indoor and outdoor activities.
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.