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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.

Severnside Scout Group

Associations, Beneficiary group, Leisure

Community based and outdoor activities for boys and girls

Latest Income: £5,240
Areas of Operation: Gloucestershire
Status: Registered
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6th Crawley Scout Group

Associations, Charity and VCS support, Leisure

Various activities including fund raising, camping, community and environmental to increase awareness and skills of beavers, cubs, scouts etc

Latest Income: £4,750
Areas of Operation: West Sussex
Status: Registered
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The Freshwater Camp Equipment Trust

Beneficiary group, Leisure

Providing traditional camping facilities for Boys' and Girls' Brigade groups.

Latest Income: £4,294
Areas of Operation: Isle Of Wight
Status: Registered
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Rowner North District Girl Guides Association

Beneficiary group, Leisure

We 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.

Latest Income: £2,309
Areas of Operation: Hampshire
Status: Registered
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Flysheet Camps

Beneficiary group, Leisure

Provision of camping holidays for children aged 8-18 who wouldn't otherwise get a holiday.

Latest Income: £1,323
Areas of Operation: England And Wales
Status: Registered
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Bristol (adventure) Unit Of The Sea Cadet Corps

Arts, Associations, Beneficiary group, Leisure

A 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.

Latest Income: £0
Areas of Operation: Bristol City
Status: Registered
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International Youth Hostel Federation

Beneficiary group, Environment, Housing, Leisure

YOUTH 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

Latest Income: £0
Areas of Operation: Hertfordshire
Status: Registered
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The Nell Bank Queen's Silver Jubilee Centre Trust

Facilities, Leisure, Social welfare

Day / 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.

Latest Income: £0
Areas of Operation: Various
Status: Registered
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Avon Tyrrell Trust

Beneficiary group, Leisure

To 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.

Latest Income: £0
Areas of Operation: Hampshire
Status: Registered
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Westminster Boating Base

Beneficiary group, Leisure

On 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.

Latest Income: £293,384
Areas of Operation: London
Status: Registered
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East Lancashire Mark Benevolent Fund Limited

Beneficiary group, Leisure, Saving of lives, Social welfare

To 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.

Latest Income: £236,019
Areas of Operation: Lancashire
Status: Registered
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The Worgan Trust

Beneficiary group, Childcare, Education, Leisure

The 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.

Latest Income: £205,069
Areas of Operation: Various
Status: Registered
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Climbing Bears Of Wisborough Green

Beneficiary group, Childcare, Education, Leisure

PRE-SCHOOL EDUCATION

Latest Income: £184,886
Areas of Operation: West Sussex
Status: Registered
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10th & 8th Widnes Scout Group

Associations, Beneficiary group, Charity and VCS support, Leisure, Religion

Operate (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.

Latest Income: £173,036
Areas of Operation: Halton
Status: Registered
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Whitwell Hall Country Centre LTD

Beneficiary group, Education, Leisure, Social welfare

The 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

Latest Income: £148,892
Areas of Operation: Norfolk
Status: Registered
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Sefton Unit No 48 Of The Sea Cadet Corps

Armed forces, Associations, Beneficiary group, Leisure

A 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.

Latest Income: £108,917
Areas of Operation: Sefton
Status: Registered
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Rickmansworth And Chorleywood District Scout Council

Associations, Beneficiary group, Leisure, Society

The 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.

Latest Income: £106,900
Areas of Operation: Hertfordshire
Status: Registered
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1st Cheadle Hulme Scout Group

Associations, Beneficiary group, Education, Leisure

Scout 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.

Latest Income: £103,994
Areas of Operation: Cheshire East
Status: Registered
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Braithwaite Gospel Trust

Leisure

The 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

Latest Income: £96,705
Areas of Operation: Leicestershire
Status: Registered
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Doncaster Danum Scouts

Arts, Associations, Beneficiary group, Education, Leisure

The 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,

Latest Income: £91,571
Areas of Operation: Doncaster
Status: Registered
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24th Hastings (william Parker) Scout Group

Associations, Beneficiary group, Leisure

We 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.

Latest Income: £84,639
Areas of Operation: East Sussex
Status: Registered
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4th Bushey Girl Guide Company

Arts, Beneficiary group, Leisure

Girl 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

Latest Income: £74,253
Areas of Operation: Hertfordshire
Status: Registered
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Hickling Playing Field Or Recreation Ground

Beneficiary group, Childcare, Facilities, Leisure

To 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.

Latest Income: £65,674
Areas of Operation: Norfolk
Status: Registered
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1st Chapel-En-Le-Frith Scout Group

Associations, Beneficiary group, Leisure, Religion

1st 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

Latest Income: £59,081
Areas of Operation: Derbyshire
Status: Registered
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Wantage Scout Group

Associations, Beneficiary group, Leisure

Providing 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.

Latest Income: £58,826
Areas of Operation: Oxfordshire
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.