Outdoor pursuits `LE104`¶

Outdoor pursuits is a tag in the UK-CAT classification of charities in the UK. It is part of the Leisure category.

1,039 charities have been tagged with this tag. This represents 0.52% of all charities.

Keywords to find charities¶

UK-CAT categories are applied to charities based on a set of keywords, in the form of a regular expression.

The regular expression used to find charities in this tag is:

Distribution by size of charity¶

Income band	Charities with tag	Percent of all charities
Under £10k	375	0.45%
£10k - £100k	465	0.72%
£100k - £250k	88	0.45%
£250k - £500k	40	0.44%
£500k - £1m	24	0.42%
£1m - £10m	14	0.18%
Over £10m	3	0.16%
Total	1,009	0.53%

Distribution by charity regulator¶

Regulator	Charities with tag	Percent of all charities
ccew	902	0.53%
oscr	97	0.38%
ccni	40	0.56%
Total	1,039	0.52%

Ten largest charities (by income)¶

Name	Latest income
KIRKLEES ACTIVE LEISURE [Charity number: 1091226] The provision of sports and leisure facilities for the communities of Kirklees and surrounding neighbourhoods. This comprises swimming (including provision of an extensive lessons programme), fitness suites, keep fit classes, a wide range of sports hall activities, indoor/outdoor tennis, outdoor activities (including football, hockey, etc.), indoor climbing, indoor bowls and track & field events.	£14,263,357
FIELD STUDIES COUNCIL [Charity number: 313364] Our charitable activities are the 'bringing of environmental understanding to all'. We do this by the advancement of outdoor education, the protection of the environment and the pursuit of field studies.	£12,374,759
YMCA FAIRTHORNE GROUP [Charity number: 1090981] Working with communities in Hampshire and IOW & providingAfter School Clubs, Holiday Play Schemes, Volunteering Projects, Early Years Childcare, Residential Group Facilities, Daycamps, National Young Carers Festival, Outreach Youth Projects,In school youth work, Holiday Playschemes for Children With Special Needs, Outdoor Education, Forest School, Supported Housing for Young People,	£10,966,000
FYLDE COAST YMCA [Charity number: 1074571] Fylde Coast YMCA is an inclusive organisation providing quality services to the local community, which stimulates and challenges people, especially the young - empowering them to develop in mind, body and spirit.We develop a range of quality services for the local community with emphasis on Housing, Physical Activity, Outdoor Education and Young People	£7,010,267
MOUNTAIN TRAINING TRUST [Charity number: 1064023] The advancement for the public benefit of education and training ( in conjunction where appropriate with other bodies or persons) in skills for the conduct of safe walking, running, canoeing, climbing,orienteering, mountaineering, skiing, mountain biking and other recreational activities generally practiced in the outdoors or in sea, hill, cliff and mountain environments. Conduct of safe activity.	£3,539,603
STUBBERS ADVENTURE CENTRE [Charity number: 1080941] Provision of adventurous activities including but not limited to: Sailing, Canoeing,Jet Ski and inflatable tows,Climbing,High Ropes, Abseil,Archery, Shooting, All Terrain Boards, Off Road driving, Team Build Activities including improvised rafts.Provision of Accommodation (Catered and Self catering): Brick built residential building (48 beds) tent villages (200 beds)	£2,402,309
ALZHEIMERS SUPPORT [Charity number: 1048314] Alzheimer's Support exists to improve quality of life for people with all types of dementia and family carers. Services include: Dementia Advisers, Home Support, Day Clubs, carers groups, Alzheimer Cafes, Music for the Mind, Movement for the Mind, art groups, a range of outdoor activities, training courses for carers and local information and support offices.	£2,230,416
The Welcome Organisation [Charity number: NI103976] Formed 18 years ago, The Welcome Organisation provides a range of support services to people who are homeless or vulnerable and at risk of homelessness. Services include a Drop-in Centre, Day and Night Street Outreach service, Floating Support and a Crisis accommodation for vulnerable females. Drop-in Centre (8.00 am – 10 pm daily) Our Drop-In Centre at 36 Townsend Street, Belfast, is open from 8am-10pm, 365 days of the year. It acts as the ‘hub’ for all of our services and is also our administration base. From here we offer the following: • Access to health care through the provision of 2 clinics per week and immediate access to peripatetic nursing care • Referral agency to accommodation, mental health, drug and alcohol services • Drug and alcohol clinics weekly • Needle exchange • Weekly housing clinic • Life skills / client volunteer programme • Basic literacy and numeracy assistance • Multi-disciplinary case management • Advocacy / Support to include court, benefits, statutory appeals etc. • Therapeutic interventions to include outdoor pursuits and ‘Street Gems’ – a creative and meaningful engagement programme • Emergency access point to other accommodation programmes • Mental health worker. We accept referrals from other agencies but this service is open to anyone over 18 who is homeless or at risk of homelessness. Day street outreach (8.00 am – 10pm daily) & Night time street outreach (10pm – 1.00 am nightly) Our outreach service provides on-street contact and floating support, linking daily with many of the city’s most vulnerable people, particularly street drinkers and rough sleepers. Crisis accommodation for females with challenging behaviours: (9.00 pm – 8.00 am nightly) Crisis service for females, most of whom have exhausted all other support accommodation options. This group currently accesses support services through our drop-in facility.	£1,786,667
LEE ABBEY FELLOWSHIP [Charity number: 1094097] Promoting the renewal and growth of the Church through mission, evangelism teaching and training by means of a Christian Community which includes the running of holidays, conferences and camps. To reach children and young people both churched and un-churched through the operation of The Beacon Youth and Outdoor Activity Centre.	£1,682,986
Releasing Potential Ltd [Charity number: 1097440] Educational and outdoor activities and support for young people who are not fully accessing main stream education	£1,631,364

Ten random charities¶

Name	Latest income
PORTMAN NURSERY PARENTS AND TEACHERS ASSOCIATION [Charity number: 1174205] Our aim is to support the education of pupils at Portman Nursery School, develop relationships between staff, parents families and carers, and to provide facilities and activities that support the school and the advancement of the pupils and their families. These include raising funds for: trips for children and families, toys, and forest school and camping equipment.	£6,621
SKELMANTHORPE YOUTH CLUB [Charity number: 702438] Providing premises for and encouragement of youth and community activities in the Denby Dale Ward.As the new building opens we hope to provide a youth club, community cafe, D of E support, football training, drama and dance, activities for the disabled, PALS, offices for Kirklees Young Peoples' Services including health/careers advice, upper room for hire, outdoor MUGA,and parking for 29 cars.	£13,361
TOM ROBERTS ADVENTURE CENTRE LTD. [Charity number: 1096583] Provides a camping and adventure centre,both residential and non-residential, for all but in particular for youth groups, young people,families,churches.Users are drawn both locally,nationally and further abroad	£68,293
Northern Ireland Orienteering Association [Charity number: NI100711] The Association, with the support of constituent clubs: organises annual championships for the various forms of the sport organises annual leagues support mapping project supports athletes selected for international representation promotes junior development promotes performance development promotes participation development	£4,201
1ST MAGOR SCOUT GROUP [Charity number: 507623] 1st Magor Scouts exist to develop the skills and abilities of young people in the Magor area of South Monmouthshire. The scout troop provides practical training and activities to develop the mental and physical capacity of the young people. Activities under taken in the last year have included climbing, camping, sailing, swimming and cooking.	£4,893
BASSETTS FARM PRESCHOOL [Charity number: 900102] PROVIDING A SAFE AND SECURE ENVIRONMENT FOR CHILDREN AGED 2 TO 5 YEARS, IN THE LOCAL AREA.INDOOR AND OUTDOOR ACTIVITIES ARE PLANNED ON A WEEKLY BASIS.	£149,088
HICKLING PLAYING FIELD OR RECREATION GROUND [Charity number: 270199] 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.	£40,596
BARKING AND DAGENHAM DISTRICT SCOUTS [Charity number: 303798] Barking & Dagenham has 10 Scout Groups & 1 Explorer Unit working with over 300 young people in the local area.The District Team oversee the Groups & provides training & support for volunteer leaders. It organises a wide range of challenging and fun indoor & outdoor activities. The Scout District is subject to the policy & rules of The Scout Association.	£18,166
Green Gate SCIO [Charity number: SC050842] 4 The company has been formed to benefit the residents of Midlothian area (also referred to as “the Community”) with the following objects: (1) The prevention and relief of poverty – outdoor activities for the most disadvantaged children and young people of the Community (2) To advance the education of the Community about its natural heritage and/or history, environment and culture (3) The advancement of health – increase levels of physical activity and mental health wellbeing (including development of confidence, emotional resilience and independence) and reduction of social isolation of vulnerable Community members (4) The advancement of environmental protection or improvement - development of partnership projects aiming at restoration of Scottish native habitat in Midlothian
The Welcome Organisation [Charity number: NI103976] Formed 18 years ago, The Welcome Organisation provides a range of support services to people who are homeless or vulnerable and at risk of homelessness. Services include a Drop-in Centre, Day and Night Street Outreach service, Floating Support and a Crisis accommodation for vulnerable females. Drop-in Centre (8.00 am – 10 pm daily) Our Drop-In Centre at 36 Townsend Street, Belfast, is open from 8am-10pm, 365 days of the year. It acts as the ‘hub’ for all of our services and is also our administration base. From here we offer the following: • Access to health care through the provision of 2 clinics per week and immediate access to peripatetic nursing care • Referral agency to accommodation, mental health, drug and alcohol services • Drug and alcohol clinics weekly • Needle exchange • Weekly housing clinic • Life skills / client volunteer programme • Basic literacy and numeracy assistance • Multi-disciplinary case management • Advocacy / Support to include court, benefits, statutory appeals etc. • Therapeutic interventions to include outdoor pursuits and ‘Street Gems’ – a creative and meaningful engagement programme • Emergency access point to other accommodation programmes • Mental health worker. We accept referrals from other agencies but this service is open to anyone over 18 who is homeless or at risk of homelessness. Day street outreach (8.00 am – 10pm daily) & Night time street outreach (10pm – 1.00 am nightly) Our outreach service provides on-street contact and floating support, linking daily with many of the city’s most vulnerable people, particularly street drinkers and rough sleepers. Crisis accommodation for females with challenging behaviours: (9.00 pm – 8.00 am nightly) Crisis service for females, most of whom have exhausted all other support accommodation options. This group currently accesses support services through our drop-in facility.	£1,786,667

Last update: January 2, 2024
Created: January 2, 2024