Found 291 UK NGOs working in United Arab Emirates
Figures refer to charities registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales, based on areas of operation supplied to the Charity Commission by the charities themselves. Charities that say they work in more than 50 countries are not included. Total spending of these organisations includes work they carry out outside of United Arab Emirates.
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| Charity | Reg. date | Latest income | Activities | Region ? |
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Energy Institute Charity number 1097899 |
10/06/2003 |
Latest income £10,987,000 [Dec 2025] |
Promotes the science of energy and fuels in all applications for the public benefit. This is done through the following activities: Membership, scientific and other research, publications, maintenance of a library for knowledge and information, conferences, meetings, seminars, developing codes of good professional practice, education, training courses, awards and prizes.
Work in Hong Kong, Singapore, Ireland, United Arab Emirates, Malaysia and Nigeria
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UK registered office: London |
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The Chartered Institution of Building Services Engineers Charity number 278104 |
19/11/1979 |
Latest income £11,083,626 [Dec 2025] |
CIBSE publishes authoritative, internationally recognised Guidance and Codes and sets the criteria for best practice in building services engineering, with particular emphasis on the response to climate change. CIBSE accredits courses of study in further and higher education, approves work-based training programmes and provides routes to full professional registration.
Work in Hong Kong, Australia, United Arab Emirates and Ireland
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UK registered office: London |
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Philharmonia Ltd Charity number 250277 |
28/11/1966 |
Latest income £11,083,033 [Aug 2025] |
The charitable objectives are the advancement of public education through the promotion and support of the art of music, particularly by the promotion and encouragement of orchestral music and the relief of povertyand distress amongst playing members of any symphony orchestra for the time being maintained by the Charity. We achieve this by maintaining a symphony orchestra of the highest quality.
Work in United States, United Arab Emirates, Switzerland, Spain, South Korea, Slovenia, Poland, Peru, Netherlands, Mexico, Luxembourg, Kazakhstan, Japan, Italy, Belgium, Austria, Brazil, Australia, China, Colombia, Finland, Germany, France, Greece, Iceland and Romania
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UK registered office: London |
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The United World Colleges (International) Charity number 313690 |
08/11/1967 |
Latest income £11,663,000 [Apr 2025] |
Uwc makes education a force to unite people, nations and cultures for peace and a sustainable future. Uwc seeks to achieve this through 18 uwc schools and colleges worldwide and uwc national committees in over 150 countries.
Work in Canada, United Arab Emirates, Thailand, Tanzania, Eswatini, Singapore, Norway, Netherlands, Japan, Italy, India, Germany, Costa Rica, Colombia, China, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Armenia, Hong Kong and United States
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UK registered office: London |
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The Mission to Seafarers Charity number 1123613 |
12/04/2008 |
Latest income £5,763,000 [Dec 2024] |
The Mission to Seafarers, a charity and part of the Anglican church, is represented in over 200 ports around the world offering emergency assistance, practical support and a friendly welcome to crews. Whether caring for victims of piracy or providing a lifeline to those stranded in foreign ports, we are there for the globe's 1.5 million merchant seafarers of all ranks, nationalities and beliefs.
Work in Singapore, South Africa, South Korea, Sri Lanka, Ukraine, United Arab Emirates, United States, Hong Kong, Belgium, Brazil, Japan, India, Cyprus, France, Bahrain, Australia, Kenya, Jordan, New Zealand, Netherlands and Philippines
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UK registered office: London |
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Royal Aeronautical Society Charity number 313708 |
13/06/1963 |
Latest income £6,305,730 [Dec 2025] |
The principal objects of the Society are the general advancement of Aeronautical Art, Science and Engineering and more particularly promoting that species of knowledge which distinguishes the profession of Aeronautics.
Work in Ireland, South Africa, Russia, Singapore, Australia, Belgium, Canada, Spain, United States, Hong Kong, United Arab Emirates, Italy, Germany, France, Cyprus, Kenya, Malaysia, Netherlands, New Zealand, Pakistan, Qatar, Japan and India
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UK registered office: London |
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Chartered Accountants' Benevolent Association Charity number 1116973 |
24/11/2006 |
Latest income £5,383,562 [Dec 2025] |
CABA provides lifelong support to past and present ICAEW members and their families in the UK and across the globe. Our services are free, impartial and strictly confidential. From a listening ear in troubled times, through personal and professional development, to carer support and financial assistance, our commitment is simple: to be with you and your family, for life.
Work in Malta, Trinidad and Tobago, Nigeria, Pakistan, Poland, Portugal, Ireland, Thailand, India, France, Australia, Greece, Bangladesh, Switzerland, Sri Lanka, Indonesia, Canada, Kenya, Hong Kong, South Africa, Malaysia, United States, United Arab Emirates, Cyprus, Spain, Germany, Italy and New Zealand
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UK registered office: |
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The James Dyson Foundation Charity number 1099709 |
29/09/2003 |
Latest income £5,490,145 [Dec 2024] |
1. To advance education and training, particularly in the fields of design and technology;2. To advance scientific or medical research; and3. To support charitable and educational projects in the region in which the James Dyson Foundation operates.
Work in China, Hong Kong, United Arab Emirates, Sweden, South Korea, Mexico, Italy, India, Australia, Spain, United States, Belgium, Japan, Netherlands, Germany, Singapore, New Zealand, Canada, France, Ireland, Austria, Malaysia, Türkiye, Philippines, Taiwan, Portugal, Switzerland and Poland
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UK registered office: South West |
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Institute of Risk Management Charity number 1209756 |
27/08/2024 |
Latest income £5,646,128 [Jun 2025] |
Help organisations and individuals build excellence in risk management and raise awareness of risk across society so that they protect value and take advantage of opportunity.
Work in United Arab Emirates, United States, Canada, Australia, Austria, Germany, India, Kenya, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Bahrain, South Africa and Switzerland
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UK registered office: London |
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The Nautical Institute Charity number 1002462 |
08/04/1991 |
Latest income £6,945,899 [Dec 2025] |
The Nautical Institute is an independent, international body promoting the standing of the maritime profession afloat and ashore. The objects of the Institute are to promote and co-ordinate in the public interest the development of nautical studies so as to:Encourage and promote a high standard of qualification, competence and knowledge among those involved in the control of sea-going craft.
Work in Latvia, Lithuania, Maldives, Malta, Myanmar, Netherlands, New Zealand, Norway, Oman, Pakistan, Panama, Philippines, Poland, Qatar, Ireland, Singapore, South Africa, Spain, Sri Lanka, Sweden, Trinidad and Tobago, Ukraine, United Arab Emirates, United States, Hong Kong, Romania, Australia, Bangladesh, Belgium, Brazil, Bulgaria, Canada, China, Cyprus, Denmark, Estonia, Germany, Ghana, Greece, India and Italy
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UK registered office: London |
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Youth Business International Charity number 1123946 |
01/05/2008 |
Latest income £3,901,000 [Dec 2024] |
Youth Business International is a not-for-profit organisation that leads a global network of independent country initiatives helping young people to start their own business and create employment. Through our network we assist young entrepreneurs, unable to find support elsewhere, with a combination of access to capital, mentoring, and other business development enabling sustainable job creation.
Work in Bolivia, Uzbekistan, Ukraine, Ireland, Kyrgyzstan, Burundi, Armenia, Paraguay, Peru, Poland, Russia, South Africa, Spain, Sri Lanka, Sweden, Israel, Trinidad and Tobago, Tunisia, Türkiye, Uganda, United Arab Emirates, United States, Uruguay, Serbia, Hong Kong, Brazil, Bhutan, Belgium, Barbados, Bangladesh, Australia, Tanzania, Italy, Jamaica, Jordan, Kazakhstan, Kenya, Mexico, Mongolia, Netherlands, Nigeria, Canada, Chile, Colombia, Dominica, France, Germany and India
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UK registered office: London |
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AIM Qualifications and Assessment Group Charity number 1103300 |
20/04/2004 |
Latest income £4,196,557 [Aug 2025] |
The objects of the charity are to provide an accessible and flexible accreditation service which helps to widen access to education and training for all learners, particularly those who have benefited least in the past from available provision.
Work in Kosovo, United Arab Emirates, Bolivia, Colombia, Greece, Paraguay, Peru, Slovenia, Türkiye, Ukraine, Slovakia, Cambodia, China, Bulgaria, Lithuania, Mexico, Netherlands, Cyprus, Italy, Taiwan, Russia, Argentina, Azerbaijan, Romania and Spain
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UK registered office: East Midlands |
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The Varkey Foundation Charity number 1145119 |
16/12/2011 |
Latest income £4,445,465 [Mar 2025] |
The Varkey Foundation exists to improve education for underprivileged children throughout the world. The Foundation's charitable activities include the delivery of programmes to build the capacity of teachers and school leaders and advocacy for the status of the teaching profession.
Work in Uganda, Ghana, United Arab Emirates and Argentina
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UK registered office: London |
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Chartered Institution of Wastes Management Charity number 1090968 |
06/03/2002 |
Latest income £4,363,128 [Dec 2025] |
To advance for the public benefit, the art & science of wastes management worldwide & so to promote education, the protection of public health & the preservation of the environment & for that purpose to further and maintain good standards of practice, competence & conduct by all its members.
Work in Nigeria, United States, China, Ireland, United Arab Emirates and Hong Kong
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UK registered office: East Midlands |
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Conservation Education & Research Trust Charity number 1094467 |
04/11/2002 |
Latest income £4,083,809 [Sep 2025] |
We engage people worldwide in scientific field research and education in order to promote the understanding and action necessary for a sustainable environment.
Work in Malaysia, United Arab Emirates, Hong Kong, United States, South Africa, Brazil, Seychelles, France, China, Sweden, Mexico, India, Oman, Philippines and Canada
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UK registered office: South East |
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The Independent Schools' Bursars Association Charity number 1121757 |
30/11/2007 |
Latest income £3,883,500 [Dec 2024] |
ISBA aims to support and advance the financial and operational performance in schools. It achieves this through: providing accurate and timely training, advising and assisting schools so as to help them benefit the public through achieving the highest standards of administration and ancillary services.
Work in Kazakhstan, Oman, Qatar, Ireland, New Zealand, Malaysia, Luxembourg, Singapore, South Africa, South Korea, Spain, Switzerland, Tanzania, Argentina, Australia, Thailand, Türkiye, United Arab Emirates, Brazil, China, Egypt, Zambia, Hong Kong, Greece, Japan, Kenya, Kuwait and Lebanon
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UK registered office: |
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The British Institute of Non-Destructive Testing Charity number 260666 |
03/03/1970 |
Latest income £4,073,323 [Dec 2024] |
Accredit education, training and qualification programmes for NDT and related inspection technologies. Publish learned journals and text books. Disseminate information through a website. Organise conferences and seminars. Participate in international harmonisation of technical standards.
Work in Russia, Australia, China, Greece, India, Japan, Malaysia, Ireland, Saudi Arabia, Singapore, Trinidad and Tobago, United Arab Emirates and United States
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UK registered office: East Midlands |
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The Institute of Marine Engineering, Science and Technology Charity number 212992 |
22/08/1963 |
Latest income £3,107,000 [Sep 2025] |
IMarEST is the leading professional membership body and learned society for all marine professionals, with over 20,000 members worldwide. The Institute has a strong international presence with an extensive network of around 50 international branches, offers peer-reviewed journals and an industry-focused magazine, produces conferences and events, and enjoys non-governmental status at IMO.
Work in Singapore, United Arab Emirates, Ukraine, Sri Lanka, South Korea, Australia, Bangladesh, Belgium, Cyprus, Egypt, Greece, Hong Kong, United States, Indonesia, Malaysia, Malta, Netherlands, Ireland, Philippines, Pakistan, Nigeria, New Zealand, Russia, Luxembourg, Bermuda and Myanmar
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UK registered office: London |
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Accounting for Sustainability Charity number 1195467 |
10/08/2021 |
Latest income £3,699,331 [Mar 2025] |
Accounting for Sustainability (A4S) was established by HM King Charles III, when he was The Prince of Wales, in 2004. Our aim is to transform finance to make sustainable business, business as usual.
Work in Spain, Ireland, Italy, Germany, France, Canada, United States, Brazil, Japan, Singapore, Hong Kong, India, China, Australia, New Zealand, United Arab Emirates, South Africa and Netherlands
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UK registered office: London |
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Asdan Charity number 1066927 |
17/12/1997 |
Latest income £3,384,866 [Mar 2025] |
ASDAN's aim is the advancement of education, by providing opportunities for all learners to develop their personal and social attributes and levels of achievement through the use and attainment of ASDAN awards and qualifications, and the relief of poverty, where poverty inhibits such opportunities for learners. We have now developed more than 80 programmes of educational activity.
Work in Switzerland, Cayman Islands, Australia, Bahrain, Bangladesh, China, Colombia, Cuba, Cyprus, Germany, Ghana, India, Indonesia, Kenya, Kuwait, Malaysia, Malta, New Zealand, Ireland, Singapore, Hong Kong, Gibraltar, U.S. Virgin Islands, Thailand, United Arab Emirates, Vietnam, St Helena, Kazakhstan, Jordan, Egypt, Israel, South Africa, Seychelles, Nigeria and Myanmar
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UK registered office: South West |
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The Thomson Foundation Charity number 313750 |
04/12/1962 |
Latest income £3,310,542 [Dec 2024] |
Primary activities are concerned with the training of television, radio, newspaper, magazine and news agency personnel; the encouragement of good management practices; technical assistance in print and broadcasting; and help and advice in the development of new outlets for journalists and broadcasters, including the internet.
Work in China, Armenia, Azerbaijan, Belgium, Georgia, Indonesia, Lebanon, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Sri Lanka, Sudan, Thailand, Ukraine, United Arab Emirates, Israel, Morocco, Algeria, Austria, Belarus, Czechia, Egypt, France, Occupied Palestinian Territories, Germany, Tunisia, Kazakhstan, Jordan and Paraguay
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UK registered office: London |
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Teacher Development Trust CIO Charity number 1200705 |
17/10/2022 |
Latest income £2,762,648 [Mar 2025] |
To advance education for the benefit of the public and in particular by promoting and encouraging effective professional development in teaching and education.
Work in United Arab Emirates
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UK registered office: South West |
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Tall Stories Theatre Company Limited Charity number 1121416 |
30/10/2007 |
Latest income £2,945,627 [Mar 2025] |
To advance education for public benefit through theatre productions. A number of imaginative productions are put on each year coupled with educational programmes related to the shows. Aimed at children but for adults as well. Tour in a number of places including commuity and rural venues and schools
Work in Hong Kong, Australia, Canada, France, Germany, Malaysia, Singapore, United Arab Emirates, United States, Ireland and South Africa
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UK registered office: London |
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Isha Foundation Charity number 1152417 |
13/06/2013 |
Latest income £3,971,507 [May 2025] |
Isha Foundation, founded by Sadhguru, is a non-religious, non-profit, public service organization, dedicated to raising human consciousness
Work in Spain, Slovakia, Saudi Arabia, Luxembourg, Iceland, Finland, Ireland, Romania, Kazakhstan, Switzerland, Sweden, France, Lithuania, Bulgaria, Albania, Greece, Georgia, Estonia, Bahrain, Andorra, Gibraltar, Uzbekistan, United Arab Emirates, Uganda, Türkiye, Norway, Italy, Austria, Belgium, Croatia, Cyprus, Netherlands, India, Germany, Czechia, Denmark, Slovenia, Poland and Hungary
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UK registered office: South East |
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London Business School Student Association Charity number 1140901 |
28/03/2011 |
Latest income £2,460,330 [Jul 2025] |
Student Association
Work in United States, Hong Kong and United Arab Emirates
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UK registered office: London |
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The Merlin Magic Wand Children's Charity Charity number 1124081 |
15/05/2008 |
Latest income £2,442,343 [Dec 2024] |
Merlin's Magic Wand supports children facing challenges of serious illness, disability or adversity. The Charity believes that every child deserves to laugh, enjoy and cherish memorable experiences and its mission is to enable them to access the magic of Merlin Entertainments.
Work in India, United Arab Emirates, Hong Kong, Australia, Austria, Belgium, Canada, China, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Türkiye, Italy, Japan, Malaysia, Netherlands, New Zealand, Portugal, Ireland, Singapore, South Korea, Spain and Thailand
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UK registered office: London |
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The Tavistock Institute of Human Relations Charity number 209706 |
16/08/1963 |
Latest income £2,095,656 [Sep 2025] |
We have been at the forefront of social science research and development for over 70 years, applying ideas and providing practical support to individuals and organisations dealing with issues of change, innovation and policy delivery. We work with government, voluntary and private sectors at local, national and international level, combining research, consultancy and professional development.
Work in United States, Belgium, Netherlands, France, Italy, Norway, Peru, India, Ireland, Romania, Saudi Arabia, Singapore, South Africa, Germany, Argentina, Australia, China, Chile, Brazil, Portugal, Israel, Austria, Trinidad and Tobago, Denmark, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Türkiye, Finland, United Arab Emirates, Faroe Islands, Taiwan, Lithuania and Kazakhstan
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UK registered office: London |
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Royal Institution of Naval Architects Charity number 211161 |
04/02/1964 |
Latest income £1,929,015 [Sep 2025] |
The Charity is a professional body and its aims are the improvement of ships and all that specially appertains to them and the arrangement of periodical meetings for the purpose of discussing practical and scientific subjects bearing upon the design and construction of ships and their means of propulsion and all that relates thereto.
Work in South Korea, Australia, Indonesia, Italy, New Zealand and United Arab Emirates
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UK registered office: London |
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The Round Square Charity number 327117 |
26/06/1986 |
Latest income £2,122,998 [Jul 2025] |
Educational, organisation of International Student ConferenceOrganisation of student projects throughout the World. Promote IDEALS in member schools throughout the World.
Work in China, Hong Kong, Cayman Islands, Bermuda, Vietnam, United States, United Arab Emirates, Türkiye, Thailand, Tanzania, Switzerland, Spain, South Korea, South Africa, Singapore, Rwanda, Romania, Peru, Pakistan, Oman, New Zealand, Namibia, Morocco, Mongolia, Malaysia, Kenya, Jordan, Japan, Indonesia, India, Greece, Ghana, Germany, France, Denmark, Colombia, Chile, Canada, Cambodia, Bangladesh, Australia, Armenia and Argentina
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UK registered office: South East |
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The Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors' Benevolent Fund Limited Charity number 261245 |
10/06/1970 |
Latest income £1,799,000 [Mar 2025] |
LionHeart helps RICS members and past members and their families in need. This includes financial assistance, counselling, legal advice, debt advice, employment advice and stress advice.
Work in Ghana, Canada, France, Sri Lanka, Hong Kong, Zimbabwe, Ireland, South Africa, Malaysia, Netherlands, Switzerland, Uganda and United Arab Emirates
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UK registered office: West Midlands |
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