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Charity	Reg. date	Latest income	Activities	Region ?
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	UK registered office: London
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	UK registered office: London
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	UK registered office: East Midlands
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	UK registered office: London
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	UK registered office: East Midlands
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	UK registered office: South East
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	UK registered office:
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	UK registered office: East Midlands
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	UK registered office: London
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	UK registered office: London
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	UK registered office: South West
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	UK registered office: London
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	UK registered office: South West
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	UK registered office: London
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	UK registered office: South East
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	UK registered office: London
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	UK registered office: London
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	UK registered office: London
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	UK registered office: London
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	UK registered office: South East
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	UK registered office: West Midlands
Mapaction Charity number 1126727	14/11/2008	Latest income £1,846,375 [Dec 2024]	MapAction is a humanitarian mapping charity that works through skilled volunteers. Its aim is to save lives and minimise suffering by making the response to humanitarian emergencies as efficient and effective as possible.When a disaster strikes, MapAction deploys volunteer mapping professionals to the scene to help coordinate the response and get aid to where it is needed most. Work in Occupied Palestinian Territories, Argentina, Bolivia, Cameroon, Chile, China, Colombia, Costa Rica, Ecuador, Estonia, Fiji, France, Germany, Ghana, Greece, India, Indonesia, Iraq, Italy, Jordan, Kenya, Liberia, Malawi, Mali, Mexico, Mongolia, Nepal, New Zealand, Oman, Panama, Paraguay, Peru, Sierra Leone, South Africa, Sudan, Sweden, Switzerland, Syria, Thailand, Türkiye, United Arab Emirates, United States, Vanuatu, Yemen, Serbia, Democratic Republic of the Congo and South Sudan	UK registered office: South East
Advanced Life Support Group Charity number 1095478	20/01/2003	Latest income £2,064,511 [Dec 2024]	To preserve life by providing training:- provision of training courses;- development of training packages;- research and quality control Work in Malaysia, Chile, Cambodia, Brazil, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Belgium, Austria, United Arab Emirates, Zambia, India, Greece, Germany, Spain, Trinidad and Tobago, Australia, South Africa, Slovenia, Slovakia, Switzerland, Ireland, Qatar, Portugal, Sweden, Surinam, Pakistan, Oman, Norway, New Zealand, Netherlands, Nepal, Mexico, North Macedonia, Lithuania, Vietnam, Liberia, Kuwait, Japan, Croatia, Denmark, Egypt, Fiji, The Gambia, Italy, Iraq, Bangladesh and Barbados	UK registered office: North West
The Independent Schools Association Charity number 1158943	23/10/2014	Latest income £1,869,753 [Aug 2025]	The object of the association is the advancement of education by fostering the highest possible educational standards in independent schools through the promotion of fellowship and co-operation among members, associates and affiliates of the association and through co-operation with other bodies with similar charitable objects. Work in Côte d'Ivoire, Russia, Morocco, China, United States, Nepal, Ireland, Egypt and United Arab Emirates	UK registered office: East of England
Imroc Charity number 1207904	17/04/2024	Latest income £1,298,725 [Mar 2025]	For the public benefit, the relief of those in need by reason of ill-health or disability, in particular, but not exclusively, bya. Providing training and education to support employment / integration into the workforce or voluntary sector of those in need;b. Providing training and support to health care or voluntary sector organisations to enable them to employ those in need and to support them in providing better care and support for those people to improve their conditions of life; andc. Raising awareness among the general public of the issues affecting those in need. Work in Malaysia, Tanzania, Singapore, Netherlands, Norway, Portugal, Sweden, Switzerland, Uganda, South Africa, United States, Canada, Australia, Belgium, Bulgaria, China, Denmark, Ethiopia, Estonia, France, Germany, India, Ireland, Italy, Kenya, Japan and United Arab Emirates	UK registered office: London
The Clarkson Foundation Charity number 1191357	18/09/2020	Latest income £2,038,285 [Dec 2024]	To advance such charitable purposes (according to the law of England and Wales) as the trustees see fit from time to time by providing grants to organisations, charities and communities exclusively for the public benefit. Work in Denmark, United Arab Emirates, United States, Switzerland, Sweden, South Korea, South Africa, Spain, Singapore, Norway, Netherlands, Japan, Italy, India, Hong Kong, Greece, Germany, Egypt, China, Canada, Australia and Brazil	UK registered office: London
Institution of Railway Signal Engineering Charity number 1046999	06/06/1995	Latest income £1,429,039 [Dec 2025]	World-wide professional engineering institution, licensed by the Engineering Council UK, for railway signal, telecommunication and other engineers and operators involved or interested in railway signalling, control and communications. Work in Latvia, Saudi Arabia, Czechia, Denmark, Finland, France, Singapore, Romania, Spain, South Africa, South Korea, Taiwan, Germany, Greece, Hungary, India, Indonesia, Israel, Italy, Japan, Macau, Hong Kong, Zimbabwe, Ireland, Zambia, Qatar, Serbia, United States, United Arab Emirates, Trinidad and Tobago, Thailand, Switzerland, Sweden, Portugal, Argentina, Australia, Austria, Norway, Nigeria, New Zealand, Eswatini, Belgium, Botswana, Brazil, Malaysia, Luxembourg, China, Chile, Canada and Netherlands	UK registered office: London
Ice Benevolent Fund Charity number 1126595	06/11/2008	Latest income £1,665,325 [Dec 2025]	To afford assistance to members and former members of The Institution of Civil Engineers who are in need and to their dependants Work in Australia, Lebanon, Canada, Ireland, Sri Lanka, Nigeria, South Africa, Sierra Leone, New Zealand, Cyprus, Kenya, United Arab Emirates, Hong Kong, Zimbabwe, Zambia, United States, Sudan, India and Belgium	UK registered office: South East
The Institute of Acoustics Limited Charity number 267026	19/03/1974	Latest income £1,322,976 [Dec 2025]	The Institute is the professional body representing acoustics in the United Kingdom, and provides a range of services for members. The Institute's principal objectives are:Education, Conferences and Meetings, Publications. Work in United Arab Emirates, Denmark, Spain, United States, Belgium, France, Germany, Italy, Netherlands and Ireland	UK registered office: South East
Croda Foundation Charity number 1196455	08/11/2021	Latest income £2,527,000 [Mar 2026]	Croda Foundation is the independently managed, philanthropic arm of Croda International Plc. The Foundation seeks to improve one million lives by 2030 in the communities we support by providing access to people, know-how and capital. We focus on improving health and wellbeing, reducing hunger, poverty and improving livelihoods and to protect and restore forests and ecosystems. Work in China, Spain, France, Chile, Denmark, Sri Lanka, Sweden, Singapore, Thailand, Togo, Türkiye, Uganda, Cameroon, Canada, United Arab Emirates, Senegal, Brazil, Australia, United States, Philippines, Peru, Germany, Argentina, Netherlands, Vietnam, Mexico, Zambia, South Korea, Kenya, Japan, Tanzania, Colombia, Poland, South Africa, Côte d'Ivoire, Italy, Indonesia, India and Ghana	UK registered office: Yorkshire and The Humber

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

UK registered office: London

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

UK registered office: London

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

UK registered office: East Midlands

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

UK registered office: London

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

UK registered office: East Midlands

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

UK registered office: South East

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

UK registered office:

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

UK registered office: East Midlands

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

UK registered office: London

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

UK registered office: London

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

UK registered office: South West

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

UK registered office: London

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

UK registered office: South West

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

UK registered office: London

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

UK registered office: South East

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

UK registered office: London

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

UK registered office: London

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

UK registered office: London

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

UK registered office: London

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

UK registered office: South East

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

UK registered office: West Midlands

Mapaction

Charity number 1126727

14/11/2008

Latest income £1,846,375

[Dec 2024]

MapAction is a humanitarian mapping charity that works through skilled volunteers. Its aim is to save lives and minimise suffering by making the response to humanitarian emergencies as efficient and effective as possible.When a disaster strikes, MapAction deploys volunteer mapping professionals to the scene to help coordinate the response and get aid to where it is needed most.

Work in Occupied Palestinian Territories, Argentina, Bolivia, Cameroon, Chile, China, Colombia, Costa Rica, Ecuador, Estonia, Fiji, France, Germany, Ghana, Greece, India, Indonesia, Iraq, Italy, Jordan, Kenya, Liberia, Malawi, Mali, Mexico, Mongolia, Nepal, New Zealand, Oman, Panama, Paraguay, Peru, Sierra Leone, South Africa, Sudan, Sweden, Switzerland, Syria, Thailand, Türkiye, United Arab Emirates, United States, Vanuatu, Yemen, Serbia, Democratic Republic of the Congo and South Sudan

UK registered office: South East

Advanced Life Support Group

Charity number 1095478

20/01/2003

Latest income £2,064,511

[Dec 2024]

To preserve life by providing training:- provision of training courses;- development of training packages;- research and quality control

Work in Malaysia, Chile, Cambodia, Brazil, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Belgium, Austria, United Arab Emirates, Zambia, India, Greece, Germany, Spain, Trinidad and Tobago, Australia, South Africa, Slovenia, Slovakia, Switzerland, Ireland, Qatar, Portugal, Sweden, Surinam, Pakistan, Oman, Norway, New Zealand, Netherlands, Nepal, Mexico, North Macedonia, Lithuania, Vietnam, Liberia, Kuwait, Japan, Croatia, Denmark, Egypt, Fiji, The Gambia, Italy, Iraq, Bangladesh and Barbados

UK registered office: North West

The Independent Schools Association

Charity number 1158943

23/10/2014

Latest income £1,869,753

[Aug 2025]

The object of the association is the advancement of education by fostering the highest possible educational standards in independent schools through the promotion of fellowship and co-operation among members, associates and affiliates of the association and through co-operation with other bodies with similar charitable objects.

Work in Côte d'Ivoire, Russia, Morocco, China, United States, Nepal, Ireland, Egypt and United Arab Emirates

UK registered office: East of England

Imroc

Charity number 1207904

17/04/2024

Latest income £1,298,725

[Mar 2025]

For the public benefit, the relief of those in need by reason of ill-health or disability, in particular, but not exclusively, bya. Providing training and education to support employment / integration into the workforce or voluntary sector of those in need;b. Providing training and support to health care or voluntary sector organisations to enable them to employ those in need and to support them in providing better care and support for those people to improve their conditions of life; andc. Raising awareness among the general public of the issues affecting those in need.

Work in Malaysia, Tanzania, Singapore, Netherlands, Norway, Portugal, Sweden, Switzerland, Uganda, South Africa, United States, Canada, Australia, Belgium, Bulgaria, China, Denmark, Ethiopia, Estonia, France, Germany, India, Ireland, Italy, Kenya, Japan and United Arab Emirates

UK registered office: London

The Clarkson Foundation

Charity number 1191357

18/09/2020

Latest income £2,038,285

[Dec 2024]

To advance such charitable purposes (according to the law of England and Wales) as the trustees see fit from time to time by providing grants to organisations, charities and communities exclusively for the public benefit.

Work in Denmark, United Arab Emirates, United States, Switzerland, Sweden, South Korea, South Africa, Spain, Singapore, Norway, Netherlands, Japan, Italy, India, Hong Kong, Greece, Germany, Egypt, China, Canada, Australia and Brazil

UK registered office: London

Institution of Railway Signal Engineering

Charity number 1046999

06/06/1995

Latest income £1,429,039

[Dec 2025]

World-wide professional engineering institution, licensed by the Engineering Council UK, for railway signal, telecommunication and other engineers and operators involved or interested in railway signalling, control and communications.

Work in Latvia, Saudi Arabia, Czechia, Denmark, Finland, France, Singapore, Romania, Spain, South Africa, South Korea, Taiwan, Germany, Greece, Hungary, India, Indonesia, Israel, Italy, Japan, Macau, Hong Kong, Zimbabwe, Ireland, Zambia, Qatar, Serbia, United States, United Arab Emirates, Trinidad and Tobago, Thailand, Switzerland, Sweden, Portugal, Argentina, Australia, Austria, Norway, Nigeria, New Zealand, Eswatini, Belgium, Botswana, Brazil, Malaysia, Luxembourg, China, Chile, Canada and Netherlands

UK registered office: London

Ice Benevolent Fund

Charity number 1126595

06/11/2008

Latest income £1,665,325

[Dec 2025]

To afford assistance to members and former members of The Institution of Civil Engineers who are in need and to their dependants

Work in Australia, Lebanon, Canada, Ireland, Sri Lanka, Nigeria, South Africa, Sierra Leone, New Zealand, Cyprus, Kenya, United Arab Emirates, Hong Kong, Zimbabwe, Zambia, United States, Sudan, India and Belgium

UK registered office: South East

The Institute of Acoustics Limited

Charity number 267026

19/03/1974

Latest income £1,322,976

[Dec 2025]

The Institute is the professional body representing acoustics in the United Kingdom, and provides a range of services for members. The Institute's principal objectives are:Education, Conferences and Meetings, Publications.

Work in United Arab Emirates, Denmark, Spain, United States, Belgium, France, Germany, Italy, Netherlands and Ireland

UK registered office: South East

Croda Foundation

Charity number 1196455

08/11/2021

Latest income £2,527,000

[Mar 2026]

Croda Foundation is the independently managed, philanthropic arm of Croda International Plc. The Foundation seeks to improve one million lives by 2030 in the communities we support by providing access to people, know-how and capital. We focus on improving health and wellbeing, reducing hunger, poverty and improving livelihoods and to protect and restore forests and ecosystems.

Work in China, Spain, France, Chile, Denmark, Sri Lanka, Sweden, Singapore, Thailand, Togo, Türkiye, Uganda, Cameroon, Canada, United Arab Emirates, Senegal, Brazil, Australia, United States, Philippines, Peru, Germany, Argentina, Netherlands, Vietnam, Mexico, Zambia, South Korea, Kenya, Japan, Tanzania, Colombia, Poland, South Africa, Côte d'Ivoire, Italy, Indonesia, India and Ghana

UK registered office: Yorkshire and The Humber

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