Found 492 UK NGOs working in China
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 China.
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| Charity | Reg. date | Latest income | Activities | Region ? |
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Wellcome Trust Charity number 210183 |
04/10/1962 |
Latest income £569,497,051 [Sep 2024] |
Wellcome exists to improve health by helping great ideas to thrive.We support researchers, we take on big health challenges, we campaign for better science, and we help everyone get involved with science and health research. We are a politically and financially independent foundation.
Work in Zambia, Zimbabwe, United States, Uganda, Tanzania, Switzerland, Sri Lanka, Spain, South Korea, South Africa, Singapore, Saudi Arabia, Ireland, Peru, Norway, Nigeria, New Zealand, Netherlands, Nepal, Malaysia, Madagascar, Kenya, Japan, Italy, Indonesia, India, Ghana, Germany, France, Denmark, Cyprus, Costa Rica, Colombia, China, Canada, Cameroon, Burkina Faso, Brazil, Botswana, Bangladesh and Australia
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UK registered office: London |
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The Children's Investment Fund Foundation (UK) Charity number 1091043 |
12/03/2002 |
Latest income £66,684,274 [Dec 2024] |
The children's investment fund foundation is an independent philanthropic organisation, working with partners to transform the lives of poor and vulnerable children in developing countries. Using data and evidence for impact at scale, ciff's focus areas include children and mothers' health and nutrition, children's education and welfare, and smart ways to slowdown climate change.
Work in Tanzania, Australia, Bangladesh, Brazil, China, Ethiopia, France, Ghana, India, Italy, Kenya, Malawi, Mexico, Netherlands, Nigeria, Ireland, South Africa, Switzerland, Uganda, United States, Zimbabwe, Germany, Czechia, Austria, Canada, Denmark, Peru, Norway and Japan
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UK registered office: London |
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Msi Reproductive Choices Charity number 265543 |
09/05/1973 |
Latest income £309,542,000 [Dec 2024] |
MSI Reproductive Choices is one of the world's leading providers of sexual and reproductive healthcare. We believe that everyone should have the right to choose. From contraception to safe abortion and life-saving post- abortion care, we are committed to delivering compassionate, high- quality services. Our 9,000 team members work across 37 countries, reaching over 35,000 women each day.
Work in China, Uganda, Tanzania, Sri Lanka, Papua New Guinea, Pakistan, Nigeria, Mongolia, Myanmar, Niger, Mexico, Mali, Malawi, Madagascar, Kenya, India, Ghana, Ethiopia, Cambodia, Burkina Faso, Bolivia, Bangladesh, Australia, Afghanistan, Nepal, South Africa, Sierra Leone, Philippines, Romania, Senegal, Timor-Leste, Zimbabwe, Zambia, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Yemen, Vietnam, United States and Jordan
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UK registered office: London |
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Royal Society for the Protection of Birds Charity number 207076 |
22/09/1962 |
Latest income £194,964,000 [Mar 2025] |
To promote the conservation of biological diversity and the natural environment for the public benefit by conserving wild birds and other wildlife, and the environment on which they depend,protecting, restoring and re-creating habitats.To raise public understanding and awareness,and to provide information on,such matters.To advance education of the public in conservation of the natural environment
Work in Chile, Cyprus, Ghana, Iceland, India, Indonesia, Morocco, China, Kazakhstan, Kenya, Liberia, St Helena, Namibia, Cayman Islands, Nepal, Nigeria, Poland, Ireland, Senegal, Sierra Leone, South Africa, Zimbabwe, Pitcairn Islands, Falkland Islands, Taiwan, British Virgin Islands, Turks and Caicos Islands, Jordan, Bangladesh, Montserrat, Anguilla, New Zealand, Argentina and Brazil
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UK registered office: East of England |
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Cardiff Metropolitan University Charity number 1140762 |
10/03/2011 |
Latest income £144,860,000 [Jul 2024] |
Teaching and research opportunities for the public benefit
Work in Malaysia, South Africa, South Korea, Singapore, Sri Lanka, China, Bulgaria, Egypt, India, Greece, Ireland, Lebanon and Morocco
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UK registered office: Wales |
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Ubs Optimus Foundation UK Charity number 1153537 |
27/08/2013 |
Latest income £157,047,000 [Dec 2024] |
UBS OF UK is committed to the well-being of children in need around the world and supports initiatives to improve their education, protection and health.
Work in Nicaragua, Romania, Zimbabwe, Serbia, Sri Lanka, Vietnam, Uganda, Botswana, Cambodia, Colombia, Ethiopia, Kenya, Lebanon, Madagascar, Hong Kong, Switzerland, Ghana, Germany, South Africa, Mexico, Peru, Philippines, Indonesia, India, Côte d'Ivoire, Liberia, Nepal, Bangladesh, Brazil, Cameroon and China
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UK registered office: London |
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Bangor University Charity number 1141565 |
21/04/2011 |
Latest income £170,118,000 [Jul 2024] |
Teaching, research and the promotion of economic, social and cultural development.
Work in China
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UK registered office: Wales |
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Leonard Cheshire Disability Charity number 218186 |
10/07/1985 |
Latest income £141,150,000 [Mar 2025] |
To provide effective and efficient community based services to disabled people that respond to their preferences; campaign in partnership with disabled people, allies and supporters for a society that provides equality to disabled people; raise resources to support delivery of strategic objectives; achieve this through a well run organisation with reference to our values and good practice.
Work in Liberia, Bangladesh, China, India, Indonesia, Kenya, Pakistan, Papua New Guinea, Philippines, Sierra Leone, South Africa, Sri Lanka, Tanzania, Thailand, Uganda, Zambia and Zimbabwe
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UK registered office: London |
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The Royal National Theatre Charity number 224223 |
17/04/1963 |
Latest income £128,700,000 [Mar 2025] |
The National Theatre is central to the creative life of the UK. In its three theatres on the South Bank in London it presents new plays and classics from the world repertoire. It extends its reach through live broadcasts into cinema, UK and International tours and deepens audience engagement through its education programme. It looks after the wider health of theatre through R&D at the NT Studio.
Work in United States, China, Germany and Netherlands
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UK registered office: London |
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WWF - UK Charity number 1081247 |
23/06/2000 |
Latest income £92,466,000 [Jun 2024] |
WWF-UK's mission is to prevent and reverse the degradation of the planet's natural environment and to build a future in which humans live in harmony with nature by conserving the world's biological diversity, ensuring that the use of renewable natural resources is sustainable and reducing pollution and wasteful consumption.
Work in Italy, Tanzania, Australia, Belgium, Bhutan, Bolivia, Brazil, Cameroon, China, Colombia, Fiji, France, Gabon, Germany, India, Indonesia, Kenya, Malaysia, Mozambique, Namibia, Nepal, Netherlands, Norway, Pakistan, Rwanda, Singapore, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Uganda and Vietnam
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UK registered office: South East |
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Charities Trust Charity number 327489 |
02/07/1987 |
Latest income £74,377,771 [Apr 2025] |
Charities Trust works with organisations, individuals and other charities to increase charitable giving with particular emphasis on tax effective donations. It does this by providing donation management services including payroll giving, online and offline sponsorship facilities and processing of donations for charity appeals.
Work in France, Singapore, United States, India, Israel, Ireland, Germany, Hong Kong, Taiwan, China, Japan, Canada, Gibraltar, Netherlands, United Arab Emirates, Switzerland, Lithuania and South Africa
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UK registered office: North West |
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The Royal Society of Chemistry Charity number 207890 |
24/12/1963 |
Latest income £73,358,000 [Dec 2024] |
The RSC is an international charity and professional body that connects chemical scientists with each other and society as a whole. We develop and celebrate professional capabilities. We publish new research, bring people together to spark new ideas and partnerships, and support teachers to inspire future generations. We speak up to influence the people making decisions that affect us all.
Work in China, Japan, United States, Brazil, Germany and India
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UK registered office: London |
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National Oceanography Centre Charity number 1185265 |
11/09/2019 |
Latest income £86,213,000 [Sep 2024] |
NOC is a marine science research and technology institution which undertakes integrated sea level science, coastal and deep ocean research and technology development. NOC contribute to the advancement of scientific knowledge of the ocean and support education and training of scientists, engineers and marine professionals and engaging the public with the science of the ocean and its implications.
Work in Netherlands, Argentina, Austria, Bangladesh, Belize, Cambodia, Canada, Cabo Verde, Chile, China, Thailand, Dominica, Fiji, Tonga, Tuvalu, United States, Vanuatu, Vietnam, Falkland Islands, Spain, South Africa, Samoa, Papua New Guinea, Norway, Namibia, Mozambique, Mauritius, Malaysia, Madagascar, Kiribati, Kenya, Tanzania, Germany, Grenada, Guyana, India, Indonesia, Jamaica and Antigua and Barbuda
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UK registered office: South East |
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Tearfund Charity number 265464 |
06/03/1973 |
Latest income £80,238,000 [Mar 2025] |
Tearfund is a christian relief and development agency committed to eradicating poverty. Our vision is to see people freed from poverty living transformed lives and reaching their god-given potential. Our mission is to follow jesus where the need is greatest responding to crises and partnering with local churches to bring restoration to people living in poverty.
Work in Angola, India, China, Colombia, Ethiopia, Guatemala, Haiti, Honduras, Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Bolivia, Brazil, Burkina Faso, Burundi, Cambodia, Central African Republic, Chad, Zimbabwe, Zambia, Democratic Republic of the Congo, United States, Uganda, Thailand, Tanzania, Syria, Sudan, South Africa, Somalia, Sierra Leone, Rwanda, Russia, Philippines, Peru, Pakistan, Nigeria, Niger, Nicaragua, Nepal, Myanmar, Mozambique, Mali, Malawi, Liberia, Laos, Kenya, Jordan, Côte d'Ivoire and Iraq
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UK registered office: London |
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The Institution of Engineering and Technology Charity number 211014 |
06/02/1964 |
Latest income £64,082,000 [Dec 2024] |
Education, policy & awareness activities engage the public in the role of science, engineering & technology in enhancing peoples' lives. IET gathers & distributes knowledge content via a variety of channels to a global audience, drawing on the unique strengths of its membership. Membership & professional development focuses on career long professional development & registration of individuals.
Work in Nigeria, Norway, Pakistan, Ireland, Saudi Arabia, Singapore, South Africa, Sri Lanka, Sweden, Switzerland, Trinidad and Tobago, United Arab Emirates, United States, Hong Kong, Taiwan, Gibraltar, Netherlands, New Zealand, Malta, Malaysia, Luxembourg, Kuwait, Jordan, Japan, Italy, Israel, India, Greece, Germany, France, Egypt, Czechia, Cyprus, China, Canada, Brunei, Belgium, Bahrain, Australia and Mauritius
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UK registered office: London |
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UK Centre for Ecology & Hydrology Charity number 1185618 |
04/10/2019 |
Latest income £68,940,000 [Dec 2024] |
The UK Centre for Ecology & Hydrology is an independent, not-for-profit research institute carrying out excellent environmental science with impact. Our 500 scientists work to understand the environment, how it sustains life, and the human impact on it. We provide the data and insights that governments, businesses and researchers need to create a productive, resilient and healthy environment.
Work in Zambia, Botswana, Belize, Belgium, Australia, Argentina, St Helena, Brazil, Burkina Faso, Cambodia, Canada, Colombia, Egypt, Falkland Islands, French Guyana, Ghana, Ireland, Italy, Japan, Jordan, Kenya, Malta, Mexico, Netherlands, Niger, Norway, Peru, Senegal, Sierra Leone, South Africa, Sweden, Switzerland, Tanzania, Thailand, Uganda, Ukraine, United States, Vietnam, Malawi, Malaysia, Indonesia, India and China
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UK registered office: South East |
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CDP Worldwide Charity number 1122330 |
15/01/2008 |
Latest income £60,464,000 [Mar 2025] |
CDP works with market forces to motivate companies to disclose their impacts on the environment and natural resources and take action to reduce them. CDP now holds the largest collection globally of primary climate change, water and forest-risk information and puts these insights at the heart of strategic business, investment and policy decisions.
Work in Japan, Hong Kong, China, Brazil, Australia, India, United States and Germany
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UK registered office: London |
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Bromsgrove School Charity number 1098740 |
24/07/2003 |
Latest income £47,729,119 [Aug 2024] |
The Charity advances education and training by the provision and conduct in or near Worcestershire of any day or boarding school or schools for boys and girls.
Work in China and Thailand
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UK registered office: West Midlands |
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The Chartered Institute of Procurement and Supply Charity number 1017938 |
05/03/1993 |
Latest income £38,693,000 [Oct 2024] |
To educate individuals engaged in procurement and supply.To promote and maintain high standards of professional skill, ability and integrity among procurement and supply professionals.To promote and and develop procurement and supply techniques and encourage the use of improved methods in all organisations.
Work in South Africa, Singapore, Australia, United Arab Emirates, China, Ghana, Türkiye and United States
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UK registered office: East of England |
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Marine Stewardship Council Charity number 1066806 |
10/12/1997 |
Latest income £33,734,000 [Mar 2025] |
The MSC is a global non-profit organisation that recognises and rewards efforts to protect oceans and safeguard seafood supplies for the future. The MSC certification program contributes to the health of the oceans by rewarding sustainable fishing practices, influencing the choices people make when buying seafood, and working with partners to transform the seafood market to a sustainable basis.
Work in Hong Kong, Belgium, Indonesia, Norway, Peru, Portugal, South Korea, Denmark, China, Finland, Chile, Australia, United States, Sweden, Spain, South Africa, Singapore, Poland, Netherlands, Japan, Italy, Iceland, Germany, Canada and France
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UK registered office: London |
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International Institute for Environment and Development Charity number 800066 |
28/04/1989 |
Latest income £32,550,000 [Mar 2025] |
An independent, non-profit research institute working in the field of sustainable development. Aims to provide expertise and leadership in researching and achieving sustainable development at local, national and global levels. In alliance with others we seek to help shape a future that ends global poverty and delivers and sustains efficient and equitable management of the world's natural resources
Work in China, Sweden, United States, Uganda, Trinidad and Tobago, Thailand, Tanzania, Vietnam, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Zambia, Zimbabwe, South Africa, Senegal, Rwanda, Philippines, Peru, Pakistan, Nigeria, Netherlands, Nepal, Namibia, Myanmar, Mozambique, Mexico, Mali, Malawi, Kenya, Indonesia, India, Ghana, France, Finland, Ethiopia, Denmark, Switzerland, Argentina, Australia, Bangladesh, Benin, Bhutan, Bolivia, Burkina Faso and Cameroon
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UK registered office: London |
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Helpage International Charity number 288180 |
17/11/1983 |
Latest income £32,122,000 [Mar 2025] |
HelpAge International's vision is a world in which all older people fulfil their potential to lead dignified, active, healthy and secure lives. We work with our partners to ensure that people everywhere understand how much older people contribute to society and that they must enjoy their right to healthcare, social services and economic and physical security.
Work in India, South Sudan, Occupied Palestinian Territories, Zimbabwe, Zambia, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Vietnam, Ukraine, Uganda, Thailand, Tanzania, Syria, Sudan, Sri Lanka, South Africa, Russia, Philippines, Pakistan, Nepal, Myanmar, Mozambique, Moldova, Laos, Kyrgyzstan, Kenya, Jamaica, Iraq, Haiti, Ethiopia, Colombia, China, Cambodia, Burkina Faso, Bolivia and Bangladesh
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UK registered office: London |
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World Animal Protection Charity number 1081849 |
04/08/2000 |
Latest income £30,869,000 [Dec 2024] |
We move the world to protect animals. We work globally with local partners, animal welfare organisations and businesses, and we influence decision makers internationally, nationally and locally. We have formal relationships with key international bodies including the Food and Agriculture Organization, the UN Environment Programme, the Council of Europe and the World Organisation for Animal Health.
Work in Italy, Belgium, Brazil, Kenya, India, Denmark, Costa Rica, China, Canada, Thailand, Sweden, Romania, Philippines, New Zealand, Netherlands, Vietnam, United States and Australia
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UK registered office: London |
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BBC Media Action Charity number 1076235 |
23/06/1999 |
Latest income £32,913,000 [Mar 2025] |
BBC Media Action uses media and communication to reduce poverty and promote human rights, thereby enabling people to build better lives. We work in more than 40 countries in Africa, Asia, Europe, Middle East and Central Asia. We have three main thematic areas: health, governance and humanitarian, and two subsidiary areas: education/livelihoods and climate.
Work in Vietnam, China, South Sudan, Liberia, Syria, Sudan, Tunisia, Somalia, Türkiye, Ukraine, Zambia, Sierra Leone, Pakistan, Nigeria, Nepal, Myanmar, North Macedonia, Libya, Tanzania, Kenya, Jordan, Indonesia, India, Ethiopia, Estonia, Egypt, Cambodia, Belarus, Bangladesh, Algeria and Afghanistan
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UK registered office: London |
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Royal Institute of British Architects Charity number 210566 |
14/08/1962 |
Latest income £30,725,000 [Dec 2024] |
The objectives of the RIBA, as set out in its Charter, are the Advancement of Architecture and the promotion of the acquiring of knowledge of the Arts and Sciences connected therewith. Its mission is to advance architecture by demonstrating public benefit and promoting excellence in the profession.
Work in Singapore, Romania, Ireland, Poland, Peru, Malaysia, Lebanon, Greece, Colombia, Denmark, Egypt, Bulgaria, China, Hong Kong, Serbia, United States, United Arab Emirates, Sri Lanka, South Korea, Argentina, Azerbaijan, Chile, Liechtenstein, Spain and France
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UK registered office: London |
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Shell Foundation Charity number 1080999 |
02/06/2000 |
Latest income £29,307,733 [Dec 2024] |
Shell Foundation mission is to apply business thinking to major social and environmental issues linked to the energy sector - and seek to relieve poverty and hardship and protect the environment, for the public benefit, through the promotion and development of business-based solutions and supportive market environments, to target large scale impact.
Work in Ghana, Nigeria, India, Egypt, Iraq, Jordan, Colombia, China, Brazil, Kenya, Oman, Switzerland, Uganda, United Arab Emirates, Haiti and United States
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UK registered office: London |
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Wildfowl and Wetlands Trust Charity number 1030884 |
23/12/1993 |
Latest income £46,756,455 [Mar 2025] |
WWT works to save wetlands for wildlife and for people by inspiring people to connect with and value wetlands and their wildlife, by demonstrating and promoting the importance and benefits of wetlands, by countering threats to wetlands and their wildlife, by creating and restoring wetlands and protecting key wetland sites and by savings threatened wetlands species.
Work in South Korea, United States, United Arab Emirates, Sri Lanka, Seychelles, Russia, Madagascar, Kuwait, China, Cambodia and Bulgaria
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UK registered office: South West |
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Clientearth Charity number 1053988 |
26/03/1996 |
Latest income £26,499,465 [Dec 2024] |
ClientEarth's objects are the promotion and protection of the environment for the public benefit by the use of the law, to provide legal assistance to those who otherwise do not have access thereto, to promote education on environmental rights and responsibilities and to conduct research thereon. We will achieve these goals through advocacy, litigation, and research.
Work in Liberia, Poland, Spain, Congo, China, Bulgaria, Belgium, Gabon, Côte d'Ivoire and Ghana
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UK registered office: London |
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Clean Air Fund Charity number 1183697 |
03/06/2019 |
Latest income £32,945,383 [Dec 2024] |
Clean Air Fund brings together philanthropic resources to improve air quality globally. It co-ordinates a collective strategy for air pollution activity, provides grant funding to a multi-national portfolio of clean air programmes, grants funds to research and knowledge-building activities, and provides a means of knowledge sharing and networking between stakeholders.
Work in India, Bulgaria, Brazil, Spain, France, China, Ghana and Poland
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UK registered office: London |
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The Chartered Institute of Public Finance and Accountancy Charity number 231060 |
13/04/1964 |
Latest income £30,881,000 [Dec 2024] |
CIPFA aims to work in the public interest to promote high standards and deliver excellence in governance and financial management throughout the public services.
Work in Malta, Lesotho, Kazakhstan, Italy, Canada, Botswana, Bangladesh, Australia, United States, United Arab Emirates, Switzerland, Ireland, Turks and Caicos Islands, Somalia, China and Tajikistan
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UK registered office: London |
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