Costa Rica | NGO Explorer

Charity	Reg. date	Latest income	Activities	Region ?
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 Ireland, Saudi Arabia, Singapore, South Africa, South Korea, Spain, Sri Lanka, Australia, Ghana, India, Indonesia, Italy, Japan, Kenya, Madagascar, Malaysia, Nepal, France, Netherlands, New Zealand, Nigeria, Norway, Denmark, Peru, Germany, Switzerland, Tanzania, Uganda, United States, Zambia, Zimbabwe, Cyprus, Costa Rica, Colombia, China, Canada, Cameroon, Burkina Faso, Brazil, Botswana and Bangladesh	UK registered office: London
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 Brazil, Philippines, New Zealand, Netherlands, Kenya, Italy, Romania, India, Denmark, Costa Rica, Sweden, China, Canada, Belgium, Australia, Thailand, United States and Vietnam	UK registered office: London
Alpha International Charity number 1086179	18/04/2001	Latest income £21,179,536 [Dec 2024]	The advancement and propagation of the Christian Gospel and the promotion of teaching on all aspects of the Christian life and faith in accordance with Biblical principles. This includes the development of and making available the Alpha Course and its related ministries. Work in Thailand, Spain, South Korea, Vietnam, Zambia, South Africa, Singapore, Brazil, Uganda, United States, Indonesia, India, Ghana, Argentina, Germany, Trinidad and Tobago, Botswana, France, Ecuador, Burundi, Ethiopia, Cambodia, Estonia, Egypt, Colombia, Costa Rica, Sierra Leone, Zimbabwe, Hong Kong, Rwanda, Philippines, Nigeria, Nicaragua, Netherlands, Myanmar, Mexico, Mauritius, Liberia, Kenya and Japan	UK registered office: London
Traffic International Charity number 1076722	23/07/1999	Latest income £12,254,247 [Jun 2024]	TRAFFIC works to ensure that trade is not a threat to the conservation of nature. TRAFFIC actively monitors and investigates wildlife trade and advocates policy messages to diverse audiences worldwide. TRAFFIC International is the co-ordinating office of the TRAFFIC network with functions that include strategic direction, network operations, programme development and delivery, and communications Work in Canada, Australia, Belgium, Brazil, Cameroon, China, Costa Rica, Ecuador, Estonia, France, Georgia, Germany, Hungary, India, Japan, Kenya, Malaysia, Mexico, Netherlands, Peru, South Africa, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Tanzania, Thailand, United Arab Emirates, United States, Vietnam, Zimbabwe, Hong Kong and Taiwan	UK registered office: East of England
World Horse Welfare Charity number 206658	25/05/1979	Latest income £9,944,000 [Dec 2024]	Charity exists to promote horse welfare. In UK through rehabilitation centres where horses can be returned to health ; Field Officers investigate welfare concerns and give advice.Overseas by working with communities and local bodies to provide equine and other skills to help working horses.Internationally by campaigning for improved welfare and an end to long distance transport for slaughter Work in South Africa, Senegal, Ireland, Panama, Cuba, Guatemala, Haiti, Mexico, Honduras, Nepal, Lesotho, Costa Rica, Chile, Cambodia and Nicaragua	UK registered office: East of England
World Land Trust Charity number 1001291	14/12/1990	Latest income £8,699,000 [Dec 2024]	To promote the conservation, protection and improvement of the natural environment.To protect and sustainably manage natural ecosystems of the world and to conserve their biodiversity.To develop partnerships with local individuals, communities and organisations.To raise awareness in the UK and elsewhere of the need for conservation. Work in Uganda, South Africa, Mozambique, Pakistan, Angola, Zambia, Tanzania, Cameroon, Costa Rica, Madagascar, Nepal, Colombia, Vietnam, Venezuela, Philippines, Peru, Paraguay, Mexico, Malaysia, Kenya, India, Honduras, Guatemala, Ecuador, Brazil, Bolivia, Belize, Armenia and Argentina	UK registered office: East of England
The Cochrane Collaboration Charity number 1045921	26/04/1995	Latest income £10,520,000 [Dec 2024]	Cochrane is a global, independent, non-profit network of health researchers and professionals, patients and carers who work together to produce and promote trusted, high-quality health information that improves health and healthcare worldwide. Our mission is to produce accessible, trusted evidence and advocate for its use to deliver better, more equitable health for all. Work in Uruguay, Czechia, Argentina, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Colombia, Malaysia, Iran, Indonesia, Dominican Republic, Panama, Nigeria, New Zealand, Netherlands, Mexico, Japan, Jamaica, Italy, India, Hungary, Greece, Germany, France, Taiwan, Finland, Denmark, Croatia, Costa Rica, China, Chile, Canada, Brazil, Belgium, Austria, Australia, Hong Kong, United States, Thailand, Switzerland, Sweden, Spain, South Korea, South Africa, Singapore, Russia, Ireland, Portugal, Poland and Norway	UK registered office: London
The Society for the Protection of Animals Abroad Charity number 209015	23/01/1963	Latest income £9,958,031 [Dec 2024]	To prevent unnecessary suffering to animals and neglect of their bodily needs by all lawful means and, in particular, by:1. Providing treatment in hospitals and otherwise for sick and injured animals2. Encouraging and promoting education in the humane treatment of animals any relevant environmental issues3. Assisting in the enforcement of such laws as may from time to time be applicable Work in Namibia, Liberia, Mongolia, Pakistan, Tanzania, South Africa, Somalia, Cameroon, Costa Rica, Ghana, India, Kenya, Sierra Leone, Peru, Tunisia, Zimbabwe, Jordan, Myanmar, Ethiopia, Botswana, Morocco, Mauritania and Mali	UK registered office: London
The Bristol Clifton and West of England Zoological Society Limited Charity number 1104986	20/07/2004	Latest income £7,637,000 [Dec 2024]	Operation of Bristol Zoo Project. Field conservation and research projects. Work in French Polynesia, Cameroon, Comoros, Madagascar, Philippines, South Africa, Equatorial Guinea, Tanzania, Portugal and Costa Rica	UK registered office: South West
The Company of Biologists Charity number 277992	27/06/1979	Latest income £7,653,258 [Dec 2024]	To promote research and study across all branches of biology through the publication of journals: Development, Journal of Cell Science, Journal of Experimental Biology, Disease Models & Mechanisms and Biology Open. To provide free access to journal content in the developing world and to fund workshops, grants and travelling fellowships to support the scientific community. Work in Spain, Switzerland, Singapore, Romania, Ireland, New Zealand, Poland, Portugal, Australia, Argentina, Chile, Canada, Belgium, Slovenia, Ukraine, United States, Uruguay, Netherlands, Mexico, Japan, Italy, Israel, India, Greece, Ghana, Germany, France, Finland, Sweden, Austria, Armenia, Hong Kong, Russia, China, Bahamas, Nigeria, Malta, Madagascar, Hungary, Egypt, Denmark, Czechia, Costa Rica and Aruba	UK registered office: East of England
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 Hong Kong, Armenia, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Canada, China, Colombia, Costa Rica, Germany, India, Italy, Japan, Netherlands, Norway, Singapore, Eswatini, Tanzania, Thailand, United Arab Emirates and United States	UK registered office: London
Forest Peoples Programme Charity number 1082158	24/08/2000	Latest income £7,259,784 [Dec 2024]	To support indigenous and tribal forest peoples to promote their collective and individual rights, secure their lands and manage thier natural resources to build their capacity to carry out actions for the long-term relief of poverty and to educate policy makers and civil society about their concerns and aspirations. Work in Tuvalu, Madagascar, Antigua and Barbuda, Costa Rica, Peru, Philippines, Rwanda, Malaysia, Liberia, Surinam, Thailand, Uganda, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Kenya, Indonesia, Guyana, Cameroon, Congo, Central African Republic, Brazil, Colombia, Panama and Bangladesh	UK registered office: South West
Congregation of Notre Dame De Sion Limited Charity number 1178995	29/06/2018	Latest income £44,448,912 [Dec 2024]	To advance the Christian religion through the social and charitable work carried on by the Congregation of Our Lady of Sion in England and throughout the world in accordance with the mission and charism of its founder Father Theodore Ratisbonne and to provide for the members of the Congregation during their lives. Work in Türkiye, Brazil, Canada, Costa Rica, Egypt, El Salvador, France, Germany, Israel, Italy, Nicaragua, Philippines, Poland, Ireland, Romania, Tunisia, Australia, Austria and Belgium	UK registered office: London
Environmental Investigation Agency UK Charity number 1182208	26/02/2019	Latest income £6,617,426 [Dec 2024]	We investigate and campaign against environmental crime and abuse. Our focus is the protection of climate, forests, ocean and wildlife. Our findings are used to campaign for improved governance and effective enforcement. Until 2019, EIA UK operated as not-for-profit company limited by guarantee no.07752350. For financial information and previous years' activities, visit Companies House. Work in Laos, Romania, Japan, Netherlands, Myanmar, Malaysia, Kenya, Malawi, Belgium, China, France, Germany, India, Zambia, Thailand, Sweden, Spain, Indonesia, Italy, South Africa, Singapore, Nigeria, Canada, Vietnam, Gabon, Uruguay, Czechia, South Korea, Panama, Denmark, Costa Rica, Portugal, Senegal, Congo, Norway, Switzerland, Egypt, Ireland, Slovenia, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Uganda, United States, Rwanda, Cameroon, Taiwan and Hong Kong	UK registered office: London
Raleigh International Trust Charity number 1047653	30/06/1995	Latest income £3,890,585 [Dec 2020]	Raleigh International is a sustainable development charity. We harness the passion and energy of young people to effect positive change. Our programmes focus on providing access to safe water and sanitation, protecting vulnerable environments and building resilient communities. We operate in partnership with communities, non-governmental organisations and governments in 5 countries and in the UK. Work in Costa Rica, Nepal, Nicaragua and Tanzania	UK registered office: London
International Animal Rescue Charity number 1118277	08/03/2007	Latest income £3,772,721 [Dec 2024]	International Animal Rescue saves animals from suffering, rehabilitates and releases them back into the wild and protects their precious natural habitats. We rescue captive bears in India and Armenia, rehabilitate orangutans and other primates in Indonesia and rear orphaned howler monkeys in Costa Rica. IAR has been registered since 1989, former reg no 802132. Work in Indonesia, Armenia, Costa Rica and India	UK registered office: South East
The Whitley Fund for Nature Charity number 1081455	06/07/2000	Latest income £2,635,240 [Jun 2024]	Promotes, through the giving of grants, the conservation, preservation and restoration for the public benefit of the world's animal, bird, fish and plant life and of its environments/habitats.To seek out and support the best grass roots conservation projects in developing countries, including projects which serve the needs of local people as well as achieving conservation outcomes. Work in Rwanda, Uzbekistan, India, Indonesia, Israel, Côte d'Ivoire, Kenya, Madagascar, Malaysia, Mexico, Uruguay, Panama, Ukraine, Uganda, Argentina, Armenia, Bangladesh, Belize, Bolivia, Brazil, Bulgaria, Cameroon, Paraguay, Central African Republic, Türkiye, Sri Lanka, South Africa, Russia, Mongolia, Peru, Philippines, Nigeria, Chile, China, Colombia, Pakistan, Papua New Guinea, British Indian Ocean Territory, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Venezuela, Costa Rica, Cuba, Ecuador, Equatorial Guinea, Fiji, Guatemala and Haiti	UK registered office: London
Rainforest Trust UK Charity number 1169111	09/09/2016	Latest income £2,737,884 [Dec 2024]	Rainforest Trust UK works in partnership with Rainforest Trust in the US to preserve and protect rainforests and other tropical habitat, particularly areas that are home to endangered species. We work in collaboration with trusted local NGOs and indigenous communities to place land under protection, either by land purchase or land designation as community forests or national parks. Work in Cambodia, Papua New Guinea, Bolivia, Nepal, Mexico, Colombia, Kenya, Brazil, Solomon Islands, Philippines, Peru, Cameroon, Côte d'Ivoire, Indonesia, Australia, India, Ecuador, Costa Rica and Congo	UK registered office: London
Rainforest Alliance Ltd Charity number 1185764	11/10/2019	Latest income £2,415,005 [Dec 2024]	Advance the education of the public in subjects relating to sustainable development including in ethical standards of conduct in social and environmental responsibility in farming and land use practices, business practices and consumer behaviour. Promote sustainable development for the benefit of the public. Work in Peru, Mexico, Ghana, Guatemala, Costa Rica, Canada, Cameroon, Bolivia, United States, Indonesia and Kenya	UK registered office: London
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 Serbia, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Occupied Palestinian Territories, Liberia, South Sudan, Malawi, Mali, Sudan, United Arab Emirates, Türkiye, Mexico, Mongolia, Nepal, New Zealand, Costa Rica, Sierra Leone, Ecuador, Germany, Sweden, Switzerland, Syria, Oman, Greece, Thailand, Colombia, China, United States, Paraguay, Chile, Panama, Cameroon, Bolivia, Vanuatu, Argentina, Yemen, India, Kenya, Indonesia, Iraq, Italy, Jordan, Peru, South Africa, Ghana, Estonia, Fiji and France	UK registered office: South East
The Costa Foundation Charity number 1147400	23/05/2012	Latest income £1,912,360 [Dec 2024]	Prevention or relief of poverty;Advancement of education, including the establishment & operation of schools & other educational establishments;Advancement of health or the saving of lives; andAdvancement of environmental protection or environmental improvement,in all cases anywhere in the world, in particular (without limitation) within coffee growing communities and surrounding areas. Work in Uganda, Colombia, Costa Rica, Ethiopia, Guatemala, Honduras, Nicaragua, Peru, Vietnam and Zambia	UK registered office: South East
Latin Link Charity number 1020826	12/05/1993	Latest income £1,895,334 [Mar 2025]	Our vision is to see vibrant, Bible-believing Christian communities in Latin America, impacting their neighbours, their societies and the wider world. We work in partnership with churches to send and receive individuals, families and teams to share the love of God by caring for street children, training church leaders, supporting university students and generating employment opportunities. Work in Peru, Ireland, Spain, Mexico, Argentina, Guatemala, Ecuador, Costa Rica, Colombia, Chile, Brazil and Bolivia	UK registered office: South East
A Rocha International Charity number 1136041	20/05/2010	Latest income £1,311,664 [Dec 2024]	A Rocha is an international conservation organisation working to show God's love for all creation. A Rocha is committed to environmental action through community-based conservation projects. Work in Democratic Republic of the Congo, Philippines, Singapore, Sweden, Costa Rica, Australia, United States, Uganda, Switzerland, South Africa, Portugal, Peru, Nigeria, New Zealand, Netherlands, Lebanon, Kenya, India, Ghana, France, Czechia and Canada	UK registered office: London
Viva Network Charity number 1053389	28/02/1996	Latest income £1,243,057 [Mar 2025]	An international Christian charity, Viva is inspiring lasting change in children's lives through the power of collective action because it has a vision to see children safe, well and fulfilling their God-given potential. Viva believes that a network of churches and community organisations, locally focused and united in purpose, is the best possible vehicle for bringing lasting change for children. Work in Myanmar, Zambia, Mexico, Lebanon, Dominican Republic, Denmark, Paraguay, Colombia, Cambodia, Bolivia, Argentina, Costa Rica, India, Honduras, Guatemala, El Salvador, Hong Kong, Zimbabwe, Venezuela, United States, Uganda, Tanzania, South Africa, Malawi, Nepal, Nicaragua, Panama and Philippines	UK registered office: South East
Hope Consultants International Ltd Charity number 1068356	27/02/1998	Latest income £1,711,249 [Dec 2024]	Encouraging and caring for those working overseas, providing them with supervision, guidance, consulting and logistical support, in areas such as cross-cultural effectiveness, strategic planning, team work, reflective practice, health and safety, personal and leadership development, coordination with other organisations and arranging conferences and events. Work in Canada, United States, Switzerland, Spain, Germany, Mexico, Colombia, Thailand, Costa Rica, Tunisia, Philippines and Netherlands	UK registered office: South East
World Sustainable Hospitality Alliance Foundation Charity number 1188731	24/03/2020	Latest income £1,629,904 [Dec 2024]	The Chairty's objectives are for the public benefit, anywhere in the world to advance education, prevent and relieve poverty and to relieve unemployment, (including those with little or no education, survivors of human trafficking, people with disabilities, refugees and migrants). Advance Human rights, promote the protection & preservation of the natural environment and sustainable development. Work in Thailand, Zambia, Qatar, India, Nicaragua, Vietnam, Nigeria, Uganda, Costa Rica, Oman, Kuwait, Saudi Arabia, Dominican Republic, Guatemala, Egypt, Nepal, Mexico, Panama, Bangladesh, Maldives, Kenya, Jordan, Indonesia, Ethiopia, Sri Lanka, Sierra Leone and Senegal	UK registered office: London
Adventure Under Sail Charity number 1124276	31/05/2008	Latest income £1,194,736 [Mar 2023]	To educate young people through the provision of sailing or sailing related activities and other training so as to develop their physical, mental and social capabilities so that they may grow to full maturity as individuals and members of society and their conditions may be improved. Work in Ireland, Costa Rica and Germany	UK registered office: East of England
World Association for Christian Communication Charity number 296073	04/03/1987	Latest income £1,339,756 [Dec 2024]	The Association promotes communication for social change. It believes that communication is a basic human right that define's people's common humanity ,strengthens cultures,enables participation ,creates community & challenges tyranny & oppression. It works through advocacy,education,training and the creation & sharing of knowledge.Its worldwide membership works with faithbased & secular partners Work in Argentina, Canada, Dominican Republic, Nigeria, Philippines, Uganda, Senegal, Georgia, Costa Rica, Mauritius, Mexico, Kenya, Nepal, Guatemala, Peru, Egypt, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Central African Republic, Colombia and Ecuador	UK registered office: London
The Manta Trust Charity number 1145387	11/01/2012	Latest income £976,772 [Jun 2025]	The charity?s key objectives are the conservation of manta rays and their close relatives, mobula rays throughout the world?s oceans. Manta rays can be considered charismatic megafauna; diving and snorkelling with these creatures is a sought after experience the world over. Our vision is to see these animals thriving in healthy, diverse ocean ecosystems the world over. Work in Cameroon, New Caledonia, United States, Seychelles, Papua New Guinea, Micronesia, Peru, Thailand, Portugal, Palau, New Zealand, Costa Rica, Brazil, British Indian Ocean Territory, Maldives, French Polynesia, Sri Lanka, Fiji, Mexico, Indonesia and Ecuador	UK registered office: South West
World Council of Enterostomal Therapists Charity number 1057749	23/08/1996	Latest income £1,011,155 [Mar 2025]	The World Council of Enterostomal Therapists exists to further the expert professional nursing care for people with ostomy, wound or continence needs. Work in Portugal, Singapore, South Africa, South Korea, Spain, Sri Lanka, Sweden, Switzerland, Thailand, United Arab Emirates, United States, Norway, Philippines, Poland, Russia, Australia, Brazil, Canada, Chile, China, Colombia, Croatia, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Hungary, India, Indonesia, Italy, Japan, Kenya, Malaysia, Namibia, Hong Kong, Taiwan, New Zealand, Bahrain, Costa Rica and Saudi Arabia	UK registered office:

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 Ireland, Saudi Arabia, Singapore, South Africa, South Korea, Spain, Sri Lanka, Australia, Ghana, India, Indonesia, Italy, Japan, Kenya, Madagascar, Malaysia, Nepal, France, Netherlands, New Zealand, Nigeria, Norway, Denmark, Peru, Germany, Switzerland, Tanzania, Uganda, United States, Zambia, Zimbabwe, Cyprus, Costa Rica, Colombia, China, Canada, Cameroon, Burkina Faso, Brazil, Botswana and Bangladesh

UK registered office: London

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 Brazil, Philippines, New Zealand, Netherlands, Kenya, Italy, Romania, India, Denmark, Costa Rica, Sweden, China, Canada, Belgium, Australia, Thailand, United States and Vietnam

UK registered office: London

Alpha International

Charity number 1086179

18/04/2001

Latest income £21,179,536

[Dec 2024]

The advancement and propagation of the Christian Gospel and the promotion of teaching on all aspects of the Christian life and faith in accordance with Biblical principles. This includes the development of and making available the Alpha Course and its related ministries.

Work in Thailand, Spain, South Korea, Vietnam, Zambia, South Africa, Singapore, Brazil, Uganda, United States, Indonesia, India, Ghana, Argentina, Germany, Trinidad and Tobago, Botswana, France, Ecuador, Burundi, Ethiopia, Cambodia, Estonia, Egypt, Colombia, Costa Rica, Sierra Leone, Zimbabwe, Hong Kong, Rwanda, Philippines, Nigeria, Nicaragua, Netherlands, Myanmar, Mexico, Mauritius, Liberia, Kenya and Japan

UK registered office: London

Traffic International

Charity number 1076722

23/07/1999

Latest income £12,254,247

[Jun 2024]

TRAFFIC works to ensure that trade is not a threat to the conservation of nature. TRAFFIC actively monitors and investigates wildlife trade and advocates policy messages to diverse audiences worldwide. TRAFFIC International is the co-ordinating office of the TRAFFIC network with functions that include strategic direction, network operations, programme development and delivery, and communications

Work in Canada, Australia, Belgium, Brazil, Cameroon, China, Costa Rica, Ecuador, Estonia, France, Georgia, Germany, Hungary, India, Japan, Kenya, Malaysia, Mexico, Netherlands, Peru, South Africa, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Tanzania, Thailand, United Arab Emirates, United States, Vietnam, Zimbabwe, Hong Kong and Taiwan

UK registered office: East of England

World Horse Welfare

Charity number 206658

25/05/1979

Latest income £9,944,000

[Dec 2024]

Charity exists to promote horse welfare. In UK through rehabilitation centres where horses can be returned to health ; Field Officers investigate welfare concerns and give advice.Overseas by working with communities and local bodies to provide equine and other skills to help working horses.Internationally by campaigning for improved welfare and an end to long distance transport for slaughter

Work in South Africa, Senegal, Ireland, Panama, Cuba, Guatemala, Haiti, Mexico, Honduras, Nepal, Lesotho, Costa Rica, Chile, Cambodia and Nicaragua

UK registered office: East of England

World Land Trust

Charity number 1001291

14/12/1990

Latest income £8,699,000

[Dec 2024]

To promote the conservation, protection and improvement of the natural environment.To protect and sustainably manage natural ecosystems of the world and to conserve their biodiversity.To develop partnerships with local individuals, communities and organisations.To raise awareness in the UK and elsewhere of the need for conservation.

Work in Uganda, South Africa, Mozambique, Pakistan, Angola, Zambia, Tanzania, Cameroon, Costa Rica, Madagascar, Nepal, Colombia, Vietnam, Venezuela, Philippines, Peru, Paraguay, Mexico, Malaysia, Kenya, India, Honduras, Guatemala, Ecuador, Brazil, Bolivia, Belize, Armenia and Argentina

UK registered office: East of England

The Cochrane Collaboration

Charity number 1045921

26/04/1995

Latest income £10,520,000

[Dec 2024]

Cochrane is a global, independent, non-profit network of health researchers and professionals, patients and carers who work together to produce and promote trusted, high-quality health information that improves health and healthcare worldwide. Our mission is to produce accessible, trusted evidence and advocate for its use to deliver better, more equitable health for all.

Work in Uruguay, Czechia, Argentina, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Colombia, Malaysia, Iran, Indonesia, Dominican Republic, Panama, Nigeria, New Zealand, Netherlands, Mexico, Japan, Jamaica, Italy, India, Hungary, Greece, Germany, France, Taiwan, Finland, Denmark, Croatia, Costa Rica, China, Chile, Canada, Brazil, Belgium, Austria, Australia, Hong Kong, United States, Thailand, Switzerland, Sweden, Spain, South Korea, South Africa, Singapore, Russia, Ireland, Portugal, Poland and Norway

UK registered office: London

The Society for the Protection of Animals Abroad

Charity number 209015

23/01/1963

Latest income £9,958,031

[Dec 2024]

To prevent unnecessary suffering to animals and neglect of their bodily needs by all lawful means and, in particular, by:1. Providing treatment in hospitals and otherwise for sick and injured animals2. Encouraging and promoting education in the humane treatment of animals any relevant environmental issues3. Assisting in the enforcement of such laws as may from time to time be applicable

Work in Namibia, Liberia, Mongolia, Pakistan, Tanzania, South Africa, Somalia, Cameroon, Costa Rica, Ghana, India, Kenya, Sierra Leone, Peru, Tunisia, Zimbabwe, Jordan, Myanmar, Ethiopia, Botswana, Morocco, Mauritania and Mali

UK registered office: London

The Bristol Clifton and West of England Zoological Society Limited

Charity number 1104986

20/07/2004

Latest income £7,637,000

[Dec 2024]

Operation of Bristol Zoo Project. Field conservation and research projects.

Work in French Polynesia, Cameroon, Comoros, Madagascar, Philippines, South Africa, Equatorial Guinea, Tanzania, Portugal and Costa Rica

UK registered office: South West

The Company of Biologists

Charity number 277992

27/06/1979

Latest income £7,653,258

[Dec 2024]

To promote research and study across all branches of biology through the publication of journals: Development, Journal of Cell Science, Journal of Experimental Biology, Disease Models & Mechanisms and Biology Open. To provide free access to journal content in the developing world and to fund workshops, grants and travelling fellowships to support the scientific community.

Work in Spain, Switzerland, Singapore, Romania, Ireland, New Zealand, Poland, Portugal, Australia, Argentina, Chile, Canada, Belgium, Slovenia, Ukraine, United States, Uruguay, Netherlands, Mexico, Japan, Italy, Israel, India, Greece, Ghana, Germany, France, Finland, Sweden, Austria, Armenia, Hong Kong, Russia, China, Bahamas, Nigeria, Malta, Madagascar, Hungary, Egypt, Denmark, Czechia, Costa Rica and Aruba

UK registered office: East of England

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 Hong Kong, Armenia, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Canada, China, Colombia, Costa Rica, Germany, India, Italy, Japan, Netherlands, Norway, Singapore, Eswatini, Tanzania, Thailand, United Arab Emirates and United States

UK registered office: London

Forest Peoples Programme

Charity number 1082158

24/08/2000

Latest income £7,259,784

[Dec 2024]

To support indigenous and tribal forest peoples to promote their collective and individual rights, secure their lands and manage thier natural resources to build their capacity to carry out actions for the long-term relief of poverty and to educate policy makers and civil society about their concerns and aspirations.

Work in Tuvalu, Madagascar, Antigua and Barbuda, Costa Rica, Peru, Philippines, Rwanda, Malaysia, Liberia, Surinam, Thailand, Uganda, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Kenya, Indonesia, Guyana, Cameroon, Congo, Central African Republic, Brazil, Colombia, Panama and Bangladesh

UK registered office: South West

Congregation of Notre Dame De Sion Limited

Charity number 1178995

29/06/2018

Latest income £44,448,912

[Dec 2024]

To advance the Christian religion through the social and charitable work carried on by the Congregation of Our Lady of Sion in England and throughout the world in accordance with the mission and charism of its founder Father Theodore Ratisbonne and to provide for the members of the Congregation during their lives.

Work in Türkiye, Brazil, Canada, Costa Rica, Egypt, El Salvador, France, Germany, Israel, Italy, Nicaragua, Philippines, Poland, Ireland, Romania, Tunisia, Australia, Austria and Belgium

UK registered office: London

Environmental Investigation Agency UK

Charity number 1182208

26/02/2019

Latest income £6,617,426

[Dec 2024]

We investigate and campaign against environmental crime and abuse. Our focus is the protection of climate, forests, ocean and wildlife. Our findings are used to campaign for improved governance and effective enforcement. Until 2019, EIA UK operated as not-for-profit company limited by guarantee no.07752350. For financial information and previous years' activities, visit Companies House.

Work in Laos, Romania, Japan, Netherlands, Myanmar, Malaysia, Kenya, Malawi, Belgium, China, France, Germany, India, Zambia, Thailand, Sweden, Spain, Indonesia, Italy, South Africa, Singapore, Nigeria, Canada, Vietnam, Gabon, Uruguay, Czechia, South Korea, Panama, Denmark, Costa Rica, Portugal, Senegal, Congo, Norway, Switzerland, Egypt, Ireland, Slovenia, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Uganda, United States, Rwanda, Cameroon, Taiwan and Hong Kong

UK registered office: London

Raleigh International Trust

Charity number 1047653

30/06/1995

Latest income £3,890,585

[Dec 2020]

Raleigh International is a sustainable development charity. We harness the passion and energy of young people to effect positive change. Our programmes focus on providing access to safe water and sanitation, protecting vulnerable environments and building resilient communities. We operate in partnership with communities, non-governmental organisations and governments in 5 countries and in the UK.

Work in Costa Rica, Nepal, Nicaragua and Tanzania

UK registered office: London

International Animal Rescue

Charity number 1118277

08/03/2007

Latest income £3,772,721

[Dec 2024]

International Animal Rescue saves animals from suffering, rehabilitates and releases them back into the wild and protects their precious natural habitats. We rescue captive bears in India and Armenia, rehabilitate orangutans and other primates in Indonesia and rear orphaned howler monkeys in Costa Rica. IAR has been registered since 1989, former reg no 802132.

Work in Indonesia, Armenia, Costa Rica and India

UK registered office: South East

The Whitley Fund for Nature

Charity number 1081455

06/07/2000

Latest income £2,635,240

[Jun 2024]

Promotes, through the giving of grants, the conservation, preservation and restoration for the public benefit of the world's animal, bird, fish and plant life and of its environments/habitats.To seek out and support the best grass roots conservation projects in developing countries, including projects which serve the needs of local people as well as achieving conservation outcomes.

Work in Rwanda, Uzbekistan, India, Indonesia, Israel, Côte d'Ivoire, Kenya, Madagascar, Malaysia, Mexico, Uruguay, Panama, Ukraine, Uganda, Argentina, Armenia, Bangladesh, Belize, Bolivia, Brazil, Bulgaria, Cameroon, Paraguay, Central African Republic, Türkiye, Sri Lanka, South Africa, Russia, Mongolia, Peru, Philippines, Nigeria, Chile, China, Colombia, Pakistan, Papua New Guinea, British Indian Ocean Territory, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Venezuela, Costa Rica, Cuba, Ecuador, Equatorial Guinea, Fiji, Guatemala and Haiti

UK registered office: London

Rainforest Trust UK

Charity number 1169111

09/09/2016

Latest income £2,737,884

[Dec 2024]

Rainforest Trust UK works in partnership with Rainforest Trust in the US to preserve and protect rainforests and other tropical habitat, particularly areas that are home to endangered species. We work in collaboration with trusted local NGOs and indigenous communities to place land under protection, either by land purchase or land designation as community forests or national parks.

Work in Cambodia, Papua New Guinea, Bolivia, Nepal, Mexico, Colombia, Kenya, Brazil, Solomon Islands, Philippines, Peru, Cameroon, Côte d'Ivoire, Indonesia, Australia, India, Ecuador, Costa Rica and Congo

UK registered office: London

Rainforest Alliance Ltd

Charity number 1185764

11/10/2019

Latest income £2,415,005

[Dec 2024]

Advance the education of the public in subjects relating to sustainable development including in ethical standards of conduct in social and environmental responsibility in farming and land use practices, business practices and consumer behaviour. Promote sustainable development for the benefit of the public.

Work in Peru, Mexico, Ghana, Guatemala, Costa Rica, Canada, Cameroon, Bolivia, United States, Indonesia and Kenya

UK registered office: London

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

UK registered office: South East

The Costa Foundation

Charity number 1147400

23/05/2012

Latest income £1,912,360

[Dec 2024]

Prevention or relief of poverty;Advancement of education, including the establishment & operation of schools & other educational establishments;Advancement of health or the saving of lives; andAdvancement of environmental protection or environmental improvement,in all cases anywhere in the world, in particular (without limitation) within coffee growing communities and surrounding areas.

Work in Uganda, Colombia, Costa Rica, Ethiopia, Guatemala, Honduras, Nicaragua, Peru, Vietnam and Zambia

UK registered office: South East

Latin Link

Charity number 1020826

12/05/1993

Latest income £1,895,334

[Mar 2025]

Our vision is to see vibrant, Bible-believing Christian communities in Latin America, impacting their neighbours, their societies and the wider world. We work in partnership with churches to send and receive individuals, families and teams to share the love of God by caring for street children, training church leaders, supporting university students and generating employment opportunities.

Work in Peru, Ireland, Spain, Mexico, Argentina, Guatemala, Ecuador, Costa Rica, Colombia, Chile, Brazil and Bolivia

UK registered office: South East

A Rocha International

Charity number 1136041

20/05/2010

Latest income £1,311,664

[Dec 2024]

A Rocha is an international conservation organisation working to show God's love for all creation. A Rocha is committed to environmental action through community-based conservation projects.

Work in Democratic Republic of the Congo, Philippines, Singapore, Sweden, Costa Rica, Australia, United States, Uganda, Switzerland, South Africa, Portugal, Peru, Nigeria, New Zealand, Netherlands, Lebanon, Kenya, India, Ghana, France, Czechia and Canada

UK registered office: London

Viva Network

Charity number 1053389

28/02/1996

Latest income £1,243,057

[Mar 2025]

An international Christian charity, Viva is inspiring lasting change in children's lives through the power of collective action because it has a vision to see children safe, well and fulfilling their God-given potential. Viva believes that a network of churches and community organisations, locally focused and united in purpose, is the best possible vehicle for bringing lasting change for children.

Work in Myanmar, Zambia, Mexico, Lebanon, Dominican Republic, Denmark, Paraguay, Colombia, Cambodia, Bolivia, Argentina, Costa Rica, India, Honduras, Guatemala, El Salvador, Hong Kong, Zimbabwe, Venezuela, United States, Uganda, Tanzania, South Africa, Malawi, Nepal, Nicaragua, Panama and Philippines

UK registered office: South East

Hope Consultants International Ltd

Charity number 1068356

27/02/1998

Latest income £1,711,249

[Dec 2024]

Encouraging and caring for those working overseas, providing them with supervision, guidance, consulting and logistical support, in areas such as cross-cultural effectiveness, strategic planning, team work, reflective practice, health and safety, personal and leadership development, coordination with other organisations and arranging conferences and events.

Work in Canada, United States, Switzerland, Spain, Germany, Mexico, Colombia, Thailand, Costa Rica, Tunisia, Philippines and Netherlands

UK registered office: South East

World Sustainable Hospitality Alliance Foundation

Charity number 1188731

24/03/2020

Latest income £1,629,904

[Dec 2024]

The Chairty's objectives are for the public benefit, anywhere in the world to advance education, prevent and relieve poverty and to relieve unemployment, (including those with little or no education, survivors of human trafficking, people with disabilities, refugees and migrants). Advance Human rights, promote the protection & preservation of the natural environment and sustainable development.

Work in Thailand, Zambia, Qatar, India, Nicaragua, Vietnam, Nigeria, Uganda, Costa Rica, Oman, Kuwait, Saudi Arabia, Dominican Republic, Guatemala, Egypt, Nepal, Mexico, Panama, Bangladesh, Maldives, Kenya, Jordan, Indonesia, Ethiopia, Sri Lanka, Sierra Leone and Senegal

UK registered office: London

Adventure Under Sail

Charity number 1124276

31/05/2008

Latest income £1,194,736

[Mar 2023]

To educate young people through the provision of sailing or sailing related activities and other training so as to develop their physical, mental and social capabilities so that they may grow to full maturity as individuals and members of society and their conditions may be improved.

Work in Ireland, Costa Rica and Germany

UK registered office: East of England

World Association for Christian Communication

Charity number 296073

04/03/1987

Latest income £1,339,756

[Dec 2024]

The Association promotes communication for social change. It believes that communication is a basic human right that define's people's common humanity ,strengthens cultures,enables participation ,creates community & challenges tyranny & oppression. It works through advocacy,education,training and the creation & sharing of knowledge.Its worldwide membership works with faithbased & secular partners

Work in Argentina, Canada, Dominican Republic, Nigeria, Philippines, Uganda, Senegal, Georgia, Costa Rica, Mauritius, Mexico, Kenya, Nepal, Guatemala, Peru, Egypt, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Central African Republic, Colombia and Ecuador

UK registered office: London

The Manta Trust

Charity number 1145387

11/01/2012

Latest income £976,772

[Jun 2025]

The charity?s key objectives are the conservation of manta rays and their close relatives, mobula rays throughout the world?s oceans. Manta rays can be considered charismatic megafauna; diving and snorkelling with these creatures is a sought after experience the world over. Our vision is to see these animals thriving in healthy, diverse ocean ecosystems the world over.

Work in Cameroon, New Caledonia, United States, Seychelles, Papua New Guinea, Micronesia, Peru, Thailand, Portugal, Palau, New Zealand, Costa Rica, Brazil, British Indian Ocean Territory, Maldives, French Polynesia, Sri Lanka, Fiji, Mexico, Indonesia and Ecuador

UK registered office: South West

World Council of Enterostomal Therapists

Charity number 1057749

23/08/1996

Latest income £1,011,155

[Mar 2025]

The World Council of Enterostomal Therapists exists to further the expert professional nursing care for people with ostomy, wound or continence needs.

Work in Portugal, Singapore, South Africa, South Korea, Spain, Sri Lanka, Sweden, Switzerland, Thailand, United Arab Emirates, United States, Norway, Philippines, Poland, Russia, Australia, Brazil, Canada, Chile, China, Colombia, Croatia, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Hungary, India, Indonesia, Italy, Japan, Kenya, Malaysia, Namibia, Hong Kong, Taiwan, New Zealand, Bahrain, Costa Rica and Saudi Arabia

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