Found 320 UK NGOs working in Japan
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 Japan.
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| Charity | Reg. date | Latest income | Activities | Region ? |
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Vocational Training Charitable Trust Charity number 295192 |
30/09/1986 |
Latest income £13,397,317 [Jul 2025] |
Vocational Training Charitable Trust, T/A VTCT Skills, is a market-leading specialist vocational and technical Awarding Organisation offering a comprehensive range of qualifications, assessments and services in 17 sectors, including Hairdressing, Beauty, Logistics and Early Years. Working closely with employers and training providers, our ranges are backed by industry and trusted around the world.
Work in Ireland, South Africa, Spain, Italy, India, Australia, Mauritius, Netherlands, Malta, Kenya, Botswana, Canada, China, Greece, Indonesia, Japan, Latvia, Lithuania, Malaysia, New Zealand, Oman, Qatar, Singapore, South Korea, Sweden, United States, Vietnam, Zimbabwe, Hong Kong, United Arab Emirates, Taiwan, Hungary, Romania, Norway, Nigeria, Denmark, Thailand, Mauritania, Zambia and Macau
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UK registered office: South East |
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Traffic International Charity number 1076722 |
23/07/1999 |
Latest income £12,035,335 [Jun 2025] |
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 Taiwan, Australia, Belgium, Brazil, Cameroon, Canada, China, Costa Rica, Hong Kong, Zimbabwe, Vietnam, United States, United Arab Emirates, Thailand, Tanzania, Switzerland, Ecuador, Sweden, Spain, South Africa, Peru, Netherlands, Mexico, Malaysia, Kenya, Japan, India, Hungary, Germany, Georgia, France and Estonia
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UK registered office: East of England |
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Greenpeace Environmental Trust Charity number 284934 |
22/06/1982 |
Latest income £13,356,195 [Dec 2024] |
The Trust aims to achieve its objectives by funding work that includes education, scientific research, investigations and promoting sustainable development.In the medium to long term we are prioritising work in the areas of Climate change, Forests, and Oceans.We work closely with other Greenpeace entities around the world so as to maximise the impact of our charitable work.
Work in Russia, Indonesia, Japan and China
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UK registered office: London |
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Philharmonia Ltd Charity number 250277 |
28/11/1966 |
Latest income £11,083,033 [Aug 2025] |
The charitable objectives are the advancement of public education through the promotion and support of the art of music, particularly by the promotion and encouragement of orchestral music and the relief of povertyand distress amongst playing members of any symphony orchestra for the time being maintained by the Charity. We achieve this by maintaining a symphony orchestra of the highest quality.
Work in Romania, Japan, Italy, Iceland, Greece, Germany, France, Finland, Colombia, China, Brazil, Belgium, Austria, Australia, United States, United Arab Emirates, Switzerland, Spain, Slovenia, Mexico, Netherlands, South Korea, Peru, Poland, Luxembourg and Kazakhstan
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UK registered office: London |
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City of Birmingham Symphony Orchestra Charity number 506276 |
04/05/1977 |
Latest income £8,595,617 [Mar 2025] |
Promoting concerts in Birmingham. Taking part in concerts at other venues in the UK and around the world. Broadcasting and recording work. Extensive education programme. Running 3 unpaid professional choruses and an auditioned youth choir in partnership with Birmingham Music Services. Management of CBSO Centre, the Orchestra's administration and rehearsal home and medium sized performance venue.
Work in Switzerland, Germany, Belgium, Ireland, United States and Japan
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UK registered office: West Midlands |
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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 Netherlands, Panama, New Zealand, Finland, Sweden, Nigeria, Switzerland, Norway, Thailand, United States, Hong Kong, Taiwan, Ireland, Portugal, Poland, Australia, Austria, Belgium, Brazil, Canada, Chile, China, Costa Rica, Greece, Hungary, India, Italy, Croatia, Jamaica, Germany, Japan, Denmark, France, Mexico, Spain, South Korea, South Africa, Singapore, Russia, Iran, Czechia, Malaysia, Colombia, Uruguay, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Dominican Republic, Indonesia and Argentina
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UK registered office: London |
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Parkrun Global Limited Charity number 1175062 |
10/10/2017 |
Latest income £11,013,130 [Jan 2025] |
parkrun organise free, weekly, 5km timed runs around the world. They are open to everyone, free, and are safe and easy to take part in. These events take place in pleasant parkland surroundings and we encourage people of every ability to take part; from those taking their first steps in running to Olympians; from juniors to those with more experience; we welcome you all.
Work in New Zealand, Malaysia, Italy, Namibia, Germany, Norway, Poland, France, Finland, Ireland, Russia, Singapore, South Africa, Denmark, Canada, United States, Eswatini, Sweden, Australia, Japan and Netherlands
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UK registered office: London |
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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 Finland, Chile, Ghana, Ireland, Portugal, Sweden, Switzerland, Poland, New Zealand, Netherlands, Mexico, Japan, Italy, Israel, India, Greece, Slovenia, Germany, France, Canada, Belgium, Austria, Australia, Argentina, Spain, Uruguay, United States, Ukraine, Singapore, Romania, Nigeria, Malta, Madagascar, Hungary, Egypt, Denmark, Czechia, Costa Rica, China, Bahamas, Aruba, Hong Kong, Russia and Armenia
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UK registered office: East of England |
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The United World Colleges (International) Charity number 313690 |
08/11/1967 |
Latest income £11,663,000 [Apr 2025] |
Uwc makes education a force to unite people, nations and cultures for peace and a sustainable future. Uwc seeks to achieve this through 18 uwc schools and colleges worldwide and uwc national committees in over 150 countries.
Work in Thailand, United Arab Emirates, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Italy, United States, Hong Kong, India, Germany, Costa Rica, Colombia, China, Japan, Netherlands, Norway, Canada, Singapore, Armenia, Eswatini and Tanzania
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UK registered office: London |
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Crown Agents International Development Charity number 1192249 |
10/11/2020 |
Latest income £8,801,610 [Jun 2022] |
The charity aims to promote sustainable development with a view to relieving poverty and advance health through health programming.
Work in Ukraine, Ghana, Kenya, Sierra Leone, Myanmar, Nepal, Ethiopia, Japan, Uzbekistan, Tanzania, Syria, Surinam, Bangladesh, India, Kosovo, Senegal, Liberia, Kazakhstan, Tajikistan, Zambia, Lebanon, Zimbabwe, Kyrgyzstan, United States, Nigeria, Pakistan, Singapore, Türkiye and Uganda
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UK registered office: London |
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Ecfr Charity number 1143536 |
24/08/2011 |
Latest income £7,373,787 [Dec 2024] |
ECFR is the first pan-European think-tank, its objective is to conduct research and promote informed debate across Europe on the development of coherent and effective European values-based foreign policy. It has no connection to the institutions of the EU and has developed a three pronged strategy.*A pan-European Council. *A physical presence in EU member states. *A distinctive R&D process.
Work in France, Finland, Estonia, Denmark, Czechia, Cyprus, Croatia, China, Canada, Bulgaria, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Belgium, Belarus, Azerbaijan, Austria, Australia, Armenia, Serbia, Moldova, Luxembourg, Lithuania, Latvia, Kyrgyzstan, Kazakhstan, Japan, Italy, Norway, Iran, Poland, Portugal, Ireland, Russia, Saudi Arabia, India, Slovakia, Hungary, Greece, Germany, Georgia, Slovenia, South Korea, Spain, Sweden, Türkiye, Ukraine, United States and Netherlands
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UK registered office: London |
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County Hall Arts Charity number 1169698 |
14/10/2016 |
Latest income £8,788,847 [Dec 2024] |
To advance the education of people in the arts for the public benefit in particular the arts of drama, dance, music, motion pictures and the culinary arts, primarily but not exclusively, through the provision of financial assistance in the education, access and creation of arts and culture and, to establish and maintain an art gallery and/or museum and/or culinary art school for the public benefit
Work in Spain, Japan and France
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UK registered office: London |
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The Society of Dyers and Colourists Charity number 212331 |
08/11/1962 |
Latest income £7,398,054 [Dec 2024] |
Promote the advancement of technology both in the theory and in the practice of the creation and use of colour and colouring matter. Full details are available in the Objects contained in the SDC Royal Charter available via our website at www.sdc.org.uk
Work in Japan, Italy, Iran, India, Hungary, Greece, Türkiye, Germany, France, United States, Egypt, Denmark, Hong Kong, Cyprus, China, Canada, Mauritius, New Zealand, Nigeria, Norway, Pakistan, Portugal, Ireland, Singapore, South Africa, Spain, Netherlands, Morocco, Sri Lanka, Switzerland, Thailand, Madagascar, Lebanon, Latvia, Kenya, Austria, Australia, Belgium, Bangladesh, Bulgaria and Brazil
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UK registered office: Yorkshire and The Humber |
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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 Hong Kong, Congo, Vietnam, Switzerland, Canada, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Uruguay, Gabon, United States, Taiwan, Rwanda, Uganda, Norway, Cameroon, Nigeria, Panama, Kenya, Laos, Malawi, Malaysia, Myanmar, Egypt, Slovenia, South Korea, Costa Rica, Czechia, Japan, Italy, Denmark, Portugal, Indonesia, India, Germany, Netherlands, Romania, Singapore, South Africa, Spain, Sweden, Thailand, Zambia, France, Ireland, Senegal, China and Belgium
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UK registered office: London |
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The Paul Mellon Centre for Studies in British Art Charity number 313838 |
17/11/1970 |
Latest income £8,268,032 [Jun 2025] |
The Paul Mellon Centre for Studies in British Art was established for charitable purposes to advance the education in, & appreciation & understanding of British art history & architecture, in the UK & elsewhere by engaging in & promoting research, publishing books & journals, holding academic events & education programmes, providing library & archive resources, & awarding grants & fellowships.
Work in Canada, France, Germany, India, Italy, Netherlands, New Zealand, Ireland, Singapore, United States, Belgium, Austria, Australia, Croatia, Greece, Japan, Philippines, Pakistan, Mexico and Hong Kong
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UK registered office: London |
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Synchronicity Earth Charity number 1132786 |
19/11/2009 |
Latest income £7,875,000 [Dec 2024] |
Synchronicity Earth identifies the biggest priorities for conservation and brings charities, experts and philanthropists together to meet them. By nurturing collaborations, we help scale up environmental protection focusing both on entrenched and emerging problems. Our evidence base ensures that we support the right organisations and projects, enabling them to have the greatest impact.
Work in Vietnam, Madagascar, Malaysia, Thailand, Japan, Papua New Guinea, China, Indonesia, Philippines, Bhutan, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Gabon, Cameroon, Singapore, Laos, Myanmar, Panama, Kenya, India, Sierra Leone, Honduras, Mexico, Ghana, South Africa, Cambodia, Brunei, Bolivia, Sri Lanka, Switzerland, Togo, Argentina, United States, Ecuador, Timor-Leste, Colombia and Chile
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UK registered office: London |
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The Chartered Quality Institute Charity number 259678 |
05/11/1969 |
Latest income £7,277,000 [Dec 2024] |
The institute is a global professional body advancing the practice of quality management. We promote benefits of the quality management approach to industry. We maintain a competency framework for the profession. We share quality knowledge and resources. We provide training and certify learning providers.
Work in Japan
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UK registered office: London |
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The Mission to Seafarers Charity number 1123613 |
12/04/2008 |
Latest income £5,763,000 [Dec 2024] |
The Mission to Seafarers, a charity and part of the Anglican church, is represented in over 200 ports around the world offering emergency assistance, practical support and a friendly welcome to crews. Whether caring for victims of piracy or providing a lifeline to those stranded in foreign ports, we are there for the globe's 1.5 million merchant seafarers of all ranks, nationalities and beliefs.
Work in Jordan, Kenya, Netherlands, New Zealand, Philippines, Singapore, South Africa, South Korea, Sri Lanka, Ukraine, Australia, Bahrain, Belgium, Brazil, Cyprus, France, India, Japan, United Arab Emirates, United States and Hong Kong
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UK registered office: London |
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Omf International (UK) Charity number 1123973 |
07/05/2008 |
Latest income £6,050,000 [Dec 2024] |
In fellowship with churches and other organisations omf seeks to mobilise people, prayer, and resources for mission to east asians both in uk and overseas.
Work in Taiwan, Singapore, Japan, Kenya, Malaysia, Thailand, Philippines and Cambodia
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UK registered office: North West |
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Royal Aeronautical Society Charity number 313708 |
13/06/1963 |
Latest income £6,305,730 [Dec 2025] |
The principal objects of the Society are the general advancement of Aeronautical Art, Science and Engineering and more particularly promoting that species of knowledge which distinguishes the profession of Aeronautics.
Work in United States, Hong Kong, Spain, Australia, Belgium, Canada, Cyprus, France, Germany, India, Italy, Japan, Kenya, Malaysia, Netherlands, New Zealand, Pakistan, Qatar, Ireland, Russia, Singapore, South Africa and United Arab Emirates
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UK registered office: London |
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Environmental Justice Foundation Charitable Trust Charity number 1088128 |
20/08/2001 |
Latest income £6,987,520 [Dec 2024] |
EJF protects biodiversity and defends the most basic human rights to a secure environment. EJF trains and equips environmental defenders and works at the grassroots to investigate, expose and resolve threats to the natural world. Our high-level campaigns take local issues to influential decision makers who can change global environmental governance and protection for good.
Work in South Korea, Liberia, Ghana, Germany, Netherlands, Taiwan, Belgium, France, Japan, Senegal, Indonesia, Thailand, Philippines, Brazil, Cameroon and United States
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UK registered office: |
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The James Dyson Foundation Charity number 1099709 |
29/09/2003 |
Latest income £5,490,145 [Dec 2024] |
1. To advance education and training, particularly in the fields of design and technology;2. To advance scientific or medical research; and3. To support charitable and educational projects in the region in which the James Dyson Foundation operates.
Work in Germany, United States, Spain, Malaysia, Canada, Japan, France, Singapore, Ireland, New Zealand, Austria, Netherlands, Belgium, Australia, Türkiye, Portugal, Hong Kong, United Arab Emirates, Sweden, South Korea, Mexico, Italy, India, China, Taiwan, Poland, Switzerland and Philippines
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UK registered office: South West |
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Structural Genomics Consortium Charity number 1097737 |
29/05/2003 |
Latest income £4,719,000 [Jun 2025] |
Enabling the future therapeutic relief of human suffering through genome-scale structural chemistry research.The Charity aims to provide open access to research in structural genomics, structural chemistry and computational chemistry as it relates to the improvement of human health.
Work in Japan, Germany, Canada, United States, Sweden and Switzerland
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UK registered office: London |
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Business and Human Rights Resource Centre Charity number 1096664 |
24/03/2003 |
Latest income £4,962,167 [Mar 2025] |
The Business & Human Rights Resource Centre has become the worlds leading independent resource on the subject. Our website is updated hourly with news and reports about companies human rights impacts worldwide, both positive and negative.
Work in Philippines, Japan, Germany, Senegal, Mexico, India, South Africa, Hong Kong, Brazil, United States, Ukraine, Cambodia, Colombia, Kenya, Switzerland, Argentina, Australia, Tunisia and Indonesia
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UK registered office: London |
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Sea Life Trust Limited Charity number 1175859 |
21/11/2017 |
Latest income £6,763,872 [Dec 2024] |
The SEA LIFE TRUST develops, delivers and supports projects and campaigns and operates marine wildlife sanctuaries to help make a measurable difference to the protection of marine and freshwater wildlife and habitats across the world. Our main focus areas are: campaigning for freshwater & marine protection, reducing plastic pollution & overfishing in our seas and marine rescue & rehabilitation.
Work in Belgium, Australia, Austria, Bulgaria, China, Cyprus, Czechia, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Italy, Japan, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, New Zealand, Peru, Poland, Portugal, Ireland, Romania, Slovakia, Slovenia, South Korea, Spain, Sweden, Thailand, United States and Iceland
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UK registered office: London |
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Oxfordshire Community Churches Charity number 1056921 |
18/07/1996 |
Latest income £5,008,319 [Aug 2025] |
To advance the Christian religion and education and to relieve poverty, hardship and distress across Oxfordshire and in many other parts of the world. This is primarily done through the activity of 11 established churches and through schools, pre-schools and outreach workers as well as supporting overseas workers.
Work in Norway, Zambia, Belgium, Canada, Denmark, France, India, Japan, Kenya, Poland, Ireland, Rwanda, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Uganda, United States, North Macedonia, Zimbabwe and Romania
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UK registered office: South East |
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Academy of St Martin in the Fields Charity number 289294 |
27/04/1984 |
Latest income £4,571,748 [Aug 2025] |
The principal activities of the charity during the year were the promotion and advancement of musical education for public benefit, and the support of the practice and performance of chamber orchestra music by the giving of public concerts.
Work in Canada, Austria, Australia, France, Luxembourg, Netherlands, Poland, South Korea, United States, China, Japan, Hungary, Germany, Macau and Switzerland
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UK registered office: London |
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The Independent Schools' Bursars Association Charity number 1121757 |
30/11/2007 |
Latest income £3,883,500 [Dec 2024] |
ISBA aims to support and advance the financial and operational performance in schools. It achieves this through: providing accurate and timely training, advising and assisting schools so as to help them benefit the public through achieving the highest standards of administration and ancillary services.
Work in Kazakhstan, Thailand, Singapore, Switzerland, Ireland, Kenya, Kuwait, Qatar, Oman, New Zealand, Egypt, Spain, South Korea, Greece, Japan, South Africa, China, Tanzania, Malaysia, Luxembourg, Lebanon, Hong Kong, Brazil, Australia, Argentina, Türkiye, United Arab Emirates and Zambia
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UK registered office: |
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The British Institute of Non-Destructive Testing Charity number 260666 |
03/03/1970 |
Latest income £4,073,323 [Dec 2024] |
Accredit education, training and qualification programmes for NDT and related inspection technologies. Publish learned journals and text books. Disseminate information through a website. Organise conferences and seminars. Participate in international harmonisation of technical standards.
Work in Saudi Arabia, Singapore, Ireland, Russia, China, Greece, United States, United Arab Emirates, Trinidad and Tobago, Australia, India, Japan and Malaysia
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UK registered office: East Midlands |
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Accounting for Sustainability Charity number 1195467 |
10/08/2021 |
Latest income £3,699,331 [Mar 2025] |
Accounting for Sustainability (A4S) was established by HM King Charles III, when he was The Prince of Wales, in 2004. Our aim is to transform finance to make sustainable business, business as usual.
Work in Japan, Brazil, South Africa, Spain, Netherlands, Singapore, United States, United Arab Emirates, New Zealand, Canada, France, Australia, China, India, Hong Kong, Germany, Italy and Ireland
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UK registered office: London |
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