Found 163 UK NGOs working in South Korea
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 South Korea.
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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 Colombia, Nepal, Netherlands, New Zealand, Nigeria, Norway, Peru, Ireland, Saudi Arabia, Singapore, South Africa, South Korea, Spain, Sri Lanka, Malaysia, Madagascar, Kenya, Japan, Italy, Indonesia, India, Ghana, Germany, Australia, France, Bangladesh, Botswana, Denmark, Cyprus, Brazil, Burkina Faso, Costa Rica, Cameroon, Canada, China, Zambia, Zimbabwe, United States, Uganda, Switzerland and Tanzania
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UK registered office: London |
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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 South Africa, South Korea, China, Egypt, Greece, India, Lebanon, Malaysia, Morocco, Ireland, Singapore, Bulgaria and Sri Lanka
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UK registered office: Wales |
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Age UK Charity number 1128267 |
25/02/2009 |
Latest income £121,698,000 [Mar 2024] |
Age UK aims to create a world where older people can live their lives free from poverty, isolation and neglect. It raises awareness of issues affecting older people in the UK and overseas, researches and campaigns for changes in policy and practice, and offers practical support to disadvantaged older people. It is funded by individuals, companies and trusts.
Work in Uganda, Thailand, Tanzania, South Korea, Pakistan, Myanmar, Mozambique, Lebanon, Kyrgyzstan, Kenya, Jordan, Ethiopia, India, Haiti, Nepal, South Africa, Vietnam, Bangladesh, Colombia, South Sudan, Zimbabwe, Ukraine, Sri Lanka and Yemen
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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 Greece, Argentina, Azerbaijan, Bulgaria, Chile, China, Colombia, Denmark, Serbia, Hong Kong, Poland, Peru, Malaysia, Lebanon, Egypt, Ireland, Romania, Singapore, South Korea, Sri Lanka, United Arab Emirates, United States, Liechtenstein, Spain and France
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UK registered office: London |
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Marine Stewardship Council Charity number 1066806 |
10/12/1997 |
Latest income £33,080,000 [Mar 2024] |
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 Indonesia, South Korea, Hong Kong, Portugal, Norway, Belgium, Peru, Italy, United States, Sweden, Spain, South Africa, Singapore, Poland, Australia, Canada, Chile, China, Denmark, Finland, France, Netherlands, Germany, Japan and Iceland
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UK registered office: London |
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Wildfowl and Wetlands Trust Charity number 1030884 |
23/12/1993 |
Latest income £31,490,728 [Mar 2024] |
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 Cambodia, China, Kuwait, Madagascar, Russia, Seychelles, South Korea, Sri Lanka, United Arab Emirates, United States and Bulgaria
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UK registered office: South West |
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Fondation Chanel Charity number 1195353 |
30/07/2021 |
Latest income £2,426,525 [Jul 2024] |
Fondation CHANEL aims for all women and adolescent girls to be free to shape their own destinies; it strives to achieve maximum impact by centring the needs of women with overlapping vulnerabilities. It pursues grant-making through the thematic pillars of: (i) safety; (ii) economic and social autonomy; and (iii) climate resilience by partnering with organisation in the UK and internationally.
Work in Netherlands, Hong Kong, India, Italy, Haiti, Mexico, Morocco, France, Thailand, Tunisia, Nepal, Nigeria, Egypt, Ecuador, South Korea, Germany, Madagascar, Greece, Guatemala, Peru, United States, Vietnam, Puerto Rico, Senegal, Singapore, Spain, Japan, Jordan, Côte d'Ivoire, Colombia, China, Switzerland, Tanzania, Belgium, Bolivia, Brazil, Burkina Faso and Honduras
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UK registered office: London |
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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 Costa Rica, Colombia, Cambodia, Burundi, Ethiopia, France, Brazil, Germany, Botswana, Egypt, Ecuador, Philippines, Rwanda, Sierra Leone, Zambia, Singapore, South Africa, South Korea, Spain, Thailand, Trinidad and Tobago, Uganda, Vietnam, United States, Ghana, India, Estonia, Argentina, Indonesia, Japan, Kenya, Liberia, Mauritius, Mexico, Myanmar, Netherlands, Nicaragua, Hong Kong, Zimbabwe and Nigeria
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UK registered office: London |
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Plymouth Marine Laboratory Charity number 1091222 |
20/03/2002 |
Latest income £16,390,000 [Mar 2025] |
PML undertakes scientifically excellent research that generates greater understanding of the marine environment, the threats it faces, and its relationship with society. PML uses this greater understanding to effect demonstrable change in the way in which the marine environment is appreciated, managed, protected and valued. PML activities are aimed at supporting a sustainable ocean for society.
Work in China, Australia, Philippines, Cambodia, Bangladesh, India, Japan, Malaysia, Norway, South Africa and South Korea
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UK registered office: South West |
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Birmingham Repertory Theatre Limited Charity number 223660 |
04/06/1963 |
Latest income £15,360,000 [Mar 2024] |
Birmingham Repertory Theatre is a producing theatre based in Birmingham, UK.
Work in Italy, Japan, Netherlands, Poland, South Korea, Croatia, Spain and Germany
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UK registered office: West Midlands |
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Aquaculture Stewardship Council Charity number 1150418 |
09/01/2013 |
Latest income £13,501,034 [Dec 2024] |
The charity is set up to conserve the marine and freshwater environments for the benefit of the public and to advance public education in the principles and practice of conservation.
Work in Honduras, Japan, Germany, Hong Kong, France, Vietnam, Switzerland, Finland, South Korea, Ireland, Portugal, Estonia, Norway, New Zealand, Italy, Denmark, Czechia, Chile, Canada, Greece, Indonesia, India, Brazil, Australia, Netherlands, United States, China, Austria and Belgium
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UK registered office: London |
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Vocational Training Charitable Trust Charity number 295192 |
30/09/1986 |
Latest income £12,863,495 [Jul 2024] |
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 Zimbabwe, Canada, China, Greece, United States, Oman, New Zealand, Malaysia, Sweden, Indonesia, Botswana, Japan, Kenya, Latvia, Qatar, Lithuania, Vietnam, Singapore, South Korea, Thailand, Denmark, Hungary, Mauritania, Nigeria, Norway, Taiwan, Macau, Hong Kong, Romania, Zambia, United Arab Emirates, Spain, India, Australia, South Africa, Netherlands, Italy, Ireland, Malta and Mauritius
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UK registered office: South East |
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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 Switzerland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, India, Italy, Jamaica, Japan, Mexico, Netherlands, New Zealand, Nigeria, Norway, Panama, Poland, Portugal, Ireland, Russia, Singapore, South Africa, South Korea, Spain, Sweden, Finland, Thailand, United States, Hong Kong, Taiwan, Australia, Austria, Belgium, Brazil, Canada, Chile, China, Costa Rica, Croatia, Denmark, Dominican Republic, Argentina, Czechia, Colombia, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Uruguay, Iran, Indonesia and Malaysia
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UK registered office: London |
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Philharmonia Ltd Charity number 250277 |
28/11/1966 |
Latest income £10,233,752 [Aug 2024] |
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, United States, United Arab Emirates, Switzerland, Spain, South Korea, Slovenia, Poland, Peru, Netherlands, Mexico, Luxembourg, Kazakhstan, Japan, Italy, Iceland, Greece, Germany, France, Finland, Australia, Austria, Colombia, Brazil, Belgium and China
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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 Luxembourg, Armenia, Australia, Austria, Azerbaijan, Belarus, Belgium, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Bulgaria, Canada, China, Croatia, Cyprus, Czechia, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Georgia, Germany, Greece, Hungary, India, Iran, Italy, Japan, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Latvia, Lithuania, Moldova, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Ireland, Russia, Saudi Arabia, Slovakia, Slovenia, South Korea, Spain, Sweden, Türkiye, Ukraine, United States and Serbia
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UK registered office: London |
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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 South Africa, Belgium, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Italy, Japan, Kenya, Laos, Malawi, Malaysia, Myanmar, Netherlands, Romania, Singapore, Spain, Sweden, Thailand, Zambia, Gabon, Canada, Norway, Switzerland, Uruguay, Congo, Vietnam, Egypt, Panama, Slovenia, South Korea, Costa Rica, Czechia, Denmark, Portugal, Ireland, Senegal, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Nigeria, Uganda, Rwanda, Taiwan, Hong Kong, Cameroon and United States
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UK registered office: London |
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The Mission to Seafarers Charity number 1123613 |
12/04/2008 |
Latest income £5,763,000 [Dec 2024] |
The Mission to Seafarers, a charity and part of the Anglican church, is represented in over 200 ports around the world offering emergency assistance, practical support and a friendly welcome to crews. Whether caring for victims of piracy or providing a lifeline to those stranded in foreign ports, we are there for the globe's 1.5 million merchant seafarers of all ranks, nationalities and beliefs.
Work in New Zealand, United Arab Emirates, South Korea, Kenya, Jordan, Japan, India, United States, France, Cyprus, Brazil, Belgium, Singapore, Ukraine, Hong Kong, Australia, Bahrain, Philippines, Netherlands, South Africa and Sri Lanka
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UK registered office: London |
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Duchesne Trust Charity number 288467 |
09/01/1984 |
Latest income £6,629,153 [Dec 2023] |
Promoting charitable works and objects for the time being carried on or supported by the Society of the Sacred Heart Charitable Trust.
Work in Belgium, Germany, Ireland, Malta, Australia, South Korea, New Zealand, France, Netherlands, Morocco, Hungary, Taiwan, Vietnam, Puerto Rico, Argentina, Austria, Brazil, Canada, Chad, Chile, Colombia, Egypt, India, Indonesia, Italy, Japan, Kenya, Mexico, Peru, Philippines, Poland, Spain, Uganda, United States, Uruguay and Democratic Republic of the Congo
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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 Senegal, Cameroon, Thailand, United States, Japan, Belgium, Philippines, Taiwan, Netherlands, Brazil, France, Germany, Ghana, Liberia, South Korea and Indonesia
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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 United States, United Arab Emirates, New Zealand, Ireland, Canada, Belgium, Austria, Spain, Australia, China, India, Italy, Hong Kong, Mexico, South Korea, Sweden, Netherlands, Malaysia, Japan, Singapore, Germany, France, Portugal, Türkiye, Philippines, Taiwan, Switzerland and Poland
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UK registered office: South West |
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Scripture Union Charity number 213422 |
03/01/1966 |
Latest income £4,215,000 [Mar 2024] |
We help children and young people explore the Bible, respond to Jesus and grow in faith. We make Jesus known through our work in communities, schools, holidays and missions. Through publishing, using print and digital media, we aim to inspire leaders to make disciples of children and young people with our resources and to equip Christians to grow in discipleship with Bible guides and publications.
Work in India, Hungary, Greece, Ghana, Germany, The Gambia, France, Fiji, Estonia, Czechia, Croatia, Botswana, Bolivia, Australia, Armenia, Lesotho, Nepal, Namibia, Malawi, Kenya, Kosovo, Zimbabwe, Zambia, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Serbia, Ukraine, Uganda, Thailand, Tajikistan, Eswatini, Sri Lanka, South Korea, South Africa, Slovakia, Sierra Leone, Russia, Romania, Ireland, Peru, Pakistan, Nigeria and New Zealand
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UK registered office: |
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Echoes International Charity number 1173851 |
18/07/2017 |
Latest income £4,461,870 [Dec 2024] |
To act as a mission service agency & produce a monthly missionary magazine. To achieve this we publish news & information about cross cultural mission activity across the world & distribute unsolicited gifts to mission partners, provide pastoral care to our mission partners & seek to encourage interest in mission within the UK.
Work in Mozambique, Faroe Islands, Brazil, Belgium, Bolivia, Botswana, Colombia, Ecuador, Ethiopia, France, India, Italy, Lebanon, Lesotho, Norway, Panama, Philippines, Ireland, Romania, Rwanda, South Africa, South Korea, Spain, Tanzania, Thailand, Türkiye, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Zambia, Zimbabwe, Albania, Argentina and Bahamas
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UK registered office: South West |
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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 Iceland, Japan, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Hungary, Netherlands, Greece, Germany, France, Finland, Estonia, Denmark, Czechia, Cyprus, China, Bulgaria, New Zealand, Peru, Poland, Portugal, Ireland, Belgium, Romania, Slovakia, Slovenia, Australia, South Korea, Spain, Sweden, Thailand, Austria and United States
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UK registered office: London |
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Academy of St Martin in the Fields Charity number 289294 |
27/04/1984 |
Latest income £5,227,222 [Aug 2024] |
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 Germany, Australia, Austria, Canada, China, Macau, United States, Switzerland, South Korea, Poland, Netherlands, Luxembourg, Japan, Hungary and France
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UK registered office: London |
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European Society of Endocrinology Charity number 1123492 |
07/04/2008 |
Latest income £4,019,670 [Dec 2024] |
The objects of ESE are to promote for the public benefit research, education, and clinical practice in endocrinology by the organisation of conferences, training courses and publications, by raising public awareness, liaison with national and international legislators, and by any other appropriate means.
Work in Sweden, Chile, Japan, Mexico, Norway, India, Hungary, Greece, Germany, Georgia, France, Finland, Denmark, Czechia, Poland, Portugal, Brazil, Romania, South Korea, Spain, Türkiye, Belgium, Belarus, Armenia, Albania, Serbia, United States, Ukraine, Israel, Italy, Lithuania and Netherlands
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UK registered office: South West |
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The Permira Foundation Charity number 1175061 |
10/10/2017 |
Latest income £4,145,960 [Dec 2024] |
The Charity is primarily funded from contributions from Partners of Permira, the Charity does not currently seek donations from the general public.The Charity's objectives are: Advance education of young people; Prevent and relieve poverty; Advance and preserve good health, and prevent and relieve sickness; Promote social inclusion by preventing people from becoming socially excluded
Work in Luxembourg, China, Italy, Japan, Hong Kong, France, United States, Germany, Sweden, Spain and South Korea
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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, United Arab Emirates, Qatar, Ireland, Singapore, South Africa, South Korea, Spain, Switzerland, Tanzania, Thailand, Türkiye, Oman, Zambia, Hong Kong, New Zealand, Malaysia, Luxembourg, Lebanon, Kuwait, Kenya, Japan, Greece, Egypt, China, Brazil, Australia and Argentina
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UK registered office: |
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Little Company of Mary Sisters England CIO Charity number 1186617 |
27/11/2019 |
Latest income £485,443 [Jun 2025] |
The Little Company of Mary Sisters England CIO enables the sisters of the Congregation to carry our their principal ministry of caring for the sick and dying, especially the dying. The charity aims to support the religious and other charitable works carried on by members of the Congregation and to care for those members throughout their lives with the Congregation.
Work in Philippines, South Korea, Albania and Zimbabwe
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UK registered office: London |
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The Institute of Marine Engineering, Science and Technology Charity number 212992 |
22/08/1963 |
Latest income £3,064,000 [Sep 2024] |
IMarEST is the leading professional membership body and learned society for all marine professionals, with over 20,000 members worldwide. The Institute has a strong international presence with an extensive network of around 50 international branches, offers peer-reviewed journals and an industry-focused magazine, produces conferences and events, and enjoys non-governmental status at IMO.
Work in Russia, Singapore, South Korea, Malaysia, Indonesia, Greece, Egypt, Cyprus, Belgium, Bangladesh, Australia, Nigeria, Pakistan, Philippines, Ireland, Hong Kong, United States, United Arab Emirates, Ukraine, Sri Lanka, New Zealand, Netherlands, Malta, Myanmar, Luxembourg and Bermuda
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UK registered office: London |
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The Society of St Columban for Foreign Missions Charity number 221594 |
26/07/1963 |
Latest income £4,360,563 [Mar 2025] |
We are a Roman Catholic missionary society which supports Christian communities and works to spread the Christian message at home and abroad. We seek to relieve poverty, promote dialogue and reconciliation between different peoples, attend to the needs of vulnerable groups, counteract the causes and adverse effects of the climate crisis and promote and protect biodiversity.
Work in Ireland, Peru, Chile, Japan, Australia, New Zealand, Pakistan, Myanmar, South Korea, Philippines, Fiji, Taiwan, Hong Kong, United States and China
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UK registered office: West Midlands |
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