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Charity	Reg. date	Latest income	Activities	Region ?
Alpha International Charity number 1086179	18/04/2001	Latest income £23,865,077 [Dec 2025]	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 Cambodia, Hong Kong, Zimbabwe, Zambia, Vietnam, United States, Uganda, Trinidad and Tobago, Thailand, Spain, South Korea, South Africa, Singapore, Sierra Leone, Rwanda, Philippines, Nigeria, Nicaragua, Netherlands, Myanmar, Mexico, Mauritius, Liberia, Kenya, Japan, Indonesia, India, Ghana, Germany, France, Ethiopia, Estonia, Egypt, Ecuador, Costa Rica, Colombia, Burundi, Brazil, Botswana and Argentina	UK registered office: London
Christian Vision Charity number 1031031	06/01/1994	Latest income £27,187,543 [Dec 2025]	Advancement of the Christian faith; relief of needy, aged or sick people; advancement of Christian based education; promotion of good citizenship and moral values and purposes beneficial to the community. Mission statement: To introduce people to Jesus and encourage those who acknowledge Him to accept Him as the Son of God and become His true followers. Work in Latvia, Romania, Czechia, Armenia, Chile, Madagascar, Kazakhstan, Belarus, Sri Lanka, Argentina, Timor-Leste, Zambia, Venezuela, United States, Ukraine, South Africa, Philippines, Myanmar, Egypt, China, Brazil, Bolivia, Australia, Indonesia, India and Germany	UK registered office: West Midlands
Givewell UK Charity number 1196392	03/11/2021	Latest income £20,450,036 [Dec 2025]	We promote charities that save and improve lives the most per dollar as identified by the U.S. organisation GiveWell. We raise funds on their behalf and make grants to further their life improving and life saving programs. Work in Mozambique, Uganda, Togo, Tanzania, Sudan, South Africa, Sierra Leone, Rwanda, Philippines, Papua New Guinea, Pakistan, Nigeria, Niger, Namibia, Myanmar, Mauritania, Malawi, Zimbabwe, Afghanistan, Angola, Bangladesh, Burkina Faso, Burundi, Cameroon, Central African Republic, Chad, Côte d'Ivoire, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Egypt, Madagascar, Eritrea, Ethiopia, Ghana, Liberia, Kenya, Guinea, Guinea-Bissau, Guyana, India, Indonesia, Zambia and Vietnam	UK registered office: London
This Day Foundation Charity number 1195423	06/08/2021	Latest income £33,666,514 [Mar 2025]	Makes grants to organisations and individuals in the UK and over seas, in line with its grant making policy Work in South Africa	UK registered office: London
International Fund for Animal Welfare (Ifaw) Charity number 1024806	11/08/1993	Latest income £17,438,907 [Jun 2025]	International fund for animal welfare (ifaw) rescues and protects animals around the world. We rescue individual animals, campaign to prevent animal cruelty and advocate for the protection of wildlife and habitats. Ifaw promotes animal welfare and conservation policies that advance the well-being of both animals and people. Work in Sierra Leone, Malawi, South Africa, Türkiye, United Arab Emirates, United States, Zambia, Kenya, Japan, Côte d'Ivoire, Indonesia, India, Iceland, China, Canada and Barbados	UK registered office: London
Mission Aviation Fellowship UK Charity number 1064598	25/09/1997	Latest income £17,179,000 [Dec 2025]	MAF uses light aircraft to transform the lives of some of the world's most isolated people in need. Working in partnership with hundreds of other Christian and humanitarian organisations, MAF delivers help, hope and healing to remote and inaccessible communities in the developing world. MAF UK is the largest provider of resources for MAF International's work within the MAF global partnership. Work in South Africa, Chad, Australia, South Sudan, Timor-Leste, Liberia, Madagascar, Nepal, Tanzania, Papua New Guinea, Kenya, Uganda and Guinea	UK registered office: South East
Colchester Zoological Society Charity number 1105621	25/08/2004	Latest income £27,390,232 [Dec 2025]	Colchester Zoological Society is dedicated to providing financial and technical assistance to conservation projects worldwide, to raising awareness among local people in community conservation programmes and to supporting conservation research and its own project: the UmPhafa Nature Reserve in KwaZulu Natal, South Africa. Work in Indonesia, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Ecuador, Zambia, Netherlands, Madagascar, Laos, Nepal and South Africa	UK registered office: East of England
Vodafone Foundation Charity number 1193984	31/03/2021	Latest income £18,098,441 [Mar 2026]	Vodafone Foundation is at the centre of a network of 24 global & local social investment programmes. Through this unique network, we are able to think & act locally & respond to the needs of the communities in which Vodafone operates. Globally, we harness the power of mobile technology to deliver long-term sustainable programmes that drive transformational change & support disaster response. Work in Albania, India, Kenya, Luxembourg, Italy, Ireland, Romania, Spain, Ghana, Egypt, Czechia, South Africa, Tanzania, Greece, Portugal, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Hungary, Türkiye, Lesotho, Mozambique, Germany and Netherlands	UK registered office: London
The World Federation of Khoja Shia Ithna-Asheri Muslim Communities Charity number 282303	01/06/1982	Latest income £19,395,958 [Dec 2025]	The World Federation of KSIMC provides these activities through its Regional Federations and partners based internationally In America, Europe, Africa, Pakistan, India and Australia. Work in United States, Sweden, Australia, Austria, Bangladesh, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Canada, Denmark, India, Iraq, Kenya, Lebanon, Pakistan, South Africa, Tanzania, Nepal, France, Trinidad and Tobago and New Zealand	UK registered office: London
Ivcc Charity number 1128437	05/03/2009	Latest income £19,097,000 [Jul 2025]	The IVCC is a Product Development Partnership (PDP) established as a not for profit company and registered charity to overcome the barriers to innovation in the development of new insecticides for public health vector control and to develop information systems and tools which will enable new and existing pesticides to be used more effectively. Work in Ghana, Greece, Ireland, Vietnam, United Arab Emirates, Senegal, China, Netherlands, Norway, Denmark, Zambia, Zimbabwe, France, Uganda, Singapore, South Africa, Spain, Tanzania, Thailand, Côte d'Ivoire, Kenya, Australia, Benin, Madagascar, Mali, Canada, Mexico, Mozambique, Israel, Rwanda, Germany, Switzerland, Japan, Burkina Faso and United States	UK registered office: North West
The Virgin Foundation Charity number 297540	25/08/1987	Latest income £18,151,000 [Dec 2025]	Virgin Unite was established by Richard Branson and staff across the Virgin Group to deliver entrepreneurial approaches to social and environmental issues. Virgin Unite works with all the Virgin companies around the world in partnership with social entrepreneurs to build sustainable solutions to some of thoughest challenges facing the world today. Work in Canada, South Africa, Jamaica, United States and Australia	UK registered office: London
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 Australia, China, South Africa, South Korea, Bangladesh, India, Norway, Malaysia, Japan, Philippines and Cambodia	UK registered office: South West
Compassion in World Farming International Charity number 1095050	16/12/2002	Latest income £14,033,834 [Mar 2026]	Our activities include:- Strengthening EU legislation and enforcement on animal welfare.- Persuading food companies to sell higher welfare products across their entire product ranges.- Enabling consumers to make higher welfare food choices.- Persuading intergovernmental agencies to adopt higher welfare policies.- Supporting producers who champion higher welfare practices. Work in Italy, Czechia, China, Belgium, United States, Ukraine, South Africa, Ireland, Poland, Netherlands, France and Spain	UK registered office: South East
The Chartered Institute of Building Charity number 280795	25/09/1980	Latest income £17,160,000 [Dec 2025]	The CIOB is governed by Royal Charter with the following objectives - the promotion for the public benefit of the science and practice of building and construction and, the advancement of public education in the science and practice of building and construction including necessary research and the publication thereof. Work in South Africa, Hong Kong, United Arab Emirates, Australia, China, Malaysia, Ireland, Singapore and Canada	UK registered office: South East
Tusk Trust Limited Charity number 1186533	22/11/2019	Latest income £15,565,125 [Dec 2025]	Tusk's mission is to amplify the impact of progressive conservation initiatives across africa. We partner with the most effective local organisations, investing in their in-depth knowledge and expertise, to protect endangered species, reduce human-wildlife conflict, find sustainable solutions to preserve critical habitats and combat the global demand for illegal wildlife products. Work in Tanzania, Zambia, Angola, Botswana, Cameroon, Comoros, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Gabon, Ghana, Guinea, Kenya, Liberia, Madagascar, Malawi, Mali, Namibia, Nigeria, Sierra Leone, South Africa, Uganda, Senegal, Rwanda, Mozambique and Zimbabwe	UK registered office: South West
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 Norway, Romania, Thailand, Mauritania, Hungary, Denmark, United Arab Emirates, Zambia, Hong Kong, Nigeria, Macau, Taiwan, Zimbabwe, Malaysia, Qatar, Kenya, Latvia, Lithuania, New Zealand, Indonesia, Oman, South Korea, Canada, Botswana, United States, China, Japan, Greece, Sweden, Singapore, Vietnam, Mauritius, Spain, South Africa, Ireland, Netherlands, Malta, Australia, India and Italy	UK registered office: South East
Mercy Ships - U.K Ltd Charity number 1053055	21/02/1996	Latest income £11,228,360 [Dec 2025]	Mercy Ships UK is part of a global charity that uses hospital ships to deliver free healthcare to people in some of the poorest countries in the world. Our volunteers work with host nations to improve healthcare systems by training local medical staff and renovating facilities to leave a lasting legacy. Since 1978, we've visited 56 countries, providing services worth more than £1.2 billion. Work in Guinea, Ghana, The Gambia, Cameroon, Benin, Togo, South Africa, Sierra Leone, Senegal, Madagascar, Liberia, Côte d'Ivoire, Guinea-Bissau, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Congo and Mozambique	UK registered office: East of England
Stelios Philanthropic Foundation Charity number 1141206	06/04/2011	Latest income £14,376,341 [Sep 2025]	Stelios Philanthropic Foundation supports activities in the places where the founder lived and worked:UK,Greece,Cyprus and Monaco.1.funding scholarships for students 2.supporting entrepreneurship with cash prizes to stimulate economic growth/job creation. 3.donating money to charities 4.operating programme in Greece-Cyprus 'Food from the heart' that offers daily snacks to people in need Work in Cyprus, Greece, United States, Monaco, France, Romania, South Africa, Germany, Lebanon, Türkiye, Switzerland and Indonesia	UK registered office: London
Frontline AIDS Charity number 1038860	08/07/1994	Latest income £11,936,984 [Dec 2025]	Frontline AIDS is the new name of the International HIV/AIDS Alliance. The charity is the UK-based secretariat of a global partnership of national organisations working to support community action on HIV and AIDS. National partners and local community groups are supported by technical expertise, policy work and fundraising carried out at the secretariat and across the global partnership. Work in Malaysia, South Sudan, Zimbabwe, Zambia, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Vietnam, United States, Ukraine, Uganda, Tunisia, Trinidad and Tobago, Thailand, Tanzania, South Africa, Senegal, Peru, Nigeria, Netherlands, Namibia, Myanmar, Morocco, Mexico, Malawi, Lebanon, Kyrgyzstan, Kenya, Côte d'Ivoire, Indonesia, India, Haiti, Ethiopia, El Salvador, Ecuador, China, Cambodia, Burundi, Burkina Faso, Botswana, Bolivia, Belgium, Bangladesh, Argentina, Algeria and Afghanistan	UK registered office: South East
The Leprosy Mission International Charity number 1076356	02/07/1999	Latest income £12,713,245 [Dec 2025]	The work of the mission is focused on its goal- leprosy defeated,lives transformed. This will be achieved by working with people and communities affected by leprosy, people with physical disabilities and those excluded from society through:- leprosy services-dignity and empowerment- social integration- research and learning- resource mobiliation Work in Mozambique, Democratic Republic of the Congo, South Sudan, Angola, Bangladesh, Chad, Ethiopia, India, Thailand, Timor-Leste, Tanzania, Sudan, Myanmar, Nepal, Niger, Nigeria, Papua New Guinea, South Africa and Sri Lanka	UK registered office: London
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 Malaysia, Zimbabwe, Hong Kong, Georgia, France, Estonia, Ecuador, Costa Rica, China, Canada, Cameroon, Brazil, Belgium, Australia, Germany, Hungary, India, Japan, Kenya, Taiwan, Mexico, Netherlands, Peru, South Africa, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Tanzania, Thailand, United Arab Emirates, United States and Vietnam	UK registered office: East of England
Global Alliance for Livestock Veterinary Medicines Charity number 1115606	28/07/2006	Latest income £17,665,060 [Mar 2025]	GALVmed fosters ground breaking partnerships on a global scale between animal health industry and other organisations. Our aim is to promote the development of accessible and affordable animal vaccines and other animal health products for the poorest farmers in developing countries. Work in India, Ghana, Ethiopia, Zambia, Uganda, Tanzania, South Africa, Nepal, Kenya, Burkina Faso, Bangladesh, Rwanda, Nigeria, Malawi, Mozambique, Cameroon, Benin, South Sudan, Zimbabwe, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Togo, Senegal, Mali, Côte d'Ivoire, The Gambia, Chad and Botswana	UK registered office:
Women in Informal Employment: Globalizing and Organizing (Wiego) Limited Charity number 1143510	23/08/2011	Latest income £6,991,814 [Mar 2025]	WIEGO pursues its objects by helping to build networks of informal worker organizations; undertaking policy analysis, statistical research and data analysis on the informal economy; providing policy advice and convening policy dialogues on the informal economy; and documenting and disseminating good practice in support of the informal workforce especially women. Work in Chile, Senegal, Ireland, Malaysia, Liberia, China, Sweden, Zimbabwe, Argentina, Italy, Uruguay, Belgium, Brazil, Canada, Colombia, France, Germany, Ghana, India, Indonesia, Kenya, Malawi, Mauritius, Mexico, Netherlands, Nicaragua, Peru, South Africa, Spain, Switzerland, United States, Thailand and Uganda	UK registered office: North West
World Horse Welfare Charity number 206658	25/05/1979	Latest income £11,134,000 [Dec 2025]	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 Cambodia, Senegal, South Africa, Panama, Nepal, Mexico, Lesotho, Honduras, Haiti, Guatemala, Cuba, Costa Rica, Chile, Nicaragua and Ireland	UK registered office: East of England
The Royal Naval Benevolent Trust (Grand Fleet and Kindred Funds) Charity number 206243	05/02/1963	Latest income £12,460,971 [Mar 2025]	The RNBT gives help, in cases of need, to those who are serving or have served as ratings in the Royal Navy or as other ranks in the Royal Marines, and their dependants - The RNBT Family. We give financial support to individuals and provide care for older people. Work in Ireland, Australia, Canada, Cyprus, France, Malta, New Zealand, South Africa, Spain, Thailand, United States, Zimbabwe, Greece, Türkiye and Hong Kong	UK registered office: South East
The Cochrane Collaboration Charity number 1045921	26/04/1995	Latest income £11,093,599 [Dec 2025]	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 Malaysia, Argentina, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Colombia, Indonesia, Iran, Uruguay, Czechia, Dominican Republic, Denmark, France, Taiwan, Hong Kong, United States, Thailand, Switzerland, Sweden, Spain, South Korea, South Africa, Singapore, Russia, Ireland, Portugal, Poland, Panama, Norway, Nigeria, New Zealand, Netherlands, Mexico, Japan, Jamaica, Italy, India, Hungary, Greece, Germany, Australia, Austria, Belgium, Brazil, Canada, Chile, China, Costa Rica, Croatia and Finland	UK registered office: London
Big Win Philanthropy Charity number 1162036	05/06/2015	Latest income £1,967,922 [Dec 2025]	Big Win Philanthropy is an independent foundation that invests in children and young people in developing countries to improve their lives and to maximize demographic dividends for long term economic growth. Big Win Philanthropy partners with leaders who have a stake in the outcome to achieve transformational change. Work in Tanzania, Malawi, Mozambique, Namibia, Nigeria, Rwanda, Senegal, Sierra Leone, South Africa, Eswatini, Madagascar, Uganda, Zimbabwe, Botswana, Burkina Faso, Ethiopia, Ghana, Côte d'Ivoire, Kenya, Lesotho and Liberia	UK registered office: London
Working Animals International Charity number 209015	23/01/1963	Latest income £8,456,770 [Dec 2025]	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 Sierra Leone, South Africa, Tanzania, Pakistan, Namibia, Mongolia, Cameroon, Somalia, Costa Rica, Ghana, India, Liberia, Kenya, Peru, Tunisia, Zimbabwe, Mauritania, Ethiopia, Jordan, Mali, Morocco, Myanmar and Botswana	UK registered office: London
Parkrun Global Limited Charity number 1175062	10/10/2017	Latest income £11,741,245 [Jan 2026]	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 Ireland, United States, Sweden, Eswatini, South Africa, Singapore, Russia, Poland, Norway, New Zealand, Namibia, Malaysia, Italy, Germany, France, Finland, Denmark, Canada, Australia, Japan and Netherlands	UK registered office: London
Climate Bonds Initiative Charity number 1154413	31/10/2013	Latest income £10,862,462 [Dec 2025]	CBI is an international not-for-profit which promotes the development of climate bonds. It aims to raise awareness about the existence and benefits of climate bonds and promote investments in them; proposes standards that establish what a green bond is, helping identify and label green bonds so that they may be recognized as such Work in Switzerland, Australia, Spain, South Africa, United States, Belgium, Serbia, Brazil, Canada, Chile, China, Poland, Philippines, Nigeria, Netherlands, Mongolia, Mexico, Malaysia, Kazakhstan, Italy, India, Greece, France, Cyprus, Colombia and Vietnam	UK registered office:

Alpha International

Charity number 1086179

18/04/2001

Latest income £23,865,077

[Dec 2025]

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

UK registered office: London

Christian Vision

Charity number 1031031

06/01/1994

Latest income £27,187,543

[Dec 2025]

Advancement of the Christian faith; relief of needy, aged or sick people; advancement of Christian based education; promotion of good citizenship and moral values and purposes beneficial to the community. Mission statement: To introduce people to Jesus and encourage those who acknowledge Him to accept Him as the Son of God and become His true followers.

Work in Latvia, Romania, Czechia, Armenia, Chile, Madagascar, Kazakhstan, Belarus, Sri Lanka, Argentina, Timor-Leste, Zambia, Venezuela, United States, Ukraine, South Africa, Philippines, Myanmar, Egypt, China, Brazil, Bolivia, Australia, Indonesia, India and Germany

UK registered office: West Midlands

Givewell UK

Charity number 1196392

03/11/2021

Latest income £20,450,036

[Dec 2025]

We promote charities that save and improve lives the most per dollar as identified by the U.S. organisation GiveWell. We raise funds on their behalf and make grants to further their life improving and life saving programs.

Work in Mozambique, Uganda, Togo, Tanzania, Sudan, South Africa, Sierra Leone, Rwanda, Philippines, Papua New Guinea, Pakistan, Nigeria, Niger, Namibia, Myanmar, Mauritania, Malawi, Zimbabwe, Afghanistan, Angola, Bangladesh, Burkina Faso, Burundi, Cameroon, Central African Republic, Chad, Côte d'Ivoire, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Egypt, Madagascar, Eritrea, Ethiopia, Ghana, Liberia, Kenya, Guinea, Guinea-Bissau, Guyana, India, Indonesia, Zambia and Vietnam

UK registered office: London

This Day Foundation

Charity number 1195423

06/08/2021

Latest income £33,666,514

[Mar 2025]

Makes grants to organisations and individuals in the UK and over seas, in line with its grant making policy

Work in South Africa

UK registered office: London

International Fund for Animal Welfare (Ifaw)

Charity number 1024806

11/08/1993

Latest income £17,438,907

[Jun 2025]

International fund for animal welfare (ifaw) rescues and protects animals around the world. We rescue individual animals, campaign to prevent animal cruelty and advocate for the protection of wildlife and habitats. Ifaw promotes animal welfare and conservation policies that advance the well-being of both animals and people.

Work in Sierra Leone, Malawi, South Africa, Türkiye, United Arab Emirates, United States, Zambia, Kenya, Japan, Côte d'Ivoire, Indonesia, India, Iceland, China, Canada and Barbados

UK registered office: London

Mission Aviation Fellowship UK

Charity number 1064598

25/09/1997

Latest income £17,179,000

[Dec 2025]

MAF uses light aircraft to transform the lives of some of the world's most isolated people in need. Working in partnership with hundreds of other Christian and humanitarian organisations, MAF delivers help, hope and healing to remote and inaccessible communities in the developing world. MAF UK is the largest provider of resources for MAF International's work within the MAF global partnership.

Work in South Africa, Chad, Australia, South Sudan, Timor-Leste, Liberia, Madagascar, Nepal, Tanzania, Papua New Guinea, Kenya, Uganda and Guinea

UK registered office: South East

Colchester Zoological Society

Charity number 1105621

25/08/2004

Latest income £27,390,232

[Dec 2025]

Colchester Zoological Society is dedicated to providing financial and technical assistance to conservation projects worldwide, to raising awareness among local people in community conservation programmes and to supporting conservation research and its own project: the UmPhafa Nature Reserve in KwaZulu Natal, South Africa.

Work in Indonesia, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Ecuador, Zambia, Netherlands, Madagascar, Laos, Nepal and South Africa

UK registered office: East of England

Vodafone Foundation

Charity number 1193984

31/03/2021

Latest income £18,098,441

[Mar 2026]

Vodafone Foundation is at the centre of a network of 24 global & local social investment programmes. Through this unique network, we are able to think & act locally & respond to the needs of the communities in which Vodafone operates. Globally, we harness the power of mobile technology to deliver long-term sustainable programmes that drive transformational change & support disaster response.

Work in Albania, India, Kenya, Luxembourg, Italy, Ireland, Romania, Spain, Ghana, Egypt, Czechia, South Africa, Tanzania, Greece, Portugal, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Hungary, Türkiye, Lesotho, Mozambique, Germany and Netherlands

UK registered office: London

The World Federation of Khoja Shia Ithna-Asheri Muslim Communities

Charity number 282303

01/06/1982

Latest income £19,395,958

[Dec 2025]

The World Federation of KSIMC provides these activities through its Regional Federations and partners based internationally In America, Europe, Africa, Pakistan, India and Australia.

Work in United States, Sweden, Australia, Austria, Bangladesh, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Canada, Denmark, India, Iraq, Kenya, Lebanon, Pakistan, South Africa, Tanzania, Nepal, France, Trinidad and Tobago and New Zealand

UK registered office: London

Ivcc

Charity number 1128437

05/03/2009

Latest income £19,097,000

[Jul 2025]

The IVCC is a Product Development Partnership (PDP) established as a not for profit company and registered charity to overcome the barriers to innovation in the development of new insecticides for public health vector control and to develop information systems and tools which will enable new and existing pesticides to be used more effectively.

Work in Ghana, Greece, Ireland, Vietnam, United Arab Emirates, Senegal, China, Netherlands, Norway, Denmark, Zambia, Zimbabwe, France, Uganda, Singapore, South Africa, Spain, Tanzania, Thailand, Côte d'Ivoire, Kenya, Australia, Benin, Madagascar, Mali, Canada, Mexico, Mozambique, Israel, Rwanda, Germany, Switzerland, Japan, Burkina Faso and United States

UK registered office: North West

The Virgin Foundation

Charity number 297540

25/08/1987

Latest income £18,151,000

[Dec 2025]

Virgin Unite was established by Richard Branson and staff across the Virgin Group to deliver entrepreneurial approaches to social and environmental issues. Virgin Unite works with all the Virgin companies around the world in partnership with social entrepreneurs to build sustainable solutions to some of thoughest challenges facing the world today.

Work in Canada, South Africa, Jamaica, United States and Australia

UK registered office: London

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 Australia, China, South Africa, South Korea, Bangladesh, India, Norway, Malaysia, Japan, Philippines and Cambodia

UK registered office: South West

Compassion in World Farming International

Charity number 1095050

16/12/2002

Latest income £14,033,834

[Mar 2026]

Our activities include:- Strengthening EU legislation and enforcement on animal welfare.- Persuading food companies to sell higher welfare products across their entire product ranges.- Enabling consumers to make higher welfare food choices.- Persuading intergovernmental agencies to adopt higher welfare policies.- Supporting producers who champion higher welfare practices.

Work in Italy, Czechia, China, Belgium, United States, Ukraine, South Africa, Ireland, Poland, Netherlands, France and Spain

UK registered office: South East

The Chartered Institute of Building

Charity number 280795

25/09/1980

Latest income £17,160,000

[Dec 2025]

The CIOB is governed by Royal Charter with the following objectives - the promotion for the public benefit of the science and practice of building and construction and, the advancement of public education in the science and practice of building and construction including necessary research and the publication thereof.

Work in South Africa, Hong Kong, United Arab Emirates, Australia, China, Malaysia, Ireland, Singapore and Canada

UK registered office: South East

Tusk Trust Limited

Charity number 1186533

22/11/2019

Latest income £15,565,125

[Dec 2025]

Tusk's mission is to amplify the impact of progressive conservation initiatives across africa. We partner with the most effective local organisations, investing in their in-depth knowledge and expertise, to protect endangered species, reduce human-wildlife conflict, find sustainable solutions to preserve critical habitats and combat the global demand for illegal wildlife products.

Work in Tanzania, Zambia, Angola, Botswana, Cameroon, Comoros, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Gabon, Ghana, Guinea, Kenya, Liberia, Madagascar, Malawi, Mali, Namibia, Nigeria, Sierra Leone, South Africa, Uganda, Senegal, Rwanda, Mozambique and Zimbabwe

UK registered office: South West

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 Norway, Romania, Thailand, Mauritania, Hungary, Denmark, United Arab Emirates, Zambia, Hong Kong, Nigeria, Macau, Taiwan, Zimbabwe, Malaysia, Qatar, Kenya, Latvia, Lithuania, New Zealand, Indonesia, Oman, South Korea, Canada, Botswana, United States, China, Japan, Greece, Sweden, Singapore, Vietnam, Mauritius, Spain, South Africa, Ireland, Netherlands, Malta, Australia, India and Italy

UK registered office: South East

Mercy Ships - U.K Ltd

Charity number 1053055

21/02/1996

Latest income £11,228,360

[Dec 2025]

Mercy Ships UK is part of a global charity that uses hospital ships to deliver free healthcare to people in some of the poorest countries in the world. Our volunteers work with host nations to improve healthcare systems by training local medical staff and renovating facilities to leave a lasting legacy. Since 1978, we've visited 56 countries, providing services worth more than £1.2 billion.

Work in Guinea, Ghana, The Gambia, Cameroon, Benin, Togo, South Africa, Sierra Leone, Senegal, Madagascar, Liberia, Côte d'Ivoire, Guinea-Bissau, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Congo and Mozambique

UK registered office: East of England

Stelios Philanthropic Foundation

Charity number 1141206

06/04/2011

Latest income £14,376,341

[Sep 2025]

Stelios Philanthropic Foundation supports activities in the places where the founder lived and worked:UK,Greece,Cyprus and Monaco.1.funding scholarships for students 2.supporting entrepreneurship with cash prizes to stimulate economic growth/job creation. 3.donating money to charities 4.operating programme in Greece-Cyprus 'Food from the heart' that offers daily snacks to people in need

Work in Cyprus, Greece, United States, Monaco, France, Romania, South Africa, Germany, Lebanon, Türkiye, Switzerland and Indonesia

UK registered office: London

Frontline AIDS

Charity number 1038860

08/07/1994

Latest income £11,936,984

[Dec 2025]

Frontline AIDS is the new name of the International HIV/AIDS Alliance. The charity is the UK-based secretariat of a global partnership of national organisations working to support community action on HIV and AIDS. National partners and local community groups are supported by technical expertise, policy work and fundraising carried out at the secretariat and across the global partnership.

Work in Malaysia, South Sudan, Zimbabwe, Zambia, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Vietnam, United States, Ukraine, Uganda, Tunisia, Trinidad and Tobago, Thailand, Tanzania, South Africa, Senegal, Peru, Nigeria, Netherlands, Namibia, Myanmar, Morocco, Mexico, Malawi, Lebanon, Kyrgyzstan, Kenya, Côte d'Ivoire, Indonesia, India, Haiti, Ethiopia, El Salvador, Ecuador, China, Cambodia, Burundi, Burkina Faso, Botswana, Bolivia, Belgium, Bangladesh, Argentina, Algeria and Afghanistan

UK registered office: South East

The Leprosy Mission International

Charity number 1076356

02/07/1999

Latest income £12,713,245

[Dec 2025]

The work of the mission is focused on its goal- leprosy defeated,lives transformed. This will be achieved by working with people and communities affected by leprosy, people with physical disabilities and those excluded from society through:- leprosy services-dignity and empowerment- social integration- research and learning- resource mobiliation

Work in Mozambique, Democratic Republic of the Congo, South Sudan, Angola, Bangladesh, Chad, Ethiopia, India, Thailand, Timor-Leste, Tanzania, Sudan, Myanmar, Nepal, Niger, Nigeria, Papua New Guinea, South Africa and Sri Lanka

UK registered office: London

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

UK registered office: East of England

Global Alliance for Livestock Veterinary Medicines

Charity number 1115606

28/07/2006

Latest income £17,665,060

[Mar 2025]

GALVmed fosters ground breaking partnerships on a global scale between animal health industry and other organisations. Our aim is to promote the development of accessible and affordable animal vaccines and other animal health products for the poorest farmers in developing countries.

Work in India, Ghana, Ethiopia, Zambia, Uganda, Tanzania, South Africa, Nepal, Kenya, Burkina Faso, Bangladesh, Rwanda, Nigeria, Malawi, Mozambique, Cameroon, Benin, South Sudan, Zimbabwe, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Togo, Senegal, Mali, Côte d'Ivoire, The Gambia, Chad and Botswana

UK registered office:

Women in Informal Employment: Globalizing and Organizing (Wiego) Limited

Charity number 1143510

23/08/2011

Latest income £6,991,814

[Mar 2025]

WIEGO pursues its objects by helping to build networks of informal worker organizations; undertaking policy analysis, statistical research and data analysis on the informal economy; providing policy advice and convening policy dialogues on the informal economy; and documenting and disseminating good practice in support of the informal workforce especially women.

Work in Chile, Senegal, Ireland, Malaysia, Liberia, China, Sweden, Zimbabwe, Argentina, Italy, Uruguay, Belgium, Brazil, Canada, Colombia, France, Germany, Ghana, India, Indonesia, Kenya, Malawi, Mauritius, Mexico, Netherlands, Nicaragua, Peru, South Africa, Spain, Switzerland, United States, Thailand and Uganda

UK registered office: North West

World Horse Welfare

Charity number 206658

25/05/1979

Latest income £11,134,000

[Dec 2025]

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

UK registered office: East of England

The Royal Naval Benevolent Trust (Grand Fleet and Kindred Funds)

Charity number 206243

05/02/1963

Latest income £12,460,971

[Mar 2025]

The RNBT gives help, in cases of need, to those who are serving or have served as ratings in the Royal Navy or as other ranks in the Royal Marines, and their dependants - The RNBT Family. We give financial support to individuals and provide care for older people.

Work in Ireland, Australia, Canada, Cyprus, France, Malta, New Zealand, South Africa, Spain, Thailand, United States, Zimbabwe, Greece, Türkiye and Hong Kong

UK registered office: South East

The Cochrane Collaboration

Charity number 1045921

26/04/1995

Latest income £11,093,599

[Dec 2025]

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

UK registered office: London

Big Win Philanthropy

Charity number 1162036

05/06/2015

Latest income £1,967,922

[Dec 2025]

Big Win Philanthropy is an independent foundation that invests in children and young people in developing countries to improve their lives and to maximize demographic dividends for long term economic growth. Big Win Philanthropy partners with leaders who have a stake in the outcome to achieve transformational change.

Work in Tanzania, Malawi, Mozambique, Namibia, Nigeria, Rwanda, Senegal, Sierra Leone, South Africa, Eswatini, Madagascar, Uganda, Zimbabwe, Botswana, Burkina Faso, Ethiopia, Ghana, Côte d'Ivoire, Kenya, Lesotho and Liberia

UK registered office: London

Working Animals International

Charity number 209015

23/01/1963

Latest income £8,456,770

[Dec 2025]

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

UK registered office: London

Parkrun Global Limited

Charity number 1175062

10/10/2017

Latest income £11,741,245

[Jan 2026]

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 Ireland, United States, Sweden, Eswatini, South Africa, Singapore, Russia, Poland, Norway, New Zealand, Namibia, Malaysia, Italy, Germany, France, Finland, Denmark, Canada, Australia, Japan and Netherlands

UK registered office: London

Climate Bonds Initiative

Charity number 1154413

31/10/2013

Latest income £10,862,462

[Dec 2025]

CBI is an international not-for-profit which promotes the development of climate bonds. It aims to raise awareness about the existence and benefits of climate bonds and promote investments in them; proposes standards that establish what a green bond is, helping identify and label green bonds so that they may be recognized as such

Work in Switzerland, Australia, Spain, South Africa, United States, Belgium, Serbia, Brazil, Canada, Chile, China, Poland, Philippines, Nigeria, Netherlands, Mongolia, Mexico, Malaysia, Kazakhstan, Italy, India, Greece, France, Cyprus, Colombia and Vietnam

UK registered office:

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