Found 2,344 UK NGOs working in all countries

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 all countries.

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NGOs are only included if they say they work in fewer than 50 countries. This is because some organisations claim they are working in every single country in the world, or very large numbers of countries. This is unlikely. So we can exclude them by restricting the number of countries organisations work in.

The figures for income and spending include the total income and spending of the organisations in all the countries they work in.

Religious organisations refers to those organisations which self-describe themselves as undertaking "religious activities" in their causes.

Charity Reg. date Latest income Activities Region ?

Serendipity Arts UK

Charity number 1207063

 		16/02/2024 3.1 to advance the arts, culture, heritage and science and to further the education of the public in the appreciation of the foregoing particularly, but not exclusively, by:3.1.1 supporting through grant making multi-disciplinary cultural and artistic projects, exhibitions and museums in the south asian region in such ways and in such manner as shall be exclusively charitable;and3.1.2 facilitating access and inclusivity to the arts and science for all, including but not limited to those who are disadvantaged by financial hardship or are living with physical or mental disability.3.2 to advance such other charitable purposes as the trustees of the charity may in their absolute discretion determine from time to time.

Work in India, United States, United Arab Emirates and Singapore

UK registered office: North West

State Ceramics

Charity number 1208110

 		03/05/2024

Latest income £20,080

[Dec 2024]

 To foster and promote the advancement and improvement of general education in all aspects of the art of 'studio ceramics' and the development of public appreciation of such art by: * awarding grants to fund and promote research for the public benefit in all aspects of ‘studio ceramics’ and to publish the useful results;* providing exhibitions of the works of pre-eminent potters in the field of ‘studio ceramics’ and organising lectures, workshops and panel discussions designed to educate the public in this field.for the purpose of this clause ‘studio ceramics’ means clay work designed and made by one artist, sometime with assistants, in a workshop setting.

Work in Ireland

UK registered office: South West

Clowns Without Borders UK

Charity number 1208452

 		30/05/2024 Clowns Without Borders UK supports children in crisis settings to heal, learn and thrive through laughter and play. Our joyful performances and workshops create a safe and supportive environment for thousands of children impacted by war, conflict or natural hazards.

Work in Mozambique, Moldova, Poland, Ukraine, Romania and Türkiye

UK registered office: Yorkshire and The Humber

Marcopolo700 Foundation Limited

Charity number 1210459

 		14/10/2024 The purpose of the MarcoPolo700 Foundation is to promote inclusive access to education and digital technologies for Art and Cultural conservation. The Foundation organises events and exhibitions to make cultural heritage accessible to all. The organisation aims to foster intercultural dialogue and mutual understanding on a global level by highlighting shared cultural heritage and history.

Work in Malaysia, China, Italy, Singapore, India, Indonesia, Türkiye, United Arab Emirates and Israel

UK registered office: London

Hambledon Music

Charity number 1212804

 		02/04/2025 Hambledon Music's charitable purpose is to advise leading classical music groups on development of impactful concerts that bring communities together.

Work in Germany

UK registered office: London

Adur Ukraine Support Association

Charity number 1214539

 		14/08/2025 (1) to promote social inclusion for the public benefit by preventing refugees from ukraine who are living in the united kingdom from being socially excluded, relieving the needs of those who are socially excluded and assisting them to integrate into society. For the purpose of this clause 'socially excluded' means being excluded from society, or part of society, as a result of being a refugee. (2) to relieve the needs of ukrainian civilians who are the victims of war in ukraine, whether living in ukraine or in the united kingdom, by supplying them with humanitarian aid.

Work in Ukraine

UK registered office: South East

Venice in Peril Fund

Charity number 262146

 		11/03/1971 To assist financially,or otherwise,in the rescue and restoration of antiquities, ancient buildings, monuments, dwellings,archives and works of art situated in Venice and on the islands of the Venetian lagoon that have been damaged by floods,storms and inundations, rising damp,corrosive smog and other adverse elements; and the research into the environmental threats to the survival of the city.

Work in Italy

UK registered office: London

The L D Phillips Centenary Charitable Fund

Charity number 263744

 		03/05/1972

Latest income £2,205

[Apr 2024]

 The charity promotes primarily the work of the non profit making organisation SOS SaveOurSkills (www.sos-saveourskills.org) which works in the field of art,craft, culture and design and a close linked initiative African and African Caribbean Design Diaspora ( www.aacdd.org)

Work in Barbados

UK registered office: South West

The Sheldon Charitable Trust

Charity number 271895

 		23/09/1976 Making donations to charitable bodies

Work in Ireland

UK registered office: South East

Chinese Gospel Broadcasting Centre

Charity number 282580

 		15/07/1981 Embracing Christianity to fulfil the spiritual need of the community in Britain & abroad

Work in United States, China, Taiwan, Malaysia, Singapore and Hong Kong

UK registered office: London

Dance, Drama and Music Foundation

Charity number 287978

 		18/10/1983

Latest income £50

[Mar 2024]

 Fund raising for, talented and enthusiastic professional individuals, partners and groups that wish to create and be a part of creative projects within the dance, drama or music industries. Supporting them with learning, professional tools, equipment and artistic projects featuring, music, dance and drama.

Work in Canada

UK registered office: South West

Global Coalition for Youth Employment

Charity number 289453

 		29/05/1984 provide support to charities dealing with youth led activities in environmental, community & employment problemsusing conferences, research studies, drama, making of books and public performances both in the UK and internationally

Work in Tanzania, Kenya, Liberia, Russia, Ghana, Canada, Rwanda, Sierra Leone, South Africa, Kosovo, United States and Trinidad and Tobago

UK registered office: East of England

The Jewish Educational and Cultural Foundation

Charity number 290391

 		06/11/1984 JECF makes discretionary grants for educational and cultural purposes both to individuals and other charities.

Work in United States and Israel

UK registered office: London

Benefit for Africa Trust

Charity number 295005

 		27/10/1986 To relieve poverty, distress, suffering in countries of the developing world, with particular regard to the Sahel region of Africa. The trust also undertakes to promote Pan-African Culture and Arts.

Work in The Gambia

UK registered office: London

Brick Lane Housing and Community Trust

Charity number 296218

 		03/03/1987 Assisting residents and claimants living and working in Tower Hamlets of Bangladeshi origin and others on education, housing, employment , human rights and community development. Liaise and work with UK government agencies and NGOs in education, housing, cultural heritage, development and to relieve the sufferings and distress of people in need of health and social care services in Bangladesh.

Work in Bangladesh

UK registered office: London

Society for the History of Alchemy and Chemistry

Charity number 313777

 		24/03/1970 The Society promotes the scholarly study of all aspects of the history of the chemical sciences (including alchemy). It holds meetings for the reading and discussion of scholarly papers, provides small research grants, in particular to postgraduate students and post-doctoral researchers, and publishes articles and essays, especially in Ambix, the Journal of the Society

Work in Canada, Brazil, Belgium, Austria, Australia, United States, Sweden, Spain, Norway, Netherlands, Japan, Italy, Germany and France

UK registered office: London

The Judith and Leonard Licht Charitable Fund

Charity number 326852

 		09/05/1985 To apply the income and capital of the trust fund to such charities or for such charitable purposes in such shares and proportions and generally in such manner in all respects as the trustees shall in their discretion decide.

Work in United States

UK registered office: London

The Calcutta Tercentenary Trust

Charity number 328453

 		20/12/1989 To preserve and promote the joint cultural heritage of India and Britain.

Work in India

UK registered office:

Archimedes Concerts for All

Charity number 502991

 		02/07/1974 The development/production of music concerts and events promoting Wales and Welsh culture in and beyond its borders into the EU and beyond including support for composers/musicians in the development of new music/new musical forms.

Work in Czechia, Germany, Hungary, Italy, France, Latvia, Lithuania, Moldova, Netherlands, Poland, Romania, Slovakia and Slovenia

UK registered office: Wales

Universal Welfare Trust

Charity number 519536

 		23/11/1987

Latest income £300

[Dec 2024]

 On 14 June 2015, the Management Committee adopted Universal Welfare Trust as the working name of the charity to further the aims of poverty alleviation and universal suffering not only in UK but also abroad; provision of sporting activities in the West Midlands, social housing in association with Midshire Housing, free Benefits advice and training in bookkeeping/accounts for the unemployed.

Work in Nepal, Pakistan and India

UK registered office: West Midlands

Our Helping Hands

Charity number 800433

 		21/11/1988 i) To Promote for the benefit of people coming in contact with the charity, the relief of poverty, advancement of education, provision of facilities for recreation and leisure time occupation in the interest of social welfare and improving the conditions of life of the said people. ii)Support orphanages wherever needed.

Work in Cameroon, Eritrea, France, Ghana, Sierra Leone, Côte d'Ivoire, Jamaica, Morocco and Burkina Faso

UK registered office: London

Uduppiddy Welfare Association

Charity number 803532

 		13/06/1990

Latest income £40

[Jan 2025]

 To relieve poverty, sickness and distress and to advance education and religion primarily amongst the inhabitants of Uduppiddy, Jaffna, Sri Lanka.

Work in Sri Lanka and India

UK registered office: London

Action on Earth

Charity number 1043103

 		05/01/1995 To undertake and promote general charitable purposes throughout the world

Work in St Lucia

UK registered office: London

Khadimou Rassul Foundation UK

Charity number 1153515

 		22/08/2013 - the prevention or relief of poverty- the advancement of the islamic religion- the advancement of education- the advancement of health and saving of livesin particular but not exclusively by:(i) supporting orphanages, schools and hospitals overseas;(ii) the provision of advice and information to those in need in the uk

Work in Mali, France, The Gambia, Guinea and Senegal

UK registered office: London

The William and Elizabeth Morris Foundation

Charity number 1154491

 		06/11/2013 Principally by making grants for pure research, the Foundation is set up to benefit the scientific and medical research community. Support is also available with funding for educational positions in relevant research projects on application from those projects.Support to performing arts is provided through grants to registered charities for further training and experience for young artists.

Work in Ireland and United States

UK registered office:

Hum London

Charity number 1154518

 		07/11/2013 The relief of the physical and mental sickness of persons in need by reason of addiction, in particular but not exclusively, by the provision of supported and quantifiable therapy through the participation in music, art and drama.

Work in Czechia

UK registered office: London

Agenda for African Social Integration

Charity number 1157880

 		16/07/2014 To promote social inclusion for the public benefit by working with people in enfield and surroundings borough who are socially excluded on the grounds of their ethnic origin, religion, belief or creed (in particular, members of the african community) to relieve the needs of such people and assist them to integrate into society, in particular but not exclusively by:1. Providing a local network group that encourages and enables members of the african community to participate more effectively with the wider community;2. Increasing, or co-ordinating, opportunities for members of the african community to engage with service and education providers, to enable those providers to adapt services to better meet the needs of that community.

Work in Congo and Democratic Republic of the Congo

UK registered office: London

Association of Global Humanists & Ethics

Charity number 1158596

 		17/09/2014 (1)the advancement of education of children and young people in pakistan, particularly but not exclusively by the provision of facilities for education;(2) the promotion of equality and diversity in pakistan for the public benefit by:(a) the elimination of discrimination on the grounds of gender or religion;(b) advancing education and raising awareness in equality and diversity;(c) promoting activities to foster understanding between people from diverse backgrounds;(d) cultivating a sentiment in favour of equality and diversity.(3) the promotion of good health amongst the general public in pakistan, in particular but not exclusively by the provision of a health education programme and health clinics.

Work in Pakistan

UK registered office: South East

Music for Kenya

Charity number 1166524

 		13/04/2016 Music For Kenya create opportunities for professional musicians from the United Kingdom to travel to Kenya to provide music education to children and young people in Kenya. Areas we currently operate in are Nairobi, Karatina and Eldoret region. Institutions visited include Special Educational Needs Centre, orphanages, children's hospital and primary schools.

Work in Kenya

UK registered office: Yorkshire and The Humber

South Manchester Youth Development

Charity number 1175190

 		17/10/2017 The objects of south manchester youth development (smyd) are:to advance in life and relieve needs of young people through:(a) the provision of recreational and leisure time activities provided in the interest ofsocial welfare, designed to improve their conditions of life;b) providing support and activities which develop their skills, capacities and capabilitiesto enable them to participate in society as mature and responsible individuals.

Work in Kenya, Ethiopia, Djibouti and Somalia

UK registered office: North West