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 ?

Angela Knowles Young Artists Charity

Charity number 1213153

 		01/05/2025 The Angela Knowles Young Artists Charity seeks to advance education in the Arts among children who are socially and economically disadvantaged. We achieve this through procurement projects paired with art suppliers and local organisation. The charity purchases and / or delivers arts supplies to children in War Torn Nations, Failed States, Refugee Camps, or those with Entitled Person Status.

Work in Occupied Palestinian Territories, Ukraine, Lebanon and Kenya

UK registered office: South West

Tony Thorne Foundation Limited

Charity number 1213224

 		09/05/2025 To give grants to achieve the charitable purposes.

Work in India, Germany, Greece, Italy, Hungary, Indonesia, United States, Ukraine, Türkiye, Spain, Slovenia, Romania, Ireland, Portugal, Poland, Panama, Australia, Bahamas, Netherlands, Belgium, Mexico, Brazil, Lithuania, Bulgaria, Chile, Latvia, Costa Rica, Croatia, Jordan, Cuba, Cyprus, Czechia and France

UK registered office: South West

The Yorkshire Coast 1779 Research Group

Charity number 1213246

 		13/05/2025 Raising awareness of and commemorating the Battle of Flamborough Head 1779 in the context of the American War of Independence (1775-1783) through lectures, talks, presentations, posters and booklets (including for schools), exhibitions and information panels; Annual Festival and Dinner in Filey, North Yorkshire in late September each year;

Work in United States

UK registered office: Yorkshire and The Humber

Ledwell Productions

Charity number 1213268

 		14/05/2025 The objects of the cio are:for the public benefit, to advance, improve, develop and maintain the education and appreciation of the public in the art of theatre and drama by the provision of theatrical productions, performances and educational workshops.

Work in Ireland

UK registered office: London

Merit Spread Foundation (UK)

Charity number 1213468

 		29/05/2025 The objects of the cio are, for the public benefit:(a) the advancement of health and the prevention or relief of sickness, disease or human suffering (in particular but not limited to the provision of medical equipment, support for emergency services and the promotion of medical research and the publication of the results of such research);(b) the relief of those in need by reason of their youth, age, ill-health, disability, financial hardship or other disadvantage (including but not limited to those who have been exposed to war, poverty or disaster) with the object of improving their conditions of life;(c) the advancement of education (in particular but not limited to the development of vocational and/or non-vocational capabilities, competences, skills and understanding through training and mentorship programmes and promoting the accessibility of education);(d) the promotion of the conservation, protection and improvement of the physical and natural environment (in particular preserving the climate, flora and fauna in israel);(e) the promotion of education regarding jewish and israeli heritage and culture and the promotion of religious harmony through raising awareness and understanding of jewish beliefs and practices;(f) the advancement of the arts, culture and/or heritage, in particular but not exclusively by supporting the development of artistic content (i.e. Concerts, theatre shows and exhibitions) which is of artistic merit and for the public benefit; and(g) the promotion of such other purposes being exclusively charitable according to the law of england and wales as the trustees may from time to time determinein particular, but not exclusively, by providing grants, items and servicesdirectly to those in need and/or to charities or other organisations working to advance any one or more of the causes set out at subclauses (a) to (g).

Work in United States and Israel

UK registered office: London

Drawing for the Planet International

Charity number 1213544

 		06/06/2025 We are a global art, environmental education and conservation charity. Founded by artist Jane Lee McCracken, we partner with conservation charities, humanitarian charities, artists, educators and cultural institutions. Through our art and education workshops, exhibitions and conservation fundraising projects we give children, communities and wildlife a voice.

Work in United States

UK registered office: North East

Jordan Zemura Foundation

Charity number 1213667

 		17/06/2025 1. For the public benefit, the advancement of amateur football for children in the united kingdom and zimbabwe, through the provision of facilities and grants to organisations and opportunities for individuals to participate in the sport of football and mentorship through sports.2. The relief of poverty in zimbabwe, through the provision of clean safe water and vocational training.3. The promotion of the arts and cultural heritage of the zimbabwe people and advance education in zimbabwe culture by organising arts, music and dance workshops that promote the local traditions and heritage.

Work in Zimbabwe

UK registered office: South East

Kshetri Welfare Foundation UK

Charity number 1213886

 		01/07/2025 Adding trustee through resolution passed by the trustee.

Work in Nepal

UK registered office: London

Deaf Active

Charity number 1214377

 		01/08/2025 The objects of the cio, primarily undertaken, but not exclusively, for those living in the merseyside area, are:1. To advance in life and help d/deaf and hearing young adults (up to 30 years old), children and young people, coda’s (children of deaf ,adults), family members, friends and peers through:(a) the provision of recreational and leisure time activities, including physical activity and sport, provided in the interest of social welfare, designed to improve their conditions of life;(b) providing support and activities which develop their skills, capacities and capabilities to enable them to participate in society as independent, mature and responsible individuals and members of society.2. To act as a resource for d/deaf and hearing young adults (up to 30 years old), children and young people, coda’s (children of deaf adults), family members, friends and peers by providing advice andassistance and organising programmes of physical, educational and other activities as a means of:(a) advancing education;(b) relieving unemployment;(c) providing recreational and leisure time activity in the interests of social welfare for people living in the area of benefit who have need by reason of their youth, age, infirmity or disability, poverty or social and economic circumstances with a view to improving the conditions of life of such persons. The word “deaf” (with a capital d) is used to describe an individual whose first or preferred method of communication is british sign language (bsl), while the term d/deaf – now widely recognised by care service professionals – refers to everyone with a hearing loss: deaf, deaf, deafblind, hard-of-hearing and deafblind people

Work in Ireland

UK registered office: North West

Seeds of Love Foundation

Charity number 1214783

 		03/09/2025 The objects of the cio are:a) the relief of poverty, advancement of education and relief of sickness and preservation of good health, either generally or individually, of people living invietnam by making grants of money for providing or paying for items, services or facilities.b) the advancement of education in vietnamese language, culture, history and heritage.c) to provide facilities for recreation or other leisure time occupation for those who need them because of their youth, age, infirmity or disablement poverty or social and economic circumstances, with the object of improving their conditions of life.

Work in Vietnam

UK registered office: South East

QNS Al-Khayr

Charity number 1214835

 		05/09/2025 Dedicated to advancing humanitarian causes, supporting underprivileged students, aiding individuals in distress, fostering religious thought and practice, and building educational and religious institutions

Work in Bangladesh

UK registered office: London

The Ashdown Singers

Charity number 1214968

 		16/09/2025 1. To advance, improve, develop and maintain public education in, andappreciation of, the art and science of music in all its aspects by anymeans the trustees see fit, including through the presentation of publicconcerts and recitals;2. To further such charitable purpose or purposes as the trustees in theirabsolute discretion shall think fit.

Work in France

UK registered office: South East

Umu Enyiogugu UK

Charity number 1215102

 		24/09/2025 I. To promote sustainable development for the benefit of the public by the relief of poverty and the improvement of the conditions of life in socially and economically disadvantaged communities in eastern nigeria, through the provision of grants to fund community development projects including the development of community infrastructure, healthcare and educational facilities and resources to increase access to essential services. For the purposes of this clause sustainable development is defined as development which meets the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs. Ii. The relief of those in need by reason of financial hardship through the provision of grants; and iii. To promote the arts and cultural heritage of the igbo people, by holding events and festivals to display cultural items, provide cultural performances and educate the public.

Work in Nigeria

UK registered office: London

The Gerber Family Foundation

Charity number 1215150

 		29/09/2025 We are a grant-making charity that supports organisations advancing charitable purposes with a particular focus on the UK and Sub-Saharan Africa. Our funding focuses on initiatives that promote education, health, poverty relief, and community development. We award grants to individuals and organisations whose work delivers measurable public benefit and aligns with our charitable objectives.

Work in South Africa

UK registered office: London

Arivu Trust UK

Charity number 1215286

 		09/10/2025 The objectives of the cio are3.1 to preserve and protect good health by providing information, signposting, and access to qualified support services for individuals experiencing: drug and alcohol addiction, suicide-related challenges, mental health issues, or disabilities, within the tamil community in the united kingdom and, where appropriate, tamil-speaking populations overseas, through awareness programmes, counselling, and referrals to professional or volunteer-led assistance.3.2 to advance education by promoting tamil literacy, language, and cultural education, and by providing or supporting: educational workshops, classes, and seminars (in-person and online), skill development in soft and hard skills (including communication, leadership, digital, and vocational skills), academic and cultural events which increase understanding of tamil literature and heritage, delivered by appropriately skilled and experienced individuals.3.3. The relief of those in need by reason of youth, age, ill-health, disability, financial hardship, or other social and economic disadvantage by providing: financial assistance following means testing, guidance and signposting to relevant support agencies, and social services, advice, and community support.3.4 to advance tamil arts, culture, and heritage by organising public tamil literary, cultural, and artistic events such as kamban vizha and similar festivals.3.5 to advance education and to provide facilities in the interests of social welfare for recreation and leisure time occupation with the objective of improving the conditions of life, without distinction of sex, sexual orientation, race or of political, religious or other opinions by associating together the said residents and the local authorities, voluntary and other organisations. In furtherance of these objects but not otherwise, the trustees shall have power: to establish or secure the establishment of acommunity centre and to maintain or manage or co-operate with any statutory authority in the maintenance and management of such a centre for activities promoted by the charity in furtherance of the above objects.nothing in this constitution shall authorise an application of the property of the cio for purposes which are not charitable in accordance with the laws of england and wales.

Work in India and Sri Lanka

UK registered office: London

Finland-UK Cultural and Academic Trust

Charity number 1215340

 		14/10/2025 The Finland-UK Cultural and Academic Trust supports cultural and academic dialogue in between the UK and Finland. We provide artists, researchers, and creators with opportunities for professional and creative development, for example by offering grants for international artistic work, research and residency possibilities,

Work in Finland

UK registered office: London

Al Arkani Foundation

Charity number 1215387

 		16/10/2025 The objects of the organisation are:? the object of the cio is the relief in need due to poverty via the provision of food aid packages, signposting to medical services, hosting community events, and language training. Nothing in this constitution shall authorise an application of the property of the cio for the purposes which are not charitable in accordance with section 7 of the charities and trustee investment (scotland) act 2005 and section 2 of the charities act (northern ireland) 2008.

Work in India, Bangladesh, Malaysia and Myanmar

UK registered office: Yorkshire and The Humber

The Richard Coker Foundation

Charity number 1215492

 		24/10/2025 To promote and protect the good health of the general public and relieve the needs of those affected by sickle cell and other blood diseases and their families in the uk and internationally, with a focus on african and caribbean communities through:a) health education to the general public b) assisting in the provision of screening programmes and genetic counselling services;c) funding research ensuring the useful results of such research are disseminated;d) facilitating access to emotional/practical and peer based support;e) such other ways as the trustees may determine.

Work in Nigeria, Ghana and Tanzania

UK registered office: London

Obambulo CIO

Charity number 1215653

 		06/11/2025 Education

Work in Zimbabwe

UK registered office: London

Enkare Osiligi the Maasai Future Foundation

Charity number 1215807

 		18/11/2025 The objects of the cio are, for the public benefit, the relief of poverty intanzania and the advancement of education, training and healthcare, inparticular but not exclusively among communities such as the maasai,by providing or assisting in the provision of essential resources, projectsand support designed to enable families to generate a sustainableincome and achieve self-sufficiency.the charity’s activities may be focused on communities such as themaasai in tanzania where this is a proportionate means of achieving thecharity’s charitable purposes. These communities experience specificand significant disadvantages compared with other local populations,including limited access to clean drinking water, basic healthcare,sanitation, education and essential infrastructure. Restricting certainactivities to these communities is therefore justified as it addresses thesespecific disadvantages and provides targeted support where the need isgreatest. This restriction is a fair, balanced and reasonable way ofachieving a legitimate aim and is compliant with the equality act 2010and the public benefit requirement.nothing in this constitution shall authorise an application of the propertyof the cio for the purposes which are not charitable in accordance with[section 7 of the charities and trustee investment (scotland) act 2005]and [section 2 of the charities act (northern ireland) 2008].

Work in Poland and Tanzania

UK registered office: East of England

International Association for Languages and Intercultural Communication CIO

Charity number 1215910

 		24/11/2025 The objects of the cio are, for the public benefit, the advancement of science and education in the field of languages and intercultural communication in the social world, by any exclusively charitable means including by fostering, encouraging and promoting:3.1 the study of languages and intercultural communication as an academic field grounded in critical inter-disciplinary scholarship, research and collaboration;3.2 the advancement of knowledge and understanding in the academic field of languages and intercultural communication;3.3 the production, publication and other public dissemination of critical research and scholarship in the academic field of languages and intercultural communication; and3.4 critical research and scholarship to increase public understanding, awareness and appreciation of:3.4.1 the diverse experiences of people who live, and/or work in or across culturally different environments;3.4.2 multilingualism, and linguistic and cultural diversity, in our societies;3.4.3 the role of languages and intercultural communication in facilitating hospitality and sanctuary to migrant populations;3.4.4 the role of languages and intercultural communication in seeking to mediate issues of social justice and pursue activism for social change; and3.4.5 the role of the arts and humanities, and the social sciences, in seeking to benefit society.

Work in New Zealand, France, Spain, Finland, China, Portugal, Hong Kong, Malaysia and Colombia

UK registered office: London