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Charity	Reg. date	Latest income	Activities	Region ?
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	UK registered office: London
Shell Foundation Charity number 1080999	02/06/2000	Latest income £29,307,733 [Dec 2024]	Shell Foundation mission is to apply business thinking to major social and environmental issues linked to the energy sector - and seek to relieve poverty and hardship and protect the environment, for the public benefit, through the promotion and development of business-based solutions and supportive market environments, to target large scale impact. Work in Ghana, Nigeria, Uganda, United States, United Arab Emirates, Switzerland, Oman, Kenya, Jordan, Iraq, India, Haiti, Egypt, Colombia, China and Brazil	UK registered office: London
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	UK registered office: South West
The Chartered Institute of Public Finance and Accountancy Charity number 231060	13/04/1964	Latest income £30,881,000 [Dec 2024]	CIPFA aims to work in the public interest to promote high standards and deliver excellence in governance and financial management throughout the public services. Work in United States, Turks and Caicos Islands, Ireland, Italy, Canada, Malta, Lesotho, Kazakhstan, Switzerland, United Arab Emirates, Botswana, Bangladesh, Australia, China, Somalia and Tajikistan	UK registered office: London
The British Computer Society Charity number 292786	10/12/1985	Latest income £25,243,000 [Aug 2024]	Professional Body and Learned Society to promote the study and practice of Computing and to advance knowledge and education therein worldwide for the benefit of the public. Work in Italy, Japan, Malaysia, Malta, Mauritius, Nepal, Netherlands, Nigeria, Norway, Oman, Poland, Qatar, Ireland, Saudi Arabia, Singapore, Spain, Sri Lanka, Switzerland, United Arab Emirates, United States, Egypt, Hong Kong, Taiwan, Austria, Belgium, Canada, China, Zambia, France, Germany, Ghana, Greece, Hungary, Iceland and India	UK registered office: South West
The Chartered Institute for Securities and Investment Charity number 1132642	11/11/2009	Latest income £20,445,992 [Mar 2025]	To promote for Public Benefit the advancement of knowledge in the field of securities and investments; to promote and develope ethical standards for practitioners in the field of securities and investments; to act as an authoritative body for the purpose of consultation and research in matters of education or public interest concerning investment in securities. See the list on the CISI website. Work in India, United Arab Emirates, Ireland, Sri Lanka, Singapore, China, New Zealand and Australia	UK registered office: London
Ivcc Charity number 1128437	05/03/2009	Latest income £20,347,000 [Jul 2024]	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 Spain, Australia, Tanzania, Thailand, South Africa, Singapore, Senegal, Benin, Canada, Rwanda, Ireland, Norway, Uganda, United Arab Emirates, Vietnam, Zambia, Netherlands, Mozambique, Mexico, Mali, Zimbabwe, Madagascar, Kenya, China, Denmark, France, Côte d'Ivoire, Ghana, Greece, Israel, Germany, Japan, Burkina Faso, United States and Switzerland	UK registered office: North West
International Fund for Animal Welfare (Ifaw) Charity number 1024806	11/08/1993	Latest income £17,884,875 [Jun 2024]	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 South Africa, Barbados, Canada, China, Iceland, India, Indonesia, Côte d'Ivoire, Japan, Kenya, Malawi, Sierra Leone, Türkiye, United Arab Emirates, United States and Zambia	UK registered office: London
The Chartered Institute of Building Charity number 280795	25/09/1980	Latest income £15,405,000 [Dec 2024]	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 Canada, Hong Kong, South Africa, Singapore, Ireland, Malaysia, Australia, China and United Arab Emirates	UK registered office: South East
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	UK registered office: South East
Penny Appeal Charity number 1128341	02/03/2009	Latest income £13,136,985 [Dec 2024]	Penny Appeal provides poverty relief across Asia, the Middle East and Africa, with dedicated programmes to help the poor and needy by building wells, caring for orphans, providing nutritious food, delivering emergency aid in response to crisis situations and providing healthcare. Penny Appeal also works in the UK to help homeless people and women who have experienced domestic abuse. Work in Niger, Yemen, Türkiye, Syria, Sudan, Sri Lanka, Occupied Palestinian Territories, Somalia, Sierra Leone, United States, United Arab Emirates, Senegal, Rwanda, Pakistan, Nigeria, Nepal, Mauritania, Mali, Lebanon, Kenya, Israel, Iraq, Indonesia, India, Guinea-Bissau, Guinea, The Gambia, Tanzania, South Africa, Myanmar, Ethiopia, Eritrea, Djibouti, Greece, Central African Republic, Cameroon, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Bangladesh, Azerbaijan, Afghanistan and Australia	UK registered office: Yorkshire and The Humber
Traffic International Charity number 1076722	23/07/1999	Latest income £12,254,247 [Jun 2024]	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 Cameroon, Germany, Hungary, India, Japan, Kenya, Malaysia, Mexico, Netherlands, Peru, South Africa, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Tanzania, Thailand, Taiwan, Hong Kong, Zimbabwe, Vietnam, United States, United Arab Emirates, Australia, Belgium, Brazil, Canada, China, Costa Rica, Ecuador, Estonia, France and Georgia	UK registered office: East of England
Royal Philharmonic Orchestra Limited Charity number 244533	29/12/1966	Latest income £11,948,199 [Mar 2024]	To promote, maintain and advance education, particularly musical education and to encourage the arts of music, drama, mime, dancing and singing. Maintaining symphonic orchestras and promoting, organising and participating in concerts, enriching people's lives through music of the highest quality, reaching the widest possible audience in the concert hall and the community. Work in Saudi Arabia, United Arab Emirates, Germany, Romania, United States and Italy	UK registered office: London
British Safety Council Charity number 1097271	29/04/2003	Latest income £10,666,000 [Dec 2024]	1. To be an International authority on health, safety and sustainability. 2. To influence thehealth, safety and sustainability agendas. 3. To enhance the performance of organisationsthrough education, training, auditing and recognition. 4. To help more individuals improve their capability through the attainment of recognised qualifications. Work in Kuwait, Qatar, Ireland, Romania, Saudi Arabia, Singapore, Iceland, Switzerland, Tunisia, Türkiye, Italy, United Arab Emirates, Zambia, Greece, Ghana, France, Austria, Bangladesh, Egypt, Denmark, Cyprus, China, Brazil, Jamaica, Kenya, India, Indonesia, Barbados, Malta, Nigeria, Oman and Pakistan	UK registered office: London
Energy Institute Charity number 1097899	10/06/2003	Latest income £10,561,000 [Dec 2024]	Promotes the science of energy and fuels in all applications for the public benefit. This is done through the following activities: Membership, scientific and other research, publications, maintenance of a library for knowledge and information, conferences, meetings, seminars, developing codes of good professional practice, education, training courses, awards and prizes. Work in Singapore, Malaysia, Nigeria, Ireland, Hong Kong and United Arab Emirates	UK registered office: London
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	UK registered office: London
The Chartered Institution of Building Services Engineers Charity number 278104	19/11/1979	Latest income £16,938,372 [Dec 2024]	CIBSE publishes authoritative, internationally recognised Guidance and Codes and sets the criteria for best practice in building services engineering, with particular emphasis on the response to climate change. CIBSE accredits courses of study in further and higher education, approves work-based training programmes and provides routes to full professional registration. Work in Australia, United Arab Emirates, Ireland and Hong Kong	UK registered office: London
The United World Colleges (International) Charity number 313690	08/11/1967	Latest income £9,226,000 [Apr 2024]	Uwc makes education a force to unite people, nations and cultures for peace and a sustainable future. Uwc seeks to achieve this through 18 uwc schools and colleges worldwide and uwc national committees in over 150 countries. Work in India, Italy, Japan, Netherlands, Norway, Singapore, Eswatini, Tanzania, Costa Rica, Germany, China, Canada, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Armenia, Thailand, United Arab Emirates, United States, Hong Kong and Colombia	UK registered office: London
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	UK registered office: London
Royal Aeronautical Society Charity number 313708	13/06/1963	Latest income £6,189,878 [Dec 2024]	The principal objects of the Society are the general advancement of Aeronautical Art, Science and Engineering and more particularly promoting that species of knowledge which distinguishes the profession of Aeronautics. Work in Ireland, Australia, Belgium, Canada, Cyprus, France, Germany, India, Italy, Japan, Kenya, Malaysia, Netherlands, New Zealand, Pakistan, Qatar, Russia, Singapore, South Africa, Spain, United Arab Emirates, United States and Hong Kong	UK registered office: London
Chartered Accountants' Benevolent Association Charity number 1116973	24/11/2006	Latest income £4,752,193 [Dec 2024]	CABA provides lifelong support to past and present ICAEW members and their families in the UK and across the globe. Our services are free, impartial and strictly confidential. From a listening ear in troubled times, through personal and professional development, to carer support and financial assistance, our commitment is simple: to be with you and your family, for life. Work in Italy, Hong Kong, Sri Lanka, Switzerland, Thailand, Trinidad and Tobago, United Arab Emirates, Australia, Bangladesh, Canada, Cyprus, France, Germany, Greece, India, Indonesia, United States, Kenya, Malaysia, Malta, New Zealand, Nigeria, Pakistan, Poland, Portugal, Ireland, South Africa and Spain	UK registered office:
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	UK registered office: South West
Institute of Risk Management Charity number 1209756	27/08/2024	Latest income £5,646,128 [Jun 2025]	Help organisations and individuals build excellence in risk management and raise awareness of risk across society so that they protect value and take advantage of opportunity. Work in Bahrain, Germany, Austria, Qatar, India, United Arab Emirates, South Africa, Australia, Canada, Kenya, United States, Switzerland and Saudi Arabia	UK registered office: London
The Nautical Institute Charity number 1002462	08/04/1991	Latest income £5,836,027 [Dec 2024]	The Nautical Institute is an independent, international body promoting the standing of the maritime profession afloat and ashore. The objects of the Institute are to promote and co-ordinate in the public interest the development of nautical studies so as to:Encourage and promote a high standard of qualification, competence and knowledge among those involved in the control of sea-going craft. Work in Netherlands, Hong Kong, Singapore, South Africa, Spain, Sri Lanka, Philippines, Poland, Qatar, Ireland, Romania, Australia, Bangladesh, Belgium, Brazil, Bulgaria, Canada, China, Cyprus, Denmark, Estonia, Germany, Ghana, Greece, India, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Maldives, Malta, Myanmar, New Zealand, Norway, Oman, Pakistan, Panama, Sweden, Trinidad and Tobago, Ukraine, United Arab Emirates and United States	UK registered office: London
Youth Business International Charity number 1123946	01/05/2008	Latest income £3,901,000 [Dec 2024]	Youth Business International is a not-for-profit organisation that leads a global network of independent country initiatives helping young people to start their own business and create employment. Through our network we assist young entrepreneurs, unable to find support elsewhere, with a combination of access to capital, mentoring, and other business development enabling sustainable job creation. Work in Armenia, Bolivia, Burundi, Kyrgyzstan, Uzbekistan, Ukraine, Ireland, Serbia, Sweden, Netherlands, Nigeria, Paraguay, Peru, Poland, Russia, Hong Kong, Israel, Mongolia, Mexico, Kenya, Bhutan, Belgium, Tanzania, Jordan, South Africa, Kazakhstan, Trinidad and Tobago, Barbados, Uruguay, Spain, Sri Lanka, United States, United Arab Emirates, Uganda, Jamaica, Italy, Brazil, Australia, Bangladesh, Türkiye, Canada, Chile, Colombia, Dominica, France, Germany, India and Tunisia	UK registered office: London
AIM Qualifications and Assessment Group Charity number 1103300	20/04/2004	Latest income £4,196,557 [Aug 2025]	The objects of the charity are to provide an accessible and flexible accreditation service which helps to widen access to education and training for all learners, particularly those who have benefited least in the past from available provision. Work in Cyprus, Taiwan, Spain, Slovakia, Russia, Romania, Netherlands, Mexico, Lithuania, Italy, China, Cambodia, Bulgaria, Azerbaijan, Argentina, Paraguay, United Arab Emirates, Bolivia, Colombia, Greece, Peru, Slovenia, Türkiye, Ukraine and Kosovo	UK registered office: East Midlands
Conservation Education & Research Trust Charity number 1094467	04/11/2002	Latest income £3,398,464 [Sep 2024]	We engage people worldwide in scientific field research and education in order to promote the understanding and action necessary for a sustainable environment. Work in Canada, Philippines, Brazil, United Arab Emirates, Sweden, South Africa, Seychelles, Malaysia, Mexico, India, Hong Kong, France, China, Oman and United States	UK registered office: South East
The Varkey Foundation Charity number 1145119	16/12/2011	Latest income £4,445,465 [Mar 2025]	The Varkey Foundation exists to improve education for underprivileged children throughout the world. The Foundation's charitable activities include the delivery of programmes to build the capacity of teachers and school leaders and advocacy for the status of the teaching profession. Work in Uganda, United Arab Emirates, Argentina and Ghana	UK registered office: London
Chartered Institution of Wastes Management Charity number 1090968	06/03/2002	Latest income £4,448,268 [Dec 2024]	To advance for the public benefit, the art & science of wastes management worldwide & so to promote education, the protection of public health & the preservation of the environment & for that purpose to further and maintain good standards of practice, competence & conduct by all its members. Work in Hong Kong, United States, United Arab Emirates, China, Nigeria and Ireland	UK registered office: East Midlands
Isha Foundation Charity number 1152417	13/06/2013	Latest income £6,402,612 [May 2024]	Isha Foundation, founded by Sadhguru, is a non-religious, non-profit, public service organization, dedicated to raising human consciousness Work in India, Netherlands, Germany, Austria, Norway, Italy, Gibraltar, Uzbekistan, United Arab Emirates, Uganda, Türkiye, Spain, Slovakia, Saudi Arabia, Luxembourg, Kazakhstan, Iceland, Greece, Georgia, Estonia, Bahrain, Czechia, Hungary, Denmark, Andorra, Albania, Belgium, Slovenia, Croatia, Poland, Lithuania, Bulgaria, Cyprus, Romania, Switzerland, Finland, Ireland, France and Sweden	UK registered office: South East

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

UK registered office: London

Shell Foundation

Charity number 1080999

02/06/2000

Latest income £29,307,733

[Dec 2024]

Shell Foundation mission is to apply business thinking to major social and environmental issues linked to the energy sector - and seek to relieve poverty and hardship and protect the environment, for the public benefit, through the promotion and development of business-based solutions and supportive market environments, to target large scale impact.

Work in Ghana, Nigeria, Uganda, United States, United Arab Emirates, Switzerland, Oman, Kenya, Jordan, Iraq, India, Haiti, Egypt, Colombia, China and Brazil

UK registered office: London

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

UK registered office: South West

The Chartered Institute of Public Finance and Accountancy

Charity number 231060

13/04/1964

Latest income £30,881,000

[Dec 2024]

CIPFA aims to work in the public interest to promote high standards and deliver excellence in governance and financial management throughout the public services.

Work in United States, Turks and Caicos Islands, Ireland, Italy, Canada, Malta, Lesotho, Kazakhstan, Switzerland, United Arab Emirates, Botswana, Bangladesh, Australia, China, Somalia and Tajikistan

UK registered office: London

The British Computer Society

Charity number 292786

10/12/1985

Latest income £25,243,000

[Aug 2024]

Professional Body and Learned Society to promote the study and practice of Computing and to advance knowledge and education therein worldwide for the benefit of the public.

Work in Italy, Japan, Malaysia, Malta, Mauritius, Nepal, Netherlands, Nigeria, Norway, Oman, Poland, Qatar, Ireland, Saudi Arabia, Singapore, Spain, Sri Lanka, Switzerland, United Arab Emirates, United States, Egypt, Hong Kong, Taiwan, Austria, Belgium, Canada, China, Zambia, France, Germany, Ghana, Greece, Hungary, Iceland and India

UK registered office: South West

The Chartered Institute for Securities and Investment

Charity number 1132642

11/11/2009

Latest income £20,445,992

[Mar 2025]

To promote for Public Benefit the advancement of knowledge in the field of securities and investments; to promote and develope ethical standards for practitioners in the field of securities and investments; to act as an authoritative body for the purpose of consultation and research in matters of education or public interest concerning investment in securities. See the list on the CISI website.

Work in India, United Arab Emirates, Ireland, Sri Lanka, Singapore, China, New Zealand and Australia

UK registered office: London

Ivcc

Charity number 1128437

05/03/2009

Latest income £20,347,000

[Jul 2024]

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

UK registered office: North West

International Fund for Animal Welfare (Ifaw)

Charity number 1024806

11/08/1993

Latest income £17,884,875

[Jun 2024]

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

UK registered office: London

The Chartered Institute of Building

Charity number 280795

25/09/1980

Latest income £15,405,000

[Dec 2024]

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

UK registered office: South East

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

UK registered office: South East

Penny Appeal

Charity number 1128341

02/03/2009

Latest income £13,136,985

[Dec 2024]

Penny Appeal provides poverty relief across Asia, the Middle East and Africa, with dedicated programmes to help the poor and needy by building wells, caring for orphans, providing nutritious food, delivering emergency aid in response to crisis situations and providing healthcare. Penny Appeal also works in the UK to help homeless people and women who have experienced domestic abuse.

Work in Niger, Yemen, Türkiye, Syria, Sudan, Sri Lanka, Occupied Palestinian Territories, Somalia, Sierra Leone, United States, United Arab Emirates, Senegal, Rwanda, Pakistan, Nigeria, Nepal, Mauritania, Mali, Lebanon, Kenya, Israel, Iraq, Indonesia, India, Guinea-Bissau, Guinea, The Gambia, Tanzania, South Africa, Myanmar, Ethiopia, Eritrea, Djibouti, Greece, Central African Republic, Cameroon, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Bangladesh, Azerbaijan, Afghanistan and Australia

UK registered office: Yorkshire and The Humber

Traffic International

Charity number 1076722

23/07/1999

Latest income £12,254,247

[Jun 2024]

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

UK registered office: East of England

Royal Philharmonic Orchestra Limited

Charity number 244533

29/12/1966

Latest income £11,948,199

[Mar 2024]

To promote, maintain and advance education, particularly musical education and to encourage the arts of music, drama, mime, dancing and singing. Maintaining symphonic orchestras and promoting, organising and participating in concerts, enriching people's lives through music of the highest quality, reaching the widest possible audience in the concert hall and the community.

Work in Saudi Arabia, United Arab Emirates, Germany, Romania, United States and Italy

UK registered office: London

British Safety Council

Charity number 1097271

29/04/2003

Latest income £10,666,000

[Dec 2024]

1. To be an International authority on health, safety and sustainability. 2. To influence thehealth, safety and sustainability agendas. 3. To enhance the performance of organisationsthrough education, training, auditing and recognition. 4. To help more individuals improve their capability through the attainment of recognised qualifications.

Work in Kuwait, Qatar, Ireland, Romania, Saudi Arabia, Singapore, Iceland, Switzerland, Tunisia, Türkiye, Italy, United Arab Emirates, Zambia, Greece, Ghana, France, Austria, Bangladesh, Egypt, Denmark, Cyprus, China, Brazil, Jamaica, Kenya, India, Indonesia, Barbados, Malta, Nigeria, Oman and Pakistan

UK registered office: London

Energy Institute

Charity number 1097899

10/06/2003

Latest income £10,561,000

[Dec 2024]

Promotes the science of energy and fuels in all applications for the public benefit. This is done through the following activities: Membership, scientific and other research, publications, maintenance of a library for knowledge and information, conferences, meetings, seminars, developing codes of good professional practice, education, training courses, awards and prizes.

Work in Singapore, Malaysia, Nigeria, Ireland, Hong Kong and United Arab Emirates

UK registered office: London

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

UK registered office: London

The Chartered Institution of Building Services Engineers

Charity number 278104

19/11/1979

Latest income £16,938,372

[Dec 2024]

CIBSE publishes authoritative, internationally recognised Guidance and Codes and sets the criteria for best practice in building services engineering, with particular emphasis on the response to climate change. CIBSE accredits courses of study in further and higher education, approves work-based training programmes and provides routes to full professional registration.

Work in Australia, United Arab Emirates, Ireland and Hong Kong

UK registered office: London

The United World Colleges (International)

Charity number 313690

08/11/1967

Latest income £9,226,000

[Apr 2024]

Uwc makes education a force to unite people, nations and cultures for peace and a sustainable future. Uwc seeks to achieve this through 18 uwc schools and colleges worldwide and uwc national committees in over 150 countries.

Work in India, Italy, Japan, Netherlands, Norway, Singapore, Eswatini, Tanzania, Costa Rica, Germany, China, Canada, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Armenia, Thailand, United Arab Emirates, United States, Hong Kong and Colombia

UK registered office: London

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

UK registered office: London

Royal Aeronautical Society

Charity number 313708

13/06/1963

Latest income £6,189,878

[Dec 2024]

The principal objects of the Society are the general advancement of Aeronautical Art, Science and Engineering and more particularly promoting that species of knowledge which distinguishes the profession of Aeronautics.

Work in Ireland, Australia, Belgium, Canada, Cyprus, France, Germany, India, Italy, Japan, Kenya, Malaysia, Netherlands, New Zealand, Pakistan, Qatar, Russia, Singapore, South Africa, Spain, United Arab Emirates, United States and Hong Kong

UK registered office: London

Chartered Accountants' Benevolent Association

Charity number 1116973

24/11/2006

Latest income £4,752,193

[Dec 2024]

CABA provides lifelong support to past and present ICAEW members and their families in the UK and across the globe. Our services are free, impartial and strictly confidential. From a listening ear in troubled times, through personal and professional development, to carer support and financial assistance, our commitment is simple: to be with you and your family, for life.

Work in Italy, Hong Kong, Sri Lanka, Switzerland, Thailand, Trinidad and Tobago, United Arab Emirates, Australia, Bangladesh, Canada, Cyprus, France, Germany, Greece, India, Indonesia, United States, Kenya, Malaysia, Malta, New Zealand, Nigeria, Pakistan, Poland, Portugal, Ireland, South Africa and Spain

UK registered office:

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

UK registered office: South West

Institute of Risk Management

Charity number 1209756

27/08/2024

Latest income £5,646,128

[Jun 2025]

Help organisations and individuals build excellence in risk management and raise awareness of risk across society so that they protect value and take advantage of opportunity.

Work in Bahrain, Germany, Austria, Qatar, India, United Arab Emirates, South Africa, Australia, Canada, Kenya, United States, Switzerland and Saudi Arabia

UK registered office: London

The Nautical Institute

Charity number 1002462

08/04/1991

Latest income £5,836,027

[Dec 2024]

The Nautical Institute is an independent, international body promoting the standing of the maritime profession afloat and ashore. The objects of the Institute are to promote and co-ordinate in the public interest the development of nautical studies so as to:Encourage and promote a high standard of qualification, competence and knowledge among those involved in the control of sea-going craft.

Work in Netherlands, Hong Kong, Singapore, South Africa, Spain, Sri Lanka, Philippines, Poland, Qatar, Ireland, Romania, Australia, Bangladesh, Belgium, Brazil, Bulgaria, Canada, China, Cyprus, Denmark, Estonia, Germany, Ghana, Greece, India, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Maldives, Malta, Myanmar, New Zealand, Norway, Oman, Pakistan, Panama, Sweden, Trinidad and Tobago, Ukraine, United Arab Emirates and United States

UK registered office: London

Youth Business International

Charity number 1123946

01/05/2008

Latest income £3,901,000

[Dec 2024]

Youth Business International is a not-for-profit organisation that leads a global network of independent country initiatives helping young people to start their own business and create employment. Through our network we assist young entrepreneurs, unable to find support elsewhere, with a combination of access to capital, mentoring, and other business development enabling sustainable job creation.

Work in Armenia, Bolivia, Burundi, Kyrgyzstan, Uzbekistan, Ukraine, Ireland, Serbia, Sweden, Netherlands, Nigeria, Paraguay, Peru, Poland, Russia, Hong Kong, Israel, Mongolia, Mexico, Kenya, Bhutan, Belgium, Tanzania, Jordan, South Africa, Kazakhstan, Trinidad and Tobago, Barbados, Uruguay, Spain, Sri Lanka, United States, United Arab Emirates, Uganda, Jamaica, Italy, Brazil, Australia, Bangladesh, Türkiye, Canada, Chile, Colombia, Dominica, France, Germany, India and Tunisia

UK registered office: London

AIM Qualifications and Assessment Group

Charity number 1103300

20/04/2004

Latest income £4,196,557

[Aug 2025]

The objects of the charity are to provide an accessible and flexible accreditation service which helps to widen access to education and training for all learners, particularly those who have benefited least in the past from available provision.

Work in Cyprus, Taiwan, Spain, Slovakia, Russia, Romania, Netherlands, Mexico, Lithuania, Italy, China, Cambodia, Bulgaria, Azerbaijan, Argentina, Paraguay, United Arab Emirates, Bolivia, Colombia, Greece, Peru, Slovenia, Türkiye, Ukraine and Kosovo

UK registered office: East Midlands

Conservation Education & Research Trust

Charity number 1094467

04/11/2002

Latest income £3,398,464

[Sep 2024]

We engage people worldwide in scientific field research and education in order to promote the understanding and action necessary for a sustainable environment.

Work in Canada, Philippines, Brazil, United Arab Emirates, Sweden, South Africa, Seychelles, Malaysia, Mexico, India, Hong Kong, France, China, Oman and United States

UK registered office: South East

The Varkey Foundation

Charity number 1145119

16/12/2011

Latest income £4,445,465

[Mar 2025]

The Varkey Foundation exists to improve education for underprivileged children throughout the world. The Foundation's charitable activities include the delivery of programmes to build the capacity of teachers and school leaders and advocacy for the status of the teaching profession.

Work in Uganda, United Arab Emirates, Argentina and Ghana

UK registered office: London

Chartered Institution of Wastes Management

Charity number 1090968

06/03/2002

Latest income £4,448,268

[Dec 2024]

To advance for the public benefit, the art & science of wastes management worldwide & so to promote education, the protection of public health & the preservation of the environment & for that purpose to further and maintain good standards of practice, competence & conduct by all its members.

Work in Hong Kong, United States, United Arab Emirates, China, Nigeria and Ireland

UK registered office: East Midlands

Isha Foundation

Charity number 1152417

13/06/2013

Latest income £6,402,612

[May 2024]

Isha Foundation, founded by Sadhguru, is a non-religious, non-profit, public service organization, dedicated to raising human consciousness

Work in India, Netherlands, Germany, Austria, Norway, Italy, Gibraltar, Uzbekistan, United Arab Emirates, Uganda, Türkiye, Spain, Slovakia, Saudi Arabia, Luxembourg, Kazakhstan, Iceland, Greece, Georgia, Estonia, Bahrain, Czechia, Hungary, Denmark, Andorra, Albania, Belgium, Slovenia, Croatia, Poland, Lithuania, Bulgaria, Cyprus, Romania, Switzerland, Finland, Ireland, France and Sweden

UK registered office: South East

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