Found 107 UK NGOs working in Costa Rica
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 Costa Rica.
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| Charity | Reg. date | Latest income | Activities | Region ? |
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Wellcome Trust Charity number 210183 |
04/10/1962 |
Latest income £569,497,051 [Sep 2024] |
Wellcome exists to improve health by helping great ideas to thrive.We support researchers, we take on big health challenges, we campaign for better science, and we help everyone get involved with science and health research. We are a politically and financially independent foundation.
Work in Netherlands, South Africa, South Korea, Burkina Faso, Tanzania, Australia, Bangladesh, Botswana, Brazil, Ghana, Germany, United States, Uganda, France, Cyprus, Denmark, Norway, Singapore, Ireland, Cameroon, Nepal, Malaysia, Saudi Arabia, Spain, Sri Lanka, Canada, Switzerland, China, Colombia, Madagascar, Kenya, New Zealand, Costa Rica, Japan, Nigeria, Zimbabwe, Italy, Peru, Indonesia, Zambia and India
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UK registered office: London |
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World Animal Protection Charity number 1081849 |
04/08/2000 |
Latest income £30,869,000 [Dec 2024] |
We move the world to protect animals. We work globally with local partners, animal welfare organisations and businesses, and we influence decision makers internationally, nationally and locally. We have formal relationships with key international bodies including the Food and Agriculture Organization, the UN Environment Programme, the Council of Europe and the World Organisation for Animal Health.
Work in Philippines, Australia, Belgium, Brazil, Canada, China, Costa Rica, Denmark, India, Italy, Kenya, Netherlands, New Zealand, Romania, Sweden, Thailand, United States and Vietnam
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UK registered office: London |
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Alpha International Charity number 1086179 |
18/04/2001 |
Latest income £21,179,536 [Dec 2024] |
The advancement and propagation of the Christian Gospel and the promotion of teaching on all aspects of the Christian life and faith in accordance with Biblical principles. This includes the development of and making available the Alpha Course and its related ministries.
Work in Burundi, Argentina, Liberia, France, Estonia, Netherlands, Brazil, Botswana, Cambodia, Colombia, Nicaragua, Costa Rica, Ecuador, Nigeria, Philippines, Rwanda, Sierra Leone, Singapore, South Africa, South Korea, Spain, Thailand, Mauritius, Kenya, Japan, Mexico, Trinidad and Tobago, Ethiopia, Indonesia, Uganda, United States, Vietnam, Zambia, Myanmar, Egypt, India, Ghana, Zimbabwe, Germany and Hong Kong
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UK registered office: London |
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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, Brazil, Belgium, Australia, Costa Rica, Taiwan, Hong Kong, Zimbabwe, Vietnam, United States, United Arab Emirates, Thailand, Tanzania, Switzerland, Sweden, Spain, South Africa, Peru, Netherlands, Mexico, Malaysia, Kenya, Japan, India, Hungary, Germany, Georgia, France, Estonia, Ecuador, China and Canada
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UK registered office: East of England |
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World Horse Welfare Charity number 206658 |
25/05/1979 |
Latest income £9,944,000 [Dec 2024] |
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 Mexico, Nicaragua, Panama, Ireland, Senegal, South Africa, Costa Rica, Cuba, Guatemala, Haiti, Honduras, Lesotho, Nepal, Cambodia and Chile
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UK registered office: East of England |
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World Land Trust Charity number 1001291 |
14/12/1990 |
Latest income £8,699,000 [Dec 2024] |
To promote the conservation, protection and improvement of the natural environment.To protect and sustainably manage natural ecosystems of the world and to conserve their biodiversity.To develop partnerships with local individuals, communities and organisations.To raise awareness in the UK and elsewhere of the need for conservation.
Work in Cameroon, South Africa, Madagascar, Angola, Nepal, Costa Rica, Mozambique, Pakistan, Uganda, Tanzania, Zambia, Argentina, Armenia, Belize, Bolivia, Brazil, Colombia, Ecuador, Guatemala, Honduras, India, Kenya, Malaysia, Mexico, Paraguay, Peru, Philippines, Venezuela and Vietnam
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UK registered office: East of England |
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The Cochrane Collaboration Charity number 1045921 |
26/04/1995 |
Latest income £10,520,000 [Dec 2024] |
Cochrane is a global, independent, non-profit network of health researchers and professionals, patients and carers who work together to produce and promote trusted, high-quality health information that improves health and healthcare worldwide. Our mission is to produce accessible, trusted evidence and advocate for its use to deliver better, more equitable health for all.
Work in Czechia, Dominican Republic, Iran, Indonesia, Malaysia, Colombia, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Argentina, Uruguay, South Africa, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Thailand, United States, Hong Kong, Taiwan, South Korea, Australia, Austria, Belgium, Brazil, Canada, Chile, China, Costa Rica, Croatia, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, India, Italy, Jamaica, Japan, Mexico, Netherlands, New Zealand, Nigeria, Norway, Panama, Poland, Portugal, Ireland, Russia and Singapore
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UK registered office: London |
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The Society for the Protection of Animals Abroad Charity number 209015 |
23/01/1963 |
Latest income £9,958,031 [Dec 2024] |
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 Botswana, Tunisia, Zimbabwe, Myanmar, Morocco, Mauritania, Mali, Jordan, Ethiopia, South Africa, India, Tanzania, Ghana, Cameroon, Mongolia, Namibia, Pakistan, Peru, Sierra Leone, Somalia, Kenya, Liberia and Costa Rica
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UK registered office: London |
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The Bristol Clifton and West of England Zoological Society Limited Charity number 1104986 |
20/07/2004 |
Latest income £7,637,000 [Dec 2024] |
Operation of Bristol Zoo Project. Field conservation and research projects.
Work in Portugal, Tanzania, Costa Rica, Equatorial Guinea, South Africa, French Polynesia, Cameroon, Madagascar, Comoros and Philippines
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UK registered office: South West |
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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 Armenia, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Japan, India, Italy, Canada, Germany, Costa Rica, China, Netherlands, Hong Kong, United States, Norway, United Arab Emirates, Thailand, Singapore, Colombia, Eswatini and Tanzania
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UK registered office: London |
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The Company of Biologists Charity number 277992 |
27/06/1979 |
Latest income £7,653,258 [Dec 2024] |
To promote research and study across all branches of biology through the publication of journals: Development, Journal of Cell Science, Journal of Experimental Biology, Disease Models & Mechanisms and Biology Open. To provide free access to journal content in the developing world and to fund workshops, grants and travelling fellowships to support the scientific community.
Work in Russia, Costa Rica, Nigeria, China, Hungary, Malta, Bahamas, Madagascar, Armenia, Denmark, Czechia, Egypt, Aruba, Hong Kong, Chile, India, Greece, Ghana, Portugal, Uruguay, United States, Ukraine, Switzerland, Sweden, Spain, Slovenia, Singapore, Romania, Ireland, Poland, New Zealand, Netherlands, Mexico, Argentina, Australia, Austria, Belgium, Canada, Finland, Japan, Italy, France, Germany and Israel
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UK registered office: East of England |
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Forest Peoples Programme Charity number 1082158 |
24/08/2000 |
Latest income £7,259,784 [Dec 2024] |
To support indigenous and tribal forest peoples to promote their collective and individual rights, secure their lands and manage thier natural resources to build their capacity to carry out actions for the long-term relief of poverty and to educate policy makers and civil society about their concerns and aspirations.
Work in Democratic Republic of the Congo, Indonesia, Brazil, Kenya, Liberia, Malaysia, Guyana, Costa Rica, Congo, Colombia, Central African Republic, Panama, Peru, Philippines, Cameroon, Bangladesh, Rwanda, Surinam, Thailand, Uganda, Antigua and Barbuda, Tuvalu and Madagascar
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UK registered office: South West |
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Congregation of Notre Dame De Sion Limited Charity number 1178995 |
29/06/2018 |
Latest income £44,448,912 [Dec 2024] |
To advance the Christian religion through the social and charitable work carried on by the Congregation of Our Lady of Sion in England and throughout the world in accordance with the mission and charism of its founder Father Theodore Ratisbonne and to provide for the members of the Congregation during their lives.
Work in Costa Rica, Brazil, Belgium, Austria, Australia, Egypt, El Salvador, Philippines, Türkiye, Nicaragua, France, Tunisia, Romania, Germany, Canada, Israel, Italy, Ireland and Poland
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UK registered office: London |
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Environmental Investigation Agency UK Charity number 1182208 |
26/02/2019 |
Latest income £6,617,426 [Dec 2024] |
We investigate and campaign against environmental crime and abuse. Our focus is the protection of climate, forests, ocean and wildlife. Our findings are used to campaign for improved governance and effective enforcement. Until 2019, EIA UK operated as not-for-profit company limited by guarantee no.07752350. For financial information and previous years' activities, visit Companies House.
Work in Hong Kong, Norway, Cameroon, Switzerland, Uruguay, Canada, Rwanda, United States, Vietnam, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Uganda, Nigeria, Gabon, Congo, Taiwan, Costa Rica, Italy, Indonesia, India, Germany, Malawi, Panama, Myanmar, Netherlands, France, Malaysia, China, Belgium, Egypt, South Korea, Denmark, Kenya, Japan, Slovenia, Czechia, Sweden, Spain, South Africa, Singapore, Romania, Laos, Zambia, Thailand, Portugal, Ireland and Senegal
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UK registered office: London |
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Raleigh International Trust Charity number 1047653 |
30/06/1995 |
Latest income £3,890,585 [Dec 2020] |
Raleigh International is a sustainable development charity. We harness the passion and energy of young people to effect positive change. Our programmes focus on providing access to safe water and sanitation, protecting vulnerable environments and building resilient communities. We operate in partnership with communities, non-governmental organisations and governments in 5 countries and in the UK.
Work in Tanzania, Costa Rica, Nepal and Nicaragua
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UK registered office: London |
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International Animal Rescue Charity number 1118277 |
08/03/2007 |
Latest income £3,772,721 [Dec 2024] |
International Animal Rescue saves animals from suffering, rehabilitates and releases them back into the wild and protects their precious natural habitats. We rescue captive bears in India and Armenia, rehabilitate orangutans and other primates in Indonesia and rear orphaned howler monkeys in Costa Rica. IAR has been registered since 1989, former reg no 802132.
Work in India, Costa Rica, Armenia and Indonesia
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UK registered office: South East |
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The Whitley Fund for Nature Charity number 1081455 |
06/07/2000 |
Latest income £2,635,240 [Jun 2024] |
Promotes, through the giving of grants, the conservation, preservation and restoration for the public benefit of the world's animal, bird, fish and plant life and of its environments/habitats.To seek out and support the best grass roots conservation projects in developing countries, including projects which serve the needs of local people as well as achieving conservation outcomes.
Work in Rwanda, Cuba, Sri Lanka, South Africa, Russia, British Indian Ocean Territory, Philippines, Peru, Paraguay, Papua New Guinea, Panama, Pakistan, Nigeria, Mongolia, Mexico, Malaysia, Madagascar, Kenya, Côte d'Ivoire, Israel, Equatorial Guinea, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Argentina, Armenia, Bangladesh, Belize, Bolivia, Brazil, Bulgaria, Cameroon, Indonesia, Central African Republic, Chile, China, Colombia, Costa Rica, Ecuador, India, Haiti, Türkiye, Uganda, Ukraine, Uruguay, Uzbekistan, Venezuela, Guatemala and Fiji
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UK registered office: London |
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Rainforest Trust UK Charity number 1169111 |
09/09/2016 |
Latest income £2,737,884 [Dec 2024] |
Rainforest Trust UK works in partnership with Rainforest Trust in the US to preserve and protect rainforests and other tropical habitat, particularly areas that are home to endangered species. We work in collaboration with trusted local NGOs and indigenous communities to place land under protection, either by land purchase or land designation as community forests or national parks.
Work in Solomon Islands, Indonesia, Côte d'Ivoire, Kenya, Mexico, Nepal, Australia, Papua New Guinea, Bolivia, Brazil, Cambodia, Cameroon, Colombia, Congo, Costa Rica, Ecuador, India, Philippines and Peru
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UK registered office: London |
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Viva Network Charity number 1053389 |
28/02/1996 |
Latest income £2,121,861 [Mar 2024] |
An international Christian charity, Viva is inspiring lasting change in children's lives through the power of collective action because it has a vision to see children safe, well and fulfilling their God-given potential. Viva believes that a network of churches and community organisations, locally focused and united in purpose, is the best possible vehicle for bringing lasting change for children.
Work in Mexico, Zambia, Hong Kong, Zimbabwe, Venezuela, United States, Uganda, Tanzania, South Africa, Philippines, Paraguay, Panama, Nicaragua, Nepal, Malawi, India, Honduras, Guatemala, El Salvador, Dominican Republic, Denmark, Costa Rica, Colombia, Cambodia, Bolivia, Argentina, Myanmar and Lebanon
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UK registered office: South East |
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Rainforest Alliance Ltd Charity number 1185764 |
11/10/2019 |
Latest income £2,415,005 [Dec 2024] |
Advance the education of the public in subjects relating to sustainable development including in ethical standards of conduct in social and environmental responsibility in farming and land use practices, business practices and consumer behaviour. Promote sustainable development for the benefit of the public.
Work in Ghana, Canada, Kenya, Cameroon, Bolivia, Peru, Mexico, United States, Indonesia, Guatemala and Costa Rica
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UK registered office: London |
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Mapaction Charity number 1126727 |
14/11/2008 |
Latest income £1,846,375 [Dec 2024] |
MapAction is a humanitarian mapping charity that works through skilled volunteers. Its aim is to save lives and minimise suffering by making the response to humanitarian emergencies as efficient and effective as possible.When a disaster strikes, MapAction deploys volunteer mapping professionals to the scene to help coordinate the response and get aid to where it is needed most.
Work in South Sudan, Sudan, Liberia, Thailand, Türkiye, Kenya, Jordan, Italy, United Arab Emirates, Iraq, United States, Indonesia, India, Greece, Ghana, Germany, France, Fiji, Estonia, Occupied Palestinian Territories, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Serbia, Ecuador, Costa Rica, Colombia, China, Chile, Cameroon, Bolivia, Argentina, Yemen, South Africa, Sierra Leone, Peru, Sweden, Paraguay, Panama, Switzerland, Oman, New Zealand, Nepal, Syria, Vanuatu, Mongolia, Mexico, Mali and Malawi
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UK registered office: South East |
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The Costa Foundation Charity number 1147400 |
23/05/2012 |
Latest income £1,912,360 [Dec 2024] |
Prevention or relief of poverty;Advancement of education, including the establishment & operation of schools & other educational establishments;Advancement of health or the saving of lives; andAdvancement of environmental protection or environmental improvement,in all cases anywhere in the world, in particular (without limitation) within coffee growing communities and surrounding areas.
Work in Uganda, Peru, Nicaragua, Honduras, Guatemala, Ethiopia, Costa Rica, Colombia, Vietnam and Zambia
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UK registered office: South East |
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Latin Link Charity number 1020826 |
12/05/1993 |
Latest income £1,895,334 [Mar 2025] |
Our vision is to see vibrant, Bible-believing Christian communities in Latin America, impacting their neighbours, their societies and the wider world. We work in partnership with churches to send and receive individuals, families and teams to share the love of God by caring for street children, training church leaders, supporting university students and generating employment opportunities.
Work in Chile, Brazil, Bolivia, Argentina, Spain, Ireland, Peru, Mexico, Guatemala, Ecuador, Costa Rica and Colombia
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UK registered office: South East |
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A Rocha International Charity number 1136041 |
20/05/2010 |
Latest income £1,311,664 [Dec 2024] |
A Rocha is an international conservation organisation working to show God's love for all creation. A Rocha is committed to environmental action through community-based conservation projects.
Work in Singapore, Costa Rica, Netherlands, South Africa, Switzerland, Uganda, United States, Portugal, Peru, Nigeria, New Zealand, Lebanon, Kenya, India, Ghana, France, Czechia, Sweden, Canada, Australia and Philippines
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UK registered office: London |
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Hope Consultants International Ltd Charity number 1068356 |
27/02/1998 |
Latest income £1,711,249 [Dec 2024] |
Encouraging and caring for those working overseas, providing them with supervision, guidance, consulting and logistical support, in areas such as cross-cultural effectiveness, strategic planning, team work, reflective practice, health and safety, personal and leadership development, coordination with other organisations and arranging conferences and events.
Work in Mexico, Spain, Colombia, United States, Germany, Canada, Thailand, Switzerland, Netherlands, Philippines, Costa Rica and Tunisia
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UK registered office: South East |
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World Sustainable Hospitality Alliance Foundation Charity number 1188731 |
24/03/2020 |
Latest income £1,629,904 [Dec 2024] |
The Chairty's objectives are for the public benefit, anywhere in the world to advance education, prevent and relieve poverty and to relieve unemployment, (including those with little or no education, survivors of human trafficking, people with disabilities, refugees and migrants). Advance Human rights, promote the protection & preservation of the natural environment and sustainable development.
Work in Ethiopia, Panama, Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, Oman, Uganda, Nicaragua, Qatar, Zambia, Vietnam, Thailand, Sri Lanka, Sierra Leone, Senegal, Nigeria, Nepal, Mexico, Maldives, Kenya, Jordan, Indonesia, India, Guatemala, Egypt, Dominican Republic, Costa Rica and Bangladesh
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UK registered office: London |
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Adventure Under Sail Charity number 1124276 |
31/05/2008 |
Latest income £1,194,736 [Mar 2023] |
To educate young people through the provision of sailing or sailing related activities and other training so as to develop their physical, mental and social capabilities so that they may grow to full maturity as individuals and members of society and their conditions may be improved.
Work in Costa Rica, Germany and Ireland
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UK registered office: East of England |
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World Association for Christian Communication Charity number 296073 |
04/03/1987 |
Latest income £1,339,756 [Dec 2024] |
The Association promotes communication for social change. It believes that communication is a basic human right that define's people's common humanity ,strengthens cultures,enables participation ,creates community & challenges tyranny & oppression. It works through advocacy,education,training and the creation & sharing of knowledge.Its worldwide membership works with faithbased & secular partners
Work in Canada, Philippines, Uganda, Nigeria, Argentina, Dominican Republic, Senegal, Costa Rica, Colombia, Central African Republic, Ecuador, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Peru, Nepal, Mexico, Egypt, Mauritius, Georgia, Guatemala and Kenya
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UK registered office: London |
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World Council of Enterostomal Therapists Charity number 1057749 |
23/08/1996 |
Latest income £1,011,155 [Mar 2025] |
The World Council of Enterostomal Therapists exists to further the expert professional nursing care for people with ostomy, wound or continence needs.
Work in Australia, Canada, Chile, China, Colombia, Croatia, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Hungary, India, Indonesia, Italy, Japan, Kenya, Malaysia, Namibia, New Zealand, Norway, Philippines, Poland, Portugal, Russia, Singapore, South Africa, South Korea, Spain, Sri Lanka, Sweden, Switzerland, Thailand, United Arab Emirates, United States, Hong Kong, Taiwan, Brazil, Saudi Arabia, Costa Rica and Bahrain
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Foundation for Education to Improve Family Planning Charity number 1188260 |
28/02/2020 |
Latest income £4,641,559 [Dec 2024] |
Fostering the education of the public, and in particular preadolescent underprivileged young people, to improve family planning and health, with particular reference to the societal and environmental consequences of knowledge of population growth and poverty. The relief and assistance of people in any part of the world who are the victims of war or natural disaster, trouble, or catastrophe, in the
Work in Madagascar, Sierra Leone, Guatemala, Colombia, Tanzania and Costa Rica
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UK registered office: London |
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