Found 1,719 UK NGOs working in South Africa
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 South Africa.
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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 £589,458,608 [Sep 2025] |
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 Sri Lanka, Zimbabwe, Zambia, United States, Uganda, Tanzania, Switzerland, Spain, South Korea, South Africa, Singapore, Saudi Arabia, Ireland, Peru, Norway, Nigeria, New Zealand, Netherlands, Nepal, Malaysia, Madagascar, Kenya, Japan, Italy, Indonesia, India, Ghana, Germany, France, Denmark, Cyprus, Costa Rica, Colombia, China, Canada, Cameroon, Burkina Faso, Brazil, Botswana, Bangladesh and Australia
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UK registered office: London |
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The Children's Investment Fund Foundation (UK) Charity number 1091043 |
12/03/2002 |
Latest income £66,684,274 [Dec 2024] |
The children's investment fund foundation is an independent philanthropic organisation, working with partners to transform the lives of poor and vulnerable children in developing countries. Using data and evidence for impact at scale, ciff's focus areas include children and mothers' health and nutrition, children's education and welfare, and smart ways to slowdown climate change.
Work in Zimbabwe, France, Malawi, Kenya, Ireland, Ethiopia, China, Brazil, Bangladesh, Australia, United States, Uganda, Ghana, Italy, India, Mexico, Tanzania, South Africa, Netherlands, Switzerland, Nigeria, Norway, Japan, Peru, Germany, Austria, Czechia, Canada and Denmark
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UK registered office: London |
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The British Red Cross Society Charity number 220949 |
21/03/1963 |
Latest income £293,500,000 [Dec 2025] |
The British Red Cross helps people in crisis, whoever and wherever they are. We are part of a global network of volunteers, responding to natural disasters, conflicts and individual emergencies.We enable vulnerable people at home and overseas to prepare for and respond to emergencies in their own communities. And when the crisis is over, we help people to recover and move on with their lives.
Work in Lebanon, Iraq, Guinea, Djibouti, Bangladesh, Lesotho, Mongolia, Afghanistan, Myanmar, Nepal, North Korea, Pakistan, Turks and Caicos Islands, South Sudan, Philippines, Uganda, Sierra Leone, Somalia, South Africa, Syria, Zimbabwe, Yemen, Kenya, British Virgin Islands, Mali, Burkina Faso, Niger, Nigeria, Anguilla, Bermuda, Cayman Islands, Falkland Islands, Gibraltar, Montserrat and St Helena
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UK registered office: London |
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Msi Reproductive Choices Charity number 265543 |
09/05/1973 |
Latest income £309,542,000 [Dec 2024] |
MSI Reproductive Choices is one of the world's leading providers of sexual and reproductive healthcare. We believe that everyone should have the right to choose. From contraception to safe abortion and life-saving post- abortion care, we are committed to delivering compassionate, high- quality services. Our 9,000 team members work across 37 countries, reaching over 35,000 women each day.
Work in Australia, Myanmar, Mongolia, Mexico, Mali, Malawi, Madagascar, Kenya, India, Ghana, Ethiopia, China, Cambodia, Burkina Faso, Bolivia, Bangladesh, Afghanistan, Timor-Leste, Zimbabwe, Zambia, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Yemen, Vietnam, United States, Uganda, Tanzania, Sri Lanka, South Africa, Sierra Leone, Senegal, Romania, Philippines, Papua New Guinea, Pakistan, Nigeria, Niger, Nepal and Jordan
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UK registered office: London |
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Islamic Relief Worldwide Charity number 328158 |
06/04/1989 |
Latest income £238,998,821 [Dec 2025] |
1. Responding to emergencies2. Caring for orphans and children in need3. Supporting education4. Providing access to health care and water5. Promoting sustainable livelihood6. Campaigning and advocacy on humanitrian issues
Work in Saudi Arabia, Afghanistan, Albania, Bangladesh, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Egypt, Ethiopia, India, Indonesia, Iraq, Jordan, Kenya, Lebanon, Libya, North Macedonia, Malawi, Malaysia, Mali, Myanmar, Nepal, Niger, Nigeria, Pakistan, Philippines, Qatar, Ireland, Russia, Somalia, South Africa, Sri Lanka, Sudan, Syria, Tunisia, Türkiye, Yemen, Occupied Palestinian Territories, Kosovo and South Sudan
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UK registered office: West Midlands |
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Quadrature Climate Foundation Charity number 1187301 |
10/01/2020 |
Latest income £221,729,288 [Dec 2024] |
QCF is an independent foundation focused on the urgent challenge of climate change, funding innovative, science-led solutions that reduce carbon emissions, remove greenhouse gases from the atmosphere and help the world's most vulnerable people respond to the impacts of climate change, all in pursuit of a climate-resilient future.
Work in Norway, Belgium, Poland, Sweden, Singapore, South Africa, France, Finland, Switzerland, United States, Brazil, Peru, Australia, Canada and Netherlands
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UK registered office: London |
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Royal Society for the Protection of Birds Charity number 207076 |
22/09/1962 |
Latest income £194,964,000 [Mar 2025] |
To promote the conservation of biological diversity and the natural environment for the public benefit by conserving wild birds and other wildlife, and the environment on which they depend,protecting, restoring and re-creating habitats.To raise public understanding and awareness,and to provide information on,such matters.To advance education of the public in conservation of the natural environment
Work in Montserrat, China, Indonesia, Cyprus, Kazakhstan, Sierra Leone, St Helena, Morocco, Argentina, Kenya, Liberia, Anguilla, Namibia, New Zealand, South Africa, Nepal, Zimbabwe, Falkland Islands, Nigeria, Brazil, Chile, Ghana, Iceland, Poland, Ireland, Taiwan, Turks and Caicos Islands, British Virgin Islands, Cayman Islands, Pitcairn Islands, Bangladesh, Jordan, India and Senegal
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UK registered office: East of England |
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Dogs Trust Charity number 1167663 |
15/06/2016 |
Latest income £143,067,945 [Dec 2024] |
Dogs Trust operates a network of rehoming centres across the UK; each provides dog accommodation, puppy houses, isolation blocks and treatment rooms. Dogs Trust provides financial assistance to allow owners in genuine need to have their dogs neutered through participating veterinary practices. Dogs Trust provides dog training and educational material on responsible dog ownership.
Work in Hungary, Thailand, Romania, Malawi, India, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Ireland, Ukraine, Sri Lanka, United States, Zimbabwe, Cook Islands, Spain, South Africa, Russia, Nepal, Mexico, Malta, Lithuania, Latvia, Japan, Italy, Indonesia, Chile and Afghanistan
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UK registered office: London |
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Cardiff Metropolitan University Charity number 1140762 |
10/03/2011 |
Latest income £148,589,000 [Jul 2025] |
Teaching and research opportunities for the public benefit
Work in South Africa, Bulgaria, China, Egypt, Greece, India, Lebanon, Malaysia, Morocco, Ireland, Singapore, South Korea and Sri Lanka
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UK registered office: Wales |
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Ubs Optimus Foundation UK Charity number 1153537 |
27/08/2013 |
Latest income £157,047,000 [Dec 2024] |
UBS OF UK is committed to the well-being of children in need around the world and supports initiatives to improve their education, protection and health.
Work in Botswana, Zimbabwe, Vietnam, Uganda, Sri Lanka, Serbia, Romania, Nicaragua, Madagascar, Lebanon, Kenya, Ethiopia, Colombia, Cambodia, Cameroon, China, Germany, India, Ghana, Indonesia, Côte d'Ivoire, Liberia, Mexico, Nepal, Peru, Philippines, South Africa, Switzerland, Hong Kong, Bangladesh and Brazil
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UK registered office: London |
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Leonard Cheshire Disability Charity number 218186 |
10/07/1985 |
Latest income £141,150,000 [Mar 2025] |
To provide effective and efficient community based services to disabled people that respond to their preferences; campaign in partnership with disabled people, allies and supporters for a society that provides equality to disabled people; raise resources to support delivery of strategic objectives; achieve this through a well run organisation with reference to our values and good practice.
Work in Kenya, Sri Lanka, South Africa, Sierra Leone, Philippines, Papua New Guinea, Pakistan, Liberia, Tanzania, Indonesia, India, China, Bangladesh, Zambia, Zimbabwe, Uganda and Thailand
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UK registered office: London |
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Age UK Charity number 1128267 |
25/02/2009 |
Latest income £131,786,000 [Mar 2025] |
Age UK aims to create a world where older people can live their lives free from poverty, isolation and neglect. It raises awareness of issues affecting older people in the UK and overseas, researches and campaigns for changes in policy and practice, and offers practical support to disadvantaged older people. It is funded by individuals, companies and trusts.
Work in Yemen, Vietnam, Sri Lanka, South Africa, Tanzania, South Sudan, Zimbabwe, Ukraine, Uganda, Thailand, South Korea, Pakistan, Nepal, Myanmar, Mozambique, Lebanon, Kyrgyzstan, Kenya, Jordan, India, Haiti, Ethiopia, Colombia and Bangladesh
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UK registered office: London |
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Wateraid Charity number 288701 |
22/02/1984 |
Latest income £92,116,000 [Mar 2025] |
WaterAid is an international not-for-profit, determined to make clean water, decent toilets and good hygiene normal for everyone, everywhere within a generation. Only by tackling these three essentials in ways that last can people change their lives for good.
Work in Bangladesh, Pakistan, Zambia, Uganda, Tanzania, Nepal, Mozambique, Mali, Malawi, Madagascar, South Africa, Liberia, Senegal, Rwanda, Nigeria, Niger, Ethiopia, Ghana and Burkina Faso
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UK registered office: London |
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Charities Trust Charity number 327489 |
02/07/1987 |
Latest income £74,377,771 [Apr 2025] |
Charities Trust works with organisations, individuals and other charities to increase charitable giving with particular emphasis on tax effective donations. It does this by providing donation management services including payroll giving, online and offline sponsorship facilities and processing of donations for charity appeals.
Work in United Arab Emirates, Canada, Taiwan, Hong Kong, China, Japan, Lithuania, Netherlands, Gibraltar, South Africa, Switzerland, Ireland, United States, Singapore, Israel, India, Germany and France
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UK registered office: North West |
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National Oceanography Centre Charity number 1185265 |
11/09/2019 |
Latest income £87,915,000 [Sep 2025] |
NOC is a marine science research and technology institution which undertakes integrated sea level science, coastal and deep ocean research and technology development. NOC contribute to the advancement of scientific knowledge of the ocean and support education and training of scientists, engineers and marine professionals and engaging the public with the science of the ocean and its implications.
Work in Kenya, Chile, China, Dominica, Fiji, Germany, Grenada, Guyana, Tonga, Tuvalu, United States, Vanuatu, Vietnam, Falkland Islands, Cabo Verde, India, Canada, Cambodia, Belize, Bangladesh, Austria, Argentina, Antigua and Barbuda, Thailand, Tanzania, Spain, Indonesia, South Africa, Samoa, Papua New Guinea, Norway, Netherlands, Namibia, Mozambique, Mauritius, Malaysia, Madagascar, Kiribati and Jamaica
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UK registered office: South East |
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Christian Aid Charity number 1105851 |
13/09/2004 |
Latest income £71,400,000 [Mar 2025] |
We work with the worlds poorest people to tackle the causes and consequences of poverty. Our work is centred around our strategic change objectives: Power to change institutions; The right to essential services; Fair shares in a constrained world; Equality for all; Tackling violence, building peace. We work with others as part of a global movement committed to ending poverty and social injustice.
Work in Nicaragua, Nigeria, Bolivia, Bangladesh, Angola, Lebanon, Nepal, Myanmar, Afghanistan, Mali, Malawi, Occupied Palestinian Territories, Zimbabwe, Zambia, Uganda, Sudan, Sri Lanka, Kenya, Israel, South Africa, Sierra Leone, Ireland, Philippines, Peru, Iraq, Democratic Republic of the Congo, India, Pakistan, Serbia, Honduras, Haiti, Guatemala, Ghana, Ethiopia, El Salvador, Egypt, Dominican Republic, Colombia, Cambodia, Burundi, Burkina Faso, Brazil and Libya
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UK registered office: London |
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Education Development Trust Charity number 270901 |
20/02/1976 |
Latest income £73,836,000 [Aug 2025] |
The Charity seeks to advance education for the public benefit. To this end, we provide advice and consultancy services on education matters to governments and others, we teach, we provide counselling and guidance to young people and adults, we undertake or commission educational research and we provide training and support for educators.
Work in Jamaica, Central African Republic, France, Norway, Seychelles, St Kitts-Nevis, Ghana, Montenegro, Malawi, Algeria, Syria, Laos, Kyrgyzstan, Tunisia, Uganda, Greenland, South Sudan, United Arab Emirates, Senegal, Philippines, Morocco, Israel, Brunei, Bangladesh, Egypt, India, Thailand, South Africa, Jordan, Australia, Malaysia, Mexico, Rwanda, Vietnam, Nepal, Kenya, Libya and North Macedonia
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UK registered office: South East |
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UK Centre for Ecology & Hydrology Charity number 1185618 |
04/10/2019 |
Latest income £76,680,000 [Dec 2025] |
The UK Centre for Ecology & Hydrology is an independent, not-for-profit research institute carrying out excellent environmental science with impact. Our 500 scientists work to understand the environment, how it sustains life, and the human impact on it. We provide the data and insights that governments, businesses and researchers need to create a productive, resilient and healthy environment.
Work in United States, Vietnam, Zambia, Malta, Kenya, Netherlands, Jordan, Japan, Niger, Italy, Ireland, Ghana, French Guyana, Falkland Islands, Egypt, Colombia, Canada, Cambodia, Burkina Faso, Brazil, Senegal, Botswana, St Helena, Belize, Belgium, Australia, Peru, Argentina, Mexico, Ukraine, India, Indonesia, Sierra Leone, South Africa, Sweden, Switzerland, Tanzania, Thailand, Uganda, Malawi, Norway, China and Malaysia
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UK registered office: South East |
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Achisomoch Aid Company Limited Charity number 278387 |
05/09/1979 |
Latest income £73,819,995 [Mar 2025] |
The charity is established to advance religion in accordance with the Orthodox Jewish Faith and for such purposes as are recognised by English Law as charitable and in furtherance of the aforementioned objects.
Work in United States, South Africa, Monaco, Italy, Lithuania, Argentina, Belgium, Canada, France, Germany and Israel
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UK registered office: London |
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The Institution of Engineering and Technology Charity number 211014 |
06/02/1964 |
Latest income £64,082,000 [Dec 2024] |
Education, policy & awareness activities engage the public in the role of science, engineering & technology in enhancing peoples' lives. IET gathers & distributes knowledge content via a variety of channels to a global audience, drawing on the unique strengths of its membership. Membership & professional development focuses on career long professional development & registration of individuals.
Work in Germany, Luxembourg, Malaysia, Malta, Sweden, Sri Lanka, South Africa, India, Israel, Italy, Japan, Mauritius, Singapore, Saudi Arabia, Ireland, Jordan, Kuwait, Australia, Bahrain, Belgium, Brunei, Canada, Pakistan, China, Cyprus, Czechia, Norway, Nigeria, New Zealand, Egypt, France, Taiwan, Hong Kong, Gibraltar, United States, United Arab Emirates, Netherlands, Greece, Trinidad and Tobago and Switzerland
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UK registered office: London |
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Al-Khair Foundation Charity number 1126808 |
19/11/2008 |
Latest income £74,790,071 [Jul 2025] |
The main objectives are to advance the education of young people and adults in the UK and implement charitable projects in key countries improving the quality of life and sustainability.
Work in Australia, Yemen, Togo, Sudan, Greece, Chad, Rwanda, Bangladesh, Djibouti, Occupied Palestinian Territories, Pakistan, Syria, Somalia, Sierra Leone, Nepal, India, Indonesia, Jordan, Kenya, Malaysia, Myanmar, Tanzania, Türkiye, Afghanistan and South Africa
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UK registered office: London |
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Camfed International Charity number 1029161 |
26/11/1993 |
Latest income £84,638,714 [Dec 2024] |
Camfed tackles poverty and inequality by supporting girls to go to school and succeed, and empowering young women to step up as leaders of change. Camfed invests in girls and women in the poorest rural communities in sub-Saharan Africa, where girls face acute disadvantage. and where their empowerment is now transforming communities.
Work in Canada, Australia, Tanzania, United States, Zambia, Zimbabwe, Malawi, Ghana and South Africa
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UK registered office: East of England |
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Actionaid Charity number 274467 |
28/10/1972 |
Latest income £47,630,000 [Dec 2025] |
ActionAid UK is part of an international federation working in 44 countries. We provide support and humanitarian assistance to people living in poverty and on the margins of survival. Together we demand action at local, national and international level. We don't walk away until we've achieved lasting change.
Work in Sweden, Thailand, Uganda, United States, Vanuatu, Vietnam, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Zambia, Zimbabwe, Occupied Palestinian Territories, Afghanistan, Australia, Bangladesh, Belgium, Brazil, Burundi, Cambodia, Denmark, Ecuador, Ethiopia, France, The Gambia, Ghana, Greece, Guatemala, Haiti, India, Jordan, Kenya, Lebanon, Lesotho, Liberia, Malawi, Mozambique, Myanmar, Nepal, Netherlands, Nigeria, Peru, Philippines, Ireland, Rwanda, Senegal, Sierra Leone, Somalia, South Africa, Tanzania and Tunisia
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UK registered office: London |
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Fauna & Flora International Charity number 1011102 |
13/05/1992 |
Latest income £44,795,369 [Dec 2025] |
Fauna & Flora's shared purpose is to protect the diversity of life on Earth, for the survival of the planet and its people. We work closely with local conservation partners around the world to save nature, together. We harness this collective expertise to inspire positive change globally.
Work in Kazakhstan, Honduras, Guinea, Georgia, Cabo Verde, Cambodia, Belize, Australia, Antigua and Barbuda, United States, Vietnam, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Anguilla, Nicaragua, Romania, Rwanda, South Sudan, Türkiye, Mozambique, Myanmar, St Lucia, St Vincent and Grenadines, Sao Tome and Principe, Tanzania, Liberia, Kyrgyzstan, Kenya, Indonesia, South Africa, Tajikistan, Uganda, Bulgaria, Croatia, Jamaica, Uzbekistan, Senegal, Laos, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Bahamas, Dominica and Barbados
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UK registered office: East of England |
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The Chartered Institute of Procurement and Supply Charity number 1017938 |
05/03/1993 |
Latest income £42,020,000 [Oct 2025] |
To educate individuals engaged in procurement and supply.To promote and maintain high standards of professional skill, ability and integrity among procurement and supply professionals.To promote and and develop procurement and supply techniques and encourage the use of improved methods in all organisations.
Work in Australia, United Arab Emirates, South Africa, Singapore, China, Ghana, Türkiye and United States
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UK registered office: East of England |
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Mission Aviation Fellowship International Charity number 1058226 |
24/09/1996 |
Latest income £38,779,140 [Dec 2025] |
MAF International uses light aircraft transform the lives of some of the world's most isolated people in need. Working in partnership with hundreds of other Christian and humanitarian organisations, MAF International delivers help, hope and healing to remote and inaccessible communities in the developing world.
Work in Nepal, Canada, Guinea, Philippines, Singapore, South Africa, Tanzania, Uganda, Timor-Leste, Netherlands, Myanmar, Mongolia, Madagascar, Norway, Papua New Guinea, Finland, Chad, Bangladesh, Australia, Afghanistan, Liberia, South Sudan, Kenya, India, United States, New Zealand and Switzerland
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UK registered office: South East |
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Muslim Hands Charity number 1105056 |
22/07/2004 |
Latest income £33,403,369 [Dec 2024] |
International relief organisation fundraising in the UK and distributing those funds to educational and humanitarian projects worldwide.
Work in Mali, Malawi, Somalia, South Africa, Spain, Sri Lanka, Sudan, Mauritania, Libya, Lebanon, Indonesia, India, Guinea-Bissau, The Gambia, Ethiopia, Bangladesh, Mexico, Niger, Afghanistan, Nigeria, Occupied Palestinian Territories, Yemen, Uganda, Syria, Pakistan, Rwanda, Senegal, Jordan and Türkiye
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UK registered office: East Midlands |
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The Association of Accounting Technicians Charity number 1050724 |
15/11/1995 |
Latest income £35,183,205 [Mar 2025] |
To advance public education and promote the study of the practice, theory and techniques of accountancy and to prevent crime and promote the sound administration of the law for the public benefit by promoting and enforcing standards of professional conduct and monitoring and supervising their compliance with money laundering legislation.
Work in South Africa, United Arab Emirates, Cayman Islands, Gibraltar, Bahrain, Botswana, Bulgaria, The Gambia, Malaysia, Maldives, Malta, Mauritius, Myanmar, Pakistan, Ireland, Seychelles, Eswatini, Oman, Singapore, New Zealand, Cyprus, India and Philippines
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UK registered office: London |
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Marine Stewardship Council Charity number 1066806 |
10/12/1997 |
Latest income £33,734,000 [Mar 2025] |
The MSC is a global non-profit organisation that recognises and rewards efforts to protect oceans and safeguard seafood supplies for the future. The MSC certification program contributes to the health of the oceans by rewarding sustainable fishing practices, influencing the choices people make when buying seafood, and working with partners to transform the seafood market to a sustainable basis.
Work in Peru, Hong Kong, South Korea, Portugal, Norway, Indonesia, Belgium, Netherlands, Poland, Singapore, South Africa, Finland, Denmark, China, Chile, Canada, Australia, France, Germany, Iceland, Spain, Italy, Japan, Sweden and United States
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UK registered office: London |
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International Institute for Environment and Development Charity number 800066 |
28/04/1989 |
Latest income £32,550,000 [Mar 2025] |
An independent, non-profit research institute working in the field of sustainable development. Aims to provide expertise and leadership in researching and achieving sustainable development at local, national and global levels. In alliance with others we seek to help shape a future that ends global poverty and delivers and sustains efficient and equitable management of the world's natural resources
Work in Indonesia, Nepal, Netherlands, Nigeria, Pakistan, Peru, Philippines, Rwanda, Senegal, South Africa, Sweden, Switzerland, Tanzania, Thailand, Trinidad and Tobago, Uganda, United States, Argentina, Vietnam, Australia, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Zambia, Bangladesh, Benin, Bhutan, Bolivia, Burkina Faso, Cameroon, China, Denmark, Ethiopia, Finland, France, Ghana, India, Zimbabwe, Kenya, Malawi, Mali, Mexico, Mozambique, Myanmar and Namibia
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UK registered office: London |
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