South Africa | NGO Explorer

Charity	Reg. date	Latest income	Activities	Region ?
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 South Korea, Norway, Portugal, Peru, Belgium, Indonesia, Hong Kong, France, Chile, China, Denmark, Italy, Japan, Netherlands, Poland, Finland, Canada, Germany, Iceland, Sweden, Singapore, United States, South Africa, Australia and Spain	UK registered office: London
Vso Charity number 313757	14/02/1962	Latest income £32,059,000 [Mar 2024]	Vso is the world's leading independent international development agency working for change through volunteers. vso brings people together to share skills, creativity and learning to build a fairer world. Vso has programmes in over twenty developing countries focusing on delivering sustainable change in three thematic areas: education, health and secure livelihoods. Work in Netherlands, Pakistan, Sierra Leone, Zimbabwe, Zambia, Uganda, Thailand, Tanzania, Nigeria, Nepal, Ireland, Rwanda, Mozambique, Malawi, Kenya, India, Ghana, Ethiopia, Cambodia, Bangladesh, Myanmar, Philippines and South Africa	UK registered office: London
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 Rwanda, Cameroon, China, Denmark, Ethiopia, Finland, France, Ghana, India, Thailand, Tanzania, Switzerland, Sweden, South Africa, Senegal, Argentina, Burkina Faso, Philippines, Australia, Peru, Pakistan, Nigeria, Netherlands, Nepal, United States, Vietnam, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Zambia, Zimbabwe, Trinidad and Tobago, Namibia, Myanmar, Mozambique, Mexico, Mali, Malawi, Kenya, Indonesia, Uganda, Bangladesh, Benin, Bhutan and Bolivia	UK registered office: London
Helpage International Charity number 288180	17/11/1983	Latest income £32,122,000 [Mar 2025]	HelpAge International's vision is a world in which all older people fulfil their potential to lead dignified, active, healthy and secure lives. We work with our partners to ensure that people everywhere understand how much older people contribute to society and that they must enjoy their right to healthcare, social services and economic and physical security. Work in Ukraine, Bangladesh, Bolivia, Burkina Faso, Cambodia, China, Colombia, Ethiopia, Haiti, India, Iraq, Jamaica, Kenya, Kyrgyzstan, Laos, Moldova, Mozambique, Myanmar, Nepal, Pakistan, Philippines, Russia, South Africa, Sri Lanka, Sudan, Syria, Tanzania, Thailand, Uganda, Vietnam, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Zambia, Zimbabwe, Occupied Palestinian Territories and South Sudan	UK registered office: London
Absolute Return for Kids (Ark) Charity number 1095322	09/01/2003	Latest income £31,018,000 [Aug 2024]	Ark is an education charity that exists to make sure that all children, regardless of their background, have access to a great education and real choices in life. Ark incubates, launches and scales ventures that share our mission and values. Work in Uganda, India and South Africa	UK registered office:
Goldman Sachs Gives (UK) Charity number 1123956	06/05/2008	Latest income £29,430,242 [Jun 2024]	The charity is a grant making charity, providing grants to a wide range of charitable projects in the UK and abroad, funded principally by donations made by affiliate and subsidiary companies of The Goldman Sachs Group, Inc and by current and former senior employees of The Goldman Sachs Group, Inc, and its affiliates and subsidiaries. Work in India, Belgium, Lebanon, Australia, Ghana, Israel, Italy, Germany, France, Canada, South Africa, Ireland, Spain, Romania, Sweden, Türkiye, United States and Hong Kong	UK registered office: London
The Elton John Aids Foundation Charity number 1017336	12/02/1993	Latest income £23,232,132 [Dec 2024]	The Foundation empowers people infected, affected and at risk of HIV/AIDS, to alleviate their physical, emotional and financial hardship, enabling them to improve their quality of life, live with dignity and exercise self determination. It funds broad ranges of services and operational research, focusing on the most disadvantaged and high risk groups both in the UK and around the world. Work in Zambia, Ukraine, Zimbabwe, Ethiopia, India, Kenya, Lesotho, Malawi, Myanmar, Russia, South Africa, Tanzania, Thailand and Uganda	UK registered office: London
Amnesty International UK Section Charitable Trust Charity number 1051681	04/01/1996	Latest income £24,142,000 [Dec 2024]	Amnesty InternationalPromotion of Human Rights (including Human Rights education, research and related activities) Work in Senegal, South Africa, Greece, Sierra Leone and Burkina Faso	UK registered office: London
The Order of Friars Minor Charity number 232177	21/01/1964	Latest income £1,655,420 [Mar 2025]	Support of charitable purposes connected with the Roman Catholic Religion and the support of the Order generally. Work in South Africa, Belgium, India and Kenya	UK registered office: London
Thomson Reuters Foundation Charity number 1082139	23/08/2000	Latest income £22,678,000 [Dec 2024]	We work to advance media freedom, foster more inclusive economies, and promote human rights. Through news, media development, free legal assistance and convening initiatives, we combine our unique services to drive systemic change. We believe that societies around the world should be free, fair and informed. Work in Indonesia, Argentina, India, Kenya, Lebanon, Mexico, Philippines, South Africa, United States, Brazil, Colombia, Nigeria and Spain	UK registered office: London
The Royal Air Force Benevolent Fund Charity number 1081009	02/06/2000	Latest income £21,649,000 [Dec 2024]	(a) Providing relief and assistance to past and present members of the Royal Air Force and their dependants who are in need as a result of poverty, disability, sickness, infirmity or otherwise.(b) enhancing the morale and well being of serving members of the Royal Air Force(c)Maintaining the RAF war memorial on the Victoria embankment, London. Work in Monaco, Austria, Slovakia, Hungary, Chile, Cyprus, France, Germany, Guyana, India, Israel, Jamaica, Malaysia, Malta, Mexico, New Zealand, Philippines, Poland, Ireland, Singapore, South Africa, Spain, Thailand, Türkiye, United States, Argentina, Zimbabwe, Australia, Belgium, Hong Kong and Canada	UK registered office: London
The Royal Air Forces Association - Corporate Body Charity number 226686	01/11/1963	Latest income £21,646,000 [Dec 2024]	The provision of welfare support to members of the Royal Air Forces community. The Association's welfare activities include the operation of three respite care homes, provision of sheltered housing, assistance for individuals in welfare need, support to the serving RAF through contributions to Contact Houses and Internet Cafes. Work in Germany, Cyprus, Luxembourg, New Zealand, Norway, Ireland, South Africa, Spain, Switzerland, Malta, United States, France, Greece, Hong Kong, Gibraltar, Netherlands, Belgium, Barbados, Australia and Falkland Islands	UK registered office: East Midlands
Vodafone Foundation Charity number 1193984	31/03/2021	Latest income £19,589,579 [Mar 2025]	Vodafone Foundation is at the centre of a network of 24 global & local social investment programmes. Through this unique network, we are able to think & act locally & respond to the needs of the communities in which Vodafone operates. Globally, we harness the power of mobile technology to deliver long-term sustainable programmes that drive transformational change & support disaster response. Work in Kenya, Tanzania, South Africa, Mozambique, Lesotho, Türkiye, Spain, Romania, Portugal, Netherlands, Ireland, Italy, India, Hungary, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Greece, Ghana, Germany, Egypt, Czechia, Albania and Luxembourg	UK registered office: London
Christian Vision Charity number 1031031	06/01/1994	Latest income £25,568,064 [Dec 2023]	Advancement of the Christian faith; relief of needy, aged or sick people; advancement of Christian based education; promotion of good citizenship and moral values and purposes beneficial to the community. Mission statement: To introduce people to Jesus and encourage those who acknowledge Him to accept Him as the Son of God and become His true followers. Work in Argentina, Australia, United States, Philippines, Myanmar, Ukraine, South Africa, Venezuela, Indonesia, Timor-Leste, India, Germany, Egypt, China, Bolivia, Brazil, Zambia, Madagascar, Latvia, Kazakhstan, Czechia, Chile, Belarus, Armenia, Romania and Sri Lanka	UK registered office: West Midlands
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 Senegal, Singapore, Uganda, United Arab Emirates, South Africa, Spain, Vietnam, United States, Switzerland, Tanzania, Japan, Germany, Burkina Faso, Benin, Canada, China, Denmark, France, Ghana, Greece, Israel, Côte d'Ivoire, Kenya, Madagascar, Mali, Mexico, Mozambique, Netherlands, Zimbabwe, Norway, Australia, Zambia, Thailand, Ireland and Rwanda	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 Barbados, Canada, China, Iceland, India, Indonesia, Côte d'Ivoire, Japan, Kenya, Malawi, Sierra Leone, South Africa, Türkiye, United Arab Emirates, United States and Zambia	UK registered office: London
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	UK registered office: London
This Day Foundation Charity number 1195423	06/08/2021	Latest income £33,666,514 [Mar 2025]	Makes grants to organisations and individuals in the UK and over seas, in line with its grant making policy Work in South Africa	UK registered office: London
The Virgin Foundation Charity number 297540	25/08/1987	Latest income £21,494,000 [Dec 2024]	Virgin Unite was established by Richard Branson and staff across the Virgin Group to deliver entrepreneurial approaches to social and environmental issues. Virgin Unite works with all the Virgin companies around the world in partnership with social entrepreneurs to build sustainable solutions to some of thoughest challenges facing the world today. Work in United States, Jamaica, South Africa, Australia and Canada	UK registered office: London
Plymouth Marine Laboratory Charity number 1091222	20/03/2002	Latest income £16,390,000 [Mar 2025]	PML undertakes scientifically excellent research that generates greater understanding of the marine environment, the threats it faces, and its relationship with society. PML uses this greater understanding to effect demonstrable change in the way in which the marine environment is appreciated, managed, protected and valued. PML activities are aimed at supporting a sustainable ocean for society. Work in Cambodia, Philippines, Australia, Norway, South Africa, South Korea, India, Japan, China, Bangladesh and Malaysia	UK registered office: South West
Frontline AIDS Charity number 1038860	08/07/1994	Latest income £15,993,453 [Dec 2024]	Frontline AIDS is the new name of the International HIV/AIDS Alliance. The charity is the UK-based secretariat of a global partnership of national organisations working to support community action on HIV and AIDS. National partners and local community groups are supported by technical expertise, policy work and fundraising carried out at the secretariat and across the global partnership. Work in Botswana, Burkina Faso, South Sudan, Zimbabwe, Zambia, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Vietnam, United States, Ukraine, Uganda, Tunisia, Trinidad and Tobago, Thailand, Tanzania, South Africa, Senegal, Peru, Nigeria, Netherlands, Namibia, Myanmar, Morocco, Mexico, Malaysia, Malawi, Lebanon, Kyrgyzstan, Kenya, Côte d'Ivoire, Indonesia, India, Haiti, Ethiopia, El Salvador, Ecuador, China, Cambodia, Burundi, Afghanistan, Algeria, Argentina, Bangladesh, Belgium and Bolivia	UK registered office: South East
Mission Aviation Fellowship UK Charity number 1064598	25/09/1997	Latest income £17,150,000 [Dec 2024]	MAF uses light aircraft to 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 delivers help, hope and healing to remote and inaccessible communities in the developing world. MAF UK is the largest provider of resources for MAF International's work within the MAF global partnership. Work in Chad, Liberia, Madagascar, Nepal, Papua New Guinea, South Africa, Tanzania, Uganda, Timor-Leste, South Sudan, Australia, Kenya and Guinea	UK registered office: South East
Compassion in World Farming International Charity number 1095050	16/12/2002	Latest income £19,232,467 [Mar 2025]	Our activities include:- Strengthening EU legislation and enforcement on animal welfare.- Persuading food companies to sell higher welfare products across their entire product ranges.- Enabling consumers to make higher welfare food choices.- Persuading intergovernmental agencies to adopt higher welfare policies.- Supporting producers who champion higher welfare practices. Work in Spain, South Africa, Ireland, Poland, Netherlands, Italy, France, Czechia, Ukraine, Belgium, China and United States	UK registered office: South East
The World Federation of Khoja Shia Ithna-Asheri Muslim Communities Charity number 282303	01/06/1982	Latest income £15,915,991 [Dec 2024]	The World Federation of KSIMC provides these activities through its Regional Federations and partners based internationally In America, Europe, Africa, Pakistan, India and Australia. Work in Denmark, Australia, United States, Tanzania, Sweden, South Africa, Pakistan, Lebanon, Kenya, Iraq, India, Canada, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Bangladesh, Austria, Trinidad and Tobago, New Zealand, France and Nepal	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, China, South Africa, United Arab Emirates, Singapore, Ireland, Australia, Hong Kong and Malaysia	UK registered office: South East
Wild Planet Trust Charity number 306622	01/07/1963	Latest income £11,562,971 [Oct 2023]	The Trust's principal activity during the year was the advancement of scientific knowledge, education and science in accordance with its charitable objectives. Work in South Africa, Indonesia, Vietnam, Tanzania, Kenya, Zimbabwe and Nigeria	UK registered office: South West
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 Romania, Nigeria, Mauritania, Hungary, Thailand, Denmark, United Arab Emirates, Zambia, Hong Kong, Macau, Taiwan, Norway, Singapore, South Korea, Sweden, United States, Vietnam, Zimbabwe, Botswana, Canada, China, Greece, Indonesia, Japan, Kenya, Latvia, Lithuania, Malaysia, New Zealand, Oman, Qatar, Mauritius, Australia, Ireland, South Africa, Spain, Italy, India, Netherlands and Malta	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 Türkiye, Greece, Central African Republic, Myanmar, South Africa, Tanzania, Afghanistan, Azerbaijan, Bangladesh, Djibouti, Eritrea, Ethiopia, The Gambia, Guinea, Guinea-Bissau, India, Indonesia, Iraq, Israel, Kenya, Lebanon, Mali, Mauritania, United States, Nepal, Niger, Nigeria, Pakistan, Occupied Palestinian Territories, Cameroon, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Australia, Rwanda, Senegal, Sierra Leone, Somalia, Sri Lanka, Sudan, Syria, Yemen and United Arab Emirates	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, 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	UK registered office: East of England
Stelios Philanthropic Foundation Charity number 1141206	06/04/2011	Latest income £14,376,341 [Sep 2025]	Stelios Philanthropic Foundation supports activities in the places where the founder lived and worked:UK,Greece,Cyprus and Monaco.1.funding scholarships for students 2.supporting entrepreneurship with cash prizes to stimulate economic growth/job creation. 3.donating money to charities 4.operating programme in Greece-Cyprus 'Food from the heart' that offers daily snacks to people in need Work in South Africa, Cyprus, France, Greece, Monaco, United States, Türkiye, Switzerland, Romania, Lebanon, Indonesia and Germany	UK registered office: London

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 South Korea, Norway, Portugal, Peru, Belgium, Indonesia, Hong Kong, France, Chile, China, Denmark, Italy, Japan, Netherlands, Poland, Finland, Canada, Germany, Iceland, Sweden, Singapore, United States, South Africa, Australia and Spain

UK registered office: London

Vso

Charity number 313757

14/02/1962

Latest income £32,059,000

[Mar 2024]

Vso is the world's leading independent international development agency working for change through volunteers. vso brings people together to share skills, creativity and learning to build a fairer world. Vso has programmes in over twenty developing countries focusing on delivering sustainable change in three thematic areas: education, health and secure livelihoods.

Work in Netherlands, Pakistan, Sierra Leone, Zimbabwe, Zambia, Uganda, Thailand, Tanzania, Nigeria, Nepal, Ireland, Rwanda, Mozambique, Malawi, Kenya, India, Ghana, Ethiopia, Cambodia, Bangladesh, Myanmar, Philippines and South Africa

UK registered office: London

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 Rwanda, Cameroon, China, Denmark, Ethiopia, Finland, France, Ghana, India, Thailand, Tanzania, Switzerland, Sweden, South Africa, Senegal, Argentina, Burkina Faso, Philippines, Australia, Peru, Pakistan, Nigeria, Netherlands, Nepal, United States, Vietnam, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Zambia, Zimbabwe, Trinidad and Tobago, Namibia, Myanmar, Mozambique, Mexico, Mali, Malawi, Kenya, Indonesia, Uganda, Bangladesh, Benin, Bhutan and Bolivia

UK registered office: London

Helpage International

Charity number 288180

17/11/1983

Latest income £32,122,000

[Mar 2025]

HelpAge International's vision is a world in which all older people fulfil their potential to lead dignified, active, healthy and secure lives. We work with our partners to ensure that people everywhere understand how much older people contribute to society and that they must enjoy their right to healthcare, social services and economic and physical security.

Work in Ukraine, Bangladesh, Bolivia, Burkina Faso, Cambodia, China, Colombia, Ethiopia, Haiti, India, Iraq, Jamaica, Kenya, Kyrgyzstan, Laos, Moldova, Mozambique, Myanmar, Nepal, Pakistan, Philippines, Russia, South Africa, Sri Lanka, Sudan, Syria, Tanzania, Thailand, Uganda, Vietnam, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Zambia, Zimbabwe, Occupied Palestinian Territories and South Sudan

UK registered office: London

Absolute Return for Kids (Ark)

Charity number 1095322

09/01/2003

Latest income £31,018,000

[Aug 2024]

Ark is an education charity that exists to make sure that all children, regardless of their background, have access to a great education and real choices in life. Ark incubates, launches and scales ventures that share our mission and values.

Work in Uganda, India and South Africa

UK registered office:

Goldman Sachs Gives (UK)

Charity number 1123956

06/05/2008

Latest income £29,430,242

[Jun 2024]

The charity is a grant making charity, providing grants to a wide range of charitable projects in the UK and abroad, funded principally by donations made by affiliate and subsidiary companies of The Goldman Sachs Group, Inc and by current and former senior employees of The Goldman Sachs Group, Inc, and its affiliates and subsidiaries.

Work in India, Belgium, Lebanon, Australia, Ghana, Israel, Italy, Germany, France, Canada, South Africa, Ireland, Spain, Romania, Sweden, Türkiye, United States and Hong Kong

UK registered office: London

The Elton John Aids Foundation

Charity number 1017336

12/02/1993

Latest income £23,232,132

[Dec 2024]

The Foundation empowers people infected, affected and at risk of HIV/AIDS, to alleviate their physical, emotional and financial hardship, enabling them to improve their quality of life, live with dignity and exercise self determination. It funds broad ranges of services and operational research, focusing on the most disadvantaged and high risk groups both in the UK and around the world.

Work in Zambia, Ukraine, Zimbabwe, Ethiopia, India, Kenya, Lesotho, Malawi, Myanmar, Russia, South Africa, Tanzania, Thailand and Uganda

UK registered office: London

Amnesty International UK Section Charitable Trust

Charity number 1051681

04/01/1996

Latest income £24,142,000

[Dec 2024]

Amnesty InternationalPromotion of Human Rights (including Human Rights education, research and related activities)

Work in Senegal, South Africa, Greece, Sierra Leone and Burkina Faso

UK registered office: London

The Order of Friars Minor

Charity number 232177

21/01/1964

Latest income £1,655,420

[Mar 2025]

Support of charitable purposes connected with the Roman Catholic Religion and the support of the Order generally.

Work in South Africa, Belgium, India and Kenya

UK registered office: London

Thomson Reuters Foundation

Charity number 1082139

23/08/2000

Latest income £22,678,000

[Dec 2024]

We work to advance media freedom, foster more inclusive economies, and promote human rights. Through news, media development, free legal assistance and convening initiatives, we combine our unique services to drive systemic change. We believe that societies around the world should be free, fair and informed.

Work in Indonesia, Argentina, India, Kenya, Lebanon, Mexico, Philippines, South Africa, United States, Brazil, Colombia, Nigeria and Spain

UK registered office: London

The Royal Air Force Benevolent Fund

Charity number 1081009

02/06/2000

Latest income £21,649,000

[Dec 2024]

(a) Providing relief and assistance to past and present members of the Royal Air Force and their dependants who are in need as a result of poverty, disability, sickness, infirmity or otherwise.(b) enhancing the morale and well being of serving members of the Royal Air Force(c)Maintaining the RAF war memorial on the Victoria embankment, London.

Work in Monaco, Austria, Slovakia, Hungary, Chile, Cyprus, France, Germany, Guyana, India, Israel, Jamaica, Malaysia, Malta, Mexico, New Zealand, Philippines, Poland, Ireland, Singapore, South Africa, Spain, Thailand, Türkiye, United States, Argentina, Zimbabwe, Australia, Belgium, Hong Kong and Canada

UK registered office: London

The Royal Air Forces Association - Corporate Body

Charity number 226686

01/11/1963

Latest income £21,646,000

[Dec 2024]

The provision of welfare support to members of the Royal Air Forces community. The Association's welfare activities include the operation of three respite care homes, provision of sheltered housing, assistance for individuals in welfare need, support to the serving RAF through contributions to Contact Houses and Internet Cafes.

Work in Germany, Cyprus, Luxembourg, New Zealand, Norway, Ireland, South Africa, Spain, Switzerland, Malta, United States, France, Greece, Hong Kong, Gibraltar, Netherlands, Belgium, Barbados, Australia and Falkland Islands

UK registered office: East Midlands

Vodafone Foundation

Charity number 1193984

31/03/2021

Latest income £19,589,579

[Mar 2025]

Vodafone Foundation is at the centre of a network of 24 global & local social investment programmes. Through this unique network, we are able to think & act locally & respond to the needs of the communities in which Vodafone operates. Globally, we harness the power of mobile technology to deliver long-term sustainable programmes that drive transformational change & support disaster response.

Work in Kenya, Tanzania, South Africa, Mozambique, Lesotho, Türkiye, Spain, Romania, Portugal, Netherlands, Ireland, Italy, India, Hungary, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Greece, Ghana, Germany, Egypt, Czechia, Albania and Luxembourg

UK registered office: London

Christian Vision

Charity number 1031031

06/01/1994

Latest income £25,568,064

[Dec 2023]

Advancement of the Christian faith; relief of needy, aged or sick people; advancement of Christian based education; promotion of good citizenship and moral values and purposes beneficial to the community. Mission statement: To introduce people to Jesus and encourage those who acknowledge Him to accept Him as the Son of God and become His true followers.

Work in Argentina, Australia, United States, Philippines, Myanmar, Ukraine, South Africa, Venezuela, Indonesia, Timor-Leste, India, Germany, Egypt, China, Bolivia, Brazil, Zambia, Madagascar, Latvia, Kazakhstan, Czechia, Chile, Belarus, Armenia, Romania and Sri Lanka

UK registered office: West Midlands

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

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

UK registered office: London

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

UK registered office: London

This Day Foundation

Charity number 1195423

06/08/2021

Latest income £33,666,514

[Mar 2025]

Makes grants to organisations and individuals in the UK and over seas, in line with its grant making policy

Work in South Africa

UK registered office: London

The Virgin Foundation

Charity number 297540

25/08/1987

Latest income £21,494,000

[Dec 2024]

Virgin Unite was established by Richard Branson and staff across the Virgin Group to deliver entrepreneurial approaches to social and environmental issues. Virgin Unite works with all the Virgin companies around the world in partnership with social entrepreneurs to build sustainable solutions to some of thoughest challenges facing the world today.

Work in United States, Jamaica, South Africa, Australia and Canada

UK registered office: London

Plymouth Marine Laboratory

Charity number 1091222

20/03/2002

Latest income £16,390,000

[Mar 2025]

PML undertakes scientifically excellent research that generates greater understanding of the marine environment, the threats it faces, and its relationship with society. PML uses this greater understanding to effect demonstrable change in the way in which the marine environment is appreciated, managed, protected and valued. PML activities are aimed at supporting a sustainable ocean for society.

Work in Cambodia, Philippines, Australia, Norway, South Africa, South Korea, India, Japan, China, Bangladesh and Malaysia

UK registered office: South West

Frontline AIDS

Charity number 1038860

08/07/1994

Latest income £15,993,453

[Dec 2024]

Frontline AIDS is the new name of the International HIV/AIDS Alliance. The charity is the UK-based secretariat of a global partnership of national organisations working to support community action on HIV and AIDS. National partners and local community groups are supported by technical expertise, policy work and fundraising carried out at the secretariat and across the global partnership.

Work in Botswana, Burkina Faso, South Sudan, Zimbabwe, Zambia, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Vietnam, United States, Ukraine, Uganda, Tunisia, Trinidad and Tobago, Thailand, Tanzania, South Africa, Senegal, Peru, Nigeria, Netherlands, Namibia, Myanmar, Morocco, Mexico, Malaysia, Malawi, Lebanon, Kyrgyzstan, Kenya, Côte d'Ivoire, Indonesia, India, Haiti, Ethiopia, El Salvador, Ecuador, China, Cambodia, Burundi, Afghanistan, Algeria, Argentina, Bangladesh, Belgium and Bolivia

UK registered office: South East

Mission Aviation Fellowship UK

Charity number 1064598

25/09/1997

Latest income £17,150,000

[Dec 2024]

MAF uses light aircraft to 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 delivers help, hope and healing to remote and inaccessible communities in the developing world. MAF UK is the largest provider of resources for MAF International's work within the MAF global partnership.

Work in Chad, Liberia, Madagascar, Nepal, Papua New Guinea, South Africa, Tanzania, Uganda, Timor-Leste, South Sudan, Australia, Kenya and Guinea

UK registered office: South East

Compassion in World Farming International

Charity number 1095050

16/12/2002

Latest income £19,232,467

[Mar 2025]

Our activities include:- Strengthening EU legislation and enforcement on animal welfare.- Persuading food companies to sell higher welfare products across their entire product ranges.- Enabling consumers to make higher welfare food choices.- Persuading intergovernmental agencies to adopt higher welfare policies.- Supporting producers who champion higher welfare practices.

Work in Spain, South Africa, Ireland, Poland, Netherlands, Italy, France, Czechia, Ukraine, Belgium, China and United States

UK registered office: South East

The World Federation of Khoja Shia Ithna-Asheri Muslim Communities

Charity number 282303

01/06/1982

Latest income £15,915,991

[Dec 2024]

The World Federation of KSIMC provides these activities through its Regional Federations and partners based internationally In America, Europe, Africa, Pakistan, India and Australia.

Work in Denmark, Australia, United States, Tanzania, Sweden, South Africa, Pakistan, Lebanon, Kenya, Iraq, India, Canada, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Bangladesh, Austria, Trinidad and Tobago, New Zealand, France and Nepal

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

UK registered office: South East

Wild Planet Trust

Charity number 306622

01/07/1963

Latest income £11,562,971

[Oct 2023]

The Trust's principal activity during the year was the advancement of scientific knowledge, education and science in accordance with its charitable objectives.

Work in South Africa, Indonesia, Vietnam, Tanzania, Kenya, Zimbabwe and Nigeria

UK registered office: South West

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 Romania, Nigeria, Mauritania, Hungary, Thailand, Denmark, United Arab Emirates, Zambia, Hong Kong, Macau, Taiwan, Norway, Singapore, South Korea, Sweden, United States, Vietnam, Zimbabwe, Botswana, Canada, China, Greece, Indonesia, Japan, Kenya, Latvia, Lithuania, Malaysia, New Zealand, Oman, Qatar, Mauritius, Australia, Ireland, South Africa, Spain, Italy, India, Netherlands and Malta

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

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, 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

UK registered office: East of England

Stelios Philanthropic Foundation

Charity number 1141206

06/04/2011

Latest income £14,376,341

[Sep 2025]

Stelios Philanthropic Foundation supports activities in the places where the founder lived and worked:UK,Greece,Cyprus and Monaco.1.funding scholarships for students 2.supporting entrepreneurship with cash prizes to stimulate economic growth/job creation. 3.donating money to charities 4.operating programme in Greece-Cyprus 'Food from the heart' that offers daily snacks to people in need

Work in South Africa, Cyprus, France, Greece, Monaco, United States, Türkiye, Switzerland, Romania, Lebanon, Indonesia and Germany

UK registered office: London

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