Found 9,553 UK NGOs working in 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 Africa.
- Algeria
- Angola
- Benin
- Botswana
- Burkina Faso
- Burundi
- Cabo Verde
- Cameroon
- Central African Republic
- Chad
- Comoros
- Congo
- Côte d'Ivoire
- Democratic Republic of the Congo
- Djibouti
- Egypt
- Equatorial Guinea
- Eritrea
- Eswatini
- Ethiopia
- Gabon
- Ghana
- Guinea
- Guinea-Bissau
- Kenya
- Lesotho
- Liberia
- Libya
- Madagascar
- Malawi
- Mali
- Mauritania
- Mauritius
- Mayotte
- Morocco
- Mozambique
- Namibia
- Niger
- Nigeria
- Reunion
- Rwanda
- Sao Tome and Principe
- Senegal
- Seychelles
- Sierra Leone
- Somalia
- South Africa
- South Sudan
- St Helena
- Sudan
- Tanzania
- The Gambia
- Togo
- Tunisia
- Uganda
- Western Sahara
- Zambia
- Zimbabwe
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| Charity | Reg. date | Latest income | Activities | Region ? |
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Blue Ventures Conservation Charity number 1098893 |
07/08/2003 |
Latest income £10,426,466 [Jun 2025] |
Blue Ventures is a science-led social enterprise that works with coastal communities to develop transformative approaches for nurturing and sustaining locally led marine conservation initiatives. We work in places where the ocean is vital to local people, cultures and economies, and where there is a fundamental need to support human development.
Work in Comoros, Tanzania, Mozambique, Kenya, Indonesia, Belize, Madagascar, Timor-Leste, Philippines and Senegal
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UK registered office: London |
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St Vincent De Paul Society (England and Wales) Charity number 1053992 |
25/03/1996 |
Latest income £16,235,862 [Mar 2025] |
The objective of the Charity is the relief of poverty, both material and emotional in England & Wales and abroad through: the person to person involvement of its voluntary members engaged in befriending and through 'Special Works' , which are projects established to address specific needs in the local community
Work in Sudan, India, Romania, Guyana, South Sudan and Grenada
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UK registered office: Yorkshire and The Humber |
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Internews Europe Charity number 1148404 |
01/08/2012 |
Latest income £22,086,697 [Dec 2024] |
Internews Europe is an international development organisation specialising in supporting independent media, freedom of information and free expression around the globe. The vast majority of our programmes are targeted at crisis-hit populations, emerging democracies and some of the worlds poorest countries.
Work in Thailand, Ukraine, United States, Kenya and France
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UK registered office: London |
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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 Australia, United States, South Africa, Jamaica and Canada
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UK registered office: London |
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Al Basar International Foundation Charity number 1160758 |
05/03/2015 |
Latest income £18,567,803 [Dec 2024] |
Their activities are providing eye care to under developed countries in Asia and Africa, deliver short term relief through mobile eye camps, build eye hospitals in various countries in Asia and Africa to provide eye treatment,. They also establish training centres in different countries and train HR for prevention of blindness projects and provide School Eye-Health programs.
Work in Nepal, Nigeria, Philippines, Somalia, Tanzania, India, Guinea, Ghana, Ethiopia, The Gambia, Mauritania, Morocco and Kenya
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UK registered office: London |
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Institute of Our Lady of Mercy Charity number 290544 |
30/11/1984 |
Latest income £11,889,793 [Jun 2025] |
The Charity's activities are carried on by individual Sisters acting within parish communities and the wider community. It runs and supports Catholic schools and care homes. The Trustees care for their own Sisters who are retiring from active work. The Charity also makes grants to beneficiaries and assists other charities with similar objects.
Work in Kenya, Peru, Ireland and Romania
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UK registered office: Yorkshire and The Humber |
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Mission Aviation Fellowship UK Charity number 1064598 |
25/09/1997 |
Latest income £17,179,000 [Dec 2025] |
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 Guinea, South Sudan, Nepal, Liberia, Madagascar, Papua New Guinea, South Africa, Tanzania, Uganda, Kenya, Chad, Australia and Timor-Leste
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UK registered office: South East |
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Catholic Diocese of Portsmouth Charity number 1199568 |
06/07/2022 |
Latest income £18,166,991 [Aug 2025] |
The advancement of the Roman Catholic religion in the Diocese of Portsmouth through its parishes, schools and other works.
Work in Kenya, Cameroon and Philippines
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UK registered office: South East |
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Ivcc Charity number 1128437 |
05/03/2009 |
Latest income £19,097,000 [Jul 2025] |
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 United States, Burkina Faso, Germany, Switzerland, Japan, Australia, Senegal, Rwanda, Ireland, Norway, Netherlands, Mozambique, Mexico, Mali, Madagascar, Kenya, Côte d'Ivoire, Israel, South Africa, Spain, Tanzania, Thailand, Uganda, United Arab Emirates, Vietnam, Zambia, Greece, Ghana, Singapore, Zimbabwe, France, Denmark, China, Canada and Benin
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UK registered office: North West |
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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 Philippines, Cambodia, South Africa, Norway, Malaysia, Japan, China, Australia, India, South Korea and Bangladesh
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UK registered office: South West |
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The Central British Fund for World Jewish Relief Charity number 290767 |
18/07/1985 |
Latest income £15,456,679 [Jun 2025] |
World Jewish Relief is the UK Jewish community's international development and humanitarian agency. We tackle Jewish poverty and reach beyond our community. We create opportunities for those out of work to become self-reliant, we bring dignity to the elderly, assistance to refugees and we respond to international disasters.
Work in Bosnia and Herzegovina, Georgia, Greece, Kazakhstan, Moldova, Poland, Russia, Rwanda, Uganda, Ukraine, Belarus, Mozambique, Kenya, Haiti, Philippines, Bangladesh, Türkiye, Nepal, Afghanistan, Colombia, Myanmar and Ethiopia
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UK registered office: London |
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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 Uganda, Haiti, India, Indonesia, Côte d'Ivoire, Kenya, Zambia, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Vietnam, United States, Ukraine, Tunisia, Trinidad and Tobago, Thailand, Tanzania, South Africa, Senegal, Kyrgyzstan, Lebanon, Malawi, Malaysia, Mexico, Morocco, Myanmar, Namibia, Netherlands, Nigeria, South Sudan, Peru, Afghanistan, Zimbabwe, Algeria, Argentina, Bangladesh, Belgium, Bolivia, Botswana, Burkina Faso, Burundi, Cambodia, China, Ecuador, El Salvador and Ethiopia
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UK registered office: South East |
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UK Curriculum and Accreditation Body (Ukcab) Charity number 1153197 |
01/08/2013 |
Latest income £24,115,535 [Dec 2024] |
1) Educate people about renal problems and renal failure, Initial stage problems and remedies, Dialysis and its types, Motivation during this life saving treatment, Motivate people to register as Organ Donation.2) Educate people for clean drinking water, 3) Education for All without borders, race and religion.4) Feed the needy & homeless.5) Vocational Education for Girls.
Work in Pakistan and Nigeria
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UK registered office: West Midlands |
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The Royal United Services Institute for Defence and Security Studies Charity number 210639 |
04/10/1962 |
Latest income £16,616,542 [Mar 2025] |
RUSI is the UK's leading independent think tank on international defence and security. Its mission is to be an analytical research-led global forum for informing, influencing and enhancing public debate on a safer and more stable world.
Work in Belgium, Kenya and United States
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UK registered office: London |
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Farm Africa Limited Charity number 326901 |
02/08/1985 |
Latest income £16,877,000 [Dec 2024] |
Farm Africa is an international non-governmental organisation whose vision is of a prosperous rural Africa. Our aim is to reduce poverty permanently by unleashing African farmers' abilities to grow their incomes and manage their natural resources sustainably.
Work in Kenya, Tanzania, Ethiopia, Uganda and Democratic Republic of the Congo
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UK registered office: London |
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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, Poland, Netherlands, China, Italy, Czechia, Ireland, South Africa, France, United States, Ukraine and Belgium
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UK registered office: South East |
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Britain Yearly Meeting of the Religious Society of Friends (Quakers) Charity number 1127633 |
20/01/2009 |
Latest income £12,253,000 [Dec 2024] |
Sustaining our church and faith; Supporting Quaker meetings; Promoting Quakerism; Witness through Action.
Work in Belgium, Uganda, Switzerland, Ireland, Kenya, Israel and Burundi
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UK registered office: London |
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Pharo Foundation Charity number 1143152 |
28/07/2011 |
Latest income £40,791,301 [Dec 2024] |
Our Vision is an inclusive and economically vibrant Africa. Our Mission is to achieve our vision by investing in Africa's human and physical capital, with a strong focus on job creation. Our Values are passion and respect, creativity and entrepreneurship, trust and accountability.
Work in Kenya, Rwanda, Somalia and Ethiopia
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UK registered office: London |
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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 Tanzania, Austria, Iraq, Lebanon, Kenya, India, Pakistan, South Africa, Denmark, Sweden, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Canada, Bangladesh, Australia, United States, New Zealand, Trinidad and Tobago, Nepal and France
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UK registered office: London |
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Article 19 Charity number 327421 |
07/01/1987 |
Latest income £14,990,774 [Dec 2024] |
ARTICLE 19 monitors, researches, publishes, advocates, campaigns, sets standards and litigates on behalf of freedom of expression wherever it is threatened.
Work in Russia, Mexico, Kenya, Kazakhstan, Myanmar, Cambodia, Brazil, Bangladesh, Senegal, Türkiye, Iran and Tunisia
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UK registered office: London |
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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 Singapore, Hong Kong, United Arab Emirates, South Africa, Ireland, Malaysia, China, Australia and Canada
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UK registered office: South East |
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Girl Effect Charity number 1141155 |
04/04/2011 |
Latest income £16,154,114 [May 2025] |
Girl Effect delivers results for girls through a unique combination of expertise on and learning from adolescent girls; communications; innovation; and influencing to take action to scale.It develops widespread social communications to inspire and engage girls, and shape how societies view and value girls. It also informs and influences decision makers to invest in programmes that benefit girls.
Work in Tanzania, India, Indonesia, Ethiopia, Malawi, Rwanda and Nigeria
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UK registered office: London |
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The Bath and Wells Diocesan Board of Finance Charity number 249398 |
05/10/1966 |
Latest income £17,001,000 [Dec 2024] |
To promote and assist the work and purposes of the Church of England in the Diocese of Bath and Wells; to organise and provide funds in aid of the work and ministry of the church.
Work in Zambia
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UK registered office: South West |
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Winchester Diocesan Board of Finance Charity number 249276 |
04/10/1966 |
Latest income £13,023,000 [Dec 2024] |
Supporting the ministry in, and the mission of, church of england parishes in the diocese of winchester
Work in Myanmar, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Burundi, Rwanda and Uganda
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UK registered office: South East |
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Global Health Partnerships Charity number 1113101 |
27/02/2006 |
Latest income £14,579,738 [Dec 2024] |
Global Health Partnerships (formerly THET) is a leading charity that works with health professionals around the world to improve healthcare. Through long-term partnerships and shared learning, we help strengthen health systems and support better care for patients and communities globally.
Work in Tanzania, Somalia, Uganda, Bangladesh, Ethiopia, Ghana, India, Kenya, Malawi, Zambia, Sierra Leone, Nigeria, Nepal, Myanmar, Mozambique and Syria
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UK registered office: London |
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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 South Africa, United States, Bosnia and Herzegovina, United Arab Emirates, Tanzania, Cameroon, Central African Republic, Greece, Myanmar, Occupied Palestinian Territories, Australia, Türkiye, Afghanistan, Azerbaijan, Bangladesh, Djibouti, Eritrea, Ethiopia, The Gambia, Guinea, Guinea-Bissau, India, Indonesia, Iraq, Israel, Kenya, Lebanon, Mali, Mauritania, Nepal, Niger, Nigeria, Pakistan, Rwanda, Senegal, Sierra Leone, Somalia, Sri Lanka, Sudan, Syria and Yemen
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UK registered office: Yorkshire and The Humber |
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Vocational Training Charitable Trust Charity number 295192 |
30/09/1986 |
Latest income £13,397,317 [Jul 2025] |
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 Nigeria, Vietnam, Mauritania, Hungary, Singapore, Denmark, Taiwan, Canada, Indonesia, Japan, Zimbabwe, Botswana, Qatar, Kenya, Latvia, Oman, Sweden, Hong Kong, United States, Malaysia, Zambia, United Arab Emirates, Thailand, Romania, Macau, Norway, China, Greece, New Zealand, Lithuania, South Korea, Australia, India, Italy, Malta, Mauritius, Netherlands, Ireland, South Africa and Spain
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UK registered office: South East |
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The Smile Train UK Charity number 1114748 |
19/06/2006 |
Latest income £13,618,362 [Jun 2025] |
-To relieve the suffering of children with cleft lips or palates or both;-To advance the education and training of the public, including doctors, nurses and medical support staff in all matters relating to cleft lip and palate surgery and treatment and the support of those with this condition.
Work in Pakistan, Ethiopia, Cambodia, Brazil, Bolivia, Vietnam, Philippines, Nigeria, Myanmar, Mexico, Indonesia, India, Rwanda, Russia, Guatemala, Jordan, Laos, Nepal, Panama, Occupied Palestinian Territories, Ukraine, Uganda, Thailand, Venezuela, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Uzbekistan, Tanzania, Sri Lanka, Argentina, Sierra Leone, Bangladesh, Bulgaria, Cameroon, Chile, Colombia, Dominican Republic, Egypt, Peru and Nicaragua
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UK registered office: Yorkshire and The Humber |
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Mercy Ships - U.K Ltd Charity number 1053055 |
21/02/1996 |
Latest income £11,228,360 [Dec 2025] |
Mercy Ships UK is part of a global charity that uses hospital ships to deliver free healthcare to people in some of the poorest countries in the world. Our volunteers work with host nations to improve healthcare systems by training local medical staff and renovating facilities to leave a lasting legacy. Since 1978, we've visited 56 countries, providing services worth more than £1.2 billion.
Work in Mozambique, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Congo, Cameroon, Senegal, Sierra Leone, South Africa, Togo, Ghana, Guinea, Guinea-Bissau, Côte d'Ivoire, Liberia, Madagascar, The Gambia and Benin
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UK registered office: East of England |
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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 France, Monaco, Greece, Cyprus, United States, Switzerland, South Africa, Romania, Türkiye, Indonesia, Germany and Lebanon
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UK registered office: London |
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