Found 9,585 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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The Pears Family Charitable Foundation Charity number 1009195 |
04/03/1992 |
Latest income £28,513,771 [Mar 2025] |
Pears Foundation aims to benefit society by promoting understanding of key issues through research and educational programmes; driving engagement in social progress across the UK, particularly in young people and supporting organisations focused on wellbeing for everyone.
Work in United States, Israel, Germany and Ghana
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UK registered office: London |
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Clean Air Fund Charity number 1183697 |
03/06/2019 |
Latest income £32,945,383 [Dec 2024] |
Clean Air Fund brings together philanthropic resources to improve air quality globally. It co-ordinates a collective strategy for air pollution activity, provides grant funding to a multi-national portfolio of clean air programmes, grants funds to research and knowledge-building activities, and provides a means of knowledge sharing and networking between stakeholders.
Work in Spain, Poland, China, Brazil, Bulgaria, India, France and Ghana
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UK registered office: London |
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The Chartered Institute of Public Finance and Accountancy Charity number 231060 |
13/04/1964 |
Latest income £30,881,000 [Dec 2024] |
CIPFA aims to work in the public interest to promote high standards and deliver excellence in governance and financial management throughout the public services.
Work in Turks and Caicos Islands, Australia, Bangladesh, Botswana, Canada, Switzerland, Malta, Lesotho, Kazakhstan, Italy, Ireland, United States, United Arab Emirates, Tajikistan, Somalia and China
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UK registered office: London |
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Wild Planet Trust Charity number 306622 |
01/07/1963 |
Latest income £13,080,731 [Mar 2025] |
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 Zimbabwe, Nigeria and Tanzania
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UK registered office: West Midlands |
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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, Ethiopia, India, Kenya, Lesotho, Malawi, Myanmar, Russia, South Africa, Tanzania, Thailand, Uganda, Ukraine and Zimbabwe
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UK registered office: London |
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The Brooke Hospital for Animals Charity number 1085760 |
23/03/2001 |
Latest income £24,756,115 [Mar 2025] |
Since it was founded in 1934, the Brooke has helped to relieve the suffering of millions of working horses, donkeys and mules and improved the livelihoods of the countless people who depend upon them. The Brooke provides veterinary services in some of the world's poorest communities, treating animals and training animal-owners in countries including Egypt, Ethiopia, India, Kenya and Pakistan.
Work in Sudan, Somalia, Tanzania, Burkina Faso, Pakistan, Nicaragua, Senegal, Nepal, Kenya, India, Guatemala, Ethiopia and Egypt
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UK registered office: London |
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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 Sierra Leone, South Africa, Senegal, Greece and Burkina Faso
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UK registered office: London |
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Orphans in Need Charity number 1144812 |
25/11/2011 |
Latest income £23,461,218 [Jan 2025] |
The relief of poverty and sickness anywhere in the world, and in particular, those affected by natural causes or by wars and conflicts either foreign or domestic To advance the education of persons in need, including orphans, anywhere in the world by the provision of financial aid and materials
Work in Nepal, Occupied Palestinian Territories, Sri Lanka, Somalia, Afghanistan, Bangladesh, The Gambia, India, Sierra Leone, Senegal, Mali and Pakistan
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UK registered office: Yorkshire and The Humber |
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The British Computer Society Charity number 292786 |
10/12/1985 |
Latest income £21,881,000 [Aug 2025] |
Professional Body and Learned Society to promote the study and practice of Computing and to advance knowledge and education therein worldwide for the benefit of the public.
Work in Taiwan, Hong Kong, Zambia, United States, United Arab Emirates, Switzerland, Sri Lanka, Spain, Singapore, Saudi Arabia, Ireland, Qatar, Poland, Oman, Norway, Nigeria, Netherlands, Nepal, Mauritius, Malta, Malaysia, Japan, Italy, India, Iceland, Hungary, Greece, Ghana, Germany, France, Egypt, China, Canada, Belgium and Austria
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UK registered office: South West |
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Jesuits in Britain CIO Charity number 1207742 |
05/04/2024 |
Latest income £14,702,000 [Sep 2025] |
The object of the CIO is the advancement of religion for the public benefit in accordance with the principles and doctrines of the Roman Catholic faith through the religious and other charitable work for the time being carried out by or under the direction of or supported by the Society of Jesus as the Trustees with the approval of the Provincial shall from time to time think fit.
Work in Haiti, Jordan, Kyrgyzstan, Zimbabwe, Madagascar, France, Zambia, Italy, Malawi, Dominican Republic, Mexico, Colombia, Argentina, Nigeria, South Africa, Uganda, Philippines, Kenya, Lithuania, Czechia, Mozambique, Slovakia, Taiwan, India and Guyana
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UK registered office: London |
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Ampleforth Abbey Charity number 1026493 |
24/09/1993 |
Latest income £22,233,000 [Aug 2025] |
The main object of the charity is for the furtherance of the Roman Catholic religion. The object is fulfilled by the formation and subsequent ministry of Benedictine monks of Ampleforth Abbey. The works of the monks include the maintenance of the monastic community and its property, education, the welcoming of guests and parish work in dioceses of the Roman Catholic Church.
Work in Zimbabwe
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UK registered office: Yorkshire and The Humber |
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Action Against Hunger UK Charity number 1047501 |
27/06/1995 |
Latest income £22,383,730 [Dec 2024] |
To provide increased resources to support projects that address acute malnutrition and respond to humanitarian crises.To increase the impact and quality of responses to acute malnutrition and food crises by improving accountability, coverage and sustainabilityTo influence donors' and practitioners' policies and programmes on the responses to , and prevention of, food crises and malnutrition
Work in Cameroon, Colombia, Ethiopia, Iraq, Côte d'Ivoire, Kenya, Liberia, Madagascar, Mali, Mauritania, Myanmar, Niger, Nigeria, Pakistan, Philippines, Senegal, Sierra Leone, Somalia, South Sudan, Zimbabwe, Spain, Syria, Uganda, United States, Yemen, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Afghanistan, Bangladesh and Burkina Faso
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UK registered office: London |
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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 Kenya, South Africa, Belgium and India
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UK registered office: London |
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UK-Med Charity number 1166956 |
05/05/2016 |
Latest income £23,067,936 [Mar 2025] |
UK-Med provides emergency medical care in the aftermath of large and sudden-onset disasters. UK-Med also works with colleagues in disaster-prone countries to increase their medical and surgical skills and knowledge, developing capacity to respond to disasters in their own country and region.
Work in Occupied Palestinian Territories, Türkiye, Armenia, Zambia and Ukraine
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UK registered office: North West |
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The National Foundation for Educational Research in England and Wales Charity number 313392 |
03/11/1965 |
Latest income £19,214,000 [Mar 2025] |
The Foundation conducts research in all or any matters affecting education,widely disseminates the results of and related services educational research and collects and exchanges educational ideas, especially related to research.
Work in Netherlands, Australia, Kenya, Hong Kong, Mozambique and United States
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UK registered office: South East |
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Christian Vision Charity number 1031031 |
06/01/1994 |
Latest income £31,544,178 [Dec 2024] |
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 Kazakhstan, Latvia, Madagascar, Romania, Armenia, Belarus, Sri Lanka, Chile, Czechia, Myanmar, Philippines, South Africa, Ukraine, Argentina, Venezuela, Zambia, Timor-Leste, United States, Australia, Bolivia, Brazil, China, Egypt, Germany, India and Indonesia
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UK registered office: West Midlands |
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One Nation Charity number 1156200 |
14/03/2014 |
Latest income £23,095,778 [Sep 2025] |
One nation is an international non-profit humanitarian aid relief organisation dedicated to providing humanitarian services in crisis and non-crisis situations to most needy orphans, widows and destitute, irrespective of race, religion, culture, creed and geographical boundary.
Work in Bosnia and Herzegovina, Indonesia, Zambia, Uganda, Central African Republic, Mozambique, Niger, Mauritania, Libya, Benin, Cameroon, Chad, Comoros, Egypt, Ghana, Guinea, Liberia, Madagascar, Mali, Montenegro, Nepal, Nigeria, Senegal, Serbia, Sri Lanka, Togo, Zimbabwe, Kenya, The Gambia, Djibouti, Pakistan, Tanzania, Syria, Afghanistan, Albania, Sudan, Somalia, Myanmar, Bangladesh, Ethiopia, Greece, India, Iraq, Lebanon, Morocco, Sierra Leone, Malawi, Occupied Palestinian Territories, Yemen and Türkiye
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UK registered office: Yorkshire and The Humber |
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Royal College of Paediatrics and Child Health Charity number 1057744 |
22/08/1996 |
Latest income £21,628,000 [Aug 2025] |
The College aims to promote high quality, effective and efficient health services for children and young people, their parents and other carers, delivered by appropriately trained and experienced doctors. The College works with all health carers of children to improve the overall physical, mental and emotional health of children and young people in the UK and elsewhere.
Work in Occupied Palestinian Territories, Sierra Leone, Rwanda, Ireland, Nigeria, Myanmar, Kenya, Ghana and Uganda
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UK registered office: London |
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Shelterbox Trust Charity number 1096479 |
12/03/2003 |
Latest income £20,128,000 [Dec 2024] |
ShelterBox provides emergency shelter and vital supplies to support communities around the world overwhelmed by disaster and humanitarian crises.
Work in Türkiye, Lebanon, Malawi, Occupied Palestinian Territories, Bangladesh, Pakistan, Burkina Faso, Ethiopia, Yemen, Chad, Ukraine, Mozambique, Somalia, Philippines, Cameroon and Syria
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UK registered office: South West |
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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 Spain, Argentina, India, Kenya, Lebanon, Mexico, Philippines, South Africa, United States, Brazil, Colombia, Indonesia and Nigeria
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UK registered office: London |
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Sisters of the Cross and Passion CIO Charity number 1185348 |
17/09/2019 |
Latest income £18,423,360 [Mar 2025] |
The charity has been set up to continue the work of the unincorporated charity of the Sisters of the Cross and Passion and will engage in a broad range of charitable activities: education, health care, pastoral, spiritual, social care and financial help in the UK and Ireland. In all our activities we will try to respond where the need is greatest.
Work in Botswana, Vietnam, Australia and Ireland
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UK registered office: Yorkshire and The Humber |
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The Royal Air Force Benevolent Fund Charity number 1081009 |
02/06/2000 |
Latest income £27,695,000 [Dec 2025] |
(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 Slovakia, Austria, Monaco, Cyprus, Argentina, Canada, Chile, France, Germany, Guyana, Hungary, India, Israel, Jamaica, Malaysia, Malta, Australia, Mexico, Ireland, Singapore, South Africa, Spain, Thailand, New Zealand, Philippines, Belgium, Poland, Türkiye, United States, Hong Kong and Zimbabwe
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UK registered office: London |
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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 New Zealand, Spain, South Africa, Ireland, Norway, Netherlands, Malta, Luxembourg, Greece, Hong Kong, Germany, France, Cyprus, Belgium, Barbados, Falkland Islands, Gibraltar, Australia, United States and Switzerland
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UK registered office: East Midlands |
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Street Child Charity number 1128536 |
13/03/2009 |
Latest income £22,256,582 [Mar 2025] |
Relief of poverty & hardship among young people living on the street by provision of shelter, food, health, education, family reconciliation and other such charitable services; promote human rights of children; develop the capacity and skills of the members of socially and economically disadvantaged communities
Work in Nigeria, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Sierra Leone, Liberia, Sri Lanka, Nepal, Cameroon, Mozambique, Afghanistan, Burundi, Somalia, Sudan and Uganda
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UK registered office: London |
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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 Türkiye, Netherlands, Ireland, Italy, India, Hungary, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Greece, Ghana, Portugal, Spain, Egypt, Czechia, Albania, Lesotho, Romania, Mozambique, South Africa, Tanzania, Kenya, Luxembourg and Germany
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UK registered office: London |
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Fia Foundation Charity number 1088670 |
28/09/2001 |
Latest income £9,531,710 [Dec 2025] |
The FIA Foundation manages and supports an international programme of activities promoting road safety, environmental protection and sustainable mobility, as well as funding specialist motor sport safety research.
Work in Vietnam, Switzerland, Belgium, Kenya, Netherlands, United States, France, Tanzania, Botswana, Brazil, Australia, Canada, Chile, Colombia, Germany, India, Jamaica, Zambia, Malaysia, Mexico and Moldova
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UK registered office: London |
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Gatsby Africa Charity number 1168223 |
14/07/2016 |
Latest income £22,453,000 [Apr 2025] |
We aim to create jobs, raise incomes and reduce poverty for people in East Africa by accelerating inclusive and resilient economic growth.We fund and implement programmes that look to catalyse large-scale and lasting change in priority sectors, such as cotton in Tanzania.We also build and support local organisations dedicated to sector transformation and share what we have learned with others.
Work in Tanzania, Kenya and Rwanda
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UK registered office: London |
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Poor Servants of the Mother of God Charity number 227931 |
03/12/1963 |
Latest income £24,009,238 [Mar 2025] |
Social & Pastoral work.Operation of: Care Homes, Childrens' services, Schools and Retreat Centres.Religious Worship and Prayer.Overseas outreach & missions.
Work in Italy, Venezuela and Kenya
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UK registered office: London |
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Muslim Aid Charity number 1176462 |
29/12/2017 |
Latest income £23,727,463 [Dec 2024] |
Whilst responding to emergencies is one of our major priorities, we also work on strategic programmes to eliminate poverty that focus upon:EducationSkills trainingProvision of clean waterHealthcareIncome generation projects
Work in The Gambia, Ethiopia, Cambodia, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Nigeria, Niger, Myanmar, Sri Lanka, Lebanon, Sudan, Syria, Kenya, Türkiye, Jordan, Indonesia, Occupied Palestinian Territories, Pakistan, Philippines, Sierra Leone and Somalia
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UK registered office: London |
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The Jim Ratcliffe Foundation Charity number 1183641 |
29/05/2019 |
Latest income £770,894 [Dec 2024] |
Foundation not accepting speculative applications.Promoting for the public benefit the preservation, conservation and protection of physical andnatural environment; advancing education for the public benefit in the conservation, protection and improvement of thephysical and natural environment by promoting the study and research of the above;relieving poverty promoting amateur spor
Work in France, Tanzania and Iceland
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UK registered office: South East |
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