Found 25 UK NGOs working in Antarctica
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 Antarctica.
- Showing all 25 NGOs
| Charity | Reg. date | Latest income | Activities | Region ? |
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The Underwood Trust Charity number 266164 |
31/08/1973 |
Latest income £1,400,900 [Apr 2024] |
The aims of the Charitable Trust are to fund a wide range of activities that will positively impact individuals and the environment. We award a number of grants per annum to organisations that both share these aspirations and have the ability to deliver on their programmes.
Work in India, Antarctica, Haiti, Philippines and Ukraine
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UK registered office: London |
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South Atlantic Environmental Research Institute Charity number 1173105 |
18/05/2017 |
Latest income £1,394,563 [Jun 2023] |
SAERI delivers world-class scientific academic research in marine, data, natural and physical sciences in the UK South Atlantic Overseas Territories, neighbouring South Atlantic nations, other UK Overseas Territories and beyond. SAERI also provides mentorship and supervision to PhD students in conjunction with our UK University partnerships.
Work in Anguilla, Falkland Islands, Montserrat, St Helena, South Georgia, Turks and Caicos Islands and Namibia
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UK registered office: London |
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The Lewis Pugh Foundation Charity number 1168977 |
31/08/2016 |
Latest income £861,895 [Dec 2023] |
Lewis Pugh Foundation (LPF) promotes, for the benefit of the public, the conservation, protection and improvement of the physical and ecological environment, particularly the marine environment. LPF also provides education and disseminates information about the marine environment and the importance of its conservation.
Work in Australia, Canada, Maldives, Norway, South Africa, Antarctica, South Georgia, Jan Mayen, Argentina, Chile, Ghana, India, Japan, Kenya, Malta, New Zealand, Singapore, United States, Falkland Islands, Gibraltar, Greenland, Bangladesh, Belgium, Denmark, Egypt, France, Iceland, Netherlands, Spain and Sweden
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UK registered office: South West |
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United Kingdom Antarctic Heritage Trust Charity number 1160847 |
11/03/2015 |
Latest income £551,058 [Apr 2024] |
Est in 1993, the UK Antarctic Heritage Trust exists to promote a greater public engagement with Antarctica, through heritage conservation, innovative storytelling and effective advocacy. Working in partnership to deliver large scale projects, we aim to inspire and engage audiences with the heritage of this fascinating continent and find new ways to actively inform its future.
Work in Antarctica
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UK registered office: East of England |
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International Glaciological Society Charity number 231043 |
05/03/1964 |
Latest income £380,461 [Dec 2023] |
To stimulate interest in and encourage research into the scientific and technical problems of snow and ice worldwide; to facilitate and increase the flow of glaciological ideas and information; to publish the Journal of Glaciology, Annals of Glaciology, the IGS newsletter ICE and other such publications as the Council from time to time determine; to sponsor lectures, field meetings and symposia.
Work in Argentina, Australia, Austria, Belgium, Brazil, Canada, Chile, China, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Georgia, Germany, Iceland, India, Italy, Japan, Nepal, Netherlands, New Zealand, Norway, Poland, Ireland, Russia, South Korea, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Ukraine, United States and Antarctica
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UK registered office: East of England |
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UK Overseas Territories Conservation Forum Charity number 1058483 |
04/10/1996 |
Latest income £721,347 [Mar 2024] |
Education and TrainingEnvironment, conservation and heritage
Work in Cyprus, Antarctica, Anguilla, Bermuda, British Indian Ocean Territory, British Virgin Islands, Cayman Islands, Falkland Islands, Gibraltar, Montserrat, Pitcairn Islands, St Helena, South Georgia and Turks and Caicos Islands
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UK registered office: South East |
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Pelorus Foundation Charity number 1189966 |
16/06/2020 |
Latest income £255,275 [Dec 2023] |
Our mission is to protect, preserve and promote at-risk wildlife and environments by identifying and supporting high-impact operators across the planet. We act as a catalyst to a network of individuals and organizations who are on the front lines of conservation and environmental protection, providing them with crucial support in their fight to protect and defend species and habitats.
Work in Kenya, Indonesia, Antarctica, Madagascar, Costa Rica, Iceland, Mongolia, Mozambique, South Africa, United States, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Zambia, Timor-Leste, Botswana and Canada
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UK registered office: London |
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Apostolic Prefecture of the Falklands and Mission to St Helena, Tristan Da Cunha and Ascension Island CIO Charity number 1174770 |
21/09/2017 |
Latest income £1,163 [Mar 2024] |
The object of the CIO is the advancement of the Roman Catholic religion through the religious and other charitable work of the Apostolic Prefecture of the Falkland Islands and the Mission sui juris of St Helena, Ascension Island and Tristan da Cunha as the Trustees with the approval of the Ordinary shall from time to time think fit.
Work in Falkland Islands, St Helena and South Georgia
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UK registered office: London |
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The Mumme-Ackford Charitable Trust Charity number 1124599 |
19/06/2008 |
Latest income £176,772 [Mar 2024] |
Provides grants for individuals and organisations
Work in Argentina, Kenya, Nepal, Poland, Romania and Antarctica
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UK registered office: South West |
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Antarctic Science Limited Charity number 1090581 |
13/02/2002 |
Latest income £85,699 [Dec 2023] |
The charity aims to educate the public about Antarctica and its environment by the publication of a scientific journal and by the promotion, support and dissemination of research. It also provides small grants to young scientific researchers from around the world to assist in their career development.
Work in Antarctica
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UK registered office: East of England |
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Neotropical Birding and Conservation Charity number 1196505 |
10/11/2021 |
Latest income £53,504 [Dec 2023] |
The objectives and aims of Neotropical Birding and Conservation are to foster an interest in the birds of the Neotropics principally through publication of journals and to provide small grants to fund ornithological and conservation projects within this region.
Work in Anguilla, Antigua and Barbuda, Aruba, Argentina, Bahamas, Barbados, Belize, Bolivia, Brazil, British Virgin Islands, Cayman Islands, Chile, Colombia, Costa Rica, Dominica, Dominican Republic, Ecuador, El Salvador, Falkland Islands, French Guyana, Grenada, Guadeloupe, Guatemala, Haiti, Honduras, Jamaica, Martinique, Mexico, Montserrat, Netherlands Antilles, Nicaragua, Panama, Paraguay, Peru, Puerto Rico, South Georgia, St Barthelemy, St Kitts-Nevis, St Lucia, St Vincent and Grenadines, Surinam, Trinidad and Tobago, Turks and Caicos Islands and Uruguay
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UK registered office: East of England |
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Noble Caledonia Charitable Trust Charity number 1153281 |
07/08/2013 |
Latest income £71,068 [Mar 2024] |
The Trust assisted the Polar Bears and Humans project which raises awareness of the illegal hunting of Polar Bears and promotes their conservation and protection. The Trust assisted with the repair and restocking of the Portsmouth Library in Dominica. The Trust assisted the South Georgia Heritage Trust's rat eradication programme to enable birds to breed on South Georgia.
Work in United States, Bulgaria, Dominica, Ireland and South Georgia
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UK registered office: London |
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The Lata Foundation Charity number 1123580 |
11/04/2008 |
Latest income £54,894 [Dec 2023] |
The LATA Foundation is dedicated to promoting responsible business practices in the tourism industry as well as sustainable development, conservation and poverty relief in Latin America by funding, supporting and developing charitable projects throughout the region.
Work in Argentina, Belize, Bolivia, Brazil, Chile, Colombia, Costa Rica, Cuba, Dominican Republic, Ecuador, El Salvador, Guatemala, Guyana, Haiti, Honduras, Mexico, Nicaragua, Panama, Paraguay, Peru, Surinam, Uruguay, Venezuela, Antarctica, Falkland Islands and French Guyana
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UK registered office: London |
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Abercrombie & Kent Philanthropy Charity number 1146592 |
26/03/2012 |
Latest income £57,749 [Dec 2023] |
Abercrombie & Kent Philanthropy is deeply committed to worldwide conservation and working together with regional non-governmental organisations and local people to inspire and develop sound community conservation and health practices.
Work in Australia, Botswana, Cambodia, Egypt, Iceland, India, Jordan, Kenya, Laos, Morocco, New Zealand, Peru, South Africa, Sri Lanka, Tanzania, Uganda, United States, Zambia, Antarctica, Brazil, Canada, Colombia, Thailand and Vietnam
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UK registered office: South West |
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Stile Antico Foundation Charity number 1156615 |
10/04/2014 |
Latest income £29,174 [Apr 2024] |
To advance the education of the public in music and in particular the music of choral groups through supporting education, workshops, performances and concerts by choral groups including, principally but not exclusively, the early music group known as Stile Antico alone or in collaboration with others.
Work in Andorra, Australia, Austria, Belgium, Bolivia, Brazil, Canada, Chile, Czechia, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Iceland, Italy, Japan, Latvia, Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Monaco, Netherlands, New Zealand, Norway, Peru, Poland, Portugal, Ireland, San Marino, Singapore, Slovakia, Slovenia, South Africa, South Korea, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Ukraine, United States, Serbia, Bermuda, Falkland Islands, Faroe Islands, Gibraltar, Hong Kong, South Georgia, Jan Mayen and Taiwan
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UK registered office: South East |
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British Antarctic Monument Trust Charity number 1123064 |
04/03/2008 |
Latest income £362 [Dec 2023] |
Creating and installing a memorial in the crypt of st. Pauls cathedral and a monumental sculpture both at the scott polar institute grounds at cambridge and in stanley, the falkland islands.organising lectures on antarctica and dealing with heritage aspects.ensuring those who lost their life in the antarctic are commemorated with an antarctic place name.
Work in Antarctica and Falkland Islands
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UK registered office: Scotland |
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The Viola Trust Charity number 1168950 |
30/08/2016 |
Latest income £16,000 [Aug 2023] |
Preservation of the steam trawler Viola Dias & advancement of education for the public benefit of the historical importance of the vessel & its role in the First World War by: the salvage, conservation and long-term preservation of the vessel; investigating the feasibility of returning the vessel to her home port of Hull; and establishing, maintaining & operating the vessel & an associated museum.
Work in South Georgia
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UK registered office: Yorkshire and The Humber |
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Kailash Foundation Charity number 1187327 |
13/01/2020 |
Latest income £175,500 [Apr 2024] |
Kailash Foundation is a family trust, which aims to create, find and support programmes for the betterment of communities and individuals throughout the world.
Work in Antarctica, Argentina, Australia, Bangladesh, Bhutan, Brazil, British Indian Ocean Territory, British Virgin Islands, Cambodia, Central African Republic, Haiti, Kenya, Mozambique, India, Malaysia, Uganda, Zambia, Nepal, Norway and Iceland
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UK registered office: West Midlands |
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Rosa Foundation Charity number 1170158 |
14/11/2016 |
Latest income £6,320 [Apr 2024] |
Education, poverty alleviation, human rights.
Work in Argentina, Bolivia, Brazil, Chile, Colombia, Ecuador, Guyana, Paraguay, Peru, Surinam, Uruguay, Venezuela, Falkland Islands, French Guyana, South Georgia, The Gambia, Mauritania, Indonesia, Saudi Arabia, Syria and Yemen
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UK registered office: East Midlands |
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People for Nature and Peace Charity number 1183764 |
06/06/2019 |
Latest income £6,727 [Mar 2024] |
Our purpose is promote the conservation protection and improvement of the physical and natural environment and recognised endangered species by supporting conservation projects and programmes that protect wild flora and fauna and foster responsible stewardship of the planet and its species to promote sustainable living and peace.
Work in India, Nepal, Sri Lanka, Antarctica, Bhutan, Botswana, Cambodia, Kenya, Cameroon, Kiribati, Laos, Mongolia, New Zealand, South Africa, Tanzania, Uganda, Vietnam and Zambia
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UK registered office: South East |
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Interlink Paradise Foundation International Charity number 1106991 |
25/11/2004 |
Latest income £5,855 [Mar 2024] |
1. The relief of poverty and sickness and for people suffering from severe diseases and mental health problems and their families, both within the united knidom and overseas, by the provision of finanacial and pastorial support and assistance. 2. The advancement of the christian religion throughout the world.3. Advancement of education & training. Area of benefit: united kingdom and overseas.
Work in Afghanistan, Albania, Algeria, Andorra, Angola, Antigua and Barbuda, Argentina, Australia, Austria, Bahamas, Bangladesh, Barbados, Belarus, Benin, Brazil, Bulgaria, Burkina Faso, Burundi, Cambodia, Cameroon, Canada, Cabo Verde, Central African Republic, Chad, China, Egypt, Ethiopia, The Gambia, Ghana, Haiti, India, Kenya, Liberia, Libya, Mauritius, Nigeria, Rwanda, Somalia, South Africa, Sri Lanka, Uganda, Zambia, Zimbabwe, Antarctica, American Samoa and Bermuda
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UK registered office: London |
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People Against Plastic Pollution Charity number 1197869 |
10/02/2022 |
Latest income £1,284 [Nov 2023] |
To promote the conservation, protection and improvement of the physical and natural environment in such parts of the UK and the world as the trustees shall determine by undertaking initiatives to remove plastic from the marine environment and coastal hinterland;To advance education for the public benefit in the conservation, protection and improvement of the physical and natural environment.
Work in Antarctica, Antigua and Barbuda, Australia, Belgium, Brazil, British Indian Ocean Territory, Canada, Chile, Greece, Japan, India, United States, Thailand, China and Christmas Island
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UK registered office: South West |
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Kirsty Brown Fund Charity number 1101189 |
15/12/2003 |
Latest income £3 [Aug 2022] |
Scientific Research by way of the making of grants to qualified individuals.
Work in Antarctica
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UK registered office: South East |
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Orca Rescues Foundation Charity number 1161804 |
22/05/2015 |
Latest income £1,910 [Dec 2023] |
Our Mission is to establish a global fund to facilitate the release and rehabilitation back to the wild or near wild of orca in captivity and give support to specialists, scientists and organisations working to achieve this.We have our only office in the UK but approach all countries of the world via social media and our website.
Work in Argentina, Australia, Brazil, France, New Zealand, Portugal, United States, Antarctica and Falkland Islands
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UK registered office: South West |
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White Desert Foundation Charity number 1210682 |
28/10/2024 |
The White Desert Foundation is committed to supporting pioneering science to combat Climate Change. We do so by utilising White Desert's extensive infrastructure to offer logistical support to scientists studying climate change in Antarctica. We also invest in cutting-edge Blue Carbon (habitat restoration) projects in South Africa (our gateway to Antarctica).
Work in Antarctica and South Africa
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UK registered office: London |
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