Found 3,261 UK NGOs working in North America
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 North America.
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- Aruba
- Bahamas
- Barbados
- Belize
- Bermuda
- British Virgin Islands
- Canada
- Cayman Islands
- Clipperton Island
- Costa Rica
- Cuba
- Dominica
- Dominican Republic
- El Salvador
- Greenland
- Grenada
- Guadeloupe
- Guatemala
- Haiti
- Honduras
- Jamaica
- Martinique
- Mexico
- Montserrat
- Netherlands Antilles
- Nicaragua
- Panama
- Puerto Rico
- St Barthelemy
- St Kitts-Nevis
- St Lucia
- St Martin
- St Pierre and Miquelon
- St Vincent and Grenadines
- Trinidad and Tobago
- Turks and Caicos Islands
- U.S. Virgin Islands
- United States
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| Charity | Reg. date | Latest income | Activities | Region ? |
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Marine Stewardship Council Charity number 1066806 |
10/12/1997 |
Latest income £33,734,000 [Mar 2025] |
The MSC is a global non-profit organisation that recognises and rewards efforts to protect oceans and safeguard seafood supplies for the future. The MSC certification program contributes to the health of the oceans by rewarding sustainable fishing practices, influencing the choices people make when buying seafood, and working with partners to transform the seafood market to a sustainable basis.
Work in South Korea, Portugal, Peru, Hong Kong, Norway, Belgium, Indonesia, Finland, Iceland, Germany, France, United States, Sweden, Spain, South Africa, Netherlands, Australia, Poland, Canada, Singapore, Japan, Chile, Italy, China and Denmark
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UK registered office: London |
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International Institute for Environment and Development Charity number 800066 |
28/04/1989 |
Latest income £32,550,000 [Mar 2025] |
An independent, non-profit research institute working in the field of sustainable development. Aims to provide expertise and leadership in researching and achieving sustainable development at local, national and global levels. In alliance with others we seek to help shape a future that ends global poverty and delivers and sustains efficient and equitable management of the world's natural resources
Work in Nigeria, Mali, Mexico, Mozambique, Myanmar, Namibia, Nepal, Netherlands, Pakistan, Zimbabwe, Zambia, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Vietnam, United States, Uganda, Trinidad and Tobago, Thailand, Tanzania, Switzerland, Argentina, Australia, Bangladesh, Benin, Sweden, South Africa, Senegal, Rwanda, Philippines, Peru, Bhutan, Bolivia, Burkina Faso, Cameroon, China, Denmark, Ethiopia, Finland, France, Ghana, India, Indonesia, Kenya and Malawi
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UK registered office: London |
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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 Tanzania, Syria, Sudan, Sri Lanka, South Africa, Russia, Philippines, Pakistan, South Sudan, Occupied Palestinian Territories, Zimbabwe, Zambia, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Vietnam, Ukraine, Uganda, Thailand, Kenya, Jamaica, Iraq, India, Haiti, Ethiopia, Colombia, China, Cambodia, Burkina Faso, Bolivia, Bangladesh, Nepal, Myanmar, Mozambique, Moldova, Laos and Kyrgyzstan
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UK registered office: London |
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The Soldiers, Sailors, Airmen and Families Association - Forces Help Charity number 210760 |
28/04/1965 |
Latest income £105,826,000 [Dec 2024] |
Relieving the need, suffering and distress of those serving or have served in the armed forces and their families and dependants through- welfare advice and support- health and social care/welfare services- housing-specialist services to meet unmet needs of armed forces community
Work in Italy, Nepal, Portugal, Ireland, Cyprus, Falkland Islands, Gibraltar, Brunei, Canada, France and Germany
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UK registered office: London |
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World Animal Protection Charity number 1081849 |
04/08/2000 |
Latest income £30,869,000 [Dec 2024] |
We move the world to protect animals. We work globally with local partners, animal welfare organisations and businesses, and we influence decision makers internationally, nationally and locally. We have formal relationships with key international bodies including the Food and Agriculture Organization, the UN Environment Programme, the Council of Europe and the World Organisation for Animal Health.
Work in Sweden, Thailand, Vietnam, United States, Australia, Belgium, Brazil, Canada, China, Costa Rica, Denmark, India, Italy, Kenya, Netherlands, New Zealand, Philippines and Romania
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UK registered office: London |
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Royal Institute of British Architects Charity number 210566 |
14/08/1962 |
Latest income £30,725,000 [Dec 2024] |
The objectives of the RIBA, as set out in its Charter, are the Advancement of Architecture and the promotion of the acquiring of knowledge of the Arts and Sciences connected therewith. Its mission is to advance architecture by demonstrating public benefit and promoting excellence in the profession.
Work in Denmark, Hong Kong, Serbia, United States, United Arab Emirates, Sri Lanka, South Korea, Singapore, Romania, Ireland, Poland, Peru, Malaysia, Lebanon, Greece, Egypt, Colombia, China, Chile, Bulgaria, Azerbaijan, Argentina, Spain, France and Liechtenstein
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UK registered office: London |
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Shell Foundation Charity number 1080999 |
02/06/2000 |
Latest income £29,307,733 [Dec 2024] |
Shell Foundation mission is to apply business thinking to major social and environmental issues linked to the energy sector - and seek to relieve poverty and hardship and protect the environment, for the public benefit, through the promotion and development of business-based solutions and supportive market environments, to target large scale impact.
Work in Nigeria, Ghana, United States, United Arab Emirates, Uganda, Switzerland, Oman, Kenya, Jordan, Iraq, India, Haiti, Egypt, Colombia, China and Brazil
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UK registered office: London |
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Wildfowl and Wetlands Trust Charity number 1030884 |
23/12/1993 |
Latest income £46,756,455 [Mar 2025] |
WWT works to save wetlands for wildlife and for people by inspiring people to connect with and value wetlands and their wildlife, by demonstrating and promoting the importance and benefits of wetlands, by countering threats to wetlands and their wildlife, by creating and restoring wetlands and protecting key wetland sites and by savings threatened wetlands species.
Work in United Arab Emirates, China, Kuwait, Bulgaria, Cambodia, United States, Russia, Sri Lanka, South Korea, Seychelles and Madagascar
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UK registered office: South West |
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Goldman Sachs Gives (UK) Charity number 1123956 |
06/05/2008 |
Latest income £27,537,194 [Jun 2025] |
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 Australia, Belgium, Canada, France, Germany, Ghana, India, Israel, Italy, Lebanon, Ireland, Romania, South Africa, Spain, Sweden, Türkiye, United States and Hong Kong
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UK registered office: London |
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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 Germany, Ghana, Israel and United States
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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 Ireland, Turks and Caicos Islands, United States, United Arab Emirates, Switzerland, Malta, Lesotho, Kazakhstan, Italy, Canada, Botswana, Bangladesh, Australia, Tajikistan, Somalia and China
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UK registered office: London |
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Wessex Archaeology Limited Charity number 287786 |
16/09/1983 |
Latest income £27,688,332 [Mar 2025] |
The advancement of education; and the advancement of the arts, culture, heritage and science.
Work in Netherlands, Australia, United States, Norway, Falkland Islands, Germany, Taiwan and Ireland
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UK registered office: South West |
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The International Institute for Strategic Studies Charity number 206504 |
22/09/1962 |
Latest income £26,511,555 [Sep 2024] |
The IISS aims to provide, from an international perspective, the best objective information on military and political developments and to assist in conflict resolution through the conduct of dialogues and conferences, research and publications. Its mission is to promote the adoption of sound policies to further global peace and security and maintain civilised international relations.
Work in Germany, Singapore, India, Bahrain and United States
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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, Nepal, India, Guatemala, Ethiopia, Egypt, Senegal, Pakistan, Nicaragua and Kenya
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UK registered office: London |
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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 United States, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, India, Italy, Germany, France, Egypt, China, Canada, Belgium, Austria, Saudi Arabia, Singapore, Spain, Sri Lanka, Switzerland, United Arab Emirates, Ghana, Zambia, Hong Kong, Ireland, Qatar, Poland, Oman, Norway, Nigeria, Netherlands, Nepal, Mauritius, Malta, Japan, Malaysia and Taiwan
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UK registered office: South West |
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Moondance Foundation Charity number 1139224 |
29/11/2010 |
Latest income £24,202,231 [Nov 2024] |
The Moondance Foundation allocates funds to organisations for general charitable purposes. We focus donations in the following key areas, with a bias toward Wales, care for illness/crippling diseases, children, education, elderly, environmental and poverty.
Work in United States
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UK registered office: Wales |
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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 Mali, Madagascar, Uganda, Somalia, Niger, Nigeria, Myanmar, Mauritania, Liberia, Kenya, Côte d'Ivoire, Sierra Leone, South Sudan, Zimbabwe, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Pakistan, Iraq, Philippines, Ethiopia, Colombia, Yemen, United States, Syria, Spain, Cameroon, Burkina Faso, Bangladesh, Afghanistan and Senegal
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UK registered office: London |
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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, Kenya, Mozambique, Australia, United States and Hong Kong
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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 Myanmar, Brazil, Bolivia, Philippines, Australia, South Africa, China, United States, Venezuela, Zambia, Argentina, Timor-Leste, Ukraine, Egypt, Germany, India, Indonesia, Belarus, Chile, Kazakhstan, Czechia, Sri Lanka, Madagascar, Armenia, Latvia and Romania
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UK registered office: West Midlands |
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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 India, Spain, Nigeria, Indonesia, Colombia, Brazil, United States, South Africa, Philippines, Mexico, Lebanon, Kenya and Argentina
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UK registered office: London |
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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 Spain, Türkiye, Zimbabwe, Argentina, Australia, Belgium, South Africa, United States, Canada, Chile, Cyprus, France, Germany, Guyana, Hungary, India, Israel, Jamaica, Malaysia, Malta, Thailand, Hong Kong, Mexico, New Zealand, Philippines, Poland, Ireland, Singapore, Austria, Monaco and Slovakia
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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 United States, Falkland Islands, Australia, Barbados, Belgium, Cyprus, France, Germany, Greece, Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, New Zealand, Norway, Ireland, South Africa, Spain, Switzerland, Gibraltar and Hong Kong
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UK registered office: East Midlands |
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The Worwin UK Foundation Charity number 1037981 |
25/05/1994 |
Latest income £18,849 [Dec 2024] |
The charity is a grant-making organisation established exclusively to benefit charitable organisations and causes throughout the world. It primarily makes grants to organisations undertaking charitable activities in Canada and the UK. Please note, this charity does not generally consider unsolicited grant requests.
Work in Canada
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UK registered office: London |
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Mercy Mission UK Charity number 1122922 |
22/02/2008 |
Latest income £23,494,674 [Dec 2024] |
To build capacity amongst communities across Britain to better engage and build a more united civil society through uniting capital with community needs with professional donor advised fund service and custodian services to key stakeholders.To develop the capacity of the British Muslim community specifically to better participate in contemporary society and empower other minority groups.
Work in United States, Türkiye and Canada
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UK registered office: Yorkshire and The Humber |
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Book Aid International Charity number 313869 |
04/07/1966 |
Latest income £22,104,261 [Dec 2024] |
Book Aid International is the UK's leading international book donation and library development charity. Book Aid International's vision is a world where everyone has access to the books that will enrich, improve and change their lives.
Work in Uganda, Zambia, Zimbabwe, Occupied Palestinian Territories, Cameroon, Eritrea, Ethiopia, Kenya, Malawi, Namibia, Somalia, Sudan, Tanzania, Syria, Lebanon, Iraq, Greece, Liberia, Sierra Leone, Ghana, The Gambia, Nepal, Bhutan, Nigeria, Rwanda, St Vincent and Grenadines and Ukraine
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UK registered office: London |
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The King's Trust Group Company Charity number 1200643 |
11/10/2022 |
Latest income £22,034,000 [Mar 2025] |
Prince's Trust Group Company plays a vital role in encouraging a common sense of purpose and strategy across The Prince's Trust Group of charities by sharing best practice, raising funds, making charitable grants, demonstrating the Group's shared impact and managing shared risks in the UK and overseas.
Work in New Zealand, Canada, United States and Australia
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UK registered office: London |
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Caribbean Biodiversity Fund Charity number 1149889 |
23/11/2012 |
Latest income £16,360,142 [Sep 2024] |
Established in September 2012, the Caribbean Biodiversity Fund (CBF) is a regional Environmental Fund whose objective is to provide a sustainable flow of resources to support activities that contribute substantially to the conservation, protection and maintenance of biodiversity in the Caribbean.
Work in Dominican Republic, Grenada, Jamaica, St Kitts-Nevis, St Lucia, Bahamas, St Vincent and Grenadines and Antigua and Barbuda
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UK registered office: North West |
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Fondation Chanel Charity number 1195353 |
30/07/2021 |
Latest income £2,426,525 [Jul 2024] |
Fondation CHANEL aims for all women and adolescent girls to be free to shape their own destinies; it strives to achieve maximum impact by centring the needs of women with overlapping vulnerabilities. It pursues grant-making through the thematic pillars of: (i) safety; (ii) economic and social autonomy; and (iii) climate resilience by partnering with organisation in the UK and internationally.
Work in Bolivia, Peru, Nigeria, Netherlands, Nepal, Morocco, Mexico, Madagascar, South Korea, Jordan, Japan, Italy, India, Hong Kong, Honduras, Haiti, Guatemala, Greece, Germany, France, Egypt, Ecuador, Côte d'Ivoire, Colombia, China, Burkina Faso, Brazil, Belgium, Spain, Switzerland, Tanzania, Tunisia, United States, Thailand, Vietnam, Singapore, Senegal and Puerto Rico
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UK registered office: London |
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Nocn Charity number 1079785 |
10/03/2000 |
Latest income £20,084,772 [Jul 2025] |
Awarding Body Services in Scotland, Awarding Organisation Services in England, Wales and Northern Ireland and Network Partnerships in Europe and Worldwide. In addition it delivers Apprenticeship End Point Assessment services in England.
Work in Greece, Ghana, India, Bangladesh, Botswana, Kenya, Italy, United States, Nigeria, Mauritius and Bahrain
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UK registered office: Yorkshire and The Humber |
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The Marine Society and Sea Cadets Charity number 313013 |
25/10/1962 |
Latest income £23,562,000 [Mar 2025] |
Promoting Sea Cadet activity. Supporting the maritime industry. Franchisor and primary support for Sea Cadet units ? local groups constituted as separately registered charities.Supporting the maritime industry through the Marine Society, allowing seafarers access to lifelong learning opportunities, a ships? library service, and the provision of financial support for professional advancement.
Work in Malta and Bermuda
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UK registered office: London |
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