Sub-Saharan Africa | NGO Explorer

Charity	Reg. date	Latest income	Activities	Region ?
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 Malawi, Occupied Palestinian Territories, Zimbabwe, Zambia, Uganda, Tanzania, Sudan, Somalia, Namibia, Kenya, Ethiopia, Eritrea, Cameroon, Lebanon, Ukraine, The Gambia, Ghana, Greece, Bhutan, Iraq, Liberia, Nepal, Nigeria, Rwanda, Sierra Leone, St Vincent and Grenadines and Syria	UK registered office: London
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 Tanzania, South Africa, Czechia, Egypt, Greece, Italy, Kenya, India, Ireland, Germany, Ghana, Netherlands, Portugal, Romania, Luxembourg, Spain, Türkiye, Hungary, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Lesotho, Mozambique and Albania	UK registered office: London
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, Rwanda and Kenya	UK registered office: London
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 Venezuela, Kenya and Italy	UK registered office: London
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 Bosnia and Herzegovina, Occupied Palestinian Territories, Türkiye, Syria, Sudan, Sri Lanka, Somalia, Sierra Leone, Philippines, Pakistan, Nigeria, Niger, Myanmar, Lebanon, Kenya, Jordan, Indonesia, The Gambia, Ethiopia, Cambodia, Bangladesh and Afghanistan	UK registered office: London
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 Iceland, Tanzania and France	UK registered office: South East
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, Vietnam, United States, Tunisia, Thailand, Tanzania, Switzerland, Spain, Singapore, Senegal, Puerto Rico, 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 and Belgium	UK registered office: London
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 Bahrain, United States, Nigeria, Mauritius, Kenya, Italy, India, Greece, Ghana, Botswana and Bangladesh	UK registered office: Yorkshire and The Humber
Saferworld Charity number 1043843	02/02/1995	Latest income £19,433,000 [Mar 2025]	Saferworld is an independent non-governmental organisation that works to prevent armed violence and create safer communities in which people can lead peaceful and rewarding lives. Work in Somalia, Sudan, Yemen, Kenya, Kyrgyzstan, Uganda and South Sudan	UK registered office: London
International Alert Charity number 327553	24/09/1987	Latest income £19,995,786 [Dec 2024]	International Alert works with people directly affected by conflict to build lasting peace. We focus on solving the root causes of conflict with people from across divides. From the grassroots to the policy level, we bring people together to build peace. Experienced and respected, we have a proud track record of achieving change in fragile and conflict-affected countries and territories. Work in Lebanon, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Ukraine, Uganda, Tunisia, Tajikistan, Rwanda, Philippines, Nigeria, Nepal, Myanmar, Mali, Afghanistan, Armenia, Georgia, Kenya, Kyrgyzstan, Ethiopia, Azerbaijan, Netherlands and Niger	UK registered office: London
Fia Foundation Charity number 1088670	28/09/2001	Latest income £9,422,517 [Dec 2024]	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 Colombia, Zambia, Moldova, Australia, Mexico, Jamaica, Botswana, India, Brazil, Canada, Germany, Chile, Malaysia, Switzerland, Netherlands, Kenya, Belgium, France, Tanzania, United States and Vietnam	UK registered office: London
Al-Ayn Social Care Foundation Charity number 1163706	23/09/2015	Latest income £20,390,918 [Dec 2024]	- The prevention or relief of poverty and financial hardship among orphaned children and other individuals in need .- The prevention or relief of sickness among orphaned children and other individuals in need. Work in Ghana, Afghanistan and Iraq	UK registered office:
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 Thailand, Uganda, United States, Spain, Colombia, Vietnam, Ethiopia, France, Germany, Trinidad and Tobago, Ghana, Nicaragua, Netherlands, India, Myanmar, Burundi, Cambodia, Mexico, Mauritius, Liberia, Kenya, Japan, Indonesia, Zambia, Zimbabwe, Hong Kong, South Korea, South Africa, Singapore, Estonia, Egypt, Ecuador, Sierra Leone, Costa Rica, Argentina, Botswana, Rwanda, Brazil, Philippines and Nigeria	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
International Fund for Animal Welfare (Ifaw) Charity number 1024806	11/08/1993	Latest income £17,438,907 [Jun 2025]	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 Canada, Japan, Côte d'Ivoire, Indonesia, Iceland, India, Barbados, Zambia, China, South Africa, Türkiye, United Arab Emirates, United States, Kenya, Malawi and Sierra Leone	UK registered office: London
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 Kenya, Senegal, Mozambique, Philippines, Tanzania, Comoros, Indonesia, Belize, Timor-Leste and Madagascar	UK registered office: London
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 Grenada, Guyana, South Sudan, India, Romania and Sudan	UK registered office: Yorkshire and The Humber
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, France, Kenya, United States and Ukraine	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 Australia, United States, South Africa, Jamaica and Canada	UK registered office: London
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 Ghana, India, Morocco, Nepal, Nigeria, The Gambia, Mauritania, Guinea, Philippines, Somalia, Tanzania, Kenya and Ethiopia	UK registered office: London
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, Romania, Ireland and Peru	UK registered office: Yorkshire and The Humber
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 Tanzania, South Africa, Australia, South Sudan, Timor-Leste, Uganda, Liberia, Kenya, Chad, Papua New Guinea, Nepal, Madagascar and Guinea	UK registered office: South East
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 Cameroon, Kenya and Philippines	UK registered office: South East
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 Kenya, United Arab Emirates, Israel, Uganda, Thailand, Côte d'Ivoire, Australia, Benin, Tanzania, Spain, Canada, China, Ireland, South Africa, Rwanda, Singapore, Senegal, Vietnam, Zambia, Norway, Zimbabwe, Netherlands, Mozambique, Madagascar, Mali, Mexico, Denmark, France, Ghana, Greece, Germany, Japan, Switzerland, United States and Burkina Faso	UK registered office: North West
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, Japan, Bangladesh, China, India, Malaysia, Norway, South Africa and South Korea	UK registered office: South West
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 Poland, Belarus, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Georgia, Greece, Kazakhstan, Moldova, Russia, Rwanda, Uganda, Ukraine, Haiti, Ethiopia, Colombia, Afghanistan, Myanmar, Mozambique, Philippines, Kenya, Nepal, Türkiye and Bangladesh	UK registered office: London
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 Cambodia, Botswana, Zimbabwe, South Sudan, Bolivia, Belgium, Burundi, El Salvador, Morocco, India, Haiti, Ethiopia, Lebanon, Myanmar, Namibia, Netherlands, Nigeria, Peru, Senegal, South Africa, Tanzania, Thailand, Trinidad and Tobago, Tunisia, Uganda, Ukraine, United States, Vietnam, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Kyrgyzstan, Zambia, Kenya, Côte d'Ivoire, Indonesia, Afghanistan, Algeria, Argentina, Bangladesh, China, Ecuador, Burkina Faso, Malawi, Malaysia and Mexico	UK registered office: South East
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 Nigeria and Pakistan	UK registered office: West Midlands
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 United States, Belgium and Kenya	UK registered office: London
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 Democratic Republic of the Congo, Ethiopia, Tanzania, Uganda and Kenya	UK registered office: London

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 Malawi, Occupied Palestinian Territories, Zimbabwe, Zambia, Uganda, Tanzania, Sudan, Somalia, Namibia, Kenya, Ethiopia, Eritrea, Cameroon, Lebanon, Ukraine, The Gambia, Ghana, Greece, Bhutan, Iraq, Liberia, Nepal, Nigeria, Rwanda, Sierra Leone, St Vincent and Grenadines and Syria

UK registered office: London

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

UK registered office: London

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, Rwanda and Kenya

UK registered office: London

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 Venezuela, Kenya and Italy

UK registered office: London

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 Bosnia and Herzegovina, Occupied Palestinian Territories, Türkiye, Syria, Sudan, Sri Lanka, Somalia, Sierra Leone, Philippines, Pakistan, Nigeria, Niger, Myanmar, Lebanon, Kenya, Jordan, Indonesia, The Gambia, Ethiopia, Cambodia, Bangladesh and Afghanistan

UK registered office: London

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 Iceland, Tanzania and France

UK registered office: South East

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, Vietnam, United States, Tunisia, Thailand, Tanzania, Switzerland, Spain, Singapore, Senegal, Puerto Rico, 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 and Belgium

UK registered office: London

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 Bahrain, United States, Nigeria, Mauritius, Kenya, Italy, India, Greece, Ghana, Botswana and Bangladesh

UK registered office: Yorkshire and The Humber

Saferworld

Charity number 1043843

02/02/1995

Latest income £19,433,000

[Mar 2025]

Saferworld is an independent non-governmental organisation that works to prevent armed violence and create safer communities in which people can lead peaceful and rewarding lives.

Work in Somalia, Sudan, Yemen, Kenya, Kyrgyzstan, Uganda and South Sudan

UK registered office: London

International Alert

Charity number 327553

24/09/1987

Latest income £19,995,786

[Dec 2024]

International Alert works with people directly affected by conflict to build lasting peace. We focus on solving the root causes of conflict with people from across divides. From the grassroots to the policy level, we bring people together to build peace. Experienced and respected, we have a proud track record of achieving change in fragile and conflict-affected countries and territories.

Work in Lebanon, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Ukraine, Uganda, Tunisia, Tajikistan, Rwanda, Philippines, Nigeria, Nepal, Myanmar, Mali, Afghanistan, Armenia, Georgia, Kenya, Kyrgyzstan, Ethiopia, Azerbaijan, Netherlands and Niger

UK registered office: London

Fia Foundation

Charity number 1088670

28/09/2001

Latest income £9,422,517

[Dec 2024]

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 Colombia, Zambia, Moldova, Australia, Mexico, Jamaica, Botswana, India, Brazil, Canada, Germany, Chile, Malaysia, Switzerland, Netherlands, Kenya, Belgium, France, Tanzania, United States and Vietnam

UK registered office: London

Al-Ayn Social Care Foundation

Charity number 1163706

23/09/2015

Latest income £20,390,918

[Dec 2024]

- The prevention or relief of poverty and financial hardship among orphaned children and other individuals in need .- The prevention or relief of sickness among orphaned children and other individuals in need.

Work in Ghana, Afghanistan and Iraq

UK registered office:

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 Thailand, Uganda, United States, Spain, Colombia, Vietnam, Ethiopia, France, Germany, Trinidad and Tobago, Ghana, Nicaragua, Netherlands, India, Myanmar, Burundi, Cambodia, Mexico, Mauritius, Liberia, Kenya, Japan, Indonesia, Zambia, Zimbabwe, Hong Kong, South Korea, South Africa, Singapore, Estonia, Egypt, Ecuador, Sierra Leone, Costa Rica, Argentina, Botswana, Rwanda, Brazil, Philippines and Nigeria

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

International Fund for Animal Welfare (Ifaw)

Charity number 1024806

11/08/1993

Latest income £17,438,907

[Jun 2025]

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

UK registered office: London

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 Kenya, Senegal, Mozambique, Philippines, Tanzania, Comoros, Indonesia, Belize, Timor-Leste and Madagascar

UK registered office: London

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 Grenada, Guyana, South Sudan, India, Romania and Sudan

UK registered office: Yorkshire and The Humber

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, France, Kenya, United States and Ukraine

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 Australia, United States, South Africa, Jamaica and Canada

UK registered office: London

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 Ghana, India, Morocco, Nepal, Nigeria, The Gambia, Mauritania, Guinea, Philippines, Somalia, Tanzania, Kenya and Ethiopia

UK registered office: London

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, Romania, Ireland and Peru

UK registered office: Yorkshire and The Humber

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

UK registered office: South East

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 Cameroon, Kenya and Philippines

UK registered office: South East

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

UK registered office: North West

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, Japan, Bangladesh, China, India, Malaysia, Norway, South Africa and South Korea

UK registered office: South West

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 Poland, Belarus, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Georgia, Greece, Kazakhstan, Moldova, Russia, Rwanda, Uganda, Ukraine, Haiti, Ethiopia, Colombia, Afghanistan, Myanmar, Mozambique, Philippines, Kenya, Nepal, Türkiye and Bangladesh

UK registered office: London

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

UK registered office: South East

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 Nigeria and Pakistan

UK registered office: West Midlands

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 United States, Belgium and Kenya

UK registered office: London

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 Democratic Republic of the Congo, Ethiopia, Tanzania, Uganda and Kenya

UK registered office: London

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Found 9,056 UK NGOs working in Sub-Saharan Africa

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Latest income

Causes

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Operations

UK Region Based on the UK head office

Countries

Data notes

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Based on the UK head office