Found 284 UK NGOs working in United Arab Emirates

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 United Arab Emirates.

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NGOs are only included if they say they work in fewer than 50 countries. This is because some organisations claim they are working in every single country in the world, or very large numbers of countries. This is unlikely. So we can exclude them by restricting the number of countries organisations work in.

The figures for income and spending include the total income and spending of the organisations in all the countries they work in.

Religious organisations refers to those organisations which self-describe themselves as undertaking "religious activities" in their causes.

Charity Reg. date Latest income Activities Region ?

Sanctity Trust

Charity number 1151938

 		08/05/2013 Charity operates in developing countries and other poverty stricken parts of the world.

Work in India, United Arab Emirates, Pakistan, Morocco, Türkiye and Tanzania

UK registered office: West Midlands

The Qadri Foundation

Charity number 1189758

 		02/06/2020 At Qadri Foundation, our mission is to make a meaningful and lasting impact on the lives of those in need. Through a diverse range of initiatives, we strive to create a positive change with the provision of aid, food, health and education for individuals and communities facing severe challenges.

Work in Iraq, Malawi, South Africa, Sri Lanka, Türkiye, Uganda, Ukraine, Zambia, Zimbabwe, Lebanon, Nepal, Kenya, Indonesia, India, Bangladesh, United Arab Emirates and United States

UK registered office: East Midlands

World Bhangra Council

Charity number 1183912

 		14/06/2019 The main activities of the World Bhangra Council are to advance the education of the public in Bhangra by promoting, sustaining and increasing knowledge and understanding of Bhangra through continued research and practice. Our success is based on active dialogue between artists and academics.

Work in United Arab Emirates, Belgium, Bahrain, Austria, Australia, Argentina, Canada, China, Czechia, Denmark, El Salvador, Finland, France, India, Italy, Japan, Kenya, Mexico, Netherlands, New Zealand, Pakistan, Poland, Portugal, Qatar, Ireland, Russia, Singapore, South Africa, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Thailand, Türkiye, United States, Venezuela, Hong Kong and Taiwan

UK registered office: Yorkshire and The Humber

Marcopolo700 Foundation Limited

Charity number 1210459

 		14/10/2024 The purpose of the MarcoPolo700 Foundation is to promote inclusive access to education and digital technologies for Art and Cultural conservation. The Foundation organises events and exhibitions to make cultural heritage accessible to all. The organisation aims to foster intercultural dialogue and mutual understanding on a global level by highlighting shared cultural heritage and history.

Work in Italy, Malaysia, India, United Arab Emirates, China, Israel, Singapore, Indonesia and Türkiye

UK registered office: London

Nomad Development Initiative

Charity number 1114657

 		14/06/2006 Information Advice and Guidance (IAG) about learning and workPreparation for life and workVocational training and EmploymentWelfare and housing adviceWork placement and volunteeringChildren and young people++?++?+++s programmesWorkshopsInternational ProjectsHealth awareness programmmesTranslations and interpretationsIdentify transferable skills and utilize past experience

Work in United Arab Emirates, Belgium, Canada, Kuwait, Germany, Somalia, Kenya, United States, South Sudan, Ethiopia, Uganda and South Africa

UK registered office: London

Kirtan for Causes

Charity number 1163988

 		15/10/2015 The provision of bursaries and scholarships to assist education in India.

Work in India and United Arab Emirates

UK registered office: North West

Brotherhood Reach

Charity number 1162017

 		05/06/2015 BHR has returned from a trip to the Democratic Republic of Congo, were it collaborated with a local school. The school is made up of four main walls using scrap metal and some sheets, the children learn on the floor, together we have agreed to sponsor 35 children allowing them to gain education. We will now focus on reconstructing the school so the children will have a safe environment to learn.

Work in Malaysia, Taiwan, Zimbabwe, Zambia, Vietnam, United States, United Arab Emirates, Trinidad and Tobago, Thailand, Tanzania, Switzerland, Sweden, Ireland, Norway, Nigeria, New Zealand, Netherlands, Maldives, Kenya, Jordan, Japan, Jamaica, Côte d'Ivoire, Indonesia, India, Ghana, Germany, The Gambia, China, Canada, Bahamas and Democratic Republic of the Congo

UK registered office: East of England

Hyphen-21 (Supporting Community)

Charity number 1040077

 		10/08/1994 Hyphen-21 promotes activities and skills which strengthen community. These include 'Poems for the wall,' a project which supplies poem-posters free of charge for display in schools, libraries and healthcare settings. The material includes a large number of bilingual poems and collections on mental health and learning disability ; also a collection of 25 illustrated poems for children around 10.

Work in Nepal, Israel, India, Greece, Germany, Ecuador, Colombia, Chile, Brunei, Brazil, Bolivia, Bhutan, Bahrain, Austria, Australia, Algeria, Qatar, Portugal, Oman, New Zealand, Netherlands, Myanmar, Switzerland, Syria, United Arab Emirates, United States, Zimbabwe and Hong Kong

UK registered office: South West

The Darwin

Charity number 1190692

 		03/08/2020 The charity's key focus is on contributing to the global development of 'intelligent sustainability' through the promotion and development of education, research and associated activities concerning natural sciences. It combines its own initiatives with financial support for charitable projects led by other organisations that satisfy its published criteria.

Work in United States, Australia, France, Ecuador, Ireland, United Arab Emirates, Malaysia and Namibia

UK registered office: North West

Mensa International Charitable Foundation

Charity number 1199867

 		29/07/2022 The relief of need of intellectually gifted young people whose personal circumstances would mean that they were otherwise unable to realise their potential in life, by providing support in the form of bursaries, scholarships, education, counselling, placements, training opportunities or other assistance.

Work in Sri Lanka, Bangladesh, South Africa, Kenya, United Arab Emirates and Nigeria

UK registered office: East Midlands

Nice People Community

Charity number 1191095

 		01/09/2020 We do general charitable activitiesIncluding fighting huger,health and medication, mind and body health.sheltring and housing .Spiritual advancement and education .

Work in Lebanon, Iraq, Iran, Kuwait, Afghanistan, Oman, United Arab Emirates, Türkiye, Qatar, Pakistan and India

UK registered office: London

The Stephen Bernhard Foundation

Charity number 1210274

 		01/10/2024 Helen Potts will be the Secretary to the Stephen Bernhard Foundation. She will be anther Charity ContactShe will be the lead in communication with the Trustees and will be the main source of access for applications for grants.

Work in Türkiye, South Korea, India, Uzbekistan, Pakistan, Sri Lanka, China, France, Germany, Spain, Philippines, Canada, United Arab Emirates, Cambodia, Australia, Japan, Latvia, Thailand, Italy, Poland, Vietnam and United States

UK registered office: South East

21st Century Leaders Foundation

Charity number 1153756

 		10/09/2013 21st Century Leaders Foundation donates funds to projects designed to alleviate poverty in some of the world's poorest communities, to assist disadvantaged communities to become self-sufficient and to protect the environment.

Work in United Arab Emirates, South Africa and Mozambique

UK registered office: North West

International Association for Islamic Economics

Charity number 1003829

 		12/08/1991 Promotion and dissemination of the theory and practice of Islamic economics.

Work in Saudi Arabia, Bahrain, Bangladesh, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Brunei, Indonesia, Malaysia and United Arab Emirates

UK registered office: East Midlands

Global Sikh Council

Charity number 1186311

 		13/11/2019 To advance the Sikh religion for the public benefit worldwide, in accordance with the teachings of the Sikh Scripture, the Sri Guru Granth Sahib, and the 1945 Sikh Rehat Maryada (Sikh Code of Conduct), in particular to provide aglobal forum to promote equality and respect for diversity in different countries in line with the teachings of the Sikh faith.

Work in Malaysia, United States, Uganda, New Zealand, Pakistan, Australia, France, Canada, Switzerland, Spain, Ireland, Portugal, Kenya, Italy, Indonesia, Bangladesh, Bahrain, India, United Arab Emirates, Thailand, Tanzania, South Africa, Hong Kong, Germany, Nepal, Mauritius, Belgium and Afghanistan

UK registered office: London

Follow the Women

Charity number 1123885

 		25/04/2008 Follow the Women is a non-political international organisation and registered charity that campaigns for peace and an end to violence in the Middle East. Over 500 women from more than 40 countries around the world work to promote a greater understanding of the region and raise money for local projects such as building playgrounds for children and sewing projects for women in refugee camps.

Work in Jordan, Occupied Palestinian Territories, Lebanon and United Arab Emirates

UK registered office: South East

City of Opportunities

Charity number 1187112

 		23/12/2019 The objects of the CIO are to advance education by funding research on the subject of urbanisation and its impact on people's quality of life and the environment ensuring the useful results of such research are published.

Work in Netherlands, Russia, Mexico, Brazil, India, Hong Kong, Switzerland, Portugal, Spain, Japan, China, Singapore, United Arab Emirates, Belgium, Canada, United States, Germany, France and Australia

UK registered office: London

Arbr Trust

Charity number 1199757

 		22/07/2022 The charity is presently dormant.

Work in Switzerland, Uganda, Sweden, Tanzania, Kenya, India, United Arab Emirates and Canada

UK registered office: London

Hussaini College

Charity number 1045739

 		10/04/1995 Education and support.

Work in Thailand, Tanzania, Sri Lanka, Pakistan, Oman, Nigeria, Nepal, Lebanon, Kuwait, Jordan, Iraq, Iran, India, Bangladesh, Bahrain, Afghanistan, United Arab Emirates, Türkiye and Tunisia

UK registered office: London

Cambridge Think Tank Trust

Charity number 1166446

 		08/04/2016 1. Organises free public seminars, talks and conferences to advance education in global culture, science and knowledge.2. Supports cross-cultural and interdisciplinary exchange, promoting understanding and community wellbeing.3. Funds scientific research for public benefit, ensuring results are shared openly through publications and outreach.

Work in New Zealand, Malaysia, United Arab Emirates, Australia, Chile, Switzerland, Philippines, Czechia, United States, Japan, India, Germany, France, China and Canada

UK registered office: East of England

Excellencia Aid Foundation

Charity number 1184746

 		05/08/2019 The prevention and relief of people in poverty /sustainable environment

Work in Mongolia, Lithuania, Zambia, Rwanda, Qatar, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Kenya, United Arab Emirates, South Africa, Nigeria, India, The Gambia, Gabon, Türkiye, Congo, Belgium, Zimbabwe, Pakistan, Bangladesh, Angola and Côte d'Ivoire

UK registered office: London

Siloam International Ministry

Charity number 1144368

 		20/10/2011 The objects of the organisation's are for the benefit of the public: to advance the Christian faith [in accordance with the Statement of Beliefs] in such ways and in such parts of the United Kingdom or the world as the Trustees from time to time may think fit to become catalysts of change in the moral, social and economic journey of transformational development of the children world

Work in United Arab Emirates, Australia, Bahrain, Belgium, Canada, France, Germany, Italy, Kenya, Netherlands, Sweden, United States and Ethiopia

UK registered office: London

Finesse Sport Foundation

Charity number 1207533

 		20/03/2024 Our inspiration to address this particular social issue stems from a strong belief in the transformative power of sports and fitness in enhancing lives and fostering inclusivity. Our team is motivated by a profound understanding of the challenges faced by individuals who lack access to regular exercise opportunities due to socio-economic constraints, disabilities, or mental health issues. This iss

Work in Nigeria, Jamaica, United States, Ghana and United Arab Emirates

UK registered office: London

The Going Blue Foundation

Charity number 1141573

 		26/04/2011 To raise awareness of world-wide aquatic pollution, encourage active measures to reduce it, and fund positive and reparative aquatic projects.

Work in Norway, France, China, Denmark, Italy, Sweden, Finland, United Arab Emirates, United States and Netherlands

UK registered office: London

Ariba Foundation

Charity number 1198621

 		13/04/2022 For the benefit of the public to relieve the suffering of animals in need of care and attention.

Work in United Arab Emirates, Cambodia, Thailand, Tanzania, Sri Lanka, Namibia, South Africa, Ireland, Zimbabwe, Philippines, Bangladesh, Laos, Nigeria, Nepal, Botswana, Vietnam, India, Kenya, United States and Zambia

UK registered office: London

Wildlife Air Service

Charity number 1168271

 		18/07/2016 The Wildlife Air Service promotes for the benefit of the public, the conservation, protection and improvement of the physical and natural environment, in any part of the world, by promoting the use of aviation to furthering climate research, wildlife monitoring and the effective enforcement of existing conservation regulations.

Work in Italy, Belgium, Kenya, Austria, Malawi, Netherlands, Sweden, Germany, Denmark, Switzerland, United Arab Emirates and Cyprus

UK registered office: East of England

Forum for Promoting Peace (London)

Charity number 1186676

 		29/11/2019 The promotion of faith based harmony principally by educating the public in creating awareness of common ground amongst religions, to promote good relations, promoting knowledge and respect of beliefs, advance education of public, promote research in all aspects of belief systems and to publish results and promotion of religious freedom

Work in Germany, Finland, United States, Italy, France, Canada and United Arab Emirates

UK registered office: London

International Library of Manuscripts (Ilm)

Charity number 1155726

 		10/02/2014 The objects of the cio are:- 1) to advance the education of the public in general on the subjuect of manuscripts and to promote research for the public benefit in all aspects of theat subject and to publish the useful results. 2) to advance education in the rare manuscripts by the establishment and maintenance of a museum.

Work in United Arab Emirates

UK registered office: London

Mission Possible Partnership UK CIO

Charity number 1214604

 		19/08/2025 We pioneer solutions that advance clean industry transformation through deep engagement with industrial value chains. We work globally across energy-intensive sectors - aluminium, cement, chemicals, shipping, aviation and steel - to cut global GHG emissions. We mobilise business, finance, government, and civil society leaders to accelerate the transition to clean chemicals, materials and fuels.

Work in Australia, Egypt, Belgium, India, Brazil, United Arab Emirates, United States and South Korea

UK registered office: South West

Jamia Daar E Zainab

Charity number 1215577

 		30/10/2025 Jamia Daar e Zainab offers online education designed to empower women and teenage girls. We provide accessible courses on faith, scripture, ethics, and languages. Through virtual classrooms, we offer long-term academic degrees, short self-improvement workshops, and youth mentorship, helping women deepen their spiritual understanding and build strong moral foundations.

Work in Saudi Arabia, United Arab Emirates, United States, Canada, Bahrain, Bangladesh, India, Australia and Pakistan

UK registered office: North West