Found 1,717 UK NGOs working in South Africa
Figures refer to charities registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales, based on areas of operation supplied to the Charity Commission by the charities themselves. Charities that say they work in more than 50 countries are not included. Total spending of these organisations includes work they carry out outside of South Africa.
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Wellcome Trust Charity number 210183 |
04/10/1962 |
Latest income £569,497,051 [Sep 2024] |
Wellcome exists to improve health by helping great ideas to thrive.We support researchers, we take on big health challenges, we campaign for better science, and we help everyone get involved with science and health research. We are a politically and financially independent foundation.
Work in Denmark, Zimbabwe, Australia, Bangladesh, Botswana, Zambia, Brazil, Burkina Faso, Cameroon, United States, Uganda, Tanzania, Switzerland, Sri Lanka, Spain, South Korea, South Africa, Singapore, Saudi Arabia, Ireland, Peru, Norway, Nigeria, New Zealand, Netherlands, Nepal, Canada, Malaysia, Madagascar, Kenya, Japan, Italy, Indonesia, China, India, Ghana, Germany, Colombia, Costa Rica, Cyprus and France
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UK registered office: London |
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The Children's Investment Fund Foundation (UK) Charity number 1091043 |
12/03/2002 |
Latest income £66,684,274 [Dec 2024] |
The children's investment fund foundation is an independent philanthropic organisation, working with partners to transform the lives of poor and vulnerable children in developing countries. Using data and evidence for impact at scale, ciff's focus areas include children and mothers' health and nutrition, children's education and welfare, and smart ways to slowdown climate change.
Work in Australia, Bangladesh, Brazil, China, Mexico, Ireland, South Africa, Malawi, Switzerland, Tanzania, Uganda, France, Ghana, Ethiopia, India, Netherlands, Nigeria, Italy, United States, Zimbabwe, Kenya, Norway, Peru, Japan, Germany, Denmark, Czechia, Canada and Austria
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UK registered office: London |
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The British Red Cross Society Charity number 220949 |
21/03/1963 |
Latest income £287,100,000 [Dec 2024] |
The British Red Cross helps people in crisis, whoever and wherever they are. We are part of a global network of volunteers, responding to natural disasters, conflicts and individual emergencies.We enable vulnerable people at home and overseas to prepare for and respond to emergencies in their own communities. And when the crisis is over, we help people to recover and move on with their lives.
Work in Nepal, South Sudan, Turks and Caicos Islands, Zimbabwe, Yemen, Uganda, Syria, South Africa, Somalia, Sierra Leone, Philippines, Pakistan, North Korea, Myanmar, Mongolia, Lesotho, Lebanon, Kenya, Iraq, Guinea, Djibouti, Bangladesh, Afghanistan, Anguilla, Bermuda, British Virgin Islands, Cayman Islands, Falkland Islands, Gibraltar, St Helena, Montserrat, Burkina Faso, Mali, Niger and Nigeria
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UK registered office: London |
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Islamic Relief Worldwide Charity number 328158 |
06/04/1989 |
Latest income £275,575,689 [Dec 2024] |
1. Responding to emergencies2. Caring for orphans and children in need3. Supporting education4. Providing access to health care and water5. Promoting sustainable livelihood6. Campaigning and advocacy on humanitrian issues
Work in Lebanon, Afghanistan, Albania, Bangladesh, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Egypt, Ethiopia, India, Indonesia, Iraq, Jordan, Kenya, Libya, North Macedonia, Malawi, Malaysia, Mali, Myanmar, Nepal, Niger, Nigeria, Pakistan, Philippines, Qatar, Ireland, Russia, Saudi Arabia, Somalia, South Africa, Sri Lanka, Sudan, Syria, Tunisia, Türkiye, Yemen, Occupied Palestinian Territories, Kosovo and South Sudan
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UK registered office: West Midlands |
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Msi Reproductive Choices Charity number 265543 |
09/05/1973 |
Latest income £309,542,000 [Dec 2024] |
MSI Reproductive Choices is one of the world's leading providers of sexual and reproductive healthcare. We believe that everyone should have the right to choose. From contraception to safe abortion and life-saving post- abortion care, we are committed to delivering compassionate, high- quality services. Our 9,000 team members work across 37 countries, reaching over 35,000 women each day.
Work in Zimbabwe, Zambia, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Yemen, Vietnam, United States, Uganda, Tanzania, Sri Lanka, South Africa, Sierra Leone, China, Senegal, Romania, Philippines, Papua New Guinea, Pakistan, Nigeria, Niger, Nepal, Myanmar, Mongolia, Mexico, Mali, Malawi, Madagascar, Kenya, India, Ghana, Ethiopia, Bolivia, Bangladesh, Australia, Afghanistan, Cambodia, Burkina Faso, Timor-Leste and Jordan
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UK registered office: London |
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Quadrature Climate Foundation Charity number 1187301 |
10/01/2020 |
Latest income £221,729,288 [Dec 2024] |
QCF is an independent foundation focused on the urgent challenge of climate change, funding innovative, science-led solutions that reduce carbon emissions, remove greenhouse gases from the atmosphere and help the world's most vulnerable people respond to the impacts of climate change, all in pursuit of a climate-resilient future.
Work in Peru, Netherlands, Brazil, Australia, Switzerland, Canada, United States, Norway, Singapore, Finland, Sweden, France, Poland, South Africa and Belgium
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UK registered office: London |
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Royal Society for the Protection of Birds Charity number 207076 |
22/09/1962 |
Latest income £169,877,000 [Mar 2024] |
To promote the conservation of biological diversity and the natural environment for the public benefit by conserving wild birds and other wildlife, and the environment on which they depend,protecting, restoring and re-creating habitats.To raise public understanding and awareness,and to provide information on,such matters.To advance education of the public in conservation of the natural environment
Work in Sierra Leone, Pitcairn Islands, British Virgin Islands, Netherlands, Jordan, Bulgaria, Bangladesh, Argentina, Belgium, Brazil, Chile, Cyprus, Ghana, Iceland, India, Indonesia, Kazakhstan, Kenya, Liberia, Malta, Namibia, Nepal, Nigeria, Poland, Ireland, Turks and Caicos Islands, Taiwan, St Helena, Falkland Islands, Zimbabwe, Senegal, South Africa and Cayman Islands
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UK registered office: East of England |
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Dogs Trust Charity number 1167663 |
15/06/2016 |
Latest income £143,067,945 [Dec 2024] |
Dogs Trust operates a network of rehoming centres across the UK; each provides dog accommodation, puppy houses, isolation blocks and treatment rooms. Dogs Trust provides financial assistance to allow owners in genuine need to have their dogs neutered through participating veterinary practices. Dogs Trust provides dog training and educational material on responsible dog ownership.
Work in Sri Lanka, Ukraine, United States, Zimbabwe, Cook Islands, Japan, Ireland, Afghanistan, Chile, Indonesia, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Malta, Mexico, Nepal, Russia, South Africa, Spain, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Malawi, Romania, Thailand, Hungary and India
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UK registered office: London |
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Cardiff Metropolitan University Charity number 1140762 |
10/03/2011 |
Latest income £144,860,000 [Jul 2024] |
Teaching and research opportunities for the public benefit
Work in Morocco, Lebanon, India, Greece, Egypt, China, Malaysia, Bulgaria, South Korea, South Africa, Singapore, Ireland and Sri Lanka
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UK registered office: Wales |
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Ubs Optimus Foundation UK Charity number 1153537 |
27/08/2013 |
Latest income £157,047,000 [Dec 2024] |
UBS OF UK is committed to the well-being of children in need around the world and supports initiatives to improve their education, protection and health.
Work in Bangladesh, Liberia, Mexico, Nepal, Indonesia, India, Ghana, Peru, Philippines, Germany, South Africa, Côte d'Ivoire, Switzerland, Hong Kong, China, Cameroon, Brazil, Uganda, Zimbabwe, Colombia, Botswana, Vietnam, Ethiopia, Kenya, Lebanon, Serbia, Romania, Nicaragua, Cambodia, Sri Lanka and Madagascar
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UK registered office: London |
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Leonard Cheshire Disability Charity number 218186 |
10/07/1985 |
Latest income £141,150,000 [Mar 2025] |
To provide effective and efficient community based services to disabled people that respond to their preferences; campaign in partnership with disabled people, allies and supporters for a society that provides equality to disabled people; raise resources to support delivery of strategic objectives; achieve this through a well run organisation with reference to our values and good practice.
Work in South Africa, Tanzania, Thailand, Uganda, Zambia, Zimbabwe, Bangladesh, China, India, Indonesia, Kenya, Liberia, Pakistan, Papua New Guinea, Philippines, Sierra Leone and Sri Lanka
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UK registered office: London |
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Age UK Charity number 1128267 |
25/02/2009 |
Latest income £121,698,000 [Mar 2024] |
Age UK aims to create a world where older people can live their lives free from poverty, isolation and neglect. It raises awareness of issues affecting older people in the UK and overseas, researches and campaigns for changes in policy and practice, and offers practical support to disadvantaged older people. It is funded by individuals, companies and trusts.
Work in Lebanon, Mozambique, Myanmar, Nepal, Pakistan, South Korea, Tanzania, India, Thailand, Jordan, Kenya, Kyrgyzstan, Haiti, Ethiopia, Colombia, Bangladesh, Uganda, Ukraine, Zimbabwe, South Sudan, Sri Lanka, Vietnam, Yemen and South Africa
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UK registered office: London |
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Wateraid Charity number 288701 |
22/02/1984 |
Latest income £92,116,000 [Mar 2025] |
WaterAid is an international not-for-profit, determined to make clean water, decent toilets and good hygiene normal for everyone, everywhere within a generation. Only by tackling these three essentials in ways that last can people change their lives for good.
Work in Malawi, Zambia, Uganda, Tanzania, South Africa, Senegal, Rwanda, Pakistan, Nigeria, Niger, Nepal, Mozambique, Mali, Madagascar, Liberia, Ghana, Ethiopia, Burkina Faso and Bangladesh
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UK registered office: London |
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Charities Trust Charity number 327489 |
02/07/1987 |
Latest income £75,670,823 [Apr 2024] |
Charities Trust works with organisations, individuals and other charities to increase charitable giving with particular emphasis on tax effective donations. It does this by providing donation management services including payroll giving, online and offline sponsorship facilities and processing of donations for charity appeals.
Work in Israel, India, France, Germany, United States, Singapore, Ireland, United Arab Emirates, China, Gibraltar, South Africa, Canada, Hong Kong, Switzerland, Netherlands, Lithuania, Taiwan and Japan
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UK registered office: North West |
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National Oceanography Centre Charity number 1185265 |
11/09/2019 |
Latest income £86,213,000 [Sep 2024] |
NOC is a marine science research and technology institution which undertakes integrated sea level science, coastal and deep ocean research and technology development. NOC contribute to the advancement of scientific knowledge of the ocean and support education and training of scientists, engineers and marine professionals and engaging the public with the science of the ocean and its implications.
Work in Fiji, Samoa, Grenada, Guyana, Madagascar, Kenya, Mauritius, Malaysia, Kiribati, Jamaica, Mozambique, Falkland Islands, Vietnam, Indonesia, Vanuatu, United States, Tuvalu, Tonga, Thailand, Tanzania, Spain, South Africa, India, Namibia, Netherlands, Norway, Papua New Guinea, Antigua and Barbuda, Argentina, Austria, Bangladesh, Belize, Cambodia, Canada, Cabo Verde, Chile, China, Dominica and Germany
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UK registered office: South East |
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Education Development Trust Charity number 270901 |
20/02/1976 |
Latest income £80,338,000 [Aug 2024] |
The Charity seeks to advance education for the public benefit. To this end, we provide advice and consultancy services on education matters to governments and others, we teach, we provide counselling and guidance to young people and adults, we undertake or commission educational research and we provide training and support for educators.
Work in Kenya, Vietnam, Thailand, South Africa, Rwanda, Nepal, Mexico, Malaysia, North Macedonia, Libya, Jordan, India, Egypt, Brunei, Bangladesh, Australia, Syria, Algeria, Senegal, Israel, Seychelles, United Arab Emirates, Philippines, Jamaica, Ghana, St Kitts-Nevis, France, Greenland, Central African Republic, Morocco, Kyrgyzstan, Uganda, Laos, Norway, Malawi, Montenegro, South Sudan and Tunisia
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UK registered office: South East |
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Tearfund Charity number 265464 |
06/03/1973 |
Latest income £80,238,000 [Mar 2025] |
Tearfund is a christian relief and development agency committed to eradicating poverty. Our vision is to see people freed from poverty living transformed lives and reaching their god-given potential. Our mission is to follow jesus where the need is greatest responding to crises and partnering with local churches to bring restoration to people living in poverty.
Work in Honduras, Burundi, Cambodia, Central African Republic, Chad, China, Colombia, Ethiopia, Guatemala, Haiti, India, Iraq, Côte d'Ivoire, Jordan, Kenya, Laos, Liberia, Malawi, Mali, Mozambique, Myanmar, Nepal, Nicaragua, Niger, Nigeria, Pakistan, Peru, Philippines, Russia, Rwanda, Sierra Leone, Somalia, South Africa, Sudan, Syria, Tanzania, Thailand, Uganda, United States, Zimbabwe, Zambia, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Afghanistan, Angola, Bangladesh, Bolivia, Brazil and Burkina Faso
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UK registered office: London |
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Christian Aid Charity number 1105851 |
13/09/2004 |
Latest income £71,400,000 [Mar 2025] |
We work with the worlds poorest people to tackle the causes and consequences of poverty. Our work is centred around our strategic change objectives: Power to change institutions; The right to essential services; Fair shares in a constrained world; Equality for all; Tackling violence, building peace. We work with others as part of a global movement committed to ending poverty and social injustice.
Work in Zimbabwe, Philippines, Ireland, Cambodia, Burundi, Sierra Leone, Burkina Faso, Brazil, Colombia, Dominican Republic, Egypt, El Salvador, Ethiopia, Ghana, Guatemala, Haiti, Pakistan, Nigeria, Peru, Nicaragua, Nepal, Myanmar, Mali, Malawi, Libya, South Africa, Lebanon, Kenya, Israel, Iraq, India, Honduras, Bolivia, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, Angola, Afghanistan, Sudan, Uganda, Serbia, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Occupied Palestinian Territories and Zambia
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UK registered office: London |
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Achisomoch Aid Company Limited Charity number 278387 |
05/09/1979 |
Latest income £73,819,995 [Mar 2025] |
The charity is established to advance religion in accordance with the Orthodox Jewish Faith and for such purposes as are recognised by English Law as charitable and in furtherance of the aforementioned objects.
Work in Argentina, Belgium, Canada, France, Germany, Israel, Italy, Lithuania, Monaco, South Africa and United States
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UK registered office: London |
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The Institution of Engineering and Technology Charity number 211014 |
06/02/1964 |
Latest income £64,082,000 [Dec 2024] |
Education, policy & awareness activities engage the public in the role of science, engineering & technology in enhancing peoples' lives. IET gathers & distributes knowledge content via a variety of channels to a global audience, drawing on the unique strengths of its membership. Membership & professional development focuses on career long professional development & registration of individuals.
Work in China, Brunei, Belgium, Bahrain, Australia, Taiwan, Hong Kong, Gibraltar, United States, United Arab Emirates, Trinidad and Tobago, Switzerland, Sweden, Sri Lanka, South Africa, Singapore, Saudi Arabia, Ireland, Pakistan, Norway, Nigeria, New Zealand, Netherlands, Mauritius, Malta, Malaysia, Luxembourg, Kuwait, Jordan, Japan, Italy, Israel, India, Greece, Germany, France, Egypt, Canada, Cyprus and Czechia
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UK registered office: London |
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UK Centre for Ecology & Hydrology Charity number 1185618 |
04/10/2019 |
Latest income £68,940,000 [Dec 2024] |
The UK Centre for Ecology & Hydrology is an independent, not-for-profit research institute carrying out excellent environmental science with impact. Our 500 scientists work to understand the environment, how it sustains life, and the human impact on it. We provide the data and insights that governments, businesses and researchers need to create a productive, resilient and healthy environment.
Work in Tanzania, Australia, South Africa, Malaysia, Malawi, Belgium, Sierra Leone, Senegal, Brazil, Cambodia, Botswana, Belize, St Helena, Peru, Norway, Niger, Netherlands, Mexico, Malta, Kenya, Jordan, Japan, Italy, Argentina, Ireland, Ghana, French Guyana, Falkland Islands, Egypt, Colombia, Canada, China, India, Indonesia, Zambia, Vietnam, United States, Burkina Faso, Ukraine, Uganda, Thailand, Switzerland and Sweden
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UK registered office: South East |
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Al-Khair Foundation Charity number 1126808 |
19/11/2008 |
Latest income £60,980,930 [Jul 2024] |
The main objectives are to advance the education of young people and adults in the UK and implement charitable projects in key countries improving the quality of life and sustainability.
Work in Pakistan, Occupied Palestinian Territories, Türkiye, Tanzania, Syria, South Africa, Somalia, Sierra Leone, Rwanda, Nepal, Myanmar, Malaysia, Kenya, Jordan, Indonesia, India, Djibouti, Bangladesh, Afghanistan, Yemen, Sudan, Australia, Chad, Greece and Togo
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UK registered office: London |
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Society of Jesus Trust of 1929 for Roman Catholic Purposes Charity number 230165 |
05/12/1963 |
Latest income £48,904,000 [Mar 2025] |
PARISH MINISTRY: in parishes & in university chaplaincies SPIRITUALITY: centres, programmes & publications for spiritual education EDUCATION: schools, colleges of higher educationFORMATION: for Jesuits & Catholic clergySOCIAL JUSTICE & RELIEF OF POVERTY: Jesuit Refugee Service & service to the poorCARE OF INFIRM & ELDERLY JESUITS JESUIT WORK OVERSEAS
Work in South Africa and Guyana
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UK registered office: London |
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Camfed International Charity number 1029161 |
26/11/1993 |
Latest income £84,638,714 [Dec 2024] |
Camfed tackles poverty and inequality by supporting girls to go to school and succeed, and empowering young women to step up as leaders of change. Camfed invests in girls and women in the poorest rural communities in sub-Saharan Africa, where girls face acute disadvantage. and where their empowerment is now transforming communities.
Work in Australia, Canada, Zambia, United States, South Africa, Malawi, Ghana, Tanzania and Zimbabwe
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UK registered office: East of England |
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Fauna & Flora International Charity number 1011102 |
13/05/1992 |
Latest income £44,617,478 [Dec 2024] |
Fauna & Flora's shared purpose is to protect the diversity of life on Earth, for the survival of the planet and its people. We work closely with local conservation partners around the world to save nature, together. We harness this collective expertise to inspire positive change globally.
Work in Democratic Republic of the Congo, Antigua and Barbuda, Australia, Belize, Cambodia, Cabo Verde, Georgia, Guinea, Honduras, Indonesia, Kazakhstan, Kenya, Kyrgyzstan, Liberia, Mozambique, Myanmar, Nicaragua, Romania, Rwanda, St Lucia, St Vincent and Grenadines, Sao Tome and Principe, South Africa, Tajikistan, Tanzania, Türkiye, Uganda, United States, Vietnam, Anguilla, South Sudan, Senegal, Bahamas, Trinidad and Tobago, Barbados, Laos, Grenada, Dominica, Jamaica, Turkmenistan, Uzbekistan, Namibia, Botswana and Bulgaria
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UK registered office: East of England |
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Actionaid Charity number 274467 |
28/10/1972 |
Latest income £46,083,300 [Dec 2024] |
ActionAid UK is part of an international federation working in 44 countries. We provide support and humanitarian assistance to people living in poverty and on the margins of survival. Together we demand action at local, national and international level. We don't walk away until we've achieved lasting change.
Work in Vanuatu, United States, Uganda, Thailand, Tanzania, Sweden, South Africa, Somalia, Sierra Leone, Senegal, Rwanda, Ireland, Belgium, Occupied Palestinian Territories, Zimbabwe, Zambia, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Vietnam, Cambodia, Burundi, Brazil, Bangladesh, Australia, Afghanistan, Philippines, Peru, Nigeria, Netherlands, Nepal, Myanmar, Mozambique, Malawi, Liberia, Lesotho, Lebanon, Kenya, Jordan, India, Haiti, Guatemala, Greece, Ghana, The Gambia, France, Ethiopia, Ecuador, Denmark and Tunisia
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UK registered office: London |
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Muslim Hands Charity number 1105056 |
22/07/2004 |
Latest income £33,403,369 [Dec 2024] |
International relief organisation fundraising in the UK and distributing those funds to educational and humanitarian projects worldwide.
Work in Türkiye, Jordan, South Africa, Occupied Palestinian Territories, Yemen, Uganda, Syria, Sudan, Sri Lanka, Spain, Somalia, Senegal, Rwanda, Pakistan, Nigeria, Niger, Mexico, Mauritania, Mali, Malawi, Libya, Lebanon, Indonesia, India, Guinea-Bissau, The Gambia, Ethiopia, Bangladesh and Afghanistan
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UK registered office: East Midlands |
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The Chartered Institute of Procurement and Supply Charity number 1017938 |
05/03/1993 |
Latest income £38,693,000 [Oct 2024] |
To educate individuals engaged in procurement and supply.To promote and maintain high standards of professional skill, ability and integrity among procurement and supply professionals.To promote and and develop procurement and supply techniques and encourage the use of improved methods in all organisations.
Work in China, United Arab Emirates, South Africa, Singapore, Australia, Türkiye, United States and Ghana
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UK registered office: East of England |
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The Association of Accounting Technicians Charity number 1050724 |
15/11/1995 |
Latest income £35,183,205 [Mar 2025] |
To advance public education and promote the study of the practice, theory and techniques of accountancy and to prevent crime and promote the sound administration of the law for the public benefit by promoting and enforcing standards of professional conduct and monitoring and supervising their compliance with money laundering legislation.
Work in Singapore, Cyprus, India, Philippines, Oman, New Zealand, Gibraltar, South Africa, Eswatini, United Arab Emirates, Cayman Islands, Seychelles, Ireland, Pakistan, Myanmar, Mauritius, Malta, Maldives, Malaysia, The Gambia, Bulgaria, Botswana and Bahrain
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UK registered office: London |
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Mission Aviation Fellowship International Charity number 1058226 |
24/09/1996 |
Latest income £44,840,268 [Dec 2024] |
MAF International uses light aircraft 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 International delivers help, hope and healing to remote and inaccessible communities in the developing world.
Work in Guinea, Nepal, Switzerland, Canada, United States, New Zealand, Timor-Leste, Tanzania, South Africa, Singapore, Bangladesh, Philippines, Papua New Guinea, Norway, Netherlands, Myanmar, Mongolia, Madagascar, Liberia, Kenya, India, Chad, Afghanistan, Australia, Finland, South Sudan and Uganda
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UK registered office: South East |
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