Found 3,244 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.
- Anguilla
- Antigua and Barbuda
- 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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Royal Society for the Protection of Birds Charity number 207076 |
22/09/1962 |
Latest income £194,964,000 [Mar 2025] |
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 British Virgin Islands, Pitcairn Islands, Bangladesh, Jordan, China, Morocco, New Zealand, Anguilla, Montserrat, St Helena, Argentina, Brazil, Chile, Cyprus, Ghana, Iceland, India, Indonesia, Kazakhstan, Kenya, Liberia, Namibia, Nepal, Nigeria, Poland, Ireland, Senegal, Sierra Leone, South Africa, Zimbabwe, Falkland Islands, Taiwan, Turks and Caicos Islands and Cayman Islands
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UK registered office: East of England |
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The Royal British Legion Charity number 219279 |
10/07/1977 |
Latest income £160,711,000 [Sep 2024] |
To safeguard the welfare, interests and memory of those who are serving or who have served in the Armed Forces. One of the largest membership organisations in the UK, recognised as the custodians of Remembrance and also run the annual Poppy Appeal.
Work in Belgium, Belize, Brazil, Chile, Cyprus, Fiji, France, Germany, Japan, Kenya, Malta, Netherlands, Portugal, Ireland, Spain, Switzerland, Thailand, United States, Falkland Islands, Gibraltar, Hong Kong and Monaco
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UK registered office: London |
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The Halo Trust Charity number 1001813 |
05/02/1991 |
Latest income £165,647,000 [Mar 2025] |
HALO1. Helps to eliminate the threat to lives and livelihoods posed by landmines and Explosive Remnants of War (ERW);2. Designs and delivers physical security & stockpile management (PSSM) of explosive ammunition for the protection of civilians;3. Reduces the potential for armed violence in fragile states;4. Responds rapidly to crises to alleviate suffering and enable humanitarian efforts.
Work in Afghanistan, Angola, Armenia, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Cambodia, Colombia, Georgia, Guatemala, Guinea-Bissau, Jordan, Laos, Myanmar, Somalia, Sri Lanka, Syria, Ukraine, Zimbabwe, Occupied Palestinian Territories, Kosovo, Honduras, Iraq, Libya, Yemen and El Salvador
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UK registered office: Scotland |
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Founders Pledge Ltd Charity number 1162201 |
15/06/2015 |
Latest income £245,809,417 [Dec 2024] |
We support the charitable sector by improving the efficiency/effectiveness of methods used to secure charitable resources, in particular by raising awareness in the digital business community. We are also advancing the education of individuals and organisations working in the tech/digital sectors as to the ways in which their business and experience could help to improve charity effectiveness.
Work in Germany and United States
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UK registered office: London |
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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 Bosnia and Herzegovina, Hungary, India, Malawi, Romania, Thailand, Afghanistan, Chile, Indonesia, Italy, Japan, Latvia, Lithuania, Malta, Mexico, Nepal, Russia, South Africa, Spain, Sri Lanka, Ukraine, United States, Zimbabwe, Cook Islands and Ireland
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UK registered office: London |
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The Gatsby Charitable Foundation Charity number 251988 |
05/04/1967 |
Latest income £95,527,000 [Apr 2025] |
Make charitable grants
Work in Israel, Tanzania, United States, Cameroon, Kenya, Netherlands and Switzerland
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UK registered office: London |
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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, Brazil, Cameroon, China, Germany, Ghana, India, Indonesia, Côte d'Ivoire, Liberia, Mexico, Nepal, Peru, Philippines, South Africa, Switzerland, Hong Kong, Botswana, Cambodia, Colombia, Ethiopia, Kenya, Lebanon, Madagascar, Nicaragua, Romania, Serbia, Sri Lanka, Uganda, Vietnam and Zimbabwe
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UK registered office: London |
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Age UK Charity number 1128267 |
25/02/2009 |
Latest income £131,786,000 [Mar 2025] |
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 Bangladesh, Colombia, Ethiopia, Haiti, India, Jordan, Kenya, Kyrgyzstan, Lebanon, Mozambique, Myanmar, Nepal, Pakistan, South Korea, Tanzania, Thailand, Uganda, Ukraine, Zimbabwe, South Sudan, South Africa, Sri Lanka, Vietnam and Yemen
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UK registered office: London |
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The Royal National Theatre Charity number 224223 |
17/04/1963 |
Latest income £128,700,000 [Mar 2025] |
The National Theatre is central to the creative life of the UK. In its three theatres on the South Bank in London it presents new plays and classics from the world repertoire. It extends its reach through live broadcasts into cinema, UK and International tours and deepens audience engagement through its education programme. It looks after the wider health of theatre through R&D at the NT Studio.
Work in China, Germany, Netherlands and United States
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UK registered office: London |
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Raspberry Pi Foundation Charity number 1129409 |
05/05/2009 |
Latest income £233,304,000 [Dec 2024] |
The object of the charity is to further the advancement of education of adults and children, particularly in the field of Computers, Computer Science and related subjects
Work in India, Ireland and United States
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UK registered office: East of England |
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International Rescue Committee, U.K Charity number 1065972 |
20/11/1997 |
Latest income £116,519,000 [Sep 2024] |
The International Rescue Committee UK is an independent British charity, established in 1997 as part of the International Rescue Committee network. The IRC provides emergency relief, protection of human rights, post-conflict reconstruction, resettlement assistance & advocacy to those uprooted or affected by violent conflict, oppression and natural disaster in countries around the world.
Work in Afghanistan, Burundi, Cameroon, Central African Republic, Chad, Ethiopia, Iraq, Côte d'Ivoire, Jordan, Kenya, Lebanon, Liberia, Libya, Mali, Myanmar, Niger, Nigeria, Pakistan, Sierra Leone, Somalia, Syria, Tanzania, Thailand, Uganda, Yemen, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Zimbabwe, South Sudan, Bangladesh, Colombia, Burkina Faso, Mexico, Poland and Ukraine
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UK registered office: London |
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The CH Foundation (UK) Charity number 1156222 |
17/03/2014 |
Latest income £119,276,958 [Mar 2025] |
The Foundation's objectives are the holding of income and property upon trust and to apply the income for the public benefit for exclusively charitable objects and purposes in any part of the world.
Work in India, Jamaica, United States and Rwanda
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UK registered office: London |
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The Mines Advisory Group Charity number 1083008 |
24/10/2000 |
Latest income £99,273,000 [Dec 2024] |
Our vision is a safe & secure future for men,women & children affected by armed violence & conflict.MAG assists people through mine action & Arms Management & Destruction.We seek to address the human impact of landmines,cluster munitions & ERW & we work to reduce the risk & impact of unplanned explosions at munitions sites & the risk of weapons & munitions being diverted to the illicit arms trade.
Work in Angola, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Cambodia, Chad, Iraq, Laos, Lebanon, Mali, Myanmar, Senegal, Somalia, Sri Lanka, Syria, Vietnam, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Burkina Faso, Mauritania, Mexico, Nigeria, Peru, Sierra Leone, Zimbabwe and South Sudan
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UK registered office: North West |
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Charities Trust Charity number 327489 |
02/07/1987 |
Latest income £74,377,771 [Apr 2025] |
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 France, Germany, India, Israel, Ireland, Singapore, United States, Canada, China, Japan, Lithuania, Netherlands, South Africa, Switzerland, United Arab Emirates, Gibraltar, Hong Kong and Taiwan
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UK registered office: North West |
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Medecins Sans Frontieres (UK) Charity number 1026588 |
29/09/1993 |
Latest income £95,336,332 [Dec 2024] |
To relieve and promote the relief of sickness and to provide medical aid to the injured and to protect and preserve good health by the provision of medical supplies, personnel and procedures calculated to overcome disease, injury or malnutrition in any part of the world in accordance with the principles espoused by the International Council of Medecins Sans Frontieres in October 1990.
Work in Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Chad, Ethiopia, Guinea, Haiti, India, Iraq, Italy, Jordan, Lebanon, Libya, Mozambique, Myanmar, Nigeria, Pakistan, Sierra Leone, Somalia, Syria, Türkiye, Ukraine, Uzbekistan, Yemen, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Zimbabwe, South Sudan, Indonesia and Switzerland
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UK registered office: London |
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The Royal Society of Chemistry Charity number 207890 |
24/12/1963 |
Latest income £73,358,000 [Dec 2024] |
The RSC is an international charity and professional body that connects chemical scientists with each other and society as a whole. We develop and celebrate professional capabilities. We publish new research, bring people together to spark new ideas and partnerships, and support teachers to inspire future generations. We speak up to influence the people making decisions that affect us all.
Work in Brazil, China, Germany, India, Japan and United States
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UK registered office: London |
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The Martin James Foundation Charity number 1179016 |
02/07/2018 |
Latest income £87,823,000 [Jun 2025] |
The Martin James Foundation has been set up with one aim in mind, to make long-term improvements to the lives of children and their families globally. The work carried out by the Martin James Foundation, will lead to the development and promotion of best practice in family-based and trauma-informed care services.
Work in India, Uganda, Australia, Canada, Madagascar, New Zealand, Thailand, Cambodia, Ghana, Rwanda and Tanzania
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UK registered office: West Midlands |
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The Royal Shakespeare Company, Stratford-Upon-Avon Charity number 212481 |
10/04/1963 |
Latest income £82,038,000 [Mar 2025] |
To conserve, advance and disseminate the dramatic heritage of Shakespeare and advance and improve the dramatic art in the UK and throughout the world; producing and presenting dramatic performances of all kinds and teaching, training and other educational activities. These objectives are achieved by the production of plays by Shakespeare, other classic playwrights and commissioning new work.
Work in United States
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UK registered office: West Midlands |
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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 Antigua and Barbuda, Argentina, Austria, Bangladesh, Belize, Cambodia, Canada, Cabo Verde, Chile, China, Dominica, Fiji, Germany, Grenada, Guyana, India, Indonesia, Jamaica, Kenya, Kiribati, Madagascar, Malaysia, Mauritius, Mozambique, Namibia, Netherlands, Norway, Papua New Guinea, Samoa, South Africa, Spain, Tanzania, Thailand, Tonga, Tuvalu, United States, Vanuatu, Vietnam and Falkland Islands
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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 Australia, Bangladesh, Brunei, Egypt, India, Jordan, Kenya, Libya, North Macedonia, Malaysia, Mexico, Nepal, Rwanda, South Africa, Thailand, Vietnam, Algeria, Central African Republic, France, Ghana, Israel, Jamaica, Kyrgyzstan, Laos, Malawi, Montenegro, Morocco, Norway, Philippines, Senegal, Seychelles, St Kitts-Nevis, Syria, Tunisia, Uganda, Greenland, South Sudan and United Arab Emirates
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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 Zambia, Zimbabwe, Afghanistan, Angola, Bangladesh, Bolivia, Brazil, Burkina Faso, Burundi, Cambodia, Central African Republic, Chad, China, Colombia, Ethiopia, Guatemala, Haiti, Honduras, 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 and Democratic Republic of the Congo
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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 Afghanistan, Angola, Bangladesh, Bolivia, Brazil, Burkina Faso, Burundi, Cambodia, Colombia, Dominican Republic, Egypt, El Salvador, Ethiopia, Ghana, Guatemala, Haiti, Honduras, India, Iraq, Israel, Kenya, Lebanon, Libya, Malawi, Mali, Myanmar, Nepal, Nicaragua, Nigeria, Pakistan, Peru, Philippines, Ireland, Sierra Leone, South Africa, Sri Lanka, Sudan, Uganda, Serbia, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Zambia, Zimbabwe and Occupied Palestinian Territories
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UK registered office: London |
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Ako Foundation Charity number 1151815 |
29/04/2013 |
Latest income £119,980,000 [Dec 2024] |
The Foundation's main activity is to make grants to UK charities and for charitable purposes elsewhere in the world. The priority areas for its grants are initiatives and projects which improve education, promote the arts and combat the climate emergency. The Foundation does not seek applications for grants and will not make grants in response to unsolicited applications received.
Work in Norway, United States, Netherlands, Ethiopia, Ghana, India, Italy, Liberia, Ukraine, Denmark and Sri Lanka
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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 Australia, Bahrain, Belgium, Brunei, Canada, China, Cyprus, Czechia, Egypt, France, Germany, Greece, India, Israel, Italy, Japan, Jordan, Kuwait, Luxembourg, Malaysia, Malta, Mauritius, Netherlands, New Zealand, Nigeria, Norway, Pakistan, Ireland, Saudi Arabia, Singapore, South Africa, Sri Lanka, Sweden, Switzerland, Trinidad and Tobago, United Arab Emirates, United States, Gibraltar, Hong Kong and Taiwan
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UK registered office: London |
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Depaul International Charity number 1107385 |
21/12/2004 |
Latest income £73,514,000 [Dec 2024] |
Depaul International, through its subsidiaries, works with homeless and disadvantaged people in the provision of accommodation and support services in the UK, Ireland, Slovakia, Ukraine, USA, France and Croatia, with plans for expansion into other countries over time.
Work in France, Ireland, Slovakia, Ukraine, United States and Croatia
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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 China, India, Indonesia, Malaysia, Malawi, Argentina, Australia, Belgium, Belize, Botswana, Brazil, Burkina Faso, Cambodia, Canada, Colombia, Egypt, Falkland Islands, French Guyana, Ghana, Ireland, Italy, Japan, Jordan, Kenya, Malta, Mexico, Netherlands, Niger, Norway, Peru, St Helena, Senegal, Sierra Leone, South Africa, Sweden, Switzerland, Tanzania, Thailand, Uganda, Ukraine, United States, Vietnam and Zambia
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UK registered office: South East |
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The Health Foundation Charity number 286967 |
12/05/1983 |
Latest income £17,203,000 [Dec 2024] |
The Health Foundation is an independent charity committed to bringing about better health and health care for people in the UK.
Work in Austria and United States
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UK registered office: London |
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Breast Cancer Now Charity number 1160558 |
18/02/2015 |
Latest income £59,270,000 [Jul 2025] |
We're Breast Cancer Now, the UK's largest breast cancer charity and we're dedicated to funding research into this devastating disease. We're bringing together all those affected by the disease to improve the way we prevent, detect, treat and stop the disease. We believe that if we all act now, by 2050 everyone who develops breast cancer will live.
Work in United States
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UK registered office: London |
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Care International UK Charity number 292506 |
23/08/1985 |
Latest income £64,066,000 [Jun 2025] |
CARE International is a global Charity dedicated to ending poverty. We work in 87 of the poorest countries worldwide. We aim for long-term impact through our humanitarian and development work.
Work in Afghanistan, Angola, Bangladesh, Belgium, Bolivia, Brazil, Burundi, Cambodia, Ecuador, Egypt, Ethiopia, Ghana, Haiti, India, Indonesia, Côte d'Ivoire, Jordan, Kenya, Laos, Liberia, Malawi, Mali, Myanmar, Nepal, Niger, Pakistan, Peru, Philippines, Rwanda, Sierra Leone, Somalia, Sri Lanka, Sudan, Tanzania, Türkiye, Uganda, Vanuatu, Yemen, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Zambia, Zimbabwe, Timor-Leste and Occupied Palestinian Territories
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UK registered office: London |
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