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Charity	Reg. date	Latest income	Activities	Region ?
Energy Institute Charity number 1097899	10/06/2003	Latest income £10,987,000 [Dec 2025]	Promotes the science of energy and fuels in all applications for the public benefit. This is done through the following activities: Membership, scientific and other research, publications, maintenance of a library for knowledge and information, conferences, meetings, seminars, developing codes of good professional practice, education, training courses, awards and prizes. Work in Nigeria, Malaysia, Singapore, United Arab Emirates, Hong Kong and Ireland	UK registered office: London
The Chartered Institution of Building Services Engineers Charity number 278104	19/11/1979	Latest income £11,083,626 [Dec 2025]	CIBSE publishes authoritative, internationally recognised Guidance and Codes and sets the criteria for best practice in building services engineering, with particular emphasis on the response to climate change. CIBSE accredits courses of study in further and higher education, approves work-based training programmes and provides routes to full professional registration. Work in Hong Kong, Australia, Ireland and United Arab Emirates	UK registered office: London
Philharmonia Ltd Charity number 250277	28/11/1966	Latest income £11,083,033 [Aug 2025]	The charitable objectives are the advancement of public education through the promotion and support of the art of music, particularly by the promotion and encouragement of orchestral music and the relief of povertyand distress amongst playing members of any symphony orchestra for the time being maintained by the Charity. We achieve this by maintaining a symphony orchestra of the highest quality. Work in Romania, China, Austria, Poland, Slovenia, Brazil, South Korea, Spain, Switzerland, United Arab Emirates, United States, Greece, Italy, Germany, France, Finland, Iceland, Australia, Luxembourg, Belgium, Mexico, Kazakhstan, Japan, Peru, Netherlands and Colombia	UK registered office: London
Penny Appeal Charity number 1128341	02/03/2009	Latest income £10,972,593 [Dec 2025]	Penny Appeal provides poverty relief across Asia, the Middle East and Africa, with dedicated programmes to help the poor and needy by building wells, caring for orphans, providing nutritious food, delivering emergency aid in response to crisis situations and providing healthcare. Penny Appeal also works in the UK to help homeless people and women who have experienced domestic abuse. Work in Lebanon, Kenya, Israel, Iraq, Indonesia, India, Guinea-Bissau, Guinea, The Gambia, Ethiopia, Eritrea, Djibouti, Yemen, Türkiye, Syria, Sudan, Sri Lanka, Somalia, Sierra Leone, Senegal, Rwanda, Pakistan, Nigeria, Niger, Nepal, Mauritania, Mali, Bangladesh, Azerbaijan, Afghanistan, Occupied Palestinian Territories, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Cameroon, Central African Republic, Greece, Myanmar, South Africa, Tanzania, United Arab Emirates, United States and Australia	UK registered office: Yorkshire and The Humber
The United World Colleges (International) Charity number 313690	08/11/1967	Latest income £11,663,000 [Apr 2025]	Uwc makes education a force to unite people, nations and cultures for peace and a sustainable future. Uwc seeks to achieve this through 18 uwc schools and colleges worldwide and uwc national committees in over 150 countries. Work in India, Germany, Italy, Colombia, China, Japan, Costa Rica, Canada, Netherlands, Norway, Singapore, Eswatini, Tanzania, Thailand, United Arab Emirates, United States, Hong Kong, Bosnia and Herzegovina and Armenia	UK registered office: London
The Mission to Seafarers Charity number 1123613	12/04/2008	Latest income £6,768,000 [Dec 2025]	The Mission to Seafarers, a charity and part of the Anglican church, is represented in over 200 ports around the world offering emergency assistance, practical support and a friendly welcome to crews. Whether caring for victims of piracy or providing a lifeline to those stranded in foreign ports, we are there for the globe's 1.5 million merchant seafarers of all ranks, nationalities and beliefs. Work in Cyprus, France, India, Japan, Jordan, Kenya, Netherlands, New Zealand, Hong Kong, United States, United Arab Emirates, Ukraine, Sri Lanka, Philippines, South Korea, Australia, Singapore, South Africa, Belgium, Brazil and Bahrain	UK registered office: London
Royal Aeronautical Society Charity number 313708	13/06/1963	Latest income £6,305,730 [Dec 2025]	The principal objects of the Society are the general advancement of Aeronautical Art, Science and Engineering and more particularly promoting that species of knowledge which distinguishes the profession of Aeronautics. Work in Canada, Germany, France, Cyprus, United States, United Arab Emirates, Spain, South Africa, Singapore, Russia, Ireland, Hong Kong, Qatar, Pakistan, New Zealand, Netherlands, Malaysia, Kenya, Japan, Italy, India, Australia and Belgium	UK registered office: London
Chartered Accountants' Benevolent Association Charity number 1116973	24/11/2006	Latest income £5,383,562 [Dec 2025]	CABA provides lifelong support to past and present ICAEW members and their families in the UK and across the globe. Our services are free, impartial and strictly confidential. From a listening ear in troubled times, through personal and professional development, to carer support and financial assistance, our commitment is simple: to be with you and your family, for life. Work in Thailand, Hong Kong, United States, United Arab Emirates, Trinidad and Tobago, Switzerland, Sri Lanka, Spain, South Africa, Ireland, Australia, Bangladesh, Canada, Cyprus, France, Germany, Greece, India, Indonesia, Italy, Kenya, Malaysia, Malta, New Zealand, Nigeria, Pakistan, Poland and Portugal	UK registered office:
The James Dyson Foundation Charity number 1099709	29/09/2003	Latest income £6,253,013 [Dec 2025]	1. To advance education and training, particularly in the fields of design and technology;2. To advance scientific or medical research; and3. To support charitable and educational projects in the region in which the James Dyson Foundation operates. Work in Japan, Canada, France, Malaysia, Netherlands, Ireland, Singapore, Spain, United States, Belgium, Austria, New Zealand, Germany, Taiwan, Switzerland, Poland, Türkiye, Mexico, Italy, India, China, Portugal, Australia, Philippines, Hong Kong, United Arab Emirates, Sweden and South Korea	UK registered office: South West
Institute of Risk Management Charity number 1209756	27/08/2024	Latest income £5,646,128 [Jun 2025]	Help organisations and individuals build excellence in risk management and raise awareness of risk across society so that they protect value and take advantage of opportunity. Work in Kenya, United States, Canada, Qatar, United Arab Emirates, Saudi Arabia, Bahrain, South Africa, Switzerland, Austria, Germany, India and Australia	UK registered office: London
The Nautical Institute Charity number 1002462	08/04/1991	Latest income £6,945,899 [Dec 2025]	The Nautical Institute is an independent, international body promoting the standing of the maritime profession afloat and ashore. The objects of the Institute are to promote and co-ordinate in the public interest the development of nautical studies so as to:Encourage and promote a high standard of qualification, competence and knowledge among those involved in the control of sea-going craft. Work in Norway, Canada, Bulgaria, Brazil, Belgium, Bangladesh, Australia, Hong Kong, United States, United Arab Emirates, Ukraine, China, Cyprus, Trinidad and Tobago, Sweden, Sri Lanka, Spain, South Africa, Singapore, Romania, Ireland, Qatar, Poland, Philippines, Panama, Pakistan, Lithuania, Latvia, Italy, India, Greece, Ghana, Germany, Estonia, Denmark, Netherlands, New Zealand, Oman, Myanmar, Malta and Maldives	UK registered office: London
AIM Qualifications and Assessment Group Charity number 1103300	20/04/2004	Latest income £4,196,557 [Aug 2025]	The objects of the charity are to provide an accessible and flexible accreditation service which helps to widen access to education and training for all learners, particularly those who have benefited least in the past from available provision. Work in Greece, Kosovo, United Arab Emirates, Peru, Ukraine, Slovenia, Bolivia, Paraguay, Colombia, Türkiye, Azerbaijan, Spain, Taiwan, Slovakia, Russia, Romania, Netherlands, Mexico, Lithuania, Italy, Cyprus, China, Cambodia, Bulgaria and Argentina	UK registered office: East Midlands
The Varkey Foundation Charity number 1145119	16/12/2011	Latest income £4,445,465 [Mar 2025]	The Varkey Foundation exists to improve education for underprivileged children throughout the world. The Foundation's charitable activities include the delivery of programmes to build the capacity of teachers and school leaders and advocacy for the status of the teaching profession. Work in Argentina, United Arab Emirates, Uganda and Ghana	UK registered office: London
Chartered Institution of Wastes Management Charity number 1090968	06/03/2002	Latest income £4,363,128 [Dec 2025]	To advance for the public benefit, the art & science of wastes management worldwide & so to promote education, the protection of public health & the preservation of the environment & for that purpose to further and maintain good standards of practice, competence & conduct by all its members. Work in Ireland, United Arab Emirates, Nigeria, China, United States and Hong Kong	UK registered office: East Midlands
The British Institute of Non-Destructive Testing Charity number 260666	03/03/1970	Latest income £3,717,613 [Dec 2025]	Accredit education, training and qualification programmes for NDT and related inspection technologies. Publish learned journals and text books. Disseminate information through a website. Organise conferences and seminars. Participate in international harmonisation of technical standards. Work in Ireland, India, Greece, China, Australia, United States, United Arab Emirates, Trinidad and Tobago, Singapore, Saudi Arabia, Russia, Malaysia and Japan	UK registered office: East Midlands
Conservation Education & Research Trust Charity number 1094467	04/11/2002	Latest income £4,083,809 [Sep 2025]	We engage people worldwide in scientific field research and education in order to promote the understanding and action necessary for a sustainable environment. Work in United Arab Emirates, Seychelles, South Africa, Sweden, United States, Hong Kong, Philippines, Oman, Mexico, Malaysia, India, France, China, Canada and Brazil	UK registered office: South East
The Thomson Foundation Charity number 313750	04/12/1962	Latest income £3,095,000 [Dec 2025]	Primary activities are concerned with the training of television, radio, newspaper, magazine and news agency personnel; the encouragement of good management practices; technical assistance in print and broadcasting; and help and advice in the development of new outlets for journalists and broadcasters, including the internet. Work in Algeria, Kazakhstan, Austria, Belarus, Jordan, Occupied Palestinian Territories, Tunisia, Israel, Czechia, Paraguay, Germany, Egypt, France, Morocco, Armenia, Azerbaijan, United Arab Emirates, Belgium, China, Sudan, Sri Lanka, Saudi Arabia, Ukraine, Indonesia, Thailand, Lebanon, Qatar and Georgia	UK registered office: London
Youth Business International Charity number 1123946	01/05/2008	Latest income £3,491,000 [Dec 2025]	Youth Business International is a not-for-profit organisation that leads a global network of independent country initiatives helping young people to start their own business and create employment. Through our network we assist young entrepreneurs, unable to find support elsewhere, with a combination of access to capital, mentoring, and other business development enabling sustainable job creation. Work in Mongolia, Mexico, Paraguay, Australia, Bangladesh, Barbados, Peru, Nigeria, Netherlands, Kazakhstan, Brazil, Canada, Jordan, Chile, Colombia, Dominica, Hong Kong, Serbia, France, Germany, India, Uruguay, United States, Israel, United Arab Emirates, Italy, Jamaica, Uganda, Türkiye, Poland, Russia, South Africa, Spain, Sri Lanka, Belgium, Bhutan, Tunisia, Sweden, Kenya, Tanzania, Trinidad and Tobago, Armenia, Bolivia, Burundi, Kyrgyzstan, Ireland, Ukraine and Uzbekistan	UK registered office: London
The Institute of Marine Engineering, Science and Technology Charity number 212992	22/08/1963	Latest income £3,107,000 [Sep 2025]	IMarEST is the leading professional membership body and learned society for all marine professionals, with over 20,000 members worldwide. The Institute has a strong international presence with an extensive network of around 50 international branches, offers peer-reviewed journals and an industry-focused magazine, produces conferences and events, and enjoys non-governmental status at IMO. Work in Bermuda, Hong Kong, United Arab Emirates, Ukraine, Sri Lanka, South Korea, Singapore, Pakistan, Nigeria, New Zealand, Netherlands, Malta, Malaysia, Indonesia, Greece, Philippines, Egypt, Cyprus, Belgium, Bangladesh, Australia, United States, Ireland, Russia, Myanmar and Luxembourg	UK registered office: London
Accounting for Sustainability Charity number 1195467	10/08/2021	Latest income £3,699,331 [Mar 2025]	Accounting for Sustainability (A4S) was established by HM King Charles III, when he was The Prince of Wales, in 2004. Our aim is to transform finance to make sustainable business, business as usual. Work in Ireland, Italy, France, Canada, United States, Brazil, Germany, South Africa, United Arab Emirates, New Zealand, Australia, China, India, Hong Kong, Singapore, Japan, Netherlands and Spain	UK registered office: London
Asdan Charity number 1066927	17/12/1997	Latest income £3,384,866 [Mar 2025]	ASDAN's aim is the advancement of education, by providing opportunities for all learners to develop their personal and social attributes and levels of achievement through the use and attainment of ASDAN awards and qualifications, and the relief of poverty, where poverty inhibits such opportunities for learners. We have now developed more than 80 programmes of educational activity. Work in Gibraltar, India, Ghana, Germany, Cyprus, Cuba, Colombia, China, Bangladesh, Bahrain, Australia, Malta, Malaysia, U.S. Virgin Islands, Kuwait, St Helena, Kenya, Indonesia, Hong Kong, Cayman Islands, Vietnam, United Arab Emirates, Thailand, Switzerland, Singapore, Ireland, New Zealand, Jordan, Seychelles, Nigeria, Egypt, Myanmar, Israel, Kazakhstan and South Africa	UK registered office: South West
The Independent Schools' Bursars Association Charity number 1121757	30/11/2007	Latest income £4,074,509 [Dec 2025]	ISBA aims to support and advance the financial and operational performance in schools. It achieves this through: providing accurate and timely training, advising and assisting schools so as to help them benefit the public through achieving the highest standards of administration and ancillary services. Work in Lebanon, Switzerland, Hong Kong, Kuwait, Qatar, Japan, Tanzania, Thailand, United Arab Emirates, Zambia, Spain, South Korea, South Africa, Luxembourg, Malaysia, New Zealand, Kazakhstan, Oman, Singapore, Ireland, China, Egypt, Greece, Kenya, Türkiye, Argentina, Australia and Brazil	UK registered office:
Teacher Development Trust CIO Charity number 1200705	17/10/2022	Latest income £2,762,648 [Mar 2025]	To advance education for the benefit of the public and in particular by promoting and encouraging effective professional development in teaching and education. Work in United Arab Emirates	UK registered office: South West
Tall Stories Theatre Company Limited Charity number 1121416	30/10/2007	Latest income £2,945,627 [Mar 2025]	To advance education for public benefit through theatre productions. A number of imaginative productions are put on each year coupled with educational programmes related to the shows. Aimed at children but for adults as well. Tour in a number of places including commuity and rural venues and schools Work in Malaysia, Hong Kong, United States, United Arab Emirates, Singapore, Germany, South Africa, France, Canada, Australia and Ireland	UK registered office: London
Isha Foundation Charity number 1152417	13/06/2013	Latest income £3,971,507 [May 2025]	Isha Foundation, founded by Sadhguru, is a non-religious, non-profit, public service organization, dedicated to raising human consciousness Work in Georgia, Slovenia, Poland, Norway, Italy, Hungary, Denmark, Czechia, Albania, Andorra, Bahrain, Estonia, Greece, Iceland, Kazakhstan, Luxembourg, Saudi Arabia, Slovakia, Spain, Bulgaria, Türkiye, Uganda, United Arab Emirates, Uzbekistan, Gibraltar, Lithuania, Cyprus, Croatia, Finland, Ireland, Romania, Belgium, France, Sweden, Austria, Switzerland, India, Germany and Netherlands	UK registered office: South East
London Business School Student Association Charity number 1140901	28/03/2011	Latest income £2,460,330 [Jul 2025]	Student Association Work in United States, Hong Kong and United Arab Emirates	UK registered office: London
The Merlin Magic Wand Children's Charity Charity number 1124081	15/05/2008	Latest income £2,442,343 [Dec 2024]	Merlin's Magic Wand supports children facing challenges of serious illness, disability or adversity. The Charity believes that every child deserves to laugh, enjoy and cherish memorable experiences and its mission is to enable them to access the magic of Merlin Entertainments. Work in Singapore, Denmark, China, Canada, Belgium, Austria, Australia, France, Germany, India, Italy, Japan, Malaysia, Netherlands, New Zealand, Portugal, Ireland, Finland, South Korea, Spain, Thailand, Türkiye, United Arab Emirates and Hong Kong	UK registered office: London
The Tavistock Institute of Human Relations Charity number 209706	16/08/1963	Latest income £2,095,656 [Sep 2025]	We have been at the forefront of social science research and development for over 70 years, applying ideas and providing practical support to individuals and organisations dealing with issues of change, innovation and policy delivery. We work with government, voluntary and private sectors at local, national and international level, combining research, consultancy and professional development. Work in Netherlands, Belgium, United States, Denmark, Chile, Brazil, Austria, Australia, Argentina, United Arab Emirates, Switzerland, Faroe Islands, Taiwan, Lithuania, Türkiye, Saudi Arabia, Romania, Ireland, Norway, Portugal, Italy, Singapore, Spain, Germany, Sweden, Peru, France, Finland, Kazakhstan, Trinidad and Tobago, South Africa, Israel, India and China	UK registered office: London
Royal Institution of Naval Architects Charity number 211161	04/02/1964	Latest income £1,929,015 [Sep 2025]	The Charity is a professional body and its aims are the improvement of ships and all that specially appertains to them and the arrangement of periodical meetings for the purpose of discussing practical and scientific subjects bearing upon the design and construction of ships and their means of propulsion and all that relates thereto. Work in Indonesia, Italy, Australia, South Korea, New Zealand and United Arab Emirates	UK registered office: London
Advanced Life Support Group Charity number 1095478	20/01/2003	Latest income £2,240,950 [Dec 2025]	To preserve life by providing training:- provision of training courses;- development of training packages;- research and quality control Work in Japan, Denmark, Slovakia, Portugal, Mexico, Zambia, Surinam, Spain, South Africa, Norway, New Zealand, Slovenia, Qatar, Bangladesh, Austria, Australia, Pakistan, Brazil, Cambodia, Chile, Netherlands, Croatia, Egypt, Fiji, The Gambia, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Germany, Greece, India, Vietnam, United Arab Emirates, Iraq, Trinidad and Tobago, Switzerland, Sweden, Italy, Kuwait, Liberia, Lithuania, North Macedonia, Malaysia, Belgium, Barbados, Oman, Ireland and Nepal	UK registered office: North West

Energy Institute

Charity number 1097899

10/06/2003

Latest income £10,987,000

[Dec 2025]

Promotes the science of energy and fuels in all applications for the public benefit. This is done through the following activities: Membership, scientific and other research, publications, maintenance of a library for knowledge and information, conferences, meetings, seminars, developing codes of good professional practice, education, training courses, awards and prizes.

Work in Nigeria, Malaysia, Singapore, United Arab Emirates, Hong Kong and Ireland

UK registered office: London

The Chartered Institution of Building Services Engineers

Charity number 278104

19/11/1979

Latest income £11,083,626

[Dec 2025]

CIBSE publishes authoritative, internationally recognised Guidance and Codes and sets the criteria for best practice in building services engineering, with particular emphasis on the response to climate change. CIBSE accredits courses of study in further and higher education, approves work-based training programmes and provides routes to full professional registration.

Work in Hong Kong, Australia, Ireland and United Arab Emirates

UK registered office: London

Philharmonia Ltd

Charity number 250277

28/11/1966

Latest income £11,083,033

[Aug 2025]

The charitable objectives are the advancement of public education through the promotion and support of the art of music, particularly by the promotion and encouragement of orchestral music and the relief of povertyand distress amongst playing members of any symphony orchestra for the time being maintained by the Charity. We achieve this by maintaining a symphony orchestra of the highest quality.

Work in Romania, China, Austria, Poland, Slovenia, Brazil, South Korea, Spain, Switzerland, United Arab Emirates, United States, Greece, Italy, Germany, France, Finland, Iceland, Australia, Luxembourg, Belgium, Mexico, Kazakhstan, Japan, Peru, Netherlands and Colombia

UK registered office: London

Penny Appeal

Charity number 1128341

02/03/2009

Latest income £10,972,593

[Dec 2025]

Penny Appeal provides poverty relief across Asia, the Middle East and Africa, with dedicated programmes to help the poor and needy by building wells, caring for orphans, providing nutritious food, delivering emergency aid in response to crisis situations and providing healthcare. Penny Appeal also works in the UK to help homeless people and women who have experienced domestic abuse.

Work in Lebanon, Kenya, Israel, Iraq, Indonesia, India, Guinea-Bissau, Guinea, The Gambia, Ethiopia, Eritrea, Djibouti, Yemen, Türkiye, Syria, Sudan, Sri Lanka, Somalia, Sierra Leone, Senegal, Rwanda, Pakistan, Nigeria, Niger, Nepal, Mauritania, Mali, Bangladesh, Azerbaijan, Afghanistan, Occupied Palestinian Territories, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Cameroon, Central African Republic, Greece, Myanmar, South Africa, Tanzania, United Arab Emirates, United States and Australia

UK registered office: Yorkshire and The Humber

The United World Colleges (International)

Charity number 313690

08/11/1967

Latest income £11,663,000

[Apr 2025]

Uwc makes education a force to unite people, nations and cultures for peace and a sustainable future. Uwc seeks to achieve this through 18 uwc schools and colleges worldwide and uwc national committees in over 150 countries.

Work in India, Germany, Italy, Colombia, China, Japan, Costa Rica, Canada, Netherlands, Norway, Singapore, Eswatini, Tanzania, Thailand, United Arab Emirates, United States, Hong Kong, Bosnia and Herzegovina and Armenia

UK registered office: London

The Mission to Seafarers

Charity number 1123613

12/04/2008

Latest income £6,768,000

[Dec 2025]

The Mission to Seafarers, a charity and part of the Anglican church, is represented in over 200 ports around the world offering emergency assistance, practical support and a friendly welcome to crews. Whether caring for victims of piracy or providing a lifeline to those stranded in foreign ports, we are there for the globe's 1.5 million merchant seafarers of all ranks, nationalities and beliefs.

Work in Cyprus, France, India, Japan, Jordan, Kenya, Netherlands, New Zealand, Hong Kong, United States, United Arab Emirates, Ukraine, Sri Lanka, Philippines, South Korea, Australia, Singapore, South Africa, Belgium, Brazil and Bahrain

UK registered office: London

Royal Aeronautical Society

Charity number 313708

13/06/1963

Latest income £6,305,730

[Dec 2025]

The principal objects of the Society are the general advancement of Aeronautical Art, Science and Engineering and more particularly promoting that species of knowledge which distinguishes the profession of Aeronautics.

Work in Canada, Germany, France, Cyprus, United States, United Arab Emirates, Spain, South Africa, Singapore, Russia, Ireland, Hong Kong, Qatar, Pakistan, New Zealand, Netherlands, Malaysia, Kenya, Japan, Italy, India, Australia and Belgium

UK registered office: London

Chartered Accountants' Benevolent Association

Charity number 1116973

24/11/2006

Latest income £5,383,562

[Dec 2025]

CABA provides lifelong support to past and present ICAEW members and their families in the UK and across the globe. Our services are free, impartial and strictly confidential. From a listening ear in troubled times, through personal and professional development, to carer support and financial assistance, our commitment is simple: to be with you and your family, for life.

Work in Thailand, Hong Kong, United States, United Arab Emirates, Trinidad and Tobago, Switzerland, Sri Lanka, Spain, South Africa, Ireland, Australia, Bangladesh, Canada, Cyprus, France, Germany, Greece, India, Indonesia, Italy, Kenya, Malaysia, Malta, New Zealand, Nigeria, Pakistan, Poland and Portugal

UK registered office:

The James Dyson Foundation

Charity number 1099709

29/09/2003

Latest income £6,253,013

[Dec 2025]

1. To advance education and training, particularly in the fields of design and technology;2. To advance scientific or medical research; and3. To support charitable and educational projects in the region in which the James Dyson Foundation operates.

Work in Japan, Canada, France, Malaysia, Netherlands, Ireland, Singapore, Spain, United States, Belgium, Austria, New Zealand, Germany, Taiwan, Switzerland, Poland, Türkiye, Mexico, Italy, India, China, Portugal, Australia, Philippines, Hong Kong, United Arab Emirates, Sweden and South Korea

UK registered office: South West

Institute of Risk Management

Charity number 1209756

27/08/2024

Latest income £5,646,128

[Jun 2025]

Help organisations and individuals build excellence in risk management and raise awareness of risk across society so that they protect value and take advantage of opportunity.

Work in Kenya, United States, Canada, Qatar, United Arab Emirates, Saudi Arabia, Bahrain, South Africa, Switzerland, Austria, Germany, India and Australia

UK registered office: London

The Nautical Institute

Charity number 1002462

08/04/1991

Latest income £6,945,899

[Dec 2025]

The Nautical Institute is an independent, international body promoting the standing of the maritime profession afloat and ashore. The objects of the Institute are to promote and co-ordinate in the public interest the development of nautical studies so as to:Encourage and promote a high standard of qualification, competence and knowledge among those involved in the control of sea-going craft.

Work in Norway, Canada, Bulgaria, Brazil, Belgium, Bangladesh, Australia, Hong Kong, United States, United Arab Emirates, Ukraine, China, Cyprus, Trinidad and Tobago, Sweden, Sri Lanka, Spain, South Africa, Singapore, Romania, Ireland, Qatar, Poland, Philippines, Panama, Pakistan, Lithuania, Latvia, Italy, India, Greece, Ghana, Germany, Estonia, Denmark, Netherlands, New Zealand, Oman, Myanmar, Malta and Maldives

UK registered office: London

AIM Qualifications and Assessment Group

Charity number 1103300

20/04/2004

Latest income £4,196,557

[Aug 2025]

The objects of the charity are to provide an accessible and flexible accreditation service which helps to widen access to education and training for all learners, particularly those who have benefited least in the past from available provision.

Work in Greece, Kosovo, United Arab Emirates, Peru, Ukraine, Slovenia, Bolivia, Paraguay, Colombia, Türkiye, Azerbaijan, Spain, Taiwan, Slovakia, Russia, Romania, Netherlands, Mexico, Lithuania, Italy, Cyprus, China, Cambodia, Bulgaria and Argentina

UK registered office: East Midlands

The Varkey Foundation

Charity number 1145119

16/12/2011

Latest income £4,445,465

[Mar 2025]

The Varkey Foundation exists to improve education for underprivileged children throughout the world. The Foundation's charitable activities include the delivery of programmes to build the capacity of teachers and school leaders and advocacy for the status of the teaching profession.

Work in Argentina, United Arab Emirates, Uganda and Ghana

UK registered office: London

Chartered Institution of Wastes Management

Charity number 1090968

06/03/2002

Latest income £4,363,128

[Dec 2025]

To advance for the public benefit, the art & science of wastes management worldwide & so to promote education, the protection of public health & the preservation of the environment & for that purpose to further and maintain good standards of practice, competence & conduct by all its members.

Work in Ireland, United Arab Emirates, Nigeria, China, United States and Hong Kong

UK registered office: East Midlands

The British Institute of Non-Destructive Testing

Charity number 260666

03/03/1970

Latest income £3,717,613

[Dec 2025]

Accredit education, training and qualification programmes for NDT and related inspection technologies. Publish learned journals and text books. Disseminate information through a website. Organise conferences and seminars. Participate in international harmonisation of technical standards.

Work in Ireland, India, Greece, China, Australia, United States, United Arab Emirates, Trinidad and Tobago, Singapore, Saudi Arabia, Russia, Malaysia and Japan

UK registered office: East Midlands

Conservation Education & Research Trust

Charity number 1094467

04/11/2002

Latest income £4,083,809

[Sep 2025]

We engage people worldwide in scientific field research and education in order to promote the understanding and action necessary for a sustainable environment.

Work in United Arab Emirates, Seychelles, South Africa, Sweden, United States, Hong Kong, Philippines, Oman, Mexico, Malaysia, India, France, China, Canada and Brazil

UK registered office: South East

The Thomson Foundation

Charity number 313750

04/12/1962

Latest income £3,095,000

[Dec 2025]

Primary activities are concerned with the training of television, radio, newspaper, magazine and news agency personnel; the encouragement of good management practices; technical assistance in print and broadcasting; and help and advice in the development of new outlets for journalists and broadcasters, including the internet.

Work in Algeria, Kazakhstan, Austria, Belarus, Jordan, Occupied Palestinian Territories, Tunisia, Israel, Czechia, Paraguay, Germany, Egypt, France, Morocco, Armenia, Azerbaijan, United Arab Emirates, Belgium, China, Sudan, Sri Lanka, Saudi Arabia, Ukraine, Indonesia, Thailand, Lebanon, Qatar and Georgia

UK registered office: London

Youth Business International

Charity number 1123946

01/05/2008

Latest income £3,491,000

[Dec 2025]

Youth Business International is a not-for-profit organisation that leads a global network of independent country initiatives helping young people to start their own business and create employment. Through our network we assist young entrepreneurs, unable to find support elsewhere, with a combination of access to capital, mentoring, and other business development enabling sustainable job creation.

Work in Mongolia, Mexico, Paraguay, Australia, Bangladesh, Barbados, Peru, Nigeria, Netherlands, Kazakhstan, Brazil, Canada, Jordan, Chile, Colombia, Dominica, Hong Kong, Serbia, France, Germany, India, Uruguay, United States, Israel, United Arab Emirates, Italy, Jamaica, Uganda, Türkiye, Poland, Russia, South Africa, Spain, Sri Lanka, Belgium, Bhutan, Tunisia, Sweden, Kenya, Tanzania, Trinidad and Tobago, Armenia, Bolivia, Burundi, Kyrgyzstan, Ireland, Ukraine and Uzbekistan

UK registered office: London

The Institute of Marine Engineering, Science and Technology

Charity number 212992

22/08/1963

Latest income £3,107,000

[Sep 2025]

IMarEST is the leading professional membership body and learned society for all marine professionals, with over 20,000 members worldwide. The Institute has a strong international presence with an extensive network of around 50 international branches, offers peer-reviewed journals and an industry-focused magazine, produces conferences and events, and enjoys non-governmental status at IMO.

Work in Bermuda, Hong Kong, United Arab Emirates, Ukraine, Sri Lanka, South Korea, Singapore, Pakistan, Nigeria, New Zealand, Netherlands, Malta, Malaysia, Indonesia, Greece, Philippines, Egypt, Cyprus, Belgium, Bangladesh, Australia, United States, Ireland, Russia, Myanmar and Luxembourg

UK registered office: London

Accounting for Sustainability

Charity number 1195467

10/08/2021

Latest income £3,699,331

[Mar 2025]

Accounting for Sustainability (A4S) was established by HM King Charles III, when he was The Prince of Wales, in 2004. Our aim is to transform finance to make sustainable business, business as usual.

Work in Ireland, Italy, France, Canada, United States, Brazil, Germany, South Africa, United Arab Emirates, New Zealand, Australia, China, India, Hong Kong, Singapore, Japan, Netherlands and Spain

UK registered office: London

Asdan

Charity number 1066927

17/12/1997

Latest income £3,384,866

[Mar 2025]

ASDAN's aim is the advancement of education, by providing opportunities for all learners to develop their personal and social attributes and levels of achievement through the use and attainment of ASDAN awards and qualifications, and the relief of poverty, where poverty inhibits such opportunities for learners. We have now developed more than 80 programmes of educational activity.

Work in Gibraltar, India, Ghana, Germany, Cyprus, Cuba, Colombia, China, Bangladesh, Bahrain, Australia, Malta, Malaysia, U.S. Virgin Islands, Kuwait, St Helena, Kenya, Indonesia, Hong Kong, Cayman Islands, Vietnam, United Arab Emirates, Thailand, Switzerland, Singapore, Ireland, New Zealand, Jordan, Seychelles, Nigeria, Egypt, Myanmar, Israel, Kazakhstan and South Africa

UK registered office: South West

The Independent Schools' Bursars Association

Charity number 1121757

30/11/2007

Latest income £4,074,509

[Dec 2025]

ISBA aims to support and advance the financial and operational performance in schools. It achieves this through: providing accurate and timely training, advising and assisting schools so as to help them benefit the public through achieving the highest standards of administration and ancillary services.

Work in Lebanon, Switzerland, Hong Kong, Kuwait, Qatar, Japan, Tanzania, Thailand, United Arab Emirates, Zambia, Spain, South Korea, South Africa, Luxembourg, Malaysia, New Zealand, Kazakhstan, Oman, Singapore, Ireland, China, Egypt, Greece, Kenya, Türkiye, Argentina, Australia and Brazil

UK registered office:

Teacher Development Trust CIO

Charity number 1200705

17/10/2022

Latest income £2,762,648

[Mar 2025]

To advance education for the benefit of the public and in particular by promoting and encouraging effective professional development in teaching and education.

Work in United Arab Emirates

UK registered office: South West

Tall Stories Theatre Company Limited

Charity number 1121416

30/10/2007

Latest income £2,945,627

[Mar 2025]

To advance education for public benefit through theatre productions. A number of imaginative productions are put on each year coupled with educational programmes related to the shows. Aimed at children but for adults as well. Tour in a number of places including commuity and rural venues and schools

Work in Malaysia, Hong Kong, United States, United Arab Emirates, Singapore, Germany, South Africa, France, Canada, Australia and Ireland

UK registered office: London

Isha Foundation

Charity number 1152417

13/06/2013

Latest income £3,971,507

[May 2025]

Isha Foundation, founded by Sadhguru, is a non-religious, non-profit, public service organization, dedicated to raising human consciousness

Work in Georgia, Slovenia, Poland, Norway, Italy, Hungary, Denmark, Czechia, Albania, Andorra, Bahrain, Estonia, Greece, Iceland, Kazakhstan, Luxembourg, Saudi Arabia, Slovakia, Spain, Bulgaria, Türkiye, Uganda, United Arab Emirates, Uzbekistan, Gibraltar, Lithuania, Cyprus, Croatia, Finland, Ireland, Romania, Belgium, France, Sweden, Austria, Switzerland, India, Germany and Netherlands

UK registered office: South East

London Business School Student Association

Charity number 1140901

28/03/2011

Latest income £2,460,330

[Jul 2025]

Student Association

Work in United States, Hong Kong and United Arab Emirates

UK registered office: London

The Merlin Magic Wand Children's Charity

Charity number 1124081

15/05/2008

Latest income £2,442,343

[Dec 2024]

Merlin's Magic Wand supports children facing challenges of serious illness, disability or adversity. The Charity believes that every child deserves to laugh, enjoy and cherish memorable experiences and its mission is to enable them to access the magic of Merlin Entertainments.

Work in Singapore, Denmark, China, Canada, Belgium, Austria, Australia, France, Germany, India, Italy, Japan, Malaysia, Netherlands, New Zealand, Portugal, Ireland, Finland, South Korea, Spain, Thailand, Türkiye, United Arab Emirates and Hong Kong

UK registered office: London

The Tavistock Institute of Human Relations

Charity number 209706

16/08/1963

Latest income £2,095,656

[Sep 2025]

We have been at the forefront of social science research and development for over 70 years, applying ideas and providing practical support to individuals and organisations dealing with issues of change, innovation and policy delivery. We work with government, voluntary and private sectors at local, national and international level, combining research, consultancy and professional development.

Work in Netherlands, Belgium, United States, Denmark, Chile, Brazil, Austria, Australia, Argentina, United Arab Emirates, Switzerland, Faroe Islands, Taiwan, Lithuania, Türkiye, Saudi Arabia, Romania, Ireland, Norway, Portugal, Italy, Singapore, Spain, Germany, Sweden, Peru, France, Finland, Kazakhstan, Trinidad and Tobago, South Africa, Israel, India and China

UK registered office: London

Royal Institution of Naval Architects

Charity number 211161

04/02/1964

Latest income £1,929,015

[Sep 2025]

The Charity is a professional body and its aims are the improvement of ships and all that specially appertains to them and the arrangement of periodical meetings for the purpose of discussing practical and scientific subjects bearing upon the design and construction of ships and their means of propulsion and all that relates thereto.

Work in Indonesia, Italy, Australia, South Korea, New Zealand and United Arab Emirates

UK registered office: London

Advanced Life Support Group

Charity number 1095478

20/01/2003

Latest income £2,240,950

[Dec 2025]

To preserve life by providing training:- provision of training courses;- development of training packages;- research and quality control

Work in Japan, Denmark, Slovakia, Portugal, Mexico, Zambia, Surinam, Spain, South Africa, Norway, New Zealand, Slovenia, Qatar, Bangladesh, Austria, Australia, Pakistan, Brazil, Cambodia, Chile, Netherlands, Croatia, Egypt, Fiji, The Gambia, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Germany, Greece, India, Vietnam, United Arab Emirates, Iraq, Trinidad and Tobago, Switzerland, Sweden, Italy, Kuwait, Liberia, Lithuania, North Macedonia, Malaysia, Belgium, Barbados, Oman, Ireland and Nepal

UK registered office: North West

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Based on the UK head office