Found 491 UK NGOs working in China
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 China.
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| Charity | Reg. date | Latest income | Activities | Region ? |
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Wellcome Trust Charity number 210183 |
04/10/1962 |
Latest income £589,458,608 [Sep 2025] |
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 Ghana, Canada, Cameroon, Burkina Faso, Cyprus, Denmark, France, Germany, Brazil, Botswana, Bangladesh, Australia, Costa Rica, Colombia, India, China, Indonesia, Italy, Japan, Kenya, Madagascar, Malaysia, Nepal, Netherlands, New Zealand, Nigeria, Norway, Peru, Ireland, Saudi Arabia, Singapore, South Africa, South Korea, Spain, Sri Lanka, Switzerland, Tanzania, Uganda, United States, Zambia and Zimbabwe
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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 £69,235,125 [Dec 2025] |
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 Ireland, Zimbabwe, United States, Uganda, Tanzania, Switzerland, South Africa, Nigeria, Netherlands, Mexico, Malawi, Kenya, Italy, India, Ghana, France, Ethiopia, China, Brazil, Bangladesh, Australia, Canada, Peru, Germany, Norway, Austria, Czechia, Japan and Denmark
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UK registered office: London |
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Msi Reproductive Choices Charity number 265543 |
09/05/1973 |
Latest income £330,096,000 [Dec 2025] |
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 Jordan, Mexico, Mongolia, Myanmar, Nepal, Niger, Nigeria, Pakistan, Papua New Guinea, Philippines, Romania, Senegal, Sierra Leone, South Africa, Sri Lanka, Tanzania, Uganda, United States, Vietnam, Yemen, Mali, Malawi, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Zambia, Zimbabwe, Timor-Leste, Madagascar, Kenya, India, Ghana, Ethiopia, China, Cambodia, Burkina Faso, Bolivia, Bangladesh, Australia and Afghanistan
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UK registered office: London |
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Ubs Optimus Foundation UK Charity number 1153537 |
27/08/2013 |
Latest income £178,158,000 [Dec 2025] |
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, Switzerland, Zimbabwe, Vietnam, Hong Kong, Uganda, Sri Lanka, Serbia, Romania, Nicaragua, Madagascar, Lebanon, Kenya, South Africa, Ethiopia, Colombia, Cambodia, Botswana, Cameroon, Brazil, Philippines, Peru, Nepal, Mexico, Liberia, Côte d'Ivoire, Indonesia, India, Ghana, Germany and China
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UK registered office: London |
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Bangor University Charity number 1141565 |
21/04/2011 |
Latest income £160,358,000 [Jul 2025] |
Teaching, research and the promotion of economic, social and cultural development.
Work in China
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UK registered office: Wales |
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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 Falkland Islands, Indonesia, Ghana, Cayman Islands, Argentina, India, Namibia, New Zealand, South Africa, Anguilla, Poland, Chile, British Virgin Islands, Pitcairn Islands, Turks and Caicos Islands, Nepal, Cyprus, Montserrat, Sierra Leone, St Helena, Nigeria, Brazil, Senegal, Ireland, Zimbabwe, Taiwan, Kazakhstan, China, Morocco, Liberia, Kenya, Iceland, Bangladesh and Jordan
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UK registered office: East of England |
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Fondation Chanel Charity number 1195353 |
30/07/2021 |
Latest income £172,792,930 [Dec 2025] |
Fondation CHANEL aims for all women and adolescent girls to be free to shape their own destinies; it strives to achieve maximum impact by centring the needs of women with overlapping vulnerabilities. It pursues grant-making through the thematic pillars of: (i) safety; (ii) economic and social autonomy; and (iii) climate resilience by partnering with organisation in the UK and internationally.
Work in United States, Vietnam, Spain, Thailand, Hong Kong, Burkina Faso, China, Colombia, Peru, Guatemala, Greece, Egypt, Nepal, Netherlands, Germany, Madagascar, Morocco, Mexico, France, Tanzania, Switzerland, Singapore, Senegal, Honduras, Haiti, Nigeria, Puerto Rico, South Korea, India, Italy, Belgium, Côte d'Ivoire, Japan, Ecuador, Tunisia, Jordan, Bolivia and Brazil
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UK registered office: London |
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Cardiff Metropolitan University Charity number 1140762 |
10/03/2011 |
Latest income £148,589,000 [Jul 2025] |
Teaching and research opportunities for the public benefit
Work in China, Sri Lanka, South Africa, Singapore, Ireland, Morocco, Malaysia, Lebanon, India, Greece, Egypt, South Korea and Bulgaria
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UK registered office: Wales |
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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 Kenya, Liberia, Pakistan, Indonesia, India, China, Bangladesh, Uganda, Papua New Guinea, Philippines, Zambia, Zimbabwe, Sierra Leone, Thailand, South Africa, Tanzania and Sri Lanka
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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 United States, Netherlands, China and Germany
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UK registered office: London |
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WWF - UK Charity number 1081247 |
23/06/2000 |
Latest income £89,335,000 [Jun 2025] |
WWF-UK's mission is to prevent and reverse the degradation of the planet's natural environment and to build a future in which humans live in harmony with nature by conserving the world's biological diversity, ensuring that the use of renewable natural resources is sustainable and reducing pollution and wasteful consumption.
Work in Italy, France, Vietnam, Uganda, Tanzania, Switzerland, Sweden, Spain, Singapore, Rwanda, Pakistan, Norway, Netherlands, Nepal, Namibia, Mozambique, Malaysia, Kenya, Indonesia, India, Germany, Gabon, Fiji, Colombia, China, Cameroon, Brazil, Bolivia, Bhutan, Belgium and Australia
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UK registered office: South East |
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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 India, United States, Singapore, Ireland, Israel, France, Germany, Lithuania, Gibraltar, Netherlands, China, South Africa, Canada, Hong Kong, Switzerland, Taiwan, Japan and United Arab Emirates
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UK registered office: North West |
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National Oceanography Centre Charity number 1185265 |
11/09/2019 |
Latest income £87,915,000 [Sep 2025] |
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 Madagascar, Mauritius, Mozambique, Namibia, Netherlands, Norway, Papua New Guinea, Samoa, South Africa, Spain, Tanzania, Thailand, Tonga, Tuvalu, United States, Vanuatu, Vietnam, Falkland Islands, Antigua and Barbuda, Argentina, Austria, Bangladesh, Belize, Cambodia, Canada, Cabo Verde, Chile, China, Dominica, Fiji, Germany, Grenada, Guyana, India, Indonesia, Jamaica, Kenya, Kiribati and Malaysia
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UK registered office: South East |
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The Royal Society of Chemistry Charity number 207890 |
24/12/1963 |
Latest income £75,633,000 [Dec 2025] |
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 India, Brazil, China, Germany, Japan and United States
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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 £76,680,000 [Dec 2025] |
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 Malta, Kenya, Jordan, Japan, Italy, Ireland, Ghana, French Guyana, Falkland Islands, Egypt, Indonesia, India, China, Netherlands, Botswana, Brazil, Burkina Faso, Cambodia, Zambia, Vietnam, United States, Ukraine, Uganda, Thailand, Tanzania, Switzerland, Sweden, South Africa, Sierra Leone, Senegal, Belize, Belgium, St Helena, Peru, Australia, Argentina, Malawi, Norway, Malaysia, Niger, Mexico, Colombia and Canada
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UK registered office: South East |
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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 Brunei, Canada, China, Cyprus, Czechia, Egypt, France, Germany, Greece, Australia, Bahrain, Belgium, 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, Taiwan, India, Israel, Italy, Japan and Jordan
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UK registered office: London |
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CDP Worldwide Charity number 1122330 |
15/01/2008 |
Latest income £60,464,000 [Mar 2025] |
CDP works with market forces to motivate companies to disclose their impacts on the environment and natural resources and take action to reduce them. CDP now holds the largest collection globally of primary climate change, water and forest-risk information and puts these insights at the heart of strategic business, investment and policy decisions.
Work in Brazil, Australia, China, Germany, India, Japan, United States and Hong Kong
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UK registered office: London |
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Shell Foundation Charity number 1080999 |
02/06/2000 |
Latest income £30,989,091 [Dec 2025] |
Shell Foundation mission is to apply business thinking to major social and environmental issues linked to the energy sector - and seek to relieve poverty and hardship and protect the environment, for the public benefit, through the promotion and development of business-based solutions and supportive market environments, to target large scale impact.
Work in Uganda, United Arab Emirates, Jordan, India, Oman, Kenya, Haiti, Egypt, Colombia, United States, Iraq, China, Brazil, Switzerland, Ghana and Nigeria
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UK registered office: London |
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Bromsgrove School Charity number 1098740 |
24/07/2003 |
Latest income £45,542,355 [Aug 2025] |
The Charity advances education and training by the provision and conduct in or near Worcestershire of any day or boarding school or schools for boys and girls.
Work in China and Thailand
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UK registered office: West Midlands |
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The Chartered Institute of Procurement and Supply Charity number 1017938 |
05/03/1993 |
Latest income £42,020,000 [Oct 2025] |
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 Türkiye, United States, Ghana, Singapore, South Africa, Australia, China and United Arab Emirates
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UK registered office: East of England |
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Marine Stewardship Council Charity number 1066806 |
10/12/1997 |
Latest income £33,734,000 [Mar 2025] |
The MSC is a global non-profit organisation that recognises and rewards efforts to protect oceans and safeguard seafood supplies for the future. The MSC certification program contributes to the health of the oceans by rewarding sustainable fishing practices, influencing the choices people make when buying seafood, and working with partners to transform the seafood market to a sustainable basis.
Work in Indonesia, Hong Kong, Belgium, Peru, Portugal, South Korea, Norway, France, United States, Sweden, Spain, South Africa, Singapore, Poland, Netherlands, Japan, Italy, Iceland, Germany, Finland, Denmark, China, Chile, Canada and Australia
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UK registered office: London |
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International Institute for Environment and Development Charity number 800066 |
28/04/1989 |
Latest income £32,550,000 [Mar 2025] |
An independent, non-profit research institute working in the field of sustainable development. Aims to provide expertise and leadership in researching and achieving sustainable development at local, national and global levels. In alliance with others we seek to help shape a future that ends global poverty and delivers and sustains efficient and equitable management of the world's natural resources
Work in Philippines, Argentina, Australia, Bangladesh, Benin, Bhutan, Bolivia, Burkina Faso, Cameroon, China, Denmark, Ethiopia, Finland, France, Ghana, India, Indonesia, Kenya, Malawi, Mali, Mexico, Mozambique, Myanmar, Namibia, Nepal, Netherlands, Nigeria, Pakistan, Peru, Rwanda, Senegal, South Africa, Sweden, Switzerland, Tanzania, Thailand, Trinidad and Tobago, Uganda, United States, Vietnam, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Zambia and Zimbabwe
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UK registered office: London |
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Helpage International Charity number 288180 |
17/11/1983 |
Latest income £32,122,000 [Mar 2025] |
HelpAge International's vision is a world in which all older people fulfil their potential to lead dignified, active, healthy and secure lives. We work with our partners to ensure that people everywhere understand how much older people contribute to society and that they must enjoy their right to healthcare, social services and economic and physical security.
Work in Thailand, Ukraine, Vietnam, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Zambia, Zimbabwe, Occupied Palestinian Territories, South Sudan, Kenya, Jamaica, Iraq, India, Haiti, Ethiopia, Colombia, China, Bangladesh, Bolivia, Burkina Faso, Cambodia, Kyrgyzstan, Laos, Moldova, Mozambique, Sudan, Syria, Tanzania, Uganda, Myanmar, Nepal, Pakistan, Philippines, Russia, South Africa and Sri Lanka
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UK registered office: London |
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World Animal Protection Charity number 1081849 |
04/08/2000 |
Latest income £30,869,000 [Dec 2024] |
We move the world to protect animals. We work globally with local partners, animal welfare organisations and businesses, and we influence decision makers internationally, nationally and locally. We have formal relationships with key international bodies including the Food and Agriculture Organization, the UN Environment Programme, the Council of Europe and the World Organisation for Animal Health.
Work in Sweden, Costa Rica, Denmark, India, Italy, Kenya, Netherlands, New Zealand, Philippines, Romania, Vietnam, Australia, Canada, Belgium, United States, Thailand, Brazil and China
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UK registered office: London |
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Clean Air Fund Charity number 1183697 |
03/06/2019 |
Latest income £47,643,261 [Dec 2025] |
Clean Air Fund brings together philanthropic resources to improve air quality globally. It co-ordinates a collective strategy for air pollution activity, provides grant funding to a multi-national portfolio of clean air programmes, grants funds to research and knowledge-building activities, and provides a means of knowledge sharing and networking between stakeholders.
Work in France, India, Poland, China, Brazil, Ghana, Spain and Bulgaria
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UK registered office: London |
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Royal Institute of British Architects Charity number 210566 |
14/08/1962 |
Latest income £30,725,000 [Dec 2024] |
The objectives of the RIBA, as set out in its Charter, are the Advancement of Architecture and the promotion of the acquiring of knowledge of the Arts and Sciences connected therewith. Its mission is to advance architecture by demonstrating public benefit and promoting excellence in the profession.
Work in United States, Argentina, Azerbaijan, Bulgaria, Chile, China, Colombia, Denmark, Egypt, Greece, Lebanon, Malaysia, Peru, Poland, Ireland, Romania, Singapore, South Korea, Sri Lanka, United Arab Emirates, Serbia, Hong Kong, Liechtenstein, Spain and France
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UK registered office: London |
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Wildfowl and Wetlands Trust Charity number 1030884 |
23/12/1993 |
Latest income £46,756,455 [Mar 2025] |
WWT works to save wetlands for wildlife and for people by inspiring people to connect with and value wetlands and their wildlife, by demonstrating and promoting the importance and benefits of wetlands, by countering threats to wetlands and their wildlife, by creating and restoring wetlands and protecting key wetland sites and by savings threatened wetlands species.
Work in Cambodia, South Korea, China, Russia, Madagascar, Kuwait, Sri Lanka, United Arab Emirates, Seychelles, Bulgaria and United States
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UK registered office: South West |
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Clientearth Charity number 1053988 |
26/03/1996 |
Latest income £44,116,074 [Dec 2025] |
ClientEarth's objects are the promotion and protection of the environment for the public benefit by the use of the law, to provide legal assistance to those who otherwise do not have access thereto, to promote education on environmental rights and responsibilities and to conduct research thereon. We will achieve these goals through advocacy, litigation, and research.
Work in Belgium, Bulgaria, Spain, Poland, Liberia, Côte d'Ivoire, Ghana, Gabon, Congo and China
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UK registered office: London |
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The Chartered Institute of Public Finance and Accountancy Charity number 231060 |
13/04/1964 |
Latest income £30,881,000 [Dec 2024] |
CIPFA aims to work in the public interest to promote high standards and deliver excellence in governance and financial management throughout the public services.
Work in China, Tajikistan, Somalia, Canada, Italy, Malta, Kazakhstan, Lesotho, Ireland, United Arab Emirates, United States, Turks and Caicos Islands, Switzerland, Australia, Bangladesh and Botswana
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UK registered office: London |
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The British Computer Society Charity number 292786 |
10/12/1985 |
Latest income £21,881,000 [Aug 2025] |
Professional Body and Learned Society to promote the study and practice of Computing and to advance knowledge and education therein worldwide for the benefit of the public.
Work in France, Germany, Ghana, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, India, Italy, Japan, Malaysia, Malta, Mauritius, Nepal, Netherlands, Nigeria, Norway, Oman, Poland, Qatar, Hong Kong, Ireland, Taiwan, Singapore, Saudi Arabia, Spain, Sri Lanka, Switzerland, United Arab Emirates, United States, Zambia, Austria, Belgium, Canada, China and Egypt
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UK registered office: South West |
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