Costa Rica | NGO Explorer

Charity	Reg. date	Latest income	Activities	Region ?
Wellcome Trust Charity number 210183	04/10/1962	Latest income £541,832,807 [Sep 2023]	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 Bangladesh, Kenya, Australia, Madagascar, Singapore, South Africa, South Korea, Malaysia, Indonesia, Italy, Canada, Cameroon, Colombia, Burkina Faso, Zambia, United States, Saudi Arabia, Uganda, Tanzania, Brazil, Botswana, Japan, Spain, Nepal, Switzerland, Netherlands, New Zealand, Sri Lanka, Nigeria, Norway, Peru, Zimbabwe, Ireland, China, Germany, France, Denmark, Cyprus, Costa Rica, Ghana and India	UK registered office: London
World Animal Protection Charity number 1081849	04/08/2000	Latest income £29,636,942 [Dec 2023]	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 Romania, Brazil, Belgium, Netherlands, New Zealand, Philippines, Australia, Kenya, Denmark, India, Italy, Vietnam, United States, Thailand, Sweden, Costa Rica, China and Canada	UK registered office: London
Alpha International Charity number 1086179	18/04/2001	Latest income £20,646,016 [Dec 2023]	The advancement and propagation of the Christian Gospel and the promotion of teaching on all aspects of the Christian life and faith in accordance with Biblical principles. This includes the development of and making available the Alpha Course and its related ministries. Work in Estonia, France, Germany, Ghana, India, Indonesia, Japan, Kenya, Liberia, Mauritius, Mexico, Myanmar, Netherlands, Nicaragua, Nigeria, Philippines, Rwanda, Sierra Leone, Singapore, South Africa, South Korea, Brazil, Botswana, Argentina, Spain, Thailand, Trinidad and Tobago, Uganda, United States, Hong Kong, Zimbabwe, Zambia, Vietnam, Burundi, Cambodia, Colombia, Costa Rica, Ecuador, Egypt and Ethiopia	UK registered office: London
Traffic International Charity number 1076722	23/07/1999	Latest income £12,066,382 [Jun 2023]	TRAFFIC works to ensure that trade is not a threat to the conservation of nature. TRAFFIC actively monitors and investigates wildlife trade and advocates policy messages to diverse audiences worldwide. TRAFFIC International is the co-ordinating office of the TRAFFIC network with functions that include strategic direction, network operations, programme development and delivery, and communications Work in Georgia, France, Estonia, Ecuador, Costa Rica, China, Canada, Cameroon, Brazil, Belgium, Australia, Vietnam, Spain, Zimbabwe, Hong Kong, Sweden, Switzerland, Taiwan, Netherlands, Tanzania, Thailand, United Arab Emirates, United States, South Africa, Mexico, Malaysia, Kenya, Japan, India, Hungary, Germany and Peru	UK registered office: East of England
World Horse Welfare Charity number 206658	25/05/1979	Latest income £16,471,000 [Dec 2023]	Charity exists to promote horse welfare. In UK through rehabilitation centres where horses can be returned to health ; Field Officers investigate welfare concerns and give advice.Overseas by working with communities and local bodies to provide equine and other skills to help working horses.Internationally by campaigning for improved welfare and an end to long distance transport for slaughter Work in South Africa, Cambodia, Chile, Costa Rica, Cuba, Guatemala, Haiti, Honduras, Lesotho, Mexico, Nepal, Nicaragua, Panama, Ireland and Senegal	UK registered office: East of England
The Bristol Clifton and West of England Zoological Society Limited Charity number 1104986	20/07/2004	Latest income £7,659,000 [Dec 2023]	Operation of Bristol Zoo Project. Field conservation and research projects. Work in Costa Rica, Equatorial Guinea, Portugal, Tanzania, Comoros, Cameroon, Madagascar, Philippines, South Africa and French Polynesia	UK registered office: South West
The United World Colleges (International) Charity number 313690	08/11/1967	Latest income £9,226,000 [Apr 2024]	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 Italy, Hong Kong, United States, United Arab Emirates, Thailand, Tanzania, Eswatini, Singapore, Norway, Netherlands, Japan, Armenia, India, Germany, Costa Rica, Colombia, China, Canada and Bosnia and Herzegovina	UK registered office: London
The Cochrane Collaboration Charity number 1045921	26/04/1995	Latest income £9,743,000 [Dec 2023]	Cochrane is a global independent not-for-profit organisation of more than 79,000 members and supporters from over 130 countries. Our mission is to promote evidence-informed health decision-making by producing high-quality, relevant, accessible systematic reviews and other synthesized research evidence. Work in Australia, Austria, Belgium, Brazil, Canada, Chile, China, Costa Rica, Croatia, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, India, Italy, Jamaica, Japan, Mexico, Netherlands, New Zealand, Nigeria, Norway, Panama, Poland, Portugal, Ireland, Russia, Singapore, South Africa, South Korea, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Thailand, United States, Hong Kong, Taiwan, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Uruguay, Malaysia, Iran, Indonesia, Dominican Republic, Czechia, Colombia and Argentina	UK registered office: London
The Company of Biologists Limited Charity number 277992	27/06/1979	Latest income £7,810,850 [Dec 2023]	To promote research and study across all branches of biology through the publication of journals: Development, Journal of Cell Science, Journal of Experimental Biology, Disease Models & Mechanisms and Biology Open. To provide free access to journal content in the developing world and to fund workshops, grants and travelling fellowships to support the scientific community. Work in Malta, Madagascar, Hungary, Egypt, Denmark, Czechia, Costa Rica, China, Bahamas, Aruba, Armenia, Hong Kong, Russia, Nigeria, Poland, Argentina, Australia, Austria, Belgium, Canada, Chile, Finland, France, Germany, Ghana, Greece, India, Israel, Italy, Japan, Mexico, Netherlands, New Zealand, Portugal, Ireland, Romania, Singapore, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Ukraine, United States and Uruguay	UK registered office: East of England
The Society for the Protection of Animals Abroad Charity number 209015	23/01/1963	Latest income £9,555,721 [Dec 2023]	To prevent unnecessary suffering to animals and neglect of their bodily needs by all lawful means and, in particular, by:1. Providing treatment in hospitals and otherwise for sick and injured animals2. Encouraging and promoting education in the humane treatment of animals any relevant environmental issues3. Assisting in the enforcement of such laws as may from time to time be applicable Work in India, Tanzania, South Africa, Somalia, Sierra Leone, Peru, Pakistan, Namibia, Mongolia, Liberia, Kenya, Ghana, Costa Rica, Cameroon, Botswana, Ethiopia, Jordan, Mali, Mauritania, Morocco, Myanmar, Tunisia and Zimbabwe	UK registered office: London
World Land Trust Charity number 1001291	14/12/1990	Latest income £10,232,000 [Dec 2023]	To promote the conservation, protection and improvement of the natural environment.To protect and sustainably manage natural ecosystems of the world and to conserve their biodiversity.To develop partnerships with local individuals, communities and organisations.To raise awareness in the UK and elsewhere of the need for conservation. Work in Madagascar, Tanzania, Zambia, South Africa, Costa Rica, Cameroon, Pakistan, Uganda, Mozambique, Nepal, Angola, Argentina, Armenia, Belize, Bolivia, Brazil, Colombia, Ecuador, Guatemala, Honduras, India, Kenya, Malaysia, Mexico, Paraguay, Peru, Philippines, Venezuela and Vietnam	UK registered office: East of England
Forest Peoples Programme Charity number 1082158	24/08/2000	Latest income £8,236,620 [Dec 2023]	To support indigenous and tribal forest peoples to promote their collective and individual rights, secure their lands and manage thier natural resources to build their capacity to carry out actions for the long-term relief of poverty and to educate policy makers and civil society about their concerns and aspirations. Work in Madagascar, Tuvalu, Antigua and Barbuda, Rwanda, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Brazil, Bangladesh, Uganda, Thailand, Surinam, Philippines, Peru, Panama, Malaysia, Liberia, Kenya, Indonesia, Guyana, Costa Rica, Congo, Colombia, Central African Republic and Cameroon	UK registered office: South West
Environmental Investigation Agency UK Charity number 1182208	26/02/2019	Latest income £5,960,004 [Dec 2023]	We investigate and campaign against environmental crime and abuse. Our focus is the protection of climate, forests, ocean and wildlife. Our findings are used to campaign for improved governance and effective enforcement. Until 2019, EIA UK operated as not-for-profit company limited by guarantee no.07752350. For financial information and previous years' activities, visit Companies House. Work in Italy, Laos, Thailand, Zambia, Vietnam, Spain, Belgium, China, South Africa, Singapore, France, Germany, Romania, India, Sweden, Indonesia, Netherlands, Myanmar, Malaysia, Japan, Kenya, Malawi, Panama, Nigeria, Costa Rica, Gabon, Cameroon, Hong Kong, Taiwan, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Uganda, Rwanda, United States, Senegal, Uruguay, Egypt, Ireland, Switzerland, Portugal, Norway, Canada, Congo, Denmark, Czechia, Slovenia and South Korea	UK registered office: London
Raleigh International Trust Charity number 1047653	30/06/1995	Latest income £3,890,585 [Dec 2020]	Raleigh International is a sustainable development charity. We harness the passion and energy of young people to effect positive change. Our programmes focus on providing access to safe water and sanitation, protecting vulnerable environments and building resilient communities. We operate in partnership with communities, non-governmental organisations and governments in 5 countries and in the UK. Work in Costa Rica, Nepal, Nicaragua and Tanzania	UK registered office: London
Congregation of Notre Dame De Sion Limited Charity number 1178995	29/06/2018	Latest income £844,718 [Dec 2023]	To advance the Christian religion through the social and charitable work carried on by the Congregation of Our Lady of Sion in England and throughout the world in accordance with the mission and charism of its founder Father Theodore Ratisbonne and to provide for the members of the Congregation during their lives. Work in Australia, Tunisia, Romania, Ireland, Poland, Philippines, Nicaragua, Italy, Israel, Germany, France, El Salvador, Egypt, Turkey, Brazil, Canada, Austria, Costa Rica and Belgium	UK registered office: London
International Animal Rescue Charity number 1118277	08/03/2007	Latest income £3,142,609 [Dec 2023]	International Animal Rescue saves animals from suffering, rehabilitates and releases them back into the wild and protects their precious natural habitats. We rescue captive bears in India and Armenia, rehabilitate orangutans and other primates in Indonesia and rear orphaned howler monkeys in Costa Rica. IAR has been registered since 1989, former reg no 802132. Work in Costa Rica, Armenia, Malta, Indonesia and India	UK registered office: South East
The Whitley Fund for Nature Charity number 1081455	06/07/2000	Latest income £2,635,240 [Jun 2024]	Promotes, through the giving of grants, the conservation, preservation and restoration for the public benefit of the world's animal, bird, fish and plant life and of its environments/habitats.To seek out and support the best grass roots conservation projects in developing countries, including projects which serve the needs of local people as well as achieving conservation outcomes. Work in Rwanda, Turkey, Argentina, Armenia, Bangladesh, Belize, Bolivia, Brazil, Bulgaria, Cameroon, Central African Republic, Chile, China, Colombia, Costa Rica, Cuba, Ecuador, Equatorial Guinea, Fiji, Guatemala, Haiti, India, Indonesia, Israel, Côte d'Ivoire, Kenya, Madagascar, Malaysia, Mexico, Mongolia, Nigeria, Pakistan, Panama, Papua New Guinea, Paraguay, Peru, Philippines, Russia, South Africa, Sri Lanka, Uganda, Ukraine, Uruguay, Uzbekistan, Venezuela, Democratic Republic of the Congo and British Indian Ocean Territory	UK registered office: London
Viva Network Charity number 1053389	28/02/1996	Latest income £2,121,861 [Mar 2024]	An international Christian charity, Viva is inspiring lasting change in children's lives through the power of collective action because it has a vision to see children safe, well and fulfilling their God-given potential. Viva believes that a network of churches and community organisations, locally focused and united in purpose, is the best possible vehicle for bringing lasting change for children. Work in Lebanon, Mexico, Zambia, Myanmar, Argentina, Bolivia, Cambodia, Colombia, Costa Rica, Cuba, Denmark, Dominican Republic, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, India, Malawi, Nepal, Nicaragua, Panama, Paraguay, Philippines, South Africa, Tanzania, Uganda, United States, Venezuela, Zimbabwe and Hong Kong	UK registered office: South East
Rainforest Alliance Ltd Charity number 1185764	11/10/2019	Latest income £2,402,053 [Dec 2023]	Advance the education of the public in subjects relating to sustainable development including in ethical standards of conduct in social and environmental responsibility in farming and land use practices, business practices and consumer behaviour. Promote sustainable development for the benefit of the public. Work in Indonesia, Ghana, Kenya, Costa Rica, Mexico, Canada, Cameroon, Bolivia, United States, Peru and Guatemala	UK registered office: London
Rainforest Trust UK Charity number 1169111	09/09/2016	Latest income £2,198,657 [Dec 2023]	Rainforest Trust UK works in partnership with Rainforest Trust in the US to preserve and protect rainforests and other tropical habitat, particularly areas that are home to endangered species. We work in collaboration with trusted local NGOs and indigenous communities to place land under protection, either by land purchase or land designation as community forests or national parks. Work in Côte d'Ivoire, Solomon Islands, Indonesia, India, Costa Rica, Ecuador, Philippines, Peru, Papua New Guinea, Nepal, Mexico, Kenya, Congo, Colombia, Cameroon, Cambodia, Brazil, Bolivia and Australia	UK registered office: London
Mapaction Charity number 1126727	14/11/2008	Latest income £1,597,472 [Dec 2023]	MapAction is a humanitarian mapping charity that works through skilled volunteers. Its aim is to save lives and minimise suffering by making the response to humanitarian emergencies as efficient and effective as possible.When a disaster strikes, MapAction deploys volunteer mapping professionals to the scene to help coordinate the response and get aid to where it is needed most. Work in New Zealand, Oman, Panama, Paraguay, Peru, Sierra Leone, South Africa, Sudan, Sweden, Switzerland, Syria, Thailand, Turkey, United Arab Emirates, United States, Vanuatu, Yemen, Serbia, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Occupied Palestinian Territories, South Sudan, Greece, Ghana, Germany, France, Fiji, Estonia, Ecuador, Costa Rica, Colombia, China, Chile, Cameroon, Bolivia, Argentina, Indonesia, Italy, Jordan, Kenya, India, Liberia, Malawi, Mali, Mexico, Mongolia, Nepal and Iraq	UK registered office: South East
Hope Consultants International Ltd Charity number 1068356	27/02/1998	Latest income £1,883,316 [Dec 2023]	Encouraging and caring for those working overseas, providing them with supervision, guidance, consulting and logistical support, in areas such as cross-cultural effectiveness, strategic planning, team work, reflective practice, health and safety, personal and leadership development, coordination with other organisations and arranging conferences and events. Work in Thailand, United States, Switzerland, Spain, Mexico, Germany, Colombia, Canada, Philippines, Netherlands, Tunisia and Costa Rica	UK registered office: South East
Latin Link Charity number 1020826	12/05/1993	Latest income £1,927,490 [Mar 2024]	Our vision is to see vibrant, Bible-believing Christian communities in Latin America, impacting their neighbours, their societies and the wider world. We work in partnership with churches to send and receive individuals, families and teams to share the love of God by caring for street children, training church leaders, supporting university students and generating employment opportunities. Work in Argentina, Bolivia, Brazil, Chile, Colombia, Costa Rica, Ecuador, Guatemala, Mexico, Peru, Ireland and Spain	UK registered office: South East
Sustainable Hospitality Alliance Charity number 1188731	24/03/2020	Latest income £1,462,301 [Dec 2023]	The Chairty's objectives are for the public benefit, anywhere in the world to advance education, prevent and relieve poverty and to relieve unemployment, (including those with little or no education, survivors of human trafficking, people with disabilities, refugees and migrants). Advance Human rights, promote the protection & preservation of the natural environment and sustainable development. Work in Dominican Republic, Panama, Mexico, Senegal, Nigeria, Maldives, Nepal, Kenya, Oman, Jordan, Indonesia, India, Guatemala, Costa Rica, Ethiopia, Uganda, Egypt, Bangladesh, Nicaragua, Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Sierra Leone, Sri Lanka, Thailand, Kuwait, Zambia and Vietnam	UK registered office: London
The Costa Foundation Charity number 1147400	23/05/2012	Latest income £1,589,574 [Dec 2023]	Prevention or relief of poverty;Advancement of education, including the establishment & operation of schools & other educational establishments;Advancement of health or the saving of lives; andAdvancement of environmental protection or environmental improvement,in all cases anywhere in the world, in particular (without limitation) within coffee growing communities and surrounding areas. Work in Colombia, Costa Rica, Ethiopia, Guatemala, Honduras, Nicaragua, Zambia, Vietnam, Uganda and Peru	UK registered office: South East
The Officers' Association Benevolent Fund Charity number 201321	17/04/1964	Latest income £1,322,000 [Sep 2023]	The Officers' Association Benevolent Fund promotes the welfare of those who have held a commission in HM Armed Services and their dependants by relieving distress through the provision of grants. Work in Zimbabwe, Philippines, Kenya, Iceland, France, Cyprus, Costa Rica, Chile, Canada, Belize, Azerbaijan, Austria, Australia, Argentina, Malaysia, New Zealand, Malta, Ireland, South Africa, Spain, United States, Zambia, Sweden and Slovakia	UK registered office: South East
Adventure Under Sail Charity number 1124276	31/05/2008	Latest income £1,194,736 [Mar 2023]	To educate young people through the provision of sailing or sailing related activities and other training so as to develop their physical, mental and social capabilities so that they may grow to full maturity as individuals and members of society and their conditions may be improved. Work in Germany, Costa Rica and Ireland	UK registered office: East of England
The Ecancer Global Foundation Charity number 1176307	15/12/2017	Latest income £1,030,966 [Dec 2023]	ecancer's mission is to raise the standards of care for cancer patients across the world through education. We educate the cancer community through our platforms ecancer.org, ecancerpatient and live meetings. All our educational content is freely accessible and designed to improve the community's knowledge and understanding of the disease. Work in Poland, Chile, Canada, Bolivia, Belgium, United States, Austria, Australia, Argentina, Peru, New Zealand, Mexico, Portugal, Italy, India, Greece, Germany, France, Venezuela, Spain, Costa Rica, Colombia, China, Sweden, Japan and Netherlands	UK registered office: South West
World Association for Christian Communication Charity number 296073	04/03/1987	Latest income £1,124,604 [Dec 2023]	The Association promotes communication for social change. It believes that communication is a basic human right that define's people's common humanity ,strengthens cultures,enables participation ,creates community & challenges tyranny & oppression. It works through advocacy,education,training and the creation & sharing of knowledge.Its worldwide membership works with faithbased & secular partners Work in Guatemala, Costa Rica, Colombia, Central African Republic, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Mexico, Mauritius, Nepal, Peru, Senegal, Ecuador, Kenya, Egypt, Georgia, Nigeria, Argentina, Canada, Dominican Republic, Philippines and Uganda	UK registered office: London
Foundation for Education to Improve Family Planning Charity number 1188260	28/02/2020	Latest income £472,621 [Dec 2023]	Fostering the education of the public, and in particular preadolescent underprivileged young people, to improve family planning and health, with particular reference to the societal and environmental consequences of knowledge of population growth and poverty. The relief and assistance of people in any part of the world who are the victims of war or natural disaster, trouble, or catastrophe, in the Work in Ukraine, Costa Rica, Colombia and Tanzania	UK registered office: London

Wellcome Trust

Charity number 210183

04/10/1962

Latest income £541,832,807

[Sep 2023]

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 Bangladesh, Kenya, Australia, Madagascar, Singapore, South Africa, South Korea, Malaysia, Indonesia, Italy, Canada, Cameroon, Colombia, Burkina Faso, Zambia, United States, Saudi Arabia, Uganda, Tanzania, Brazil, Botswana, Japan, Spain, Nepal, Switzerland, Netherlands, New Zealand, Sri Lanka, Nigeria, Norway, Peru, Zimbabwe, Ireland, China, Germany, France, Denmark, Cyprus, Costa Rica, Ghana and India

UK registered office: London

World Animal Protection

Charity number 1081849

04/08/2000

Latest income £29,636,942

[Dec 2023]

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 Romania, Brazil, Belgium, Netherlands, New Zealand, Philippines, Australia, Kenya, Denmark, India, Italy, Vietnam, United States, Thailand, Sweden, Costa Rica, China and Canada

UK registered office: London

Alpha International

Charity number 1086179

18/04/2001

Latest income £20,646,016

[Dec 2023]

The advancement and propagation of the Christian Gospel and the promotion of teaching on all aspects of the Christian life and faith in accordance with Biblical principles. This includes the development of and making available the Alpha Course and its related ministries.

Work in Estonia, France, Germany, Ghana, India, Indonesia, Japan, Kenya, Liberia, Mauritius, Mexico, Myanmar, Netherlands, Nicaragua, Nigeria, Philippines, Rwanda, Sierra Leone, Singapore, South Africa, South Korea, Brazil, Botswana, Argentina, Spain, Thailand, Trinidad and Tobago, Uganda, United States, Hong Kong, Zimbabwe, Zambia, Vietnam, Burundi, Cambodia, Colombia, Costa Rica, Ecuador, Egypt and Ethiopia

UK registered office: London

Traffic International

Charity number 1076722

23/07/1999

Latest income £12,066,382

[Jun 2023]

TRAFFIC works to ensure that trade is not a threat to the conservation of nature. TRAFFIC actively monitors and investigates wildlife trade and advocates policy messages to diverse audiences worldwide. TRAFFIC International is the co-ordinating office of the TRAFFIC network with functions that include strategic direction, network operations, programme development and delivery, and communications

Work in Georgia, France, Estonia, Ecuador, Costa Rica, China, Canada, Cameroon, Brazil, Belgium, Australia, Vietnam, Spain, Zimbabwe, Hong Kong, Sweden, Switzerland, Taiwan, Netherlands, Tanzania, Thailand, United Arab Emirates, United States, South Africa, Mexico, Malaysia, Kenya, Japan, India, Hungary, Germany and Peru

UK registered office: East of England

World Horse Welfare

Charity number 206658

25/05/1979

Latest income £16,471,000

[Dec 2023]

Charity exists to promote horse welfare. In UK through rehabilitation centres where horses can be returned to health ; Field Officers investigate welfare concerns and give advice.Overseas by working with communities and local bodies to provide equine and other skills to help working horses.Internationally by campaigning for improved welfare and an end to long distance transport for slaughter

Work in South Africa, Cambodia, Chile, Costa Rica, Cuba, Guatemala, Haiti, Honduras, Lesotho, Mexico, Nepal, Nicaragua, Panama, Ireland and Senegal

UK registered office: East of England

The Bristol Clifton and West of England Zoological Society Limited

Charity number 1104986

20/07/2004

Latest income £7,659,000

[Dec 2023]

Operation of Bristol Zoo Project. Field conservation and research projects.

Work in Costa Rica, Equatorial Guinea, Portugal, Tanzania, Comoros, Cameroon, Madagascar, Philippines, South Africa and French Polynesia

UK registered office: South West

The United World Colleges (International)

Charity number 313690

08/11/1967

Latest income £9,226,000

[Apr 2024]

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

UK registered office: London

The Cochrane Collaboration

Charity number 1045921

26/04/1995

Latest income £9,743,000

[Dec 2023]

Cochrane is a global independent not-for-profit organisation of more than 79,000 members and supporters from over 130 countries. Our mission is to promote evidence-informed health decision-making by producing high-quality, relevant, accessible systematic reviews and other synthesized research evidence.

Work in Australia, Austria, Belgium, Brazil, Canada, Chile, China, Costa Rica, Croatia, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, India, Italy, Jamaica, Japan, Mexico, Netherlands, New Zealand, Nigeria, Norway, Panama, Poland, Portugal, Ireland, Russia, Singapore, South Africa, South Korea, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Thailand, United States, Hong Kong, Taiwan, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Uruguay, Malaysia, Iran, Indonesia, Dominican Republic, Czechia, Colombia and Argentina

UK registered office: London

The Company of Biologists Limited

Charity number 277992

27/06/1979

Latest income £7,810,850

[Dec 2023]

To promote research and study across all branches of biology through the publication of journals: Development, Journal of Cell Science, Journal of Experimental Biology, Disease Models & Mechanisms and Biology Open. To provide free access to journal content in the developing world and to fund workshops, grants and travelling fellowships to support the scientific community.

Work in Malta, Madagascar, Hungary, Egypt, Denmark, Czechia, Costa Rica, China, Bahamas, Aruba, Armenia, Hong Kong, Russia, Nigeria, Poland, Argentina, Australia, Austria, Belgium, Canada, Chile, Finland, France, Germany, Ghana, Greece, India, Israel, Italy, Japan, Mexico, Netherlands, New Zealand, Portugal, Ireland, Romania, Singapore, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Ukraine, United States and Uruguay

UK registered office: East of England

The Society for the Protection of Animals Abroad

Charity number 209015

23/01/1963

Latest income £9,555,721

[Dec 2023]

To prevent unnecessary suffering to animals and neglect of their bodily needs by all lawful means and, in particular, by:1. Providing treatment in hospitals and otherwise for sick and injured animals2. Encouraging and promoting education in the humane treatment of animals any relevant environmental issues3. Assisting in the enforcement of such laws as may from time to time be applicable

Work in India, Tanzania, South Africa, Somalia, Sierra Leone, Peru, Pakistan, Namibia, Mongolia, Liberia, Kenya, Ghana, Costa Rica, Cameroon, Botswana, Ethiopia, Jordan, Mali, Mauritania, Morocco, Myanmar, Tunisia and Zimbabwe

UK registered office: London

World Land Trust

Charity number 1001291

14/12/1990

Latest income £10,232,000

[Dec 2023]

To promote the conservation, protection and improvement of the natural environment.To protect and sustainably manage natural ecosystems of the world and to conserve their biodiversity.To develop partnerships with local individuals, communities and organisations.To raise awareness in the UK and elsewhere of the need for conservation.

Work in Madagascar, Tanzania, Zambia, South Africa, Costa Rica, Cameroon, Pakistan, Uganda, Mozambique, Nepal, Angola, Argentina, Armenia, Belize, Bolivia, Brazil, Colombia, Ecuador, Guatemala, Honduras, India, Kenya, Malaysia, Mexico, Paraguay, Peru, Philippines, Venezuela and Vietnam

UK registered office: East of England

Forest Peoples Programme

Charity number 1082158

24/08/2000

Latest income £8,236,620

[Dec 2023]

To support indigenous and tribal forest peoples to promote their collective and individual rights, secure their lands and manage thier natural resources to build their capacity to carry out actions for the long-term relief of poverty and to educate policy makers and civil society about their concerns and aspirations.

Work in Madagascar, Tuvalu, Antigua and Barbuda, Rwanda, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Brazil, Bangladesh, Uganda, Thailand, Surinam, Philippines, Peru, Panama, Malaysia, Liberia, Kenya, Indonesia, Guyana, Costa Rica, Congo, Colombia, Central African Republic and Cameroon

UK registered office: South West

Environmental Investigation Agency UK

Charity number 1182208

26/02/2019

Latest income £5,960,004

[Dec 2023]

We investigate and campaign against environmental crime and abuse. Our focus is the protection of climate, forests, ocean and wildlife. Our findings are used to campaign for improved governance and effective enforcement. Until 2019, EIA UK operated as not-for-profit company limited by guarantee no.07752350. For financial information and previous years' activities, visit Companies House.

Work in Italy, Laos, Thailand, Zambia, Vietnam, Spain, Belgium, China, South Africa, Singapore, France, Germany, Romania, India, Sweden, Indonesia, Netherlands, Myanmar, Malaysia, Japan, Kenya, Malawi, Panama, Nigeria, Costa Rica, Gabon, Cameroon, Hong Kong, Taiwan, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Uganda, Rwanda, United States, Senegal, Uruguay, Egypt, Ireland, Switzerland, Portugal, Norway, Canada, Congo, Denmark, Czechia, Slovenia and South Korea

UK registered office: London

Raleigh International Trust

Charity number 1047653

30/06/1995

Latest income £3,890,585

[Dec 2020]

Raleigh International is a sustainable development charity. We harness the passion and energy of young people to effect positive change. Our programmes focus on providing access to safe water and sanitation, protecting vulnerable environments and building resilient communities. We operate in partnership with communities, non-governmental organisations and governments in 5 countries and in the UK.

Work in Costa Rica, Nepal, Nicaragua and Tanzania

UK registered office: London

Congregation of Notre Dame De Sion Limited

Charity number 1178995

29/06/2018

Latest income £844,718

[Dec 2023]

To advance the Christian religion through the social and charitable work carried on by the Congregation of Our Lady of Sion in England and throughout the world in accordance with the mission and charism of its founder Father Theodore Ratisbonne and to provide for the members of the Congregation during their lives.

Work in Australia, Tunisia, Romania, Ireland, Poland, Philippines, Nicaragua, Italy, Israel, Germany, France, El Salvador, Egypt, Turkey, Brazil, Canada, Austria, Costa Rica and Belgium

UK registered office: London

International Animal Rescue

Charity number 1118277

08/03/2007

Latest income £3,142,609

[Dec 2023]

International Animal Rescue saves animals from suffering, rehabilitates and releases them back into the wild and protects their precious natural habitats. We rescue captive bears in India and Armenia, rehabilitate orangutans and other primates in Indonesia and rear orphaned howler monkeys in Costa Rica. IAR has been registered since 1989, former reg no 802132.

Work in Costa Rica, Armenia, Malta, Indonesia and India

UK registered office: South East

The Whitley Fund for Nature

Charity number 1081455

06/07/2000

Latest income £2,635,240

[Jun 2024]

Promotes, through the giving of grants, the conservation, preservation and restoration for the public benefit of the world's animal, bird, fish and plant life and of its environments/habitats.To seek out and support the best grass roots conservation projects in developing countries, including projects which serve the needs of local people as well as achieving conservation outcomes.

Work in Rwanda, Turkey, Argentina, Armenia, Bangladesh, Belize, Bolivia, Brazil, Bulgaria, Cameroon, Central African Republic, Chile, China, Colombia, Costa Rica, Cuba, Ecuador, Equatorial Guinea, Fiji, Guatemala, Haiti, India, Indonesia, Israel, Côte d'Ivoire, Kenya, Madagascar, Malaysia, Mexico, Mongolia, Nigeria, Pakistan, Panama, Papua New Guinea, Paraguay, Peru, Philippines, Russia, South Africa, Sri Lanka, Uganda, Ukraine, Uruguay, Uzbekistan, Venezuela, Democratic Republic of the Congo and British Indian Ocean Territory

UK registered office: London

Viva Network

Charity number 1053389

28/02/1996

Latest income £2,121,861

[Mar 2024]

An international Christian charity, Viva is inspiring lasting change in children's lives through the power of collective action because it has a vision to see children safe, well and fulfilling their God-given potential. Viva believes that a network of churches and community organisations, locally focused and united in purpose, is the best possible vehicle for bringing lasting change for children.

Work in Lebanon, Mexico, Zambia, Myanmar, Argentina, Bolivia, Cambodia, Colombia, Costa Rica, Cuba, Denmark, Dominican Republic, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, India, Malawi, Nepal, Nicaragua, Panama, Paraguay, Philippines, South Africa, Tanzania, Uganda, United States, Venezuela, Zimbabwe and Hong Kong

UK registered office: South East

Rainforest Alliance Ltd

Charity number 1185764

11/10/2019

Latest income £2,402,053

[Dec 2023]

Advance the education of the public in subjects relating to sustainable development including in ethical standards of conduct in social and environmental responsibility in farming and land use practices, business practices and consumer behaviour. Promote sustainable development for the benefit of the public.

Work in Indonesia, Ghana, Kenya, Costa Rica, Mexico, Canada, Cameroon, Bolivia, United States, Peru and Guatemala

UK registered office: London

Rainforest Trust UK

Charity number 1169111

09/09/2016

Latest income £2,198,657

[Dec 2023]

Rainforest Trust UK works in partnership with Rainforest Trust in the US to preserve and protect rainforests and other tropical habitat, particularly areas that are home to endangered species. We work in collaboration with trusted local NGOs and indigenous communities to place land under protection, either by land purchase or land designation as community forests or national parks.

Work in Côte d'Ivoire, Solomon Islands, Indonesia, India, Costa Rica, Ecuador, Philippines, Peru, Papua New Guinea, Nepal, Mexico, Kenya, Congo, Colombia, Cameroon, Cambodia, Brazil, Bolivia and Australia

UK registered office: London

Mapaction

Charity number 1126727

14/11/2008

Latest income £1,597,472

[Dec 2023]

MapAction is a humanitarian mapping charity that works through skilled volunteers. Its aim is to save lives and minimise suffering by making the response to humanitarian emergencies as efficient and effective as possible.When a disaster strikes, MapAction deploys volunteer mapping professionals to the scene to help coordinate the response and get aid to where it is needed most.

Work in New Zealand, Oman, Panama, Paraguay, Peru, Sierra Leone, South Africa, Sudan, Sweden, Switzerland, Syria, Thailand, Turkey, United Arab Emirates, United States, Vanuatu, Yemen, Serbia, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Occupied Palestinian Territories, South Sudan, Greece, Ghana, Germany, France, Fiji, Estonia, Ecuador, Costa Rica, Colombia, China, Chile, Cameroon, Bolivia, Argentina, Indonesia, Italy, Jordan, Kenya, India, Liberia, Malawi, Mali, Mexico, Mongolia, Nepal and Iraq

UK registered office: South East

Hope Consultants International Ltd

Charity number 1068356

27/02/1998

Latest income £1,883,316

[Dec 2023]

Encouraging and caring for those working overseas, providing them with supervision, guidance, consulting and logistical support, in areas such as cross-cultural effectiveness, strategic planning, team work, reflective practice, health and safety, personal and leadership development, coordination with other organisations and arranging conferences and events.

Work in Thailand, United States, Switzerland, Spain, Mexico, Germany, Colombia, Canada, Philippines, Netherlands, Tunisia and Costa Rica

UK registered office: South East

Latin Link

Charity number 1020826

12/05/1993

Latest income £1,927,490

[Mar 2024]

Our vision is to see vibrant, Bible-believing Christian communities in Latin America, impacting their neighbours, their societies and the wider world. We work in partnership with churches to send and receive individuals, families and teams to share the love of God by caring for street children, training church leaders, supporting university students and generating employment opportunities.

Work in Argentina, Bolivia, Brazil, Chile, Colombia, Costa Rica, Ecuador, Guatemala, Mexico, Peru, Ireland and Spain

UK registered office: South East

Sustainable Hospitality Alliance

Charity number 1188731

24/03/2020

Latest income £1,462,301

[Dec 2023]

The Chairty's objectives are for the public benefit, anywhere in the world to advance education, prevent and relieve poverty and to relieve unemployment, (including those with little or no education, survivors of human trafficking, people with disabilities, refugees and migrants). Advance Human rights, promote the protection & preservation of the natural environment and sustainable development.

Work in Dominican Republic, Panama, Mexico, Senegal, Nigeria, Maldives, Nepal, Kenya, Oman, Jordan, Indonesia, India, Guatemala, Costa Rica, Ethiopia, Uganda, Egypt, Bangladesh, Nicaragua, Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Sierra Leone, Sri Lanka, Thailand, Kuwait, Zambia and Vietnam

UK registered office: London

The Costa Foundation

Charity number 1147400

23/05/2012

Latest income £1,589,574

[Dec 2023]

Prevention or relief of poverty;Advancement of education, including the establishment & operation of schools & other educational establishments;Advancement of health or the saving of lives; andAdvancement of environmental protection or environmental improvement,in all cases anywhere in the world, in particular (without limitation) within coffee growing communities and surrounding areas.

Work in Colombia, Costa Rica, Ethiopia, Guatemala, Honduras, Nicaragua, Zambia, Vietnam, Uganda and Peru

UK registered office: South East

The Officers' Association Benevolent Fund

Charity number 201321

17/04/1964

Latest income £1,322,000

[Sep 2023]

The Officers' Association Benevolent Fund promotes the welfare of those who have held a commission in HM Armed Services and their dependants by relieving distress through the provision of grants.

Work in Zimbabwe, Philippines, Kenya, Iceland, France, Cyprus, Costa Rica, Chile, Canada, Belize, Azerbaijan, Austria, Australia, Argentina, Malaysia, New Zealand, Malta, Ireland, South Africa, Spain, United States, Zambia, Sweden and Slovakia

UK registered office: South East

Adventure Under Sail

Charity number 1124276

31/05/2008

Latest income £1,194,736

[Mar 2023]

To educate young people through the provision of sailing or sailing related activities and other training so as to develop their physical, mental and social capabilities so that they may grow to full maturity as individuals and members of society and their conditions may be improved.

Work in Germany, Costa Rica and Ireland

UK registered office: East of England

The Ecancer Global Foundation

Charity number 1176307

15/12/2017

Latest income £1,030,966

[Dec 2023]

ecancer's mission is to raise the standards of care for cancer patients across the world through education. We educate the cancer community through our platforms ecancer.org, ecancerpatient and live meetings. All our educational content is freely accessible and designed to improve the community's knowledge and understanding of the disease.

Work in Poland, Chile, Canada, Bolivia, Belgium, United States, Austria, Australia, Argentina, Peru, New Zealand, Mexico, Portugal, Italy, India, Greece, Germany, France, Venezuela, Spain, Costa Rica, Colombia, China, Sweden, Japan and Netherlands

UK registered office: South West

World Association for Christian Communication

Charity number 296073

04/03/1987

Latest income £1,124,604

[Dec 2023]

The Association promotes communication for social change. It believes that communication is a basic human right that define's people's common humanity ,strengthens cultures,enables participation ,creates community & challenges tyranny & oppression. It works through advocacy,education,training and the creation & sharing of knowledge.Its worldwide membership works with faithbased & secular partners

Work in Guatemala, Costa Rica, Colombia, Central African Republic, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Mexico, Mauritius, Nepal, Peru, Senegal, Ecuador, Kenya, Egypt, Georgia, Nigeria, Argentina, Canada, Dominican Republic, Philippines and Uganda

UK registered office: London

Foundation for Education to Improve Family Planning

Charity number 1188260

28/02/2020

Latest income £472,621

[Dec 2023]

Fostering the education of the public, and in particular preadolescent underprivileged young people, to improve family planning and health, with particular reference to the societal and environmental consequences of knowledge of population growth and poverty. The relief and assistance of people in any part of the world who are the victims of war or natural disaster, trouble, or catastrophe, in the

Work in Ukraine, Costa Rica, Colombia and Tanzania

UK registered office: London

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