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Charity	Reg. date	Latest income	Activities	Region ?
The Royal Air Force Benevolent Fund Charity number 1081009	02/06/2000	Latest income £27,695,000 [Dec 2025]	(a) Providing relief and assistance to past and present members of the Royal Air Force and their dependants who are in need as a result of poverty, disability, sickness, infirmity or otherwise.(b) enhancing the morale and well being of serving members of the Royal Air Force(c)Maintaining the RAF war memorial on the Victoria embankment, London. Work in Austria, Monaco, Slovakia, Poland, Hong Kong, Zimbabwe, United States, Argentina, Australia, Belgium, Canada, Chile, Türkiye, Cyprus, France, Germany, Guyana, Thailand, Hungary, Spain, India, Israel, Philippines, Jamaica, Malaysia, Malta, Mexico, South Africa, Singapore, Ireland and New Zealand	UK registered office: London
The Royal Air Forces Association - Corporate Body Charity number 226686	01/11/1963	Latest income £21,646,000 [Dec 2024]	The provision of welfare support to members of the Royal Air Forces community. The Association's welfare activities include the operation of three respite care homes, provision of sheltered housing, assistance for individuals in welfare need, support to the serving RAF through contributions to Contact Houses and Internet Cafes. Work in Belgium, Luxembourg, South Africa, Gibraltar, Ireland, Malta, Cyprus, Norway, France, Hong Kong, Germany, Spain, Falkland Islands, New Zealand, United States, Greece, Netherlands, Barbados, Australia and Switzerland	UK registered office: East Midlands
Alpha International Charity number 1086179	18/04/2001	Latest income £23,865,077 [Dec 2025]	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 South Africa, Ethiopia, France, Germany, Myanmar, Netherlands, Estonia, Egypt, Ecuador, Costa Rica, Colombia, Cambodia, Ghana, Mexico, India, Burundi, Brazil, Botswana, Argentina, Nicaragua, Nigeria, Philippines, Rwanda, Mauritius, Sierra Leone, Liberia, Kenya, Singapore, Zambia, Japan, Indonesia, South Korea, Spain, Thailand, Trinidad and Tobago, Uganda, United States, Vietnam, Hong Kong and Zimbabwe	UK registered office: London
Christian Vision Charity number 1031031	06/01/1994	Latest income £27,187,543 [Dec 2025]	Advancement of the Christian faith; relief of needy, aged or sick people; advancement of Christian based education; promotion of good citizenship and moral values and purposes beneficial to the community. Mission statement: To introduce people to Jesus and encourage those who acknowledge Him to accept Him as the Son of God and become His true followers. Work in Myanmar, Timor-Leste, China, Indonesia, India, Argentina, Australia, Bolivia, Zambia, Venezuela, Egypt, United States, Ukraine, South Africa, Philippines, Brazil, Germany, Romania, Czechia, Chile, Kazakhstan, Belarus, Armenia, Latvia, Sri Lanka and Madagascar	UK registered office: West Midlands
Givewell UK Charity number 1196392	03/11/2021	Latest income £20,450,036 [Dec 2025]	We promote charities that save and improve lives the most per dollar as identified by the U.S. organisation GiveWell. We raise funds on their behalf and make grants to further their life improving and life saving programs. Work in Liberia, Zambia, Vietnam, Uganda, Togo, Tanzania, Sudan, South Africa, Sierra Leone, Rwanda, Philippines, Papua New Guinea, Pakistan, Nigeria, Angola, Bangladesh, Burkina Faso, Burundi, Cameroon, Central African Republic, Chad, Côte d'Ivoire, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Egypt, Eritrea, Ethiopia, Ghana, Guinea, Guinea-Bissau, Guyana, India, Indonesia, Kenya, Mauritania, Malawi, Madagascar, Zimbabwe, Niger, Namibia, Myanmar, Mozambique and Afghanistan	UK registered office: London
This Day Foundation Charity number 1195423	06/08/2021	Latest income £33,666,514 [Mar 2025]	Makes grants to organisations and individuals in the UK and over seas, in line with its grant making policy Work in South Africa	UK registered office: London
International Fund for Animal Welfare (Ifaw) Charity number 1024806	11/08/1993	Latest income £17,438,907 [Jun 2025]	International fund for animal welfare (ifaw) rescues and protects animals around the world. We rescue individual animals, campaign to prevent animal cruelty and advocate for the protection of wildlife and habitats. Ifaw promotes animal welfare and conservation policies that advance the well-being of both animals and people. Work in India, Zambia, United States, United Arab Emirates, Türkiye, South Africa, Sierra Leone, Malawi, Kenya, Japan, Côte d'Ivoire, Indonesia, Iceland, China, Canada and Barbados	UK registered office: London
Mission Aviation Fellowship UK Charity number 1064598	25/09/1997	Latest income £17,179,000 [Dec 2025]	MAF uses light aircraft to transform the lives of some of the world's most isolated people in need. Working in partnership with hundreds of other Christian and humanitarian organisations, MAF delivers help, hope and healing to remote and inaccessible communities in the developing world. MAF UK is the largest provider of resources for MAF International's work within the MAF global partnership. Work in Guinea, Nepal, South Sudan, Timor-Leste, Uganda, Chad, Australia, Kenya, Liberia, Madagascar, Tanzania, South Africa and Papua New Guinea	UK registered office: South East
Colchester Zoological Society Charity number 1105621	25/08/2004	Latest income £27,390,232 [Dec 2025]	Colchester Zoological Society is dedicated to providing financial and technical assistance to conservation projects worldwide, to raising awareness among local people in community conservation programmes and to supporting conservation research and its own project: the UmPhafa Nature Reserve in KwaZulu Natal, South Africa. Work in Nepal, Madagascar, Laos, South Africa, Zambia, Ecuador, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Netherlands and Indonesia	UK registered office: East of England
Vodafone Foundation Charity number 1193984	31/03/2021	Latest income £18,098,441 [Mar 2026]	Vodafone Foundation is at the centre of a network of 24 global & local social investment programmes. Through this unique network, we are able to think & act locally & respond to the needs of the communities in which Vodafone operates. Globally, we harness the power of mobile technology to deliver long-term sustainable programmes that drive transformational change & support disaster response. Work in Hungary, India, Luxembourg, Kenya, Tanzania, South Africa, Mozambique, Lesotho, Türkiye, Spain, Romania, Albania, Czechia, Portugal, Egypt, Germany, Ireland, Italy, Ghana, Netherlands, Greece and Democratic Republic of the Congo	UK registered office: London
The World Federation of Khoja Shia Ithna-Asheri Muslim Communities Charity number 282303	01/06/1982	Latest income £19,395,958 [Dec 2025]	The World Federation of KSIMC provides these activities through its Regional Federations and partners based internationally In America, Europe, Africa, Pakistan, India and Australia. Work in France, Trinidad and Tobago, New Zealand, Nepal, Denmark, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Canada, India, Iraq, Kenya, Lebanon, Pakistan, South Africa, Sweden, Tanzania, United States, Australia, Austria and Bangladesh	UK registered office: London
Ivcc Charity number 1128437	05/03/2009	Latest income £19,097,000 [Jul 2025]	The IVCC is a Product Development Partnership (PDP) established as a not for profit company and registered charity to overcome the barriers to innovation in the development of new insecticides for public health vector control and to develop information systems and tools which will enable new and existing pesticides to be used more effectively. Work in Japan, United States, Switzerland, Burkina Faso, Germany, Zambia, Netherlands, Norway, Ireland, Rwanda, Senegal, Singapore, South Africa, Spain, Tanzania, Thailand, Uganda, United Arab Emirates, Vietnam, Zimbabwe, Australia, Benin, Canada, China, Denmark, France, Ghana, Greece, Israel, Côte d'Ivoire, Kenya, Madagascar, Mali, Mexico and Mozambique	UK registered office: North West
The Virgin Foundation Charity number 297540	25/08/1987	Latest income £18,151,000 [Dec 2025]	Virgin Unite was established by Richard Branson and staff across the Virgin Group to deliver entrepreneurial approaches to social and environmental issues. Virgin Unite works with all the Virgin companies around the world in partnership with social entrepreneurs to build sustainable solutions to some of thoughest challenges facing the world today. Work in South Africa, Australia, Jamaica, United States and Canada	UK registered office: London
Plymouth Marine Laboratory Charity number 1091222	20/03/2002	Latest income £16,390,000 [Mar 2025]	PML undertakes scientifically excellent research that generates greater understanding of the marine environment, the threats it faces, and its relationship with society. PML uses this greater understanding to effect demonstrable change in the way in which the marine environment is appreciated, managed, protected and valued. PML activities are aimed at supporting a sustainable ocean for society. Work in Cambodia, Philippines, Australia, Malaysia, Norway, South Africa, South Korea, Bangladesh, China, India and Japan	UK registered office: South West
Compassion in World Farming International Charity number 1095050	16/12/2002	Latest income £14,033,834 [Mar 2026]	Our activities include:- Strengthening EU legislation and enforcement on animal welfare.- Persuading food companies to sell higher welfare products across their entire product ranges.- Enabling consumers to make higher welfare food choices.- Persuading intergovernmental agencies to adopt higher welfare policies.- Supporting producers who champion higher welfare practices. Work in Poland, Belgium, Netherlands, Spain, Italy, France, Czechia, China, United States, Ukraine, South Africa and Ireland	UK registered office: South East
The Chartered Institute of Building Charity number 280795	25/09/1980	Latest income £17,160,000 [Dec 2025]	The CIOB is governed by Royal Charter with the following objectives - the promotion for the public benefit of the science and practice of building and construction and, the advancement of public education in the science and practice of building and construction including necessary research and the publication thereof. Work in Malaysia, Singapore, Australia, China, Ireland, Hong Kong, United Arab Emirates, South Africa and Canada	UK registered office: South East
Tusk Trust Limited Charity number 1186533	22/11/2019	Latest income £15,565,125 [Dec 2025]	Tusk's mission is to amplify the impact of progressive conservation initiatives across africa. We partner with the most effective local organisations, investing in their in-depth knowledge and expertise, to protect endangered species, reduce human-wildlife conflict, find sustainable solutions to preserve critical habitats and combat the global demand for illegal wildlife products. Work in Comoros, Gabon, Ghana, Senegal, Rwanda, Mozambique, Zimbabwe, Zambia, Uganda, Tanzania, South Africa, Sierra Leone, Nigeria, Namibia, Mali, Malawi, Madagascar, Liberia, Kenya, Guinea, Angola, Botswana, Cameroon and Democratic Republic of the Congo	UK registered office: South West
Vocational Training Charitable Trust Charity number 295192	30/09/1986	Latest income £13,397,317 [Jul 2025]	Vocational Training Charitable Trust, T/A VTCT Skills, is a market-leading specialist vocational and technical Awarding Organisation offering a comprehensive range of qualifications, assessments and services in 17 sectors, including Hairdressing, Beauty, Logistics and Early Years. Working closely with employers and training providers, our ranges are backed by industry and trusted around the world. Work in Zambia, Taiwan, Macau, Mauritania, Norway, United Arab Emirates, Hungary, Hong Kong, Romania, Nigeria, Thailand, Denmark, Spain, Australia, India, Italy, Malta, Mauritius, Netherlands, Ireland, South Africa, Oman, New Zealand, Latvia, Zimbabwe, Vietnam, United States, Sweden, South Korea, Singapore, Qatar, Kenya, Malaysia, Lithuania, Botswana, Canada, China, Greece, Indonesia and Japan	UK registered office: South East
Mercy Ships - U.K Ltd Charity number 1053055	21/02/1996	Latest income £11,228,360 [Dec 2025]	Mercy Ships UK is part of a global charity that uses hospital ships to deliver free healthcare to people in some of the poorest countries in the world. Our volunteers work with host nations to improve healthcare systems by training local medical staff and renovating facilities to leave a lasting legacy. Since 1978, we've visited 56 countries, providing services worth more than £1.2 billion. Work in Ghana, The Gambia, Madagascar, Senegal, Sierra Leone, South Africa, Togo, Cameroon, Benin, Liberia, Guinea-Bissau, Côte d'Ivoire, Guinea, Congo, Mozambique and Democratic Republic of the Congo	UK registered office: East of England
Stelios Philanthropic Foundation Charity number 1141206	06/04/2011	Latest income £14,376,341 [Sep 2025]	Stelios Philanthropic Foundation supports activities in the places where the founder lived and worked:UK,Greece,Cyprus and Monaco.1.funding scholarships for students 2.supporting entrepreneurship with cash prizes to stimulate economic growth/job creation. 3.donating money to charities 4.operating programme in Greece-Cyprus 'Food from the heart' that offers daily snacks to people in need Work in Türkiye, South Africa, Germany, Indonesia, Lebanon, Romania, Switzerland, Greece, Monaco, France, Cyprus and United States	UK registered office: London
Frontline AIDS Charity number 1038860	08/07/1994	Latest income £11,936,984 [Dec 2025]	Frontline AIDS is the new name of the International HIV/AIDS Alliance. The charity is the UK-based secretariat of a global partnership of national organisations working to support community action on HIV and AIDS. National partners and local community groups are supported by technical expertise, policy work and fundraising carried out at the secretariat and across the global partnership. Work in Senegal, South Sudan, Zimbabwe, Zambia, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Vietnam, United States, Ukraine, Uganda, Tunisia, Trinidad and Tobago, Thailand, Tanzania, South Africa, Peru, Nigeria, Netherlands, Namibia, Myanmar, Morocco, Mexico, Malaysia, Malawi, Lebanon, Kyrgyzstan, Kenya, Côte d'Ivoire, Indonesia, India, Haiti, Ethiopia, El Salvador, Ecuador, China, Cambodia, Burundi, Burkina Faso, Botswana, Bolivia, Belgium, Bangladesh, Argentina, Algeria and Afghanistan	UK registered office: South East
The Leprosy Mission International Charity number 1076356	02/07/1999	Latest income £12,713,245 [Dec 2025]	The work of the mission is focused on its goal- leprosy defeated,lives transformed. This will be achieved by working with people and communities affected by leprosy, people with physical disabilities and those excluded from society through:- leprosy services-dignity and empowerment- social integration- research and learning- resource mobiliation Work in Democratic Republic of the Congo, Chad, Bangladesh, Myanmar, Mozambique, Nepal, Ethiopia, Angola, India, South Sudan, Niger, Timor-Leste, Thailand, Tanzania, Sudan, Sri Lanka, South Africa, Nigeria and Papua New Guinea	UK registered office: London
Traffic International Charity number 1076722	23/07/1999	Latest income £12,035,335 [Jun 2025]	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 France, Georgia, Germany, Hungary, Zimbabwe, Cameroon, Hong Kong, Taiwan, India, Japan, Kenya, Malaysia, Mexico, Netherlands, Peru, South Africa, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Tanzania, Thailand, United Arab Emirates, United States, Vietnam, Canada, Brazil, Belgium, Australia, China, Costa Rica, Ecuador and Estonia	UK registered office: East of England
Global Alliance for Livestock Veterinary Medicines Charity number 1115606	28/07/2006	Latest income £17,665,060 [Mar 2025]	GALVmed fosters ground breaking partnerships on a global scale between animal health industry and other organisations. Our aim is to promote the development of accessible and affordable animal vaccines and other animal health products for the poorest farmers in developing countries. Work in South Africa, India, Burkina Faso, Ghana, Nigeria, Nepal, Mozambique, Zambia, Tanzania, Bangladesh, Kenya, Uganda, Rwanda, Malawi, Cameroon, Ethiopia, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Botswana, Chad, The Gambia, Côte d'Ivoire, Mali, Senegal, Togo, Benin, Zimbabwe and South Sudan	UK registered office:
Women in Informal Employment: Globalizing and Organizing (Wiego) Limited Charity number 1143510	23/08/2011	Latest income £6,991,814 [Mar 2025]	WIEGO pursues its objects by helping to build networks of informal worker organizations; undertaking policy analysis, statistical research and data analysis on the informal economy; providing policy advice and convening policy dialogues on the informal economy; and documenting and disseminating good practice in support of the informal workforce especially women. Work in Switzerland, Belgium, Brazil, Canada, Colombia, France, Argentina, Germany, Ghana, India, Indonesia, Kenya, Malawi, Mauritius, Mexico, Netherlands, United States, Uruguay, Malaysia, Ireland, Zimbabwe, Senegal, Sweden, Nicaragua, Peru, South Africa, Chile, China, Italy, Liberia, Spain, Thailand and Uganda	UK registered office: North West
World Horse Welfare Charity number 206658	25/05/1979	Latest income £11,134,000 [Dec 2025]	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 Ireland, South Africa, Mexico, Cuba, Costa Rica, Chile, Lesotho, Cambodia, Nepal, Honduras, Guatemala, Haiti, Nicaragua, Panama and Senegal	UK registered office: East of England
The Royal Naval Benevolent Trust (Grand Fleet and Kindred Funds) Charity number 206243	05/02/1963	Latest income £12,460,971 [Mar 2025]	The RNBT gives help, in cases of need, to those who are serving or have served as ratings in the Royal Navy or as other ranks in the Royal Marines, and their dependants - The RNBT Family. We give financial support to individuals and provide care for older people. Work in Zimbabwe, United States, Thailand, Spain, South Africa, Ireland, New Zealand, Malta, France, Cyprus, Canada, Australia, Greece, Hong Kong and Türkiye	UK registered office: South East
The Cochrane Collaboration Charity number 1045921	26/04/1995	Latest income £11,093,599 [Dec 2025]	Cochrane is a global, independent, non-profit network of health researchers and professionals, patients and carers who work together to produce and promote trusted, high-quality health information that improves health and healthcare worldwide. Our mission is to produce accessible, trusted evidence and advocate for its use to deliver better, more equitable health for all. Work in Switzerland, Thailand, United States, Hong Kong, Taiwan, Ireland, China, Chile, Canada, Brazil, Belgium, Austria, Australia, Costa Rica, Croatia, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, India, Italy, Jamaica, Japan, Mexico, Netherlands, New Zealand, Nigeria, Norway, Panama, Poland, Portugal, Russia, Singapore, South Africa, South Korea, Spain, Sweden, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Indonesia, Dominican Republic, Iran, Malaysia, Colombia, Argentina, Uruguay and Czechia	UK registered office: London
Big Win Philanthropy Charity number 1162036	05/06/2015	Latest income £1,967,922 [Dec 2025]	Big Win Philanthropy is an independent foundation that invests in children and young people in developing countries to improve their lives and to maximize demographic dividends for long term economic growth. Big Win Philanthropy partners with leaders who have a stake in the outcome to achieve transformational change. Work in Ethiopia, Ghana, Côte d'Ivoire, Kenya, Lesotho, South Africa, Liberia, Madagascar, Malawi, Mozambique, Eswatini, Namibia, Nigeria, Zimbabwe, Rwanda, Uganda, Botswana, Burkina Faso, Tanzania, Senegal and Sierra Leone	UK registered office: London
Working Animals International Charity number 209015	23/01/1963	Latest income £8,456,770 [Dec 2025]	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 Sierra Leone, Somalia, South Africa, Ghana, Kenya, Liberia, Mongolia, Tanzania, Namibia, Pakistan, Peru, India, Cameroon, Costa Rica, Jordan, Mali, Ethiopia, Zimbabwe, Tunisia, Myanmar, Morocco, Mauritania and Botswana	UK registered office: London

The Royal Air Force Benevolent Fund

Charity number 1081009

02/06/2000

Latest income £27,695,000

[Dec 2025]

(a) Providing relief and assistance to past and present members of the Royal Air Force and their dependants who are in need as a result of poverty, disability, sickness, infirmity or otherwise.(b) enhancing the morale and well being of serving members of the Royal Air Force(c)Maintaining the RAF war memorial on the Victoria embankment, London.

Work in Austria, Monaco, Slovakia, Poland, Hong Kong, Zimbabwe, United States, Argentina, Australia, Belgium, Canada, Chile, Türkiye, Cyprus, France, Germany, Guyana, Thailand, Hungary, Spain, India, Israel, Philippines, Jamaica, Malaysia, Malta, Mexico, South Africa, Singapore, Ireland and New Zealand

UK registered office: London

The Royal Air Forces Association - Corporate Body

Charity number 226686

01/11/1963

Latest income £21,646,000

[Dec 2024]

The provision of welfare support to members of the Royal Air Forces community. The Association's welfare activities include the operation of three respite care homes, provision of sheltered housing, assistance for individuals in welfare need, support to the serving RAF through contributions to Contact Houses and Internet Cafes.

Work in Belgium, Luxembourg, South Africa, Gibraltar, Ireland, Malta, Cyprus, Norway, France, Hong Kong, Germany, Spain, Falkland Islands, New Zealand, United States, Greece, Netherlands, Barbados, Australia and Switzerland

UK registered office: East Midlands

Alpha International

Charity number 1086179

18/04/2001

Latest income £23,865,077

[Dec 2025]

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

UK registered office: London

Christian Vision

Charity number 1031031

06/01/1994

Latest income £27,187,543

[Dec 2025]

Advancement of the Christian faith; relief of needy, aged or sick people; advancement of Christian based education; promotion of good citizenship and moral values and purposes beneficial to the community. Mission statement: To introduce people to Jesus and encourage those who acknowledge Him to accept Him as the Son of God and become His true followers.

Work in Myanmar, Timor-Leste, China, Indonesia, India, Argentina, Australia, Bolivia, Zambia, Venezuela, Egypt, United States, Ukraine, South Africa, Philippines, Brazil, Germany, Romania, Czechia, Chile, Kazakhstan, Belarus, Armenia, Latvia, Sri Lanka and Madagascar

UK registered office: West Midlands

Givewell UK

Charity number 1196392

03/11/2021

Latest income £20,450,036

[Dec 2025]

We promote charities that save and improve lives the most per dollar as identified by the U.S. organisation GiveWell. We raise funds on their behalf and make grants to further their life improving and life saving programs.

Work in Liberia, Zambia, Vietnam, Uganda, Togo, Tanzania, Sudan, South Africa, Sierra Leone, Rwanda, Philippines, Papua New Guinea, Pakistan, Nigeria, Angola, Bangladesh, Burkina Faso, Burundi, Cameroon, Central African Republic, Chad, Côte d'Ivoire, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Egypt, Eritrea, Ethiopia, Ghana, Guinea, Guinea-Bissau, Guyana, India, Indonesia, Kenya, Mauritania, Malawi, Madagascar, Zimbabwe, Niger, Namibia, Myanmar, Mozambique and Afghanistan

UK registered office: London

This Day Foundation

Charity number 1195423

06/08/2021

Latest income £33,666,514

[Mar 2025]

Makes grants to organisations and individuals in the UK and over seas, in line with its grant making policy

Work in South Africa

UK registered office: London

International Fund for Animal Welfare (Ifaw)

Charity number 1024806

11/08/1993

Latest income £17,438,907

[Jun 2025]

International fund for animal welfare (ifaw) rescues and protects animals around the world. We rescue individual animals, campaign to prevent animal cruelty and advocate for the protection of wildlife and habitats. Ifaw promotes animal welfare and conservation policies that advance the well-being of both animals and people.

Work in India, Zambia, United States, United Arab Emirates, Türkiye, South Africa, Sierra Leone, Malawi, Kenya, Japan, Côte d'Ivoire, Indonesia, Iceland, China, Canada and Barbados

UK registered office: London

Mission Aviation Fellowship UK

Charity number 1064598

25/09/1997

Latest income £17,179,000

[Dec 2025]

MAF uses light aircraft to transform the lives of some of the world's most isolated people in need. Working in partnership with hundreds of other Christian and humanitarian organisations, MAF delivers help, hope and healing to remote and inaccessible communities in the developing world. MAF UK is the largest provider of resources for MAF International's work within the MAF global partnership.

Work in Guinea, Nepal, South Sudan, Timor-Leste, Uganda, Chad, Australia, Kenya, Liberia, Madagascar, Tanzania, South Africa and Papua New Guinea

UK registered office: South East

Colchester Zoological Society

Charity number 1105621

25/08/2004

Latest income £27,390,232

[Dec 2025]

Colchester Zoological Society is dedicated to providing financial and technical assistance to conservation projects worldwide, to raising awareness among local people in community conservation programmes and to supporting conservation research and its own project: the UmPhafa Nature Reserve in KwaZulu Natal, South Africa.

Work in Nepal, Madagascar, Laos, South Africa, Zambia, Ecuador, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Netherlands and Indonesia

UK registered office: East of England

Vodafone Foundation

Charity number 1193984

31/03/2021

Latest income £18,098,441

[Mar 2026]

Vodafone Foundation is at the centre of a network of 24 global & local social investment programmes. Through this unique network, we are able to think & act locally & respond to the needs of the communities in which Vodafone operates. Globally, we harness the power of mobile technology to deliver long-term sustainable programmes that drive transformational change & support disaster response.

Work in Hungary, India, Luxembourg, Kenya, Tanzania, South Africa, Mozambique, Lesotho, Türkiye, Spain, Romania, Albania, Czechia, Portugal, Egypt, Germany, Ireland, Italy, Ghana, Netherlands, Greece and Democratic Republic of the Congo

UK registered office: London

The World Federation of Khoja Shia Ithna-Asheri Muslim Communities

Charity number 282303

01/06/1982

Latest income £19,395,958

[Dec 2025]

The World Federation of KSIMC provides these activities through its Regional Federations and partners based internationally In America, Europe, Africa, Pakistan, India and Australia.

Work in France, Trinidad and Tobago, New Zealand, Nepal, Denmark, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Canada, India, Iraq, Kenya, Lebanon, Pakistan, South Africa, Sweden, Tanzania, United States, Australia, Austria and Bangladesh

UK registered office: London

Ivcc

Charity number 1128437

05/03/2009

Latest income £19,097,000

[Jul 2025]

The IVCC is a Product Development Partnership (PDP) established as a not for profit company and registered charity to overcome the barriers to innovation in the development of new insecticides for public health vector control and to develop information systems and tools which will enable new and existing pesticides to be used more effectively.

Work in Japan, United States, Switzerland, Burkina Faso, Germany, Zambia, Netherlands, Norway, Ireland, Rwanda, Senegal, Singapore, South Africa, Spain, Tanzania, Thailand, Uganda, United Arab Emirates, Vietnam, Zimbabwe, Australia, Benin, Canada, China, Denmark, France, Ghana, Greece, Israel, Côte d'Ivoire, Kenya, Madagascar, Mali, Mexico and Mozambique

UK registered office: North West

The Virgin Foundation

Charity number 297540

25/08/1987

Latest income £18,151,000

[Dec 2025]

Virgin Unite was established by Richard Branson and staff across the Virgin Group to deliver entrepreneurial approaches to social and environmental issues. Virgin Unite works with all the Virgin companies around the world in partnership with social entrepreneurs to build sustainable solutions to some of thoughest challenges facing the world today.

Work in South Africa, Australia, Jamaica, United States and Canada

UK registered office: London

Plymouth Marine Laboratory

Charity number 1091222

20/03/2002

Latest income £16,390,000

[Mar 2025]

PML undertakes scientifically excellent research that generates greater understanding of the marine environment, the threats it faces, and its relationship with society. PML uses this greater understanding to effect demonstrable change in the way in which the marine environment is appreciated, managed, protected and valued. PML activities are aimed at supporting a sustainable ocean for society.

Work in Cambodia, Philippines, Australia, Malaysia, Norway, South Africa, South Korea, Bangladesh, China, India and Japan

UK registered office: South West

Compassion in World Farming International

Charity number 1095050

16/12/2002

Latest income £14,033,834

[Mar 2026]

Our activities include:- Strengthening EU legislation and enforcement on animal welfare.- Persuading food companies to sell higher welfare products across their entire product ranges.- Enabling consumers to make higher welfare food choices.- Persuading intergovernmental agencies to adopt higher welfare policies.- Supporting producers who champion higher welfare practices.

Work in Poland, Belgium, Netherlands, Spain, Italy, France, Czechia, China, United States, Ukraine, South Africa and Ireland

UK registered office: South East

The Chartered Institute of Building

Charity number 280795

25/09/1980

Latest income £17,160,000

[Dec 2025]

The CIOB is governed by Royal Charter with the following objectives - the promotion for the public benefit of the science and practice of building and construction and, the advancement of public education in the science and practice of building and construction including necessary research and the publication thereof.

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

UK registered office: South East

Tusk Trust Limited

Charity number 1186533

22/11/2019

Latest income £15,565,125

[Dec 2025]

Tusk's mission is to amplify the impact of progressive conservation initiatives across africa. We partner with the most effective local organisations, investing in their in-depth knowledge and expertise, to protect endangered species, reduce human-wildlife conflict, find sustainable solutions to preserve critical habitats and combat the global demand for illegal wildlife products.

Work in Comoros, Gabon, Ghana, Senegal, Rwanda, Mozambique, Zimbabwe, Zambia, Uganda, Tanzania, South Africa, Sierra Leone, Nigeria, Namibia, Mali, Malawi, Madagascar, Liberia, Kenya, Guinea, Angola, Botswana, Cameroon and Democratic Republic of the Congo

UK registered office: South West

Vocational Training Charitable Trust

Charity number 295192

30/09/1986

Latest income £13,397,317

[Jul 2025]

Vocational Training Charitable Trust, T/A VTCT Skills, is a market-leading specialist vocational and technical Awarding Organisation offering a comprehensive range of qualifications, assessments and services in 17 sectors, including Hairdressing, Beauty, Logistics and Early Years. Working closely with employers and training providers, our ranges are backed by industry and trusted around the world.

Work in Zambia, Taiwan, Macau, Mauritania, Norway, United Arab Emirates, Hungary, Hong Kong, Romania, Nigeria, Thailand, Denmark, Spain, Australia, India, Italy, Malta, Mauritius, Netherlands, Ireland, South Africa, Oman, New Zealand, Latvia, Zimbabwe, Vietnam, United States, Sweden, South Korea, Singapore, Qatar, Kenya, Malaysia, Lithuania, Botswana, Canada, China, Greece, Indonesia and Japan

UK registered office: South East

Mercy Ships - U.K Ltd

Charity number 1053055

21/02/1996

Latest income £11,228,360

[Dec 2025]

Mercy Ships UK is part of a global charity that uses hospital ships to deliver free healthcare to people in some of the poorest countries in the world. Our volunteers work with host nations to improve healthcare systems by training local medical staff and renovating facilities to leave a lasting legacy. Since 1978, we've visited 56 countries, providing services worth more than £1.2 billion.

Work in Ghana, The Gambia, Madagascar, Senegal, Sierra Leone, South Africa, Togo, Cameroon, Benin, Liberia, Guinea-Bissau, Côte d'Ivoire, Guinea, Congo, Mozambique and Democratic Republic of the Congo

UK registered office: East of England

Stelios Philanthropic Foundation

Charity number 1141206

06/04/2011

Latest income £14,376,341

[Sep 2025]

Stelios Philanthropic Foundation supports activities in the places where the founder lived and worked:UK,Greece,Cyprus and Monaco.1.funding scholarships for students 2.supporting entrepreneurship with cash prizes to stimulate economic growth/job creation. 3.donating money to charities 4.operating programme in Greece-Cyprus 'Food from the heart' that offers daily snacks to people in need

Work in Türkiye, South Africa, Germany, Indonesia, Lebanon, Romania, Switzerland, Greece, Monaco, France, Cyprus and United States

UK registered office: London

Frontline AIDS

Charity number 1038860

08/07/1994

Latest income £11,936,984

[Dec 2025]

Frontline AIDS is the new name of the International HIV/AIDS Alliance. The charity is the UK-based secretariat of a global partnership of national organisations working to support community action on HIV and AIDS. National partners and local community groups are supported by technical expertise, policy work and fundraising carried out at the secretariat and across the global partnership.

Work in Senegal, South Sudan, Zimbabwe, Zambia, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Vietnam, United States, Ukraine, Uganda, Tunisia, Trinidad and Tobago, Thailand, Tanzania, South Africa, Peru, Nigeria, Netherlands, Namibia, Myanmar, Morocco, Mexico, Malaysia, Malawi, Lebanon, Kyrgyzstan, Kenya, Côte d'Ivoire, Indonesia, India, Haiti, Ethiopia, El Salvador, Ecuador, China, Cambodia, Burundi, Burkina Faso, Botswana, Bolivia, Belgium, Bangladesh, Argentina, Algeria and Afghanistan

UK registered office: South East

The Leprosy Mission International

Charity number 1076356

02/07/1999

Latest income £12,713,245

[Dec 2025]

The work of the mission is focused on its goal- leprosy defeated,lives transformed. This will be achieved by working with people and communities affected by leprosy, people with physical disabilities and those excluded from society through:- leprosy services-dignity and empowerment- social integration- research and learning- resource mobiliation

Work in Democratic Republic of the Congo, Chad, Bangladesh, Myanmar, Mozambique, Nepal, Ethiopia, Angola, India, South Sudan, Niger, Timor-Leste, Thailand, Tanzania, Sudan, Sri Lanka, South Africa, Nigeria and Papua New Guinea

UK registered office: London

Traffic International

Charity number 1076722

23/07/1999

Latest income £12,035,335

[Jun 2025]

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

UK registered office: East of England

Global Alliance for Livestock Veterinary Medicines

Charity number 1115606

28/07/2006

Latest income £17,665,060

[Mar 2025]

GALVmed fosters ground breaking partnerships on a global scale between animal health industry and other organisations. Our aim is to promote the development of accessible and affordable animal vaccines and other animal health products for the poorest farmers in developing countries.

Work in South Africa, India, Burkina Faso, Ghana, Nigeria, Nepal, Mozambique, Zambia, Tanzania, Bangladesh, Kenya, Uganda, Rwanda, Malawi, Cameroon, Ethiopia, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Botswana, Chad, The Gambia, Côte d'Ivoire, Mali, Senegal, Togo, Benin, Zimbabwe and South Sudan

UK registered office:

Women in Informal Employment: Globalizing and Organizing (Wiego) Limited

Charity number 1143510

23/08/2011

Latest income £6,991,814

[Mar 2025]

WIEGO pursues its objects by helping to build networks of informal worker organizations; undertaking policy analysis, statistical research and data analysis on the informal economy; providing policy advice and convening policy dialogues on the informal economy; and documenting and disseminating good practice in support of the informal workforce especially women.

Work in Switzerland, Belgium, Brazil, Canada, Colombia, France, Argentina, Germany, Ghana, India, Indonesia, Kenya, Malawi, Mauritius, Mexico, Netherlands, United States, Uruguay, Malaysia, Ireland, Zimbabwe, Senegal, Sweden, Nicaragua, Peru, South Africa, Chile, China, Italy, Liberia, Spain, Thailand and Uganda

UK registered office: North West

World Horse Welfare

Charity number 206658

25/05/1979

Latest income £11,134,000

[Dec 2025]

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

UK registered office: East of England

The Royal Naval Benevolent Trust (Grand Fleet and Kindred Funds)

Charity number 206243

05/02/1963

Latest income £12,460,971

[Mar 2025]

The RNBT gives help, in cases of need, to those who are serving or have served as ratings in the Royal Navy or as other ranks in the Royal Marines, and their dependants - The RNBT Family. We give financial support to individuals and provide care for older people.

Work in Zimbabwe, United States, Thailand, Spain, South Africa, Ireland, New Zealand, Malta, France, Cyprus, Canada, Australia, Greece, Hong Kong and Türkiye

UK registered office: South East

The Cochrane Collaboration

Charity number 1045921

26/04/1995

Latest income £11,093,599

[Dec 2025]

Cochrane is a global, independent, non-profit network of health researchers and professionals, patients and carers who work together to produce and promote trusted, high-quality health information that improves health and healthcare worldwide. Our mission is to produce accessible, trusted evidence and advocate for its use to deliver better, more equitable health for all.

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

UK registered office: London

Big Win Philanthropy

Charity number 1162036

05/06/2015

Latest income £1,967,922

[Dec 2025]

Big Win Philanthropy is an independent foundation that invests in children and young people in developing countries to improve their lives and to maximize demographic dividends for long term economic growth. Big Win Philanthropy partners with leaders who have a stake in the outcome to achieve transformational change.

Work in Ethiopia, Ghana, Côte d'Ivoire, Kenya, Lesotho, South Africa, Liberia, Madagascar, Malawi, Mozambique, Eswatini, Namibia, Nigeria, Zimbabwe, Rwanda, Uganda, Botswana, Burkina Faso, Tanzania, Senegal and Sierra Leone

UK registered office: London

Working Animals International

Charity number 209015

23/01/1963

Latest income £8,456,770

[Dec 2025]

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

UK registered office: London

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