Found 1,714 UK NGOs working in South Africa
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 South Africa.
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| Charity | Reg. date | Latest income | Activities | Region ? |
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Mission Aviation Fellowship International Charity number 1058226 |
24/09/1996 |
Latest income £44,840,268 [Dec 2024] |
MAF International uses light aircraft 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 International delivers help, hope and healing to remote and inaccessible communities in the developing world.
Work in United States, Nepal, New Zealand, Switzerland, Australia, Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Chad, Finland, India, Kenya, Liberia, Madagascar, Mongolia, Myanmar, Netherlands, Norway, Papua New Guinea, Philippines, Singapore, South Africa, Tanzania, Uganda, Timor-Leste, South Sudan, Canada and Guinea
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UK registered office: South East |
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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 Portugal, Peru, Norway, Hong Kong, South Korea, Belgium, Indonesia, Poland, Netherlands, Singapore, Australia, Canada, Chile, China, Denmark, Finland, United States, France, Germany, Sweden, Spain, South Africa, Iceland, Italy and Japan
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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 Mali, Benin, Bhutan, Bolivia, Burkina Faso, Cameroon, China, Denmark, Ethiopia, Finland, France, Ghana, India, Indonesia, Kenya, Malawi, Bangladesh, Mexico, Mozambique, Myanmar, Namibia, Nepal, Netherlands, Nigeria, Pakistan, Peru, Philippines, Rwanda, Senegal, South Africa, Sweden, Switzerland, Tanzania, Thailand, Trinidad and Tobago, Uganda, United States, Vietnam, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Zambia, Zimbabwe, Australia and Argentina
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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 Democratic Republic of the Congo, Occupied Palestinian Territories, Laos, Kyrgyzstan, South Sudan, Iraq, Ukraine, Syria, India, Haiti, Ethiopia, Colombia, China, Cambodia, Burkina Faso, Bolivia, Bangladesh, Nepal, Russia, Vietnam, Kenya, Philippines, Sudan, Sri Lanka, Jamaica, Zimbabwe, Pakistan, South Africa, Tanzania, Thailand, Uganda, Myanmar, Mozambique, Zambia and Moldova
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UK registered office: London |
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Absolute Return for Kids (Ark) Charity number 1095322 |
09/01/2003 |
Latest income £31,018,000 [Aug 2024] |
Ark is an education charity that exists to make sure that all children, regardless of their background, have access to a great education and real choices in life. Ark incubates, launches and scales ventures that share our mission and values.
Work in South Africa, India and Uganda
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UK registered office: |
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Vso Charity number 313757 |
14/02/1962 |
Latest income £24,673,000 [Mar 2025] |
Vso is the world's leading independent international development agency working for change through volunteers. vso brings people together to share skills, creativity and learning to build a fairer world. Vso has programmes in over twenty developing countries focusing on delivering sustainable change in three thematic areas: education, health and secure livelihoods.
Work in Kenya, Malawi, Mozambique, Myanmar, Rwanda, Nepal, Ireland, Philippines, Pakistan, Zimbabwe, Zambia, Uganda, Thailand, Nigeria, Tanzania, South Africa, Sierra Leone, Bangladesh, Cambodia, Ethiopia, Ghana, India and Netherlands
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UK registered office: London |
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Goldman Sachs Gives (UK) Charity number 1123956 |
06/05/2008 |
Latest income £27,537,194 [Jun 2025] |
The charity is a grant making charity, providing grants to a wide range of charitable projects in the UK and abroad, funded principally by donations made by affiliate and subsidiary companies of The Goldman Sachs Group, Inc and by current and former senior employees of The Goldman Sachs Group, Inc, and its affiliates and subsidiaries.
Work in Germany, Australia, Belgium, Canada, France, Ghana, India, Israel, Italy, Lebanon, Ireland, Romania, South Africa, Spain, Sweden, Türkiye, United States and Hong Kong
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UK registered office: London |
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The Elton John Aids Foundation Charity number 1017336 |
12/02/1993 |
Latest income £23,232,132 [Dec 2024] |
The Foundation empowers people infected, affected and at risk of HIV/AIDS, to alleviate their physical, emotional and financial hardship, enabling them to improve their quality of life, live with dignity and exercise self determination. It funds broad ranges of services and operational research, focusing on the most disadvantaged and high risk groups both in the UK and around the world.
Work in Ukraine, Zambia, Zimbabwe, Uganda, Thailand, Tanzania, South Africa, Russia, Myanmar, Malawi, Lesotho, Kenya, India and Ethiopia
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UK registered office: London |
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Amnesty International UK Section Charitable Trust Charity number 1051681 |
04/01/1996 |
Latest income £24,142,000 [Dec 2024] |
Amnesty InternationalPromotion of Human Rights (including Human Rights education, research and related activities)
Work in South Africa, Burkina Faso, Greece, Senegal and Sierra Leone
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UK registered office: London |
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The Order of Friars Minor Charity number 232177 |
21/01/1964 |
Latest income £1,655,420 [Mar 2025] |
Support of charitable purposes connected with the Roman Catholic Religion and the support of the Order generally.
Work in Kenya, Belgium, South Africa and India
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UK registered office: London |
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Christian Vision Charity number 1031031 |
06/01/1994 |
Latest income £31,544,178 [Dec 2024] |
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 Zambia, Timor-Leste, Venezuela, United States, Ukraine, South Africa, Philippines, Myanmar, Indonesia, India, Germany, Egypt, China, Brazil, Bolivia, Australia, Argentina, Latvia, Armenia, Belarus, Chile, Czechia, Kazakhstan, Sri Lanka, Romania and Madagascar
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UK registered office: West Midlands |
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Thomson Reuters Foundation Charity number 1082139 |
23/08/2000 |
Latest income £22,678,000 [Dec 2024] |
We work to advance media freedom, foster more inclusive economies, and promote human rights. Through news, media development, free legal assistance and convening initiatives, we combine our unique services to drive systemic change. We believe that societies around the world should be free, fair and informed.
Work in India, Spain, Nigeria, Indonesia, Colombia, Brazil, United States, South Africa, Philippines, Mexico, Lebanon, Kenya and Argentina
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UK registered office: London |
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The Royal Air Force Benevolent Fund Charity number 1081009 |
02/06/2000 |
Latest income £21,649,000 [Dec 2024] |
(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 India, Australia, Belgium, Argentina, Guyana, Hungary, Israel, Jamaica, Malaysia, Malta, Germany, Mexico, New Zealand, Philippines, Poland, Ireland, Singapore, Canada, Chile, Hong Kong, Cyprus, France, United States, Zimbabwe, Türkiye, Thailand, Spain, South Africa, Slovakia, Monaco and Austria
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UK registered office: London |
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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 Switzerland, Australia, Barbados, Belgium, Cyprus, France, Germany, Greece, Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, New Zealand, Norway, Ireland, South Africa, Spain, United States, Falkland Islands, Gibraltar and Hong Kong
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UK registered office: East Midlands |
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Vodafone Foundation Charity number 1193984 |
31/03/2021 |
Latest income £19,589,579 [Mar 2025] |
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 Türkiye, Ghana, Greece, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Albania, Hungary, Spain, Lesotho, Romania, Mozambique, Luxembourg, South Africa, Czechia, Ireland, Portugal, India, Italy, Netherlands, Egypt, Tanzania, Germany and Kenya
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UK registered office: London |
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Alpha International Charity number 1086179 |
18/04/2001 |
Latest income £21,179,536 [Dec 2024] |
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 Argentina, Zimbabwe, Zambia, Vietnam, United States, Uganda, Trinidad and Tobago, Kenya, Japan, Indonesia, India, Ghana, Germany, France, Ethiopia, Estonia, Egypt, Ecuador, Costa Rica, Colombia, Cambodia, Burundi, Brazil, Botswana, Hong Kong, Thailand, Spain, South Korea, South Africa, Singapore, Sierra Leone, Rwanda, Philippines, Nigeria, Nicaragua, Netherlands, Myanmar, Mexico, Mauritius and Liberia
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UK registered office: London |
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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
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UK registered office: London |
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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 Iceland, Zambia, United States, Indonesia, Côte d'Ivoire, Canada, China, Japan, Kenya, Malawi, Sierra Leone, South Africa, United Arab Emirates, Türkiye, Barbados and India
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UK registered office: London |
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The Virgin Foundation Charity number 297540 |
25/08/1987 |
Latest income £21,494,000 [Dec 2024] |
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 Canada, Jamaica, South Africa, United States and Australia
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UK registered office: London |
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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 Thailand, France, Denmark, China, Canada, Ghana, Greece, Israel, Côte d'Ivoire, Zimbabwe, Zambia, Kenya, Vietnam, Madagascar, Benin, Mali, Mexico, Mozambique, Netherlands, Burkina Faso, Germany, Japan, Switzerland, United States, Norway, Ireland, Rwanda, Senegal, Singapore, South Africa, Australia, Spain, Tanzania, Uganda and United Arab Emirates
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UK registered office: North West |
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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 Philippines, Cambodia, Australia, Japan, Malaysia, Norway, India, South Africa, South Korea, China and Bangladesh
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UK registered office: South West |
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Frontline AIDS Charity number 1038860 |
08/07/1994 |
Latest income £15,993,453 [Dec 2024] |
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 India, Namibia, Netherlands, Nigeria, Peru, Senegal, South Africa, Tanzania, Thailand, Trinidad and Tobago, Tunisia, Uganda, Ukraine, United States, Vietnam, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Zambia, Zimbabwe, South Sudan, Myanmar, Morocco, Mexico, Malaysia, Malawi, Lebanon, Kyrgyzstan, Kenya, Côte d'Ivoire, Indonesia, Haiti, Ethiopia, El Salvador, Ecuador, China, Cambodia, Burundi, Burkina Faso, Botswana, Bolivia, Belgium, Bangladesh, Argentina, Algeria and Afghanistan
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UK registered office: South East |
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Mission Aviation Fellowship UK Charity number 1064598 |
25/09/1997 |
Latest income £17,150,000 [Dec 2024] |
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 Papua New Guinea, Nepal, Madagascar, Liberia, Kenya, Chad, Australia, South Sudan, Timor-Leste, South Africa, Uganda, Tanzania and Guinea
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UK registered office: South East |
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Compassion in World Farming International Charity number 1095050 |
16/12/2002 |
Latest income £19,232,467 [Mar 2025] |
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 Spain, France, United States, Ukraine, South Africa, Ireland, Poland, Netherlands, Italy, Czechia, China and Belgium
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UK registered office: South East |
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The World Federation of Khoja Shia Ithna-Asheri Muslim Communities Charity number 282303 |
01/06/1982 |
Latest income £15,915,991 [Dec 2024] |
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 Nepal, France, New Zealand, Trinidad and Tobago, Bangladesh, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Canada, Denmark, India, Iraq, Kenya, Lebanon, Pakistan, South Africa, Tanzania, United States, Sweden, Australia and Austria
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UK registered office: London |
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The Chartered Institute of Building Charity number 280795 |
25/09/1980 |
Latest income £15,405,000 [Dec 2024] |
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 Canada, Malaysia, Australia, United Arab Emirates, South Africa, Singapore, Ireland, China and Hong Kong
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UK registered office: South East |
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Penny Appeal Charity number 1128341 |
02/03/2009 |
Latest income £13,136,985 [Dec 2024] |
Penny Appeal provides poverty relief across Asia, the Middle East and Africa, with dedicated programmes to help the poor and needy by building wells, caring for orphans, providing nutritious food, delivering emergency aid in response to crisis situations and providing healthcare. Penny Appeal also works in the UK to help homeless people and women who have experienced domestic abuse.
Work in India, Rwanda, Pakistan, Nigeria, Niger, Nepal, Lebanon, Kenya, Mauritania, Israel, Iraq, Indonesia, Guinea, The Gambia, Ethiopia, Eritrea, Djibouti, Bangladesh, Azerbaijan, Mali, Afghanistan, Guinea-Bissau, Yemen, Türkiye, Syria, Sudan, Sri Lanka, Somalia, Sierra Leone, Senegal, Australia, Tanzania, United Arab Emirates, United States, Occupied Palestinian Territories, Cameroon, Central African Republic, Greece, Myanmar, South Africa and Bosnia and Herzegovina
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UK registered office: Yorkshire and The Humber |
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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 Malaysia, Denmark, Botswana, Canada, China, Greece, Indonesia, Japan, Kenya, Latvia, Lithuania, New Zealand, Oman, Qatar, Singapore, South Korea, Sweden, United States, Vietnam, Zimbabwe, Hungary, Taiwan, Macau, Hong Kong, Mauritania, Zambia, United Arab Emirates, Thailand, Romania, Norway, Nigeria, Malta, Italy, India, South Africa, Ireland, Spain, Netherlands, Mauritius and Australia
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UK registered office: South East |
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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 Germany, South Africa, Lebanon, Romania, Türkiye, Switzerland, Indonesia, Greece, Cyprus, France, Monaco and United States
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UK registered office: London |
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Tusk Trust Limited Charity number 1186533 |
22/11/2019 |
Latest income £13,570,369 [Dec 2024] |
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 Cameroon, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Gabon, Ghana, Guinea, Kenya, Liberia, Madagascar, Malawi, Mali, Namibia, Nigeria, Sierra Leone, South Africa, Tanzania, Uganda, Zambia, Zimbabwe, Mozambique, Rwanda, Senegal, Angola, Botswana and Comoros
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UK registered office: South West |
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