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Charity	Reg. date	Latest income	Activities	Region ?
Institute of Our Lady of Mercy Charity number 290544	30/11/1984	Latest income £11,889,793 [Jun 2025]	The Charity's activities are carried on by individual Sisters acting within parish communities and the wider community. It runs and supports Catholic schools and care homes. The Trustees care for their own Sisters who are retiring from active work. The Charity also makes grants to beneficiaries and assists other charities with similar objects. Work in Kenya, Peru, Ireland and Romania	UK registered office: Yorkshire and The Humber
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, Tanzania, Timor-Leste, South Sudan, Australia, Chad, Kenya, Liberia, Madagascar, Nepal, Papua New Guinea, South Africa and Uganda	UK registered office: South East
Catholic Diocese of Portsmouth Charity number 1199568	06/07/2022	Latest income £18,166,991 [Aug 2025]	The advancement of the Roman Catholic religion in the Diocese of Portsmouth through its parishes, schools and other works. Work in Cameroon, Kenya and Philippines	UK registered office: South East
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 Burkina Faso, United States, Germany, Japan, Switzerland, Kenya, Madagascar, Mali, Mexico, Netherlands, Norway, Ireland, Rwanda, Senegal, Singapore, South Africa, Canada, China, Denmark, Spain, Tanzania, Thailand, Uganda, United Arab Emirates, Vietnam, Zambia, Zimbabwe, Mozambique, Australia, Benin, Côte d'Ivoire, France, Ghana, Greece and Israel	UK registered office: North West
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 South Korea, Bangladesh, Australia, Japan, Malaysia, Norway, South Africa, India, China, Philippines and Cambodia	UK registered office: South West
The Central British Fund for World Jewish Relief Charity number 290767	18/07/1985	Latest income £15,456,679 [Jun 2025]	World Jewish Relief is the UK Jewish community's international development and humanitarian agency. We tackle Jewish poverty and reach beyond our community. We create opportunities for those out of work to become self-reliant, we bring dignity to the elderly, assistance to refugees and we respond to international disasters. Work in Ukraine, Greece, Kazakhstan, Moldova, Georgia, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Belarus, Poland, Russia, Rwanda, Uganda, Philippines, Mozambique, Bangladesh, Afghanistan, Colombia, Ethiopia, Haiti, Myanmar, Kenya, Nepal and Türkiye	UK registered office: London
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 Tunisia, South Sudan, Zimbabwe, Zambia, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Vietnam, United States, Ukraine, Uganda, Trinidad and Tobago, Thailand, Tanzania, South Africa, Senegal, 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
UK Curriculum and Accreditation Body (Ukcab) Charity number 1153197	01/08/2013	Latest income £24,115,535 [Dec 2024]	1) Educate people about renal problems and renal failure, Initial stage problems and remedies, Dialysis and its types, Motivation during this life saving treatment, Motivate people to register as Organ Donation.2) Educate people for clean drinking water, 3) Education for All without borders, race and religion.4) Feed the needy & homeless.5) Vocational Education for Girls. Work in Nigeria and Pakistan	UK registered office: West Midlands
The Royal United Services Institute for Defence and Security Studies Charity number 210639	04/10/1962	Latest income £16,616,542 [Mar 2025]	RUSI is the UK's leading independent think tank on international defence and security. Its mission is to be an analytical research-led global forum for informing, influencing and enhancing public debate on a safer and more stable world. Work in Kenya, United States and Belgium	UK registered office: London
Farm Africa Limited Charity number 326901	02/08/1985	Latest income £16,877,000 [Dec 2024]	Farm Africa is an international non-governmental organisation whose vision is of a prosperous rural Africa. Our aim is to reduce poverty permanently by unleashing African farmers' abilities to grow their incomes and manage their natural resources sustainably. Work in Ethiopia, Uganda, Tanzania, Kenya and Democratic Republic of the Congo	UK registered office: London
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 United States, South Africa, Ukraine, France, Czechia, China, Belgium, Italy, Netherlands, Poland, Ireland and Spain	UK registered office: South East
Winchester Diocesan Board of Finance Charity number 249276	04/10/1966	Latest income £14,249,000 [Dec 2025]	Supporting the ministry in, and the mission of, church of england parishes in the diocese of winchester Work in Burundi, Uganda, Rwanda, Myanmar and Democratic Republic of the Congo	UK registered office: South East
International Alert Charity number 327553	24/09/1987	Latest income £15,543,447 [Dec 2025]	International Alert works with people directly affected by conflict to build lasting peace. We focus on solving the root causes of conflict with people from across divides. From the grassroots to the policy level, we bring people together to build peace. Experienced and respected, we have a proud track record of achieving change in fragile and conflict-affected countries and territories. Work in Tunisia, Afghanistan, Armenia, Azerbaijan, Ethiopia, Georgia, Kenya, Kyrgyzstan, Lebanon, Mali, Myanmar, Nepal, Nigeria, Philippines, Rwanda, Tajikistan, Uganda, Ukraine, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Niger and Netherlands	UK registered office: London
Britain Yearly Meeting of the Religious Society of Friends (Quakers) Charity number 1127633	20/01/2009	Latest income £12,253,000 [Dec 2024]	Sustaining our church and faith; Supporting Quaker meetings; Promoting Quakerism; Witness through Action. Work in Kenya, Ireland, Switzerland, Israel, Burundi, Belgium and Uganda	UK registered office: London
Pharo Foundation Charity number 1143152	28/07/2011	Latest income £40,791,301 [Dec 2024]	Our Vision is an inclusive and economically vibrant Africa. Our Mission is to achieve our vision by investing in Africa's human and physical capital, with a strong focus on job creation. Our Values are passion and respect, creativity and entrepreneurship, trust and accountability. Work in Ethiopia, Kenya, Rwanda and Somalia	UK registered office: London
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 Kenya, Guinea, Ghana, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Comoros, Cameroon, Gabon, Uganda, Tanzania, South Africa, Sierra Leone, Zambia, Zimbabwe, Mozambique, Senegal, Nigeria, Rwanda, Namibia, Angola, Botswana, Mali, Malawi, Madagascar and Liberia	UK registered office: South West
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 France, Trinidad and Tobago, New Zealand, Nepal, Australia, Canada, India, South Africa, Tanzania, United States, Denmark, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Iraq, Kenya, Lebanon, Pakistan, Bangladesh, Austria and Sweden	UK registered office: London
Article 19 Charity number 327421	07/01/1987	Latest income £14,990,774 [Dec 2024]	ARTICLE 19 monitors, researches, publishes, advocates, campaigns, sets standards and litigates on behalf of freedom of expression wherever it is threatened. Work in Bangladesh, Brazil, Cambodia, Iran, Kazakhstan, Kenya, Mexico, Myanmar, Russia, Senegal, Tunisia and Türkiye	UK registered office: London
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 South Africa, Australia, China, Malaysia, Ireland, Singapore, Hong Kong, United Arab Emirates and Canada	UK registered office: South East
Girl Effect Charity number 1141155	04/04/2011	Latest income £16,154,114 [May 2025]	Girl Effect delivers results for girls through a unique combination of expertise on and learning from adolescent girls; communications; innovation; and influencing to take action to scale.It develops widespread social communications to inspire and engage girls, and shape how societies view and value girls. It also informs and influences decision makers to invest in programmes that benefit girls. Work in India, Tanzania, Indonesia, Rwanda, Nigeria, Malawi and Ethiopia	UK registered office: London
The Bath and Wells Diocesan Board of Finance Charity number 249398	05/10/1966	Latest income £17,001,000 [Dec 2024]	To promote and assist the work and purposes of the Church of England in the Diocese of Bath and Wells; to organise and provide funds in aid of the work and ministry of the church. Work in Zambia	UK registered office: South West
Global Health Partnerships Charity number 1113101	27/02/2006	Latest income £14,579,738 [Dec 2024]	Global Health Partnerships (formerly THET) is a leading charity that works with health professionals around the world to improve healthcare. Through long-term partnerships and shared learning, we help strengthen health systems and support better care for patients and communities globally. Work in Uganda, Somalia, Tanzania, Nigeria, India, Malawi, Ghana, Sierra Leone, Bangladesh, Mozambique, Myanmar, Ethiopia, Zambia, Nepal, Kenya and Syria	UK registered office: London
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 Central African Republic, Cameroon, United States, Occupied Palestinian Territories, United Arab Emirates, Tanzania, South Africa, Myanmar, Greece, Australia, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Pakistan, Afghanistan, Azerbaijan, Bangladesh, Djibouti, Eritrea, Ethiopia, The Gambia, Guinea, Guinea-Bissau, India, Indonesia, Iraq, Israel, Kenya, Lebanon, Mali, Mauritania, Nepal, Niger, Nigeria, Rwanda, Senegal, Sierra Leone, Somalia, Sri Lanka, Sudan, Syria, Türkiye and Yemen	UK registered office: Yorkshire and The Humber
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 South Korea, Hong Kong, Macau, Taiwan, Nigeria, Norway, Zambia, United Arab Emirates, Thailand, Romania, Zimbabwe, Vietnam, Botswana, Canada, China, Greece, Mauritania, Indonesia, Japan, Kenya, United States, Latvia, Lithuania, Denmark, Sweden, Malaysia, New Zealand, Oman, Qatar, Hungary, Singapore, Netherlands, Malta, Spain, South Africa, Ireland, Mauritius, Australia, Italy and India	UK registered office: South East
Book Aid International Charity number 313869	04/07/1966	Latest income £11,585,915 [Dec 2025]	Book Aid International is the UK's leading international book donation and library development charity. Book Aid International's vision is a world where everyone has access to the books that will enrich, improve and change their lives. Work in Iraq, Rwanda, Nigeria, Nepal, Sierra Leone, St Vincent and Grenadines, Liberia, Lebanon, Syria, Ukraine, Greece, Ghana, The Gambia, Bhutan, Cameroon, Kenya, Malawi, Occupied Palestinian Territories, Somalia, Sudan, Tanzania, Uganda, Zambia, Zimbabwe, Namibia, Ethiopia and Eritrea	UK registered office: London
The Smile Train UK Charity number 1114748	19/06/2006	Latest income £13,618,362 [Jun 2025]	-To relieve the suffering of children with cleft lips or palates or both;-To advance the education and training of the public, including doctors, nurses and medical support staff in all matters relating to cleft lip and palate surgery and treatment and the support of those with this condition. Work in Guatemala, Laos, Jordan, Nepal, Nicaragua, Panama, Bolivia, India, Indonesia, Mexico, Myanmar, Nigeria, Pakistan, Philippines, Vietnam, Occupied Palestinian Territories, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Venezuela, Uzbekistan, Colombia, Ukraine, Uganda, Sierra Leone, Thailand, Argentina, Bangladesh, Bulgaria, Cameroon, Chile, Dominican Republic, Egypt, Tanzania, Sri Lanka, Peru, Russia, Rwanda, Brazil, Cambodia and Ethiopia	UK registered office: Yorkshire and The Humber
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 Congo, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Mozambique, Guinea-Bissau, Guinea, Ghana, Togo, The Gambia, Madagascar, Liberia, Senegal, Sierra Leone, South Africa, Côte d'Ivoire, Benin and Cameroon	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 France, United States, Monaco, Greece, Cyprus, South Africa, Lebanon, Indonesia, Türkiye, Germany, Switzerland and Romania	UK registered office: London
Handicap International UK Charity number 1082565	22/09/2000	Latest income £13,042,883 [Dec 2024]	Humanity Inclusion UK (HI UK) is the operating name of Handicap International UK.Humanity & Inclusion is an independent aid organisation working alongside disabled and vulnerable people in around 60 countries affected by poverty, conflict and disaster.Our vision is a world of solidarity and inclusion, enriched by our differences, where everyone can live in dignity. Work in Togo, Yemen, Morocco, Madagascar, Pakistan, Peru, Afghanistan, Uganda, Colombia, Bangladesh, Syria, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Sri Lanka, Libya, Senegal, Lebanon, Egypt, Chad, Occupied Palestinian Territories, Burkina Faso, Ukraine, Nepal, Philippines, South Sudan and Jordan	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 Costa Rica, Taiwan, Hong Kong, Zimbabwe, Vietnam, United States, United Arab Emirates, Thailand, Tanzania, Switzerland, Sweden, Spain, South Africa, Peru, Netherlands, Mexico, Malaysia, Kenya, Japan, India, Hungary, Germany, Georgia, France, Estonia, Ecuador, China, Canada, Cameroon, Brazil, Belgium and Australia	UK registered office: East of England

Institute of Our Lady of Mercy

Charity number 290544

30/11/1984

Latest income £11,889,793

[Jun 2025]

The Charity's activities are carried on by individual Sisters acting within parish communities and the wider community. It runs and supports Catholic schools and care homes. The Trustees care for their own Sisters who are retiring from active work. The Charity also makes grants to beneficiaries and assists other charities with similar objects.

Work in Kenya, Peru, Ireland and Romania

UK registered office: Yorkshire and The Humber

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

UK registered office: South East

Catholic Diocese of Portsmouth

Charity number 1199568

06/07/2022

Latest income £18,166,991

[Aug 2025]

The advancement of the Roman Catholic religion in the Diocese of Portsmouth through its parishes, schools and other works.

Work in Cameroon, Kenya and Philippines

UK registered office: South East

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

UK registered office: North West

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

UK registered office: South West

The Central British Fund for World Jewish Relief

Charity number 290767

18/07/1985

Latest income £15,456,679

[Jun 2025]

World Jewish Relief is the UK Jewish community's international development and humanitarian agency. We tackle Jewish poverty and reach beyond our community. We create opportunities for those out of work to become self-reliant, we bring dignity to the elderly, assistance to refugees and we respond to international disasters.

Work in Ukraine, Greece, Kazakhstan, Moldova, Georgia, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Belarus, Poland, Russia, Rwanda, Uganda, Philippines, Mozambique, Bangladesh, Afghanistan, Colombia, Ethiopia, Haiti, Myanmar, Kenya, Nepal and Türkiye

UK registered office: London

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 Tunisia, South Sudan, Zimbabwe, Zambia, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Vietnam, United States, Ukraine, Uganda, Trinidad and Tobago, Thailand, Tanzania, South Africa, Senegal, 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

UK Curriculum and Accreditation Body (Ukcab)

Charity number 1153197

01/08/2013

Latest income £24,115,535

[Dec 2024]

1) Educate people about renal problems and renal failure, Initial stage problems and remedies, Dialysis and its types, Motivation during this life saving treatment, Motivate people to register as Organ Donation.2) Educate people for clean drinking water, 3) Education for All without borders, race and religion.4) Feed the needy & homeless.5) Vocational Education for Girls.

Work in Nigeria and Pakistan

UK registered office: West Midlands

The Royal United Services Institute for Defence and Security Studies

Charity number 210639

04/10/1962

Latest income £16,616,542

[Mar 2025]

RUSI is the UK's leading independent think tank on international defence and security. Its mission is to be an analytical research-led global forum for informing, influencing and enhancing public debate on a safer and more stable world.

Work in Kenya, United States and Belgium

UK registered office: London

Farm Africa Limited

Charity number 326901

02/08/1985

Latest income £16,877,000

[Dec 2024]

Farm Africa is an international non-governmental organisation whose vision is of a prosperous rural Africa. Our aim is to reduce poverty permanently by unleashing African farmers' abilities to grow their incomes and manage their natural resources sustainably.

Work in Ethiopia, Uganda, Tanzania, Kenya and Democratic Republic of the Congo

UK registered office: London

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

UK registered office: South East

Winchester Diocesan Board of Finance

Charity number 249276

04/10/1966

Latest income £14,249,000

[Dec 2025]

Supporting the ministry in, and the mission of, church of england parishes in the diocese of winchester

Work in Burundi, Uganda, Rwanda, Myanmar and Democratic Republic of the Congo

UK registered office: South East

International Alert

Charity number 327553

24/09/1987

Latest income £15,543,447

[Dec 2025]

International Alert works with people directly affected by conflict to build lasting peace. We focus on solving the root causes of conflict with people from across divides. From the grassroots to the policy level, we bring people together to build peace. Experienced and respected, we have a proud track record of achieving change in fragile and conflict-affected countries and territories.

Work in Tunisia, Afghanistan, Armenia, Azerbaijan, Ethiopia, Georgia, Kenya, Kyrgyzstan, Lebanon, Mali, Myanmar, Nepal, Nigeria, Philippines, Rwanda, Tajikistan, Uganda, Ukraine, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Niger and Netherlands

UK registered office: London

Britain Yearly Meeting of the Religious Society of Friends (Quakers)

Charity number 1127633

20/01/2009

Latest income £12,253,000

[Dec 2024]

Sustaining our church and faith; Supporting Quaker meetings; Promoting Quakerism; Witness through Action.

Work in Kenya, Ireland, Switzerland, Israel, Burundi, Belgium and Uganda

UK registered office: London

Pharo Foundation

Charity number 1143152

28/07/2011

Latest income £40,791,301

[Dec 2024]

Our Vision is an inclusive and economically vibrant Africa. Our Mission is to achieve our vision by investing in Africa's human and physical capital, with a strong focus on job creation. Our Values are passion and respect, creativity and entrepreneurship, trust and accountability.

Work in Ethiopia, Kenya, Rwanda and Somalia

UK registered office: London

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

UK registered office: South West

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

UK registered office: London

Article 19

Charity number 327421

07/01/1987

Latest income £14,990,774

[Dec 2024]

ARTICLE 19 monitors, researches, publishes, advocates, campaigns, sets standards and litigates on behalf of freedom of expression wherever it is threatened.

Work in Bangladesh, Brazil, Cambodia, Iran, Kazakhstan, Kenya, Mexico, Myanmar, Russia, Senegal, Tunisia and Türkiye

UK registered office: London

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

UK registered office: South East

Girl Effect

Charity number 1141155

04/04/2011

Latest income £16,154,114

[May 2025]

Girl Effect delivers results for girls through a unique combination of expertise on and learning from adolescent girls; communications; innovation; and influencing to take action to scale.It develops widespread social communications to inspire and engage girls, and shape how societies view and value girls. It also informs and influences decision makers to invest in programmes that benefit girls.

Work in India, Tanzania, Indonesia, Rwanda, Nigeria, Malawi and Ethiopia

UK registered office: London

The Bath and Wells Diocesan Board of Finance

Charity number 249398

05/10/1966

Latest income £17,001,000

[Dec 2024]

To promote and assist the work and purposes of the Church of England in the Diocese of Bath and Wells; to organise and provide funds in aid of the work and ministry of the church.

Work in Zambia

UK registered office: South West

Global Health Partnerships

Charity number 1113101

27/02/2006

Latest income £14,579,738

[Dec 2024]

Global Health Partnerships (formerly THET) is a leading charity that works with health professionals around the world to improve healthcare. Through long-term partnerships and shared learning, we help strengthen health systems and support better care for patients and communities globally.

Work in Uganda, Somalia, Tanzania, Nigeria, India, Malawi, Ghana, Sierra Leone, Bangladesh, Mozambique, Myanmar, Ethiopia, Zambia, Nepal, Kenya and Syria

UK registered office: London

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

UK registered office: Yorkshire and The Humber

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

UK registered office: South East

Book Aid International

Charity number 313869

04/07/1966

Latest income £11,585,915

[Dec 2025]

Book Aid International is the UK's leading international book donation and library development charity. Book Aid International's vision is a world where everyone has access to the books that will enrich, improve and change their lives.

Work in Iraq, Rwanda, Nigeria, Nepal, Sierra Leone, St Vincent and Grenadines, Liberia, Lebanon, Syria, Ukraine, Greece, Ghana, The Gambia, Bhutan, Cameroon, Kenya, Malawi, Occupied Palestinian Territories, Somalia, Sudan, Tanzania, Uganda, Zambia, Zimbabwe, Namibia, Ethiopia and Eritrea

UK registered office: London

The Smile Train UK

Charity number 1114748

19/06/2006

Latest income £13,618,362

[Jun 2025]

-To relieve the suffering of children with cleft lips or palates or both;-To advance the education and training of the public, including doctors, nurses and medical support staff in all matters relating to cleft lip and palate surgery and treatment and the support of those with this condition.

Work in Guatemala, Laos, Jordan, Nepal, Nicaragua, Panama, Bolivia, India, Indonesia, Mexico, Myanmar, Nigeria, Pakistan, Philippines, Vietnam, Occupied Palestinian Territories, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Venezuela, Uzbekistan, Colombia, Ukraine, Uganda, Sierra Leone, Thailand, Argentina, Bangladesh, Bulgaria, Cameroon, Chile, Dominican Republic, Egypt, Tanzania, Sri Lanka, Peru, Russia, Rwanda, Brazil, Cambodia and Ethiopia

UK registered office: Yorkshire and The Humber

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

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

UK registered office: London

Handicap International UK

Charity number 1082565

22/09/2000

Latest income £13,042,883

[Dec 2024]

Humanity Inclusion UK (HI UK) is the operating name of Handicap International UK.Humanity & Inclusion is an independent aid organisation working alongside disabled and vulnerable people in around 60 countries affected by poverty, conflict and disaster.Our vision is a world of solidarity and inclusion, enriched by our differences, where everyone can live in dignity.

Work in Togo, Yemen, Morocco, Madagascar, Pakistan, Peru, Afghanistan, Uganda, Colombia, Bangladesh, Syria, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Sri Lanka, Libya, Senegal, Lebanon, Egypt, Chad, Occupied Palestinian Territories, Burkina Faso, Ukraine, Nepal, Philippines, South Sudan and Jordan

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

UK registered office: East of England

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