Found 26 UK NGOs working in Antarctica
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 Antarctica.
- Showing all 26 NGOs
| Charity | Reg. date | Latest income | Activities | Region ? |
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United Kingdom Antarctic Heritage Trust Charity number 1160847 |
11/03/2015 |
Latest income £1,645,353 [Apr 2025] |
Est in 1993, the UK Antarctic Heritage Trust exists to promote a greater public engagement with Antarctica, through heritage conservation, innovative storytelling and effective advocacy. Working in partnership to deliver large scale projects, we aim to inspire and engage audiences with the heritage of this fascinating continent and find new ways to actively inform its future.
Work in Antarctica
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UK registered office: East of England |
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South Atlantic Environmental Research Institute Charity number 1173105 |
18/05/2017 |
Latest income £1,291,000 [Jun 2024] |
SAERI delivers world-class scientific academic research in marine, data, natural and physical sciences in the UK South Atlantic Overseas Territories, neighbouring South Atlantic nations, other UK Overseas Territories and beyond. SAERI also provides mentorship and supervision to PhD students in conjunction with our UK University partnerships.
Work in Namibia, South Georgia, St Helena, Montserrat, Turks and Caicos Islands, Falkland Islands and Anguilla
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UK registered office: London |
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Kailash Foundation Charity number 1187327 |
13/01/2020 |
Latest income £657,500 [Apr 2025] |
Kailash Foundation is a family trust, which aims to create, find and support programmes for the betterment of communities and individuals throughout the world.
Work in Bhutan, Antarctica, Argentina, Australia, Zambia, Uganda, Nepal, Malaysia, Norway, British Virgin Islands, British Indian Ocean Territory, India, Mozambique, Bangladesh, Kenya, Haiti, Brazil, Iceland, Central African Republic and Cambodia
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UK registered office: West Midlands |
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The Underwood Trust Charity number 266164 |
31/08/1973 |
Latest income £1,396,274 [Apr 2025] |
The aims of the Charitable Trust are to fund a wide range of activities that will positively impact individuals and the environment. We award a number of grants per annum to organisations that both share these aspirations and have the ability to deliver on their programmes.
Work in Philippines, Haiti, Ukraine, Antarctica and India
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UK registered office: London |
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UK Overseas Territories Conservation Forum Charity number 1058483 |
04/10/1996 |
Latest income £576,757 [Mar 2025] |
Education and TrainingEnvironment, conservation and heritage
Work in Cyprus, Antarctica, Anguilla, Bermuda, British Indian Ocean Territory, British Virgin Islands, Cayman Islands, Falkland Islands, Gibraltar, Montserrat, Pitcairn Islands, St Helena, South Georgia and Turks and Caicos Islands
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UK registered office: South East |
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The Lewis Pugh Foundation Charity number 1168977 |
31/08/2016 |
Latest income £432,081 [Dec 2024] |
Lewis Pugh Foundation (LPF) promotes, for the benefit of the public, the conservation, protection and improvement of the physical and ecological environment, particularly the marine environment. LPF also provides education and disseminates information about the marine environment and the importance of its conservation.
Work in Egypt, Iceland, Spain, France, Denmark, Netherlands, Belgium, Argentina, Norway, Maldives, Australia, Canada, Greenland, Gibraltar, Falkland Islands, United States, New Zealand, Malta, Kenya, India, Chile, South Africa, Jan Mayen, South Georgia and Antarctica
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UK registered office: South West |
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International Glaciological Society Charity number 231043 |
05/03/1964 |
Latest income £187,059 [Dec 2024] |
To stimulate interest in and encourage research into the scientific and technical problems of snow and ice worldwide; to facilitate and increase the flow of glaciological ideas and information; to publish the Journal of Glaciology, Annals of Glaciology, the IGS newsletter ICE and other such publications as the Council from time to time determine; to sponsor lectures, field meetings and symposia.
Work in Germany, Georgia, France, Finland, Estonia, Denmark, China, Chile, Canada, Brazil, Belgium, Argentina, Australia, Austria, Antarctica, United States, Ukraine, Switzerland, Sweden, Spain, South Korea, Russia, Ireland, Poland, Norway, New Zealand, Netherlands, Nepal, Japan, Italy, India and Iceland
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UK registered office: East of England |
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Pelorus Foundation Charity number 1189966 |
16/06/2020 |
Latest income £183,039 [Dec 2024] |
Our mission is to champion innovation and act as a catalyst, empowering individuals and local communities to preserve and protect the world's wildlife and wild places. We act as a catalyst to a network of individuals and organisations who are on the front lines of conservation and environmental protection, providing crucial support in their fight to protect and defend species and habitats.
Work in Indonesia, Antarctica, Kenya, Botswana, Namibia, Nicaragua, United States, Iceland, Mongolia, South Africa and Timor-Leste
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UK registered office: London |
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Antarctic Science Limited Charity number 1090581 |
13/02/2002 |
Latest income £67,768 [Dec 2024] |
The charity aims to educate the public about Antarctica and its environment by the publication of a scientific journal and by the promotion, support and dissemination of research. It also provides small grants to young scientific researchers from around the world to assist in their career development.
Work in Antarctica
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UK registered office: East of England |
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Noble Caledonia Charitable Trust Charity number 1153281 |
07/08/2013 |
Latest income £72,120 [Mar 2025] |
NCCT engages in global projects with the aim of conservation, education, poverty relief, relief from natural disasters and wars. We fundraise to guests of Noble Caledonia tours, in areas where they travel. We seek out smaller projects, often in remote areas, that dont get a lot of exposure. Efficiency of fund spends is key, via close connection to ground operators and no or low admin costs.
Work in United States, Ireland, Indonesia, Falkland Islands, Antarctica, Pitcairn Islands, Peru, India, Mozambique, Philippines, Ghana, Ethiopia, Ukraine, South Africa, Seychelles, Cambodia, Cabo Verde, Jan Mayen, New Zealand, Romania, Bulgaria, Dominica, Madagascar, South Georgia and Maldives
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UK registered office: London |
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Stile Antico Foundation Charity number 1156615 |
10/04/2014 |
Latest income £52,933 [Apr 2025] |
To advance the education of the public in music and in particular the music of choral groups through supporting education, workshops, performances and concerts by choral groups including, principally but not exclusively, the early music group known as Stile Antico alone or in collaboration with others.
Work in Australia, Germany, Austria, Belgium, Iceland, Greece, Bolivia, Ukraine, Italy, Andorra, New Zealand, Slovakia, Netherlands, Monaco, Luxembourg, Lithuania, Singapore, San Marino, Liechtenstein, Brazil, Taiwan, Jan Mayen, South Georgia, Hong Kong, Canada, Chile, Gibraltar, Faroe Islands, Falkland Islands, Czechia, Bermuda, Denmark, Finland, France, Japan, Ireland, Serbia, Portugal, Poland, Peru, United States, Norway, Latvia, Switzerland, Sweden, Spain, South Korea, South Africa and Slovenia
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UK registered office: South East |
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Neotropical Birding and Conservation Charity number 1196505 |
10/11/2021 |
Latest income £64,520 [Dec 2024] |
The objectives and aims of Neotropical Birding and Conservation are to foster an interest in the birds of the Neotropics principally through publication of journals and to provide small grants to fund ornithological and conservation projects within this region.
Work in Antigua and Barbuda, Aruba, Argentina, Bahamas, Barbados, Belize, Bolivia, Brazil, British Virgin Islands, Cayman Islands, Chile, Colombia, Costa Rica, Nicaragua, St Lucia, St Vincent and Grenadines, Surinam, Trinidad and Tobago, Turks and Caicos Islands, Uruguay, Anguilla, Dominica, Dominican Republic, Ecuador, El Salvador, Falkland Islands, French Guyana, Grenada, Guadeloupe, Guatemala, Haiti, Honduras, Jamaica, Martinique, Mexico, Montserrat, Netherlands Antilles, St Kitts-Nevis, Panama, Paraguay, Peru, Puerto Rico, South Georgia and St Barthelemy
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UK registered office: East of England |
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The Mumme-Ackford Charitable Trust Charity number 1124599 |
19/06/2008 |
Latest income £149,708 [Mar 2025] |
Provides grants for individuals and organisations
Work in Kenya, Nepal, Argentina, Antarctica, Poland and Romania
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UK registered office: South West |
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Abercrombie & Kent Philanthropy Charity number 1146592 |
26/03/2012 |
Latest income £64,036 [Dec 2024] |
Abercrombie & Kent Philanthropy is deeply committed to worldwide conservation and working together with regional non-governmental organisations and local people to inspire and develop sound community conservation and health practices.
Work in Vietnam, Brazil, Thailand, Colombia, Canada, Zambia, Australia, Botswana, Cambodia, Egypt, Iceland, India, Jordan, Kenya, Laos, Morocco, New Zealand, Peru, South Africa, Sri Lanka, Tanzania, Uganda, United States and Antarctica
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UK registered office: South West |
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The Lata Foundation Charity number 1123580 |
11/04/2008 |
Latest income £62,960 [Dec 2024] |
The LATA Foundation is dedicated to promoting responsible business practices in the tourism industry as well as sustainable development, conservation and poverty relief in Latin America by funding, supporting and developing charitable projects throughout the region.
Work in Belize, French Guyana, Falkland Islands, Antarctica, Venezuela, Uruguay, Surinam, Peru, Paraguay, Panama, Nicaragua, Mexico, Honduras, Haiti, Guyana, Guatemala, El Salvador, Ecuador, Dominican Republic, Cuba, Costa Rica, Colombia, Chile, Brazil, Bolivia and Argentina
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UK registered office: London |
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People for Nature and Peace Charity number 1183764 |
06/06/2019 |
Latest income £26,836 [Mar 2025] |
Our purpose is promote the conservation protection and improvement of the physical and natural environment and recognised endangered species by supporting conservation projects and programmes that protect wild flora and fauna and foster responsible stewardship of the planet and its species to promote sustainable living and peace.
Work in Nepal, Zambia, Vietnam, Uganda, Tanzania, South Africa, New Zealand, Mongolia, Laos, Kiribati, Cameroon, Kenya, Cambodia, Botswana, Bhutan, Antarctica, Sri Lanka and India
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UK registered office: South East |
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Apostolic Prefecture of the Falklands and Mission to St Helena, Tristan Da Cunha and Ascension Island CIO Charity number 1174770 |
21/09/2017 |
Latest income £877 [Mar 2025] |
The object of the CIO is the advancement of the Roman Catholic religion through the religious and other charitable work of the Apostolic Prefecture of the Falkland Islands and the Mission sui juris of St Helena, Ascension Island and Tristan da Cunha as the Trustees with the approval of the Ordinary shall from time to time think fit.
Work in Falkland Islands, St Helena and South Georgia
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UK registered office: London |
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The Viola Trust Charity number 1168950 |
30/08/2016 |
Latest income £29,000 [Aug 2024] |
Preservation of the steam trawler Viola Dias & advancement of education for the public benefit of the historical importance of the vessel & its role in the First World War by: the salvage, conservation and long-term preservation of the vessel; investigating the feasibility of returning the vessel to her home port of Hull; and establishing, maintaining & operating the vessel & an associated museum.
Work in South Georgia
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UK registered office: Yorkshire and The Humber |
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Interlink Paradise Foundation International Charity number 1106991 |
25/11/2004 |
Latest income £5,855 [Mar 2024] |
1. The relief of poverty and sickness and for people suffering from severe diseases and mental health problems and their families, both within the united knidom and overseas, by the provision of finanacial and pastorial support and assistance. 2. The advancement of the christian religion throughout the world.3. Advancement of education & training. Area of benefit: united kingdom and overseas.
Work in Albania, Afghanistan, Algeria, Andorra, Angola, Antigua and Barbuda, Argentina, Australia, Austria, Bahamas, Bangladesh, Barbados, Belarus, Benin, Brazil, Bulgaria, Burkina Faso, Burundi, Cambodia, Cameroon, Canada, Cabo Verde, Central African Republic, Chad, China, Egypt, Ethiopia, The Gambia, Ghana, Haiti, India, Kenya, Liberia, Libya, Mauritius, Nigeria, Rwanda, Somalia, South Africa, Sri Lanka, Uganda, Zambia, Zimbabwe, Antarctica, American Samoa and Bermuda
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UK registered office: London |
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British Antarctic Monument Trust Charity number 1123064 |
04/03/2008 |
Latest income £181 [Dec 2024] |
Creating and installing a memorial in the crypt of st. Pauls cathedral and a monumental sculpture both at the scott polar institute grounds at cambridge and in stanley, the falkland islands.organising lectures on antarctica and dealing with heritage aspects.ensuring those who lost their life in the antarctic are commemorated with an antarctic place name.
Work in Antarctica and Falkland Islands
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UK registered office: Scotland |
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Rosa Foundation Charity number 1170158 |
14/11/2016 |
Latest income £6,450 [Apr 2025] |
Education, poverty alleviation, human rights.
Work in Paraguay, The Gambia, Mauritania, Argentina, Bolivia, Brazil, Chile, Colombia, Ecuador, Guyana, Peru, Surinam, Uruguay, Venezuela, Falkland Islands, French Guyana, South Georgia, Saudi Arabia, Syria, Yemen and Indonesia
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UK registered office: East Midlands |
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Orca Rescues Foundation Charity number 1161804 |
22/05/2015 |
Latest income £340 [Dec 2024] |
Our Mission is to establish a global fund to facilitate the release and rehabilitation back to the wild or near wild of orca in captivity and give support to specialists, scientists and organisations working to achieve this.We have our only office in the UK but approach all countries of the world via social media and our website.
Work in Antarctica, Argentina, Australia, United States, Brazil, France, Portugal, Falkland Islands and New Zealand
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UK registered office: South West |
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Kirsty Brown Fund Charity number 1101189 |
15/12/2003 |
Latest income £274 [Apr 2025] |
Scientific Research by way of the making of grants to qualified individuals.
Work in Antarctica
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UK registered office: South East |
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People Against Plastic Pollution Charity number 1197869 |
10/02/2022 |
Latest income £822 [Nov 2024] |
To promote the conservation, protection and improvement of the physical and natural environment in such parts of the UK and the world as the trustees shall determine by undertaking initiatives to remove plastic from the marine environment and coastal hinterland;To advance education for the public benefit in the conservation, protection and improvement of the physical and natural environment.
Work in Thailand, Antarctica, Antigua and Barbuda, Australia, Belgium, Brazil, British Indian Ocean Territory, Canada, Chile, Greece, Japan, India, United States, Christmas Island and China
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UK registered office: South West |
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White Desert Foundation Charity number 1210682 |
28/10/2024 |
The White Desert Foundation is committed to supporting pioneering science to combat Climate Change. We do so by utilising White Desert's extensive infrastructure to offer logistical support to scientists studying climate change in Antarctica. We also invest in cutting-edge Blue Carbon (habitat restoration) projects in South Africa (our gateway to Antarctica).
Work in Antarctica and South Africa
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UK registered office: London | |
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One Ocean Planet Charity number 1216775 |
09/02/2026 |
One Ocean Planet is dedicated to protecting and restoring the ocean for the well-being of all life on Earth and its future generations.
Work in Antarctica, Argentina, Chile, Iceland, Spain, Sweden, Norway and Tonga
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UK registered office: London |
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