Found 3,248 UK NGOs working in North America
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 North America.
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- Aruba
- Bahamas
- Barbados
- Belize
- Bermuda
- British Virgin Islands
- Canada
- Cayman Islands
- Clipperton Island
- Costa Rica
- Cuba
- Dominica
- Dominican Republic
- El Salvador
- Greenland
- Grenada
- Guadeloupe
- Guatemala
- Haiti
- Honduras
- Jamaica
- Martinique
- Mexico
- Montserrat
- Netherlands Antilles
- Nicaragua
- Panama
- Puerto Rico
- St Barthelemy
- St Kitts-Nevis
- St Lucia
- St Martin
- St Pierre and Miquelon
- St Vincent and Grenadines
- Trinidad and Tobago
- Turks and Caicos Islands
- U.S. Virgin Islands
- United States
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| Charity | Reg. date | Latest income | Activities | Region ? |
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Wellcome Trust Charity number 210183 |
04/10/1962 |
Latest income £569,497,051 [Sep 2024] |
Wellcome exists to improve health by helping great ideas to thrive.We support researchers, we take on big health challenges, we campaign for better science, and we help everyone get involved with science and health research. We are a politically and financially independent foundation.
Work in Denmark, Zimbabwe, Australia, Bangladesh, Botswana, Zambia, Brazil, Burkina Faso, Cameroon, United States, Uganda, Tanzania, Switzerland, Sri Lanka, Spain, South Korea, South Africa, Singapore, Saudi Arabia, Ireland, Peru, Norway, Nigeria, New Zealand, Netherlands, Nepal, Canada, Malaysia, Madagascar, Kenya, Japan, Italy, Indonesia, China, India, Ghana, Germany, Colombia, Costa Rica, Cyprus and France
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UK registered office: London |
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The Charities Aid Foundation Charity number 268369 |
01/01/1974 |
Latest income £1,390,589,000 [Apr 2025] |
The Charities Aid Foundation exists to accelerate progress in society towards a fair and sustainable future for all. We work at the centre of the giving world, to drive greater and more impactful giving through tailored, innovative and strategic services for individual and corporate donors, and to help social purpose organisations to build their resilience and do more of their life-changing work
Work in Canada and United States
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UK registered office: South East |
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The Children's Investment Fund Foundation (UK) Charity number 1091043 |
12/03/2002 |
Latest income £66,684,274 [Dec 2024] |
The children's investment fund foundation is an independent philanthropic organisation, working with partners to transform the lives of poor and vulnerable children in developing countries. Using data and evidence for impact at scale, ciff's focus areas include children and mothers' health and nutrition, children's education and welfare, and smart ways to slowdown climate change.
Work in Australia, Bangladesh, Brazil, China, Mexico, Ireland, South Africa, Malawi, Switzerland, Tanzania, Uganda, France, Ghana, Ethiopia, India, Netherlands, Nigeria, Italy, United States, Zimbabwe, Kenya, Norway, Peru, Japan, Germany, Denmark, Czechia, Canada and Austria
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UK registered office: London |
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The British Red Cross Society Charity number 220949 |
21/03/1963 |
Latest income £287,100,000 [Dec 2024] |
The British Red Cross helps people in crisis, whoever and wherever they are. We are part of a global network of volunteers, responding to natural disasters, conflicts and individual emergencies.We enable vulnerable people at home and overseas to prepare for and respond to emergencies in their own communities. And when the crisis is over, we help people to recover and move on with their lives.
Work in Nepal, South Sudan, Turks and Caicos Islands, Zimbabwe, Yemen, Uganda, Syria, South Africa, Somalia, Sierra Leone, Philippines, Pakistan, North Korea, Myanmar, Mongolia, Lesotho, Lebanon, Kenya, Iraq, Guinea, Djibouti, Bangladesh, Afghanistan, Anguilla, Bermuda, British Virgin Islands, Cayman Islands, Falkland Islands, Gibraltar, St Helena, Montserrat, Burkina Faso, Mali, Niger and Nigeria
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UK registered office: London |
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Msi Reproductive Choices Charity number 265543 |
09/05/1973 |
Latest income £309,542,000 [Dec 2024] |
MSI Reproductive Choices is one of the world's leading providers of sexual and reproductive healthcare. We believe that everyone should have the right to choose. From contraception to safe abortion and life-saving post- abortion care, we are committed to delivering compassionate, high- quality services. Our 9,000 team members work across 37 countries, reaching over 35,000 women each day.
Work in Zimbabwe, Zambia, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Yemen, Vietnam, United States, Uganda, Tanzania, Sri Lanka, South Africa, Sierra Leone, China, Senegal, Romania, Philippines, Papua New Guinea, Pakistan, Nigeria, Niger, Nepal, Myanmar, Mongolia, Mexico, Mali, Malawi, Madagascar, Kenya, India, Ghana, Ethiopia, Bolivia, Bangladesh, Australia, Afghanistan, Cambodia, Burkina Faso, Timor-Leste and Jordan
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UK registered office: London |
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Quadrature Climate Foundation Charity number 1187301 |
10/01/2020 |
Latest income £221,729,288 [Dec 2024] |
QCF is an independent foundation focused on the urgent challenge of climate change, funding innovative, science-led solutions that reduce carbon emissions, remove greenhouse gases from the atmosphere and help the world's most vulnerable people respond to the impacts of climate change, all in pursuit of a climate-resilient future.
Work in Peru, Netherlands, Brazil, Australia, Switzerland, Canada, United States, Norway, Singapore, Finland, Sweden, France, Poland, South Africa and Belgium
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UK registered office: London |
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The Royal British Legion Charity number 219279 |
10/07/1977 |
Latest income £160,711,000 [Sep 2024] |
To safeguard the welfare, interests and memory of those who are serving or who have served in the Armed Forces. One of the largest membership organisations in the UK, recognised as the custodians of Remembrance and also run the annual Poppy Appeal.
Work in Hong Kong, Spain, Switzerland, Monaco, Kenya, Japan, Germany, France, Fiji, Cyprus, Belgium, Netherlands, Belize, Gibraltar, Portugal, Ireland, Chile, Malta, Thailand, Falkland Islands, United States and Brazil
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UK registered office: London |
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Royal Society for the Protection of Birds Charity number 207076 |
22/09/1962 |
Latest income £169,877,000 [Mar 2024] |
To promote the conservation of biological diversity and the natural environment for the public benefit by conserving wild birds and other wildlife, and the environment on which they depend,protecting, restoring and re-creating habitats.To raise public understanding and awareness,and to provide information on,such matters.To advance education of the public in conservation of the natural environment
Work in Sierra Leone, Pitcairn Islands, British Virgin Islands, Netherlands, Jordan, Bulgaria, Bangladesh, Argentina, Belgium, Brazil, Chile, Cyprus, Ghana, Iceland, India, Indonesia, Kazakhstan, Kenya, Liberia, Malta, Namibia, Nepal, Nigeria, Poland, Ireland, Turks and Caicos Islands, Taiwan, St Helena, Falkland Islands, Zimbabwe, Senegal, South Africa and Cayman Islands
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UK registered office: East of England |
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The Halo Trust Charity number 1001813 |
05/02/1991 |
Latest income £165,647,000 [Mar 2025] |
HALO1. Helps to eliminate the threat to lives and livelihoods posed by landmines and Explosive Remnants of War (ERW);2. Designs and delivers physical security & stockpile management (PSSM) of explosive ammunition for the protection of civilians;3. Reduces the potential for armed violence in fragile states;4. Responds rapidly to crises to alleviate suffering and enable humanitarian efforts.
Work in Georgia, Guinea-Bissau, Guatemala, Colombia, Cambodia, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Armenia, Angola, Afghanistan, Jordan, Laos, Myanmar, Somalia, Sri Lanka, Syria, Ukraine, Zimbabwe, Occupied Palestinian Territories, Kosovo, Yemen, Iraq, Honduras, Libya and El Salvador
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UK registered office: Scotland |
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Founders Pledge Ltd Charity number 1162201 |
15/06/2015 |
Latest income £245,809,417 [Dec 2024] |
We support the charitable sector by improving the efficiency/effectiveness of methods used to secure charitable resources, in particular by raising awareness in the digital business community. We are also advancing the education of individuals and organisations working in the tech/digital sectors as to the ways in which their business and experience could help to improve charity effectiveness.
Work in Germany and United States
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UK registered office: London |
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Dogs Trust Charity number 1167663 |
15/06/2016 |
Latest income £143,067,945 [Dec 2024] |
Dogs Trust operates a network of rehoming centres across the UK; each provides dog accommodation, puppy houses, isolation blocks and treatment rooms. Dogs Trust provides financial assistance to allow owners in genuine need to have their dogs neutered through participating veterinary practices. Dogs Trust provides dog training and educational material on responsible dog ownership.
Work in Sri Lanka, Ukraine, United States, Zimbabwe, Cook Islands, Japan, Ireland, Afghanistan, Chile, Indonesia, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Malta, Mexico, Nepal, Russia, South Africa, Spain, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Malawi, Romania, Thailand, Hungary and India
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UK registered office: London |
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Ubs Optimus Foundation UK Charity number 1153537 |
27/08/2013 |
Latest income £157,047,000 [Dec 2024] |
UBS OF UK is committed to the well-being of children in need around the world and supports initiatives to improve their education, protection and health.
Work in Bangladesh, Liberia, Mexico, Nepal, Indonesia, India, Ghana, Peru, Philippines, Germany, South Africa, Côte d'Ivoire, Switzerland, Hong Kong, China, Cameroon, Brazil, Uganda, Zimbabwe, Colombia, Botswana, Vietnam, Ethiopia, Kenya, Lebanon, Serbia, Romania, Nicaragua, Cambodia, Sri Lanka and Madagascar
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UK registered office: London |
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The CH Foundation (UK) Charity number 1156222 |
17/03/2014 |
Latest income £152,339,641 [Mar 2024] |
The Foundation's objectives are the holding of income and property upon trust and to apply the income for the public benefit for exclusively charitable objects and purposes in any part of the world.
Work in Jamaica, United States, India and Rwanda
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UK registered office: London |
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Age UK Charity number 1128267 |
25/02/2009 |
Latest income £121,698,000 [Mar 2024] |
Age UK aims to create a world where older people can live their lives free from poverty, isolation and neglect. It raises awareness of issues affecting older people in the UK and overseas, researches and campaigns for changes in policy and practice, and offers practical support to disadvantaged older people. It is funded by individuals, companies and trusts.
Work in Lebanon, Mozambique, Myanmar, Nepal, Pakistan, South Korea, Tanzania, India, Thailand, Jordan, Kenya, Kyrgyzstan, Haiti, Ethiopia, Colombia, Bangladesh, Uganda, Ukraine, Zimbabwe, South Sudan, Sri Lanka, Vietnam, Yemen and South Africa
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UK registered office: London |
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The Royal National Theatre Charity number 224223 |
17/04/1963 |
Latest income £128,700,000 [Mar 2025] |
The National Theatre is central to the creative life of the UK. In its three theatres on the South Bank in London it presents new plays and classics from the world repertoire. It extends its reach through live broadcasts into cinema, UK and International tours and deepens audience engagement through its education programme. It looks after the wider health of theatre through R&D at the NT Studio.
Work in United States, Netherlands, Germany and China
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UK registered office: London |
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Raspberry Pi Foundation Charity number 1129409 |
05/05/2009 |
Latest income £233,304,000 [Dec 2024] |
The object of the charity is to further the advancement of education of adults and children, particularly in the field of Computers, Computer Science and related subjects
Work in United States, India and Ireland
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UK registered office: East of England |
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International Rescue Committee, U.K Charity number 1065972 |
20/11/1997 |
Latest income £116,519,000 [Sep 2024] |
The International Rescue Committee UK is an independent British charity, established in 1997 as part of the International Rescue Committee network. The IRC provides emergency relief, protection of human rights, post-conflict reconstruction, resettlement assistance & advocacy to those uprooted or affected by violent conflict, oppression and natural disaster in countries around the world.
Work in Nigeria, Afghanistan, Burundi, Cameroon, Central African Republic, Chad, Ethiopia, Iraq, Côte d'Ivoire, Jordan, Kenya, Lebanon, Liberia, Libya, Mali, Myanmar, Niger, Pakistan, Sierra Leone, Somalia, Syria, Tanzania, Thailand, Uganda, Yemen, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Zimbabwe, South Sudan, Ukraine, Burkina Faso, Mexico, Poland, Colombia and Bangladesh
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UK registered office: London |
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The Mines Advisory Group Charity number 1083008 |
24/10/2000 |
Latest income £99,273,000 [Dec 2024] |
Our vision is a safe & secure future for men,women & children affected by armed violence & conflict.MAG assists people through mine action & Arms Management & Destruction.We seek to address the human impact of landmines,cluster munitions & ERW & we work to reduce the risk & impact of unplanned explosions at munitions sites & the risk of weapons & munitions being diverted to the illicit arms trade.
Work in Laos, Lebanon, Mali, Myanmar, Senegal, Somalia, Sri Lanka, Syria, Vietnam, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Angola, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Cambodia, Chad, Iraq, Burkina Faso, South Sudan, Zimbabwe, Sierra Leone, Peru, Nigeria, Mexico and Mauritania
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UK registered office: North West |
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Medecins Sans Frontieres (UK) Charity number 1026588 |
29/09/1993 |
Latest income £95,336,332 [Dec 2024] |
To relieve and promote the relief of sickness and to provide medical aid to the injured and to protect and preserve good health by the provision of medical supplies, personnel and procedures calculated to overcome disease, injury or malnutrition in any part of the world in accordance with the principles espoused by the International Council of Medecins Sans Frontieres in October 1990.
Work in Indonesia, Switzerland, Lebanon, South Sudan, Zimbabwe, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Yemen, Uzbekistan, Ukraine, Türkiye, Syria, Somalia, Sierra Leone, Pakistan, Nigeria, Myanmar, Mozambique, Libya, Jordan, Italy, Iraq, India, Haiti, Guinea, Ethiopia, Chad, Bangladesh and Afghanistan
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UK registered office: London |
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The Royal Society of Chemistry Charity number 207890 |
24/12/1963 |
Latest income £73,358,000 [Dec 2024] |
The RSC is an international charity and professional body that connects chemical scientists with each other and society as a whole. We develop and celebrate professional capabilities. We publish new research, bring people together to spark new ideas and partnerships, and support teachers to inspire future generations. We speak up to influence the people making decisions that affect us all.
Work in United States, Germany, Brazil, China, India and Japan
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UK registered office: London |
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Charities Trust Charity number 327489 |
02/07/1987 |
Latest income £75,670,823 [Apr 2024] |
Charities Trust works with organisations, individuals and other charities to increase charitable giving with particular emphasis on tax effective donations. It does this by providing donation management services including payroll giving, online and offline sponsorship facilities and processing of donations for charity appeals.
Work in Israel, India, France, Germany, United States, Singapore, Ireland, United Arab Emirates, China, Gibraltar, South Africa, Canada, Hong Kong, Switzerland, Netherlands, Lithuania, Taiwan and Japan
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UK registered office: North West |
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The Royal Shakespeare Company, Stratford-Upon-Avon Charity number 212481 |
10/04/1963 |
Latest income £82,038,000 [Mar 2025] |
To conserve, advance and disseminate the dramatic heritage of Shakespeare and advance and improve the dramatic art in the UK and throughout the world; producing and presenting dramatic performances of all kinds and teaching, training and other educational activities. These objectives are achieved by the production of plays by Shakespeare, other classic playwrights and commissioning new work.
Work in United States
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UK registered office: West Midlands |
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The Gatsby Charitable Foundation Charity number 251988 |
05/04/1967 |
Latest income £61,248,000 [Apr 2024] |
Make charitable grants
Work in Netherlands, Cameroon, Kenya, Switzerland, Israel, United States and Tanzania
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UK registered office: London |
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National Oceanography Centre Charity number 1185265 |
11/09/2019 |
Latest income £86,213,000 [Sep 2024] |
NOC is a marine science research and technology institution which undertakes integrated sea level science, coastal and deep ocean research and technology development. NOC contribute to the advancement of scientific knowledge of the ocean and support education and training of scientists, engineers and marine professionals and engaging the public with the science of the ocean and its implications.
Work in Fiji, Samoa, Grenada, Guyana, Madagascar, Kenya, Mauritius, Malaysia, Kiribati, Jamaica, Mozambique, Falkland Islands, Vietnam, Indonesia, Vanuatu, United States, Tuvalu, Tonga, Thailand, Tanzania, Spain, South Africa, India, Namibia, Netherlands, Norway, Papua New Guinea, Antigua and Barbuda, Argentina, Austria, Bangladesh, Belize, Cambodia, Canada, Cabo Verde, Chile, China, Dominica and Germany
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UK registered office: South East |
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Education Development Trust Charity number 270901 |
20/02/1976 |
Latest income £80,338,000 [Aug 2024] |
The Charity seeks to advance education for the public benefit. To this end, we provide advice and consultancy services on education matters to governments and others, we teach, we provide counselling and guidance to young people and adults, we undertake or commission educational research and we provide training and support for educators.
Work in Kenya, Vietnam, Thailand, South Africa, Rwanda, Nepal, Mexico, Malaysia, North Macedonia, Libya, Jordan, India, Egypt, Brunei, Bangladesh, Australia, Syria, Algeria, Senegal, Israel, Seychelles, United Arab Emirates, Philippines, Jamaica, Ghana, St Kitts-Nevis, France, Greenland, Central African Republic, Morocco, Kyrgyzstan, Uganda, Laos, Norway, Malawi, Montenegro, South Sudan and Tunisia
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UK registered office: South East |
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Tearfund Charity number 265464 |
06/03/1973 |
Latest income £80,238,000 [Mar 2025] |
Tearfund is a christian relief and development agency committed to eradicating poverty. Our vision is to see people freed from poverty living transformed lives and reaching their god-given potential. Our mission is to follow jesus where the need is greatest responding to crises and partnering with local churches to bring restoration to people living in poverty.
Work in Honduras, Burundi, Cambodia, Central African Republic, Chad, China, Colombia, Ethiopia, Guatemala, Haiti, India, Iraq, Côte d'Ivoire, Jordan, Kenya, Laos, Liberia, Malawi, Mali, Mozambique, Myanmar, Nepal, Nicaragua, Niger, Nigeria, Pakistan, Peru, Philippines, Russia, Rwanda, Sierra Leone, Somalia, South Africa, Sudan, Syria, Tanzania, Thailand, Uganda, United States, Zimbabwe, Zambia, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Afghanistan, Angola, Bangladesh, Bolivia, Brazil and Burkina Faso
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UK registered office: London |
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Christian Aid Charity number 1105851 |
13/09/2004 |
Latest income £71,400,000 [Mar 2025] |
We work with the worlds poorest people to tackle the causes and consequences of poverty. Our work is centred around our strategic change objectives: Power to change institutions; The right to essential services; Fair shares in a constrained world; Equality for all; Tackling violence, building peace. We work with others as part of a global movement committed to ending poverty and social injustice.
Work in Zimbabwe, Philippines, Ireland, Cambodia, Burundi, Sierra Leone, Burkina Faso, Brazil, Colombia, Dominican Republic, Egypt, El Salvador, Ethiopia, Ghana, Guatemala, Haiti, Pakistan, Nigeria, Peru, Nicaragua, Nepal, Myanmar, Mali, Malawi, Libya, South Africa, Lebanon, Kenya, Israel, Iraq, India, Honduras, Bolivia, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, Angola, Afghanistan, Sudan, Uganda, Serbia, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Occupied Palestinian Territories and Zambia
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UK registered office: London |
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Ako Foundation Charity number 1151815 |
29/04/2013 |
Latest income £119,980,000 [Dec 2024] |
The Foundation's main activity is to make grants to UK charities and for charitable purposes elsewhere in the world. The priority areas for its grants are initiatives and projects which improve education, promote the arts and combat the climate emergency. The Foundation does not seek applications for grants and will not make grants in response to unsolicited applications received.
Work in Netherlands, Norway, Ethiopia, Ghana, India, Italy, Liberia, Ukraine, Sri Lanka, Denmark and United States
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UK registered office: London |
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The Martin James Foundation Charity number 1179016 |
02/07/2018 |
Latest income £76,656,000 [Jun 2024] |
The Martin James Foundation has been set up with one aim in mind, to make long-term improvements to the lives of children and their families globally. The work carried out by the Martin James Foundation, will lead to the development and promotion of best practice in family-based and trauma-informed care services.
Work in Cambodia, Ghana, Rwanda, Tanzania, Australia, Canada, New Zealand, Madagascar, Thailand, Uganda and India
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UK registered office: West Midlands |
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Achisomoch Aid Company Limited Charity number 278387 |
05/09/1979 |
Latest income £73,819,995 [Mar 2025] |
The charity is established to advance religion in accordance with the Orthodox Jewish Faith and for such purposes as are recognised by English Law as charitable and in furtherance of the aforementioned objects.
Work in Argentina, Belgium, Canada, France, Germany, Israel, Italy, Lithuania, Monaco, South Africa and United States
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UK registered office: London |
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