Found 3,256 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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- 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 Uganda, Sri Lanka, United States, Zimbabwe, Netherlands, Switzerland, Tanzania, Australia, Bangladesh, Botswana, Brazil, South Africa, Burkina Faso, Cameroon, Singapore, Canada, China, Colombia, Costa Rica, Cyprus, Denmark, France, Germany, Ghana, India, Indonesia, Italy, Saudi Arabia, Japan, Ireland, Peru, Kenya, Norway, Madagascar, Malaysia, Nepal, Nigeria, Zambia, New Zealand, Spain and South Korea
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UK registered office: London |
The Charities Aid Foundation Charity number 268369 |
01/01/1974 |
Latest income £1,194,823,000 [Apr 2024] |
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 |
The Children's Investment Fund Foundation (UK) Charity number 1091043 |
12/03/2002 |
Latest income £70,381,548 [Dec 2023] |
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 China, Zimbabwe, United States, Uganda, Tanzania, Switzerland, South Africa, Ireland, Nigeria, Netherlands, Mexico, Malawi, Kenya, Italy, India, Ghana, France, Ethiopia, Brazil, Bangladesh, Australia, Canada, Czechia, Austria, Peru, Germany, Japan, Norway and Denmark
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UK registered office: London |
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 Nigeria, Montserrat, Gibraltar, Falkland Islands, Burkina Faso, Mali, British Virgin Islands, Cayman Islands, St Helena, Bermuda, Niger, Anguilla, Myanmar, Mongolia, Nepal, North Korea, Pakistan, Philippines, Sierra Leone, Somalia, South Africa, Lesotho, Lebanon, Kenya, Iraq, Guinea, Djibouti, Bangladesh, Afghanistan, Syria, Uganda, Yemen, Zimbabwe, Turks and Caicos Islands and South Sudan
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UK registered office: London |
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 Niger, Timor-Leste, Zimbabwe, Zambia, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Yemen, Vietnam, United States, Uganda, Tanzania, Sri Lanka, Nigeria, Pakistan, Papua New Guinea, Philippines, Romania, Myanmar, Mongolia, Mexico, Mali, Nepal, South Africa, Sierra Leone, Senegal, Afghanistan, Australia, Bangladesh, Bolivia, Burkina Faso, Cambodia, China, Ethiopia, Ghana, India, Kenya, Madagascar, Malawi and Jordan
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UK registered office: London |
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 Netherlands, Peru, Australia, Switzerland, United States, Brazil, Canada, Norway, Singapore, South Africa, Sweden, Belgium, Poland, Finland and France
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UK registered office: London |
Raspberry Pi Foundation Charity number 1129409 |
05/05/2009 |
Latest income £220,992,765 [Dec 2023] |
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, Ireland and India
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UK registered office: East of England |
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 Japan, France, United States, Falkland Islands, Gibraltar, Portugal, Fiji, Cyprus, Ireland, Spain, Netherlands, Chile, Brazil, Malta, Belize, Hong Kong, Kenya, Monaco, Thailand, Belgium, Switzerland and Germany
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UK registered office: London |
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 Jordan, Bangladesh, Turks and Caicos Islands, Taiwan, St Helena, Falkland Islands, Zimbabwe, South Africa, Sierra Leone, Senegal, Ireland, Poland, Nigeria, Nepal, Namibia, Malta, Liberia, Kenya, Kazakhstan, Indonesia, India, Iceland, Ghana, Cyprus, Chile, Brazil, Belgium, Argentina, Netherlands, Bulgaria, British Virgin Islands, Cayman Islands and Pitcairn Islands
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UK registered office: East of England |
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 Italy, Indonesia, Chile, Afghanistan, Latvia, Cook Islands, Zimbabwe, United States, Ukraine, Sri Lanka, Spain, South Africa, Russia, Nepal, Mexico, Malta, Lithuania, Ireland, Japan, Thailand, India, Malawi, Romania, Hungary and Bosnia and Herzegovina
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UK registered office: London |
The Halo Trust Charity number 1001813 |
05/02/1991 |
Latest income £147,567,000 [Mar 2024] |
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 Afghanistan, Angola, Armenia, Ukraine, Syria, Sri Lanka, Somalia, Myanmar, Laos, Jordan, Guinea-Bissau, Guatemala, Georgia, Colombia, Cambodia, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Kosovo, Occupied Palestinian Territories, Zimbabwe, Honduras, El Salvador, Yemen, Libya and Iraq
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UK registered office: Scotland |
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 Madagascar, Nicaragua, Germany, Bangladesh, Indonesia, India, Ghana, Mexico, Switzerland, Liberia, Côte d'Ivoire, Philippines, South Africa, Brazil, Hong Kong, Cambodia, Colombia, Romania, Ethiopia, Kenya, Lebanon, Sri Lanka, Serbia, Nepal, Cameroon, China, Peru, Botswana, Zimbabwe, Vietnam and Uganda
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UK registered office: London |
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, Rwanda and India
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UK registered office: London |
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 Uganda, Myanmar, Mozambique, Lebanon, Kyrgyzstan, Kenya, Jordan, India, Haiti, Ethiopia, Colombia, Pakistan, South Korea, Bangladesh, Ukraine, Tanzania, Thailand, South Sudan, Zimbabwe, Nepal, Vietnam, Sri Lanka, Yemen and South Africa
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UK registered office: London |
The Royal National Theatre Charity number 224223 |
17/04/1963 |
Latest income £121,400,000 [Mar 2024] |
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, China, Germany and Netherlands
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UK registered office: London |
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 Côte d'Ivoire, Iraq, Myanmar, Sierra Leone, Libya, Somalia, Syria, Jordan, Zimbabwe, South Sudan, Niger, Mali, Tanzania, Thailand, Liberia, Lebanon, Pakistan, Nigeria, Ethiopia, Afghanistan, Burundi, Cameroon, Central African Republic, Chad, Uganda, Yemen, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Kenya, Ukraine, Mexico, Colombia, Bangladesh, Burkina Faso and Poland
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UK registered office: London |
Founders Pledge Ltd Charity number 1162201 |
15/06/2015 |
Latest income £111,338,352 [Dec 2023] |
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 |
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 Cambodia, Chad, Iraq, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Syria, Laos, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Sri Lanka, Vietnam, Somalia, Senegal, Angola, Myanmar, Mali, Lebanon, Nigeria, Peru, Sierra Leone, Zimbabwe, South Sudan, Burkina Faso, Mauritania and Mexico
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UK registered office: North West |
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, South Sudan, India, Haiti, Lebanon, Libya, Mozambique, Myanmar, Nigeria, Pakistan, Sierra Leone, Somalia, Syria, Türkiye, Ukraine, Uzbekistan, Yemen, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Zimbabwe, Iraq, Guinea, Ethiopia, Chad, Bangladesh, Afghanistan, Jordan and Italy
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UK registered office: London |
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, Japan, Brazil, China, Germany and India
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UK registered office: London |
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 Germany, India, Israel, France, Singapore, United States, Ireland, United Arab Emirates, Gibraltar, Hong Kong, Taiwan, Switzerland, South Africa, Netherlands, Lithuania, Japan, China and Canada
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UK registered office: North West |
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 |
Tearfund Charity number 265464 |
06/03/1973 |
Latest income £82,587,318 [Mar 2024] |
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 Chad, China, Colombia, Ethiopia, Guatemala, Haiti, Honduras, India, Iraq, Côte d'Ivoire, Jordan, Kenya, Laos, Zimbabwe, Zambia, Liberia, Afghanistan, Democratic Republic of the Congo, United States, Uganda, Angola, Bangladesh, Bolivia, Brazil, Burkina Faso, Burundi, Cambodia, Niger, Syria, Sudan, South Africa, Somalia, Thailand, Tanzania, Central African Republic, Nicaragua, Nepal, Myanmar, Mozambique, Mali, Malawi, Peru, Pakistan, Nigeria, Sierra Leone, Rwanda, Russia and Philippines
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UK registered office: London |
Christian Aid Charity number 1105851 |
13/09/2004 |
Latest income £83,300,000 [Mar 2024] |
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 Occupied Palestinian Territories, Zimbabwe, Zambia, Peru, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Pakistan, Nigeria, Nicaragua, Afghanistan, Angola, Philippines, Bangladesh, Bolivia, Brazil, Burkina Faso, Burundi, Cambodia, Colombia, Dominican Republic, Egypt, Ireland, El Salvador, Sierra Leone, Ethiopia, Ghana, Guatemala, Haiti, Honduras, India, Iraq, Israel, Serbia, Nepal, Uganda, Myanmar, South Africa, Mali, Sudan, Sri Lanka, Kenya, Lebanon, Libya and Malawi
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UK registered office: London |
The Gatsby Charitable Foundation Charity number 251988 |
05/04/1967 |
Latest income £61,248,000 [Apr 2024] |
Make charitable grants
Work in United States, Israel, Tanzania, Netherlands, Cameroon, Kenya and Switzerland
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UK registered office: London |
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 Spain, China, Dominica, Fiji, Germany, Grenada, Guyana, India, Indonesia, Jamaica, Kenya, Kiribati, Madagascar, Malaysia, Mauritius, Mozambique, Namibia, Netherlands, Norway, Papua New Guinea, Samoa, South Africa, Tanzania, Thailand, Tonga, Tuvalu, United States, Vanuatu, Vietnam, Falkland Islands, Antigua and Barbuda, Argentina, Austria, Bangladesh, Belize, Cambodia, Canada, Cabo Verde and Chile
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UK registered office: South East |
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 Uganda, Tunisia, Greenland, South Sudan, United Arab Emirates, Syria, St Kitts-Nevis, Seychelles, Senegal, Philippines, Norway, Morocco, Montenegro, Malawi, Laos, Israel, Jamaica, Kyrgyzstan, Jordan, Kenya, Libya, North Macedonia, Malaysia, Mexico, Nepal, Rwanda, South Africa, Thailand, Vietnam, Bangladesh, Brunei, Egypt, India, Australia, Central African Republic, Ghana, France and Algeria
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UK registered office: South East |
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 United States, Norway, Ethiopia, Netherlands, Denmark, Ukraine, Liberia, Italy, Sri Lanka, India and Ghana
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UK registered office: London |
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 Thailand, India, Australia, Canada, Nepal, Uganda, Japan, Madagascar and New Zealand
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UK registered office: West Midlands |
The Institution of Engineering and Technology Charity number 211014 |
06/02/1964 |
Latest income £66,414,000 [Dec 2023] |
Education, policy & awareness activities engage the public in the role of science, engineering & technology in enhancing peoples' lives. IET gathers & distributes knowledge content via a variety of channels to a global audience, drawing on the unique strengths of its membership. Membership & professional development focuses on career long professional development & registration of individuals.
Work in Saudi Arabia, Bahrain, Australia, Taiwan, Hong Kong, Gibraltar, United States, United Arab Emirates, Trinidad and Tobago, Switzerland, Sweden, Sri Lanka, South Africa, Singapore, Ireland, Pakistan, Norway, Nigeria, New Zealand, Netherlands, Mauritius, Malta, Malaysia, Luxembourg, Kuwait, Jordan, Japan, Italy, Israel, India, Greece, Germany, France, Egypt, Czechia, Cyprus, China, Canada, Brunei and Belgium
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UK registered office: London |
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