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Charity	Reg. date	Latest income	Activities	Region ?
Practical Action Charity number 247257	26/04/1966	Latest income £30,020,557 [Mar 2024]	Practical Action is a global innovator, inspiring people to discover and adopt ingenious, practical ways to free themselves from poverty and disadvantage Work in Burkina Faso, Sudan, Zimbabwe, Sri Lanka, Senegal, Rwanda, Peru, Nepal, Mozambique, Malawi, Kenya, India, Bolivia and Bangladesh	UK registered office: West Midlands
Wildfowl and Wetlands Trust Charity number 1030884	23/12/1993	Latest income £31,490,728 [Mar 2024]	WWT works to save wetlands for wildlife and for people by inspiring people to connect with and value wetlands and their wildlife, by demonstrating and promoting the importance and benefits of wetlands, by countering threats to wetlands and their wildlife, by creating and restoring wetlands and protecting key wetland sites and by savings threatened wetlands species. Work in Bulgaria, Cambodia, China, Kuwait, Madagascar, Russia, Seychelles, South Korea, Sri Lanka, United Arab Emirates and United States	UK registered office: South West
Shell Foundation Charity number 1080999	02/06/2000	Latest income £23,024,310 [Dec 2023]	Shell Foundation mission is to apply business thinking to major social and environmental issues linked to the energy sector - and seek to relieve poverty and hardship and protect the environment, for the public benefit, through the promotion and development of business-based solutions and supportive market environments, to target large scale impact. Work in Colombia, United Arab Emirates, Uganda, Switzerland, Oman, Kenya, Jordan, Iraq, India, Brazil, China, United States, Egypt, Haiti, Ghana and Nigeria	UK registered office: London
Human Capability Foundation Charity number 1145084	15/12/2011	Latest income £36,398,755 [Dec 2023]	HCF is a grant-making charity that makes grants to organisations predominantly in India. Work in India	UK registered office: London
Absolute Return for Kids (Ark) Charity number 1095322	09/01/2003	Latest income £25,363,000 [Aug 2023]	Ark is an education charity that exists to make sure that all children, regardless of their background, have access to a great education and real choices in life. Ark incubates, launches and scales ventures that share our mission and values. Work in South Africa, India and Uganda	UK registered office:
Royal Institute of British Architects Charity number 210566	14/08/1962	Latest income £26,753,000 [Dec 2023]	The objectives of the RIBA, as set out in its Charter, are the Advancement of Architecture and the promotion of the acquiring of knowledge of the Arts and Sciences connected therewith. Its mission is to advance architecture by demonstrating public benefit and promoting excellence in the profession. Work in Spain, Liechtenstein, France, Serbia, Argentina, Azerbaijan, Bulgaria, Chile, China, Colombia, Denmark, Egypt, Greece, Lebanon, Malaysia, Peru, Poland, Ireland, Romania, Singapore, South Korea, Sri Lanka, United Arab Emirates, United States and Hong Kong	UK registered office: London
Concern Worldwide (UK) Charity number 1092236	28/05/2002	Latest income £24,875,863 [Dec 2023]	Concern Worldwide (UK) is an international humanitarian organisation specialising in tackling hunger in the world's poorest countries. Our mission is to help people living in extreme poverty achieve major improvements in their lives. Working in partnership we help them bring about long-lasting change and realise their basic human rights; to food, health, education and ultimately a life of dignity. Work in Sierra Leone, Sudan, Lebanon, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Somalia, Rwanda, Liberia, Philippines, Uganda, Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Burundi, Syria, Pakistan, Central African Republic, Malawi, Mozambique, Tanzania, North Korea, Ethiopia, Chad, Haiti, Niger, India, Nepal, Kenya, South Sudan and Zambia	UK registered office: London
The Chartered Institute of Public Finance and Accountancy Charity number 231060	13/04/1964	Latest income £28,181,000 [Dec 2023]	CIPFA aims to work in the public interest to promote high standards and deliver excellence in governance and financial management throughout the public services. Work in China, Tajikistan, Somalia, United Arab Emirates, Ireland, Malta, Lesotho, Kazakhstan, Italy, Canada, Botswana, Bangladesh, Australia, Turks and Caicos Islands, United States and Switzerland	UK registered office: London
One Ummah Charity number 1168565	02/08/2016	Latest income £30,195,330 [Mar 2024]	One Ummah Charity works to relieve poverty both locally here in the UK and Internationally. Our main work involves providing emergency aid in disaster stricken areas around the world. We also provide long term sustainable projects which benefit on going benefits to those in need. Work in Syria, India, Sierra Leone, Afghanistan, Pakistan, Bangladesh, Niger, Jordan, Myanmar, Somalia, Sudan, Kenya, Lebanon, Malawi, Morocco, Mauritania, Occupied Palestinian Territories, Yemen, Uganda, Tanzania and Turkey	UK registered office: North East
The Elton John Aids Foundation Charity number 1017336	12/02/1993	Latest income £26,480,066 [Dec 2023]	The Foundation empowers people infected, affected and at risk of HIV/AIDS, to alleviate their physical, emotional and financial hardship, enabling them to improve their quality of life, live with dignity and exercise self determination. It funds broad ranges of services and operational research, focusing on the most disadvantaged and high risk groups both in the UK and around the world. Work in Ethiopia, India, Kenya, Lesotho, Malawi, Myanmar, Russia, South Africa, Tanzania, Thailand, Uganda, Ukraine, Zambia and Zimbabwe	UK registered office: London
International Institute for Environment and Development Charity number 800066	28/04/1989	Latest income £26,310,000 [Mar 2024]	An independent, non-profit research institute working in the field of sustainable development. Aims to provide expertise and leadership in researching and achieving sustainable development at local, national and global levels. In alliance with others we seek to help shape a future that ends global poverty and delivers and sustains efficient and equitable management of the world's natural resources Work in Thailand, France, Bhutan, Finland, Pakistan, Nigeria, Peru, Philippines, Bolivia, Zimbabwe, Zambia, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Vietnam, United States, Uganda, Trinidad and Tobago, Australia, Myanmar, Netherlands, Nepal, Benin, Namibia, Rwanda, Mozambique, Tanzania, Bangladesh, Mexico, Mali, China, Switzerland, Sweden, Denmark, Malawi, Kenya, Ethiopia, Indonesia, Senegal, India, Ghana, South Africa, Burkina Faso, Cameroon and Argentina	UK registered office: London
The International Institute for Strategic Studies Charity number 206504	22/09/1962	Latest income £25,030,000 [Sep 2023]	The IISS aims to provide, from an international perspective, the best objective information on military and political developments and to assist in conflict resolution through the conduct of dialogues and conferences, research and publications. Its mission is to promote the adoption of sound policies to further global peace and security and maintain civilised international relations. Work in United States, Bahrain, India, Singapore and Germany	UK registered office: London
Fondation Chanel Charity number 1195353	30/07/2021	Latest income £100,519,004 [Dec 2023]	Fondation CHANEL aims for all women and adolescent girls to be free to shape their own destinies; it strives to achieve maximum impact by centring the needs of women with overlapping vulnerabilities. It pursues grant-making through the thematic pillars of: (i) safety; (ii) economic and social autonomy; and (iii) climate resilience by partnering with organisation in the UK and internationally. Work in Nigeria, Vietnam, United States, Tunisia, Thailand, Tanzania, Switzerland, Spain, Singapore, Senegal, Puerto Rico, Peru, Netherlands, Nepal, Morocco, Mexico, Madagascar, South Korea, Jordan, Japan, Italy, India, Hong Kong, Honduras, Haiti, Guatemala, Greece, Germany, France, Egypt, Ecuador, Côte d'Ivoire, Colombia, China, Burkina Faso, Brazil, Bolivia and Belgium	UK registered office: London
The Gurkha Welfare Trust Charity number 1103669	10/05/2004	Latest income £27,954,000 [Jun 2024]	The Gurkha Welfare Trust is the leading Gurkha charity. We provide financial, medical and development aid to Gurkha veterans, their families and communities. Work in Nepal and India	UK registered office: South West
The British Computer Society Charity number 292786	10/12/1985	Latest income £23,551,000 [Aug 2023]	Professional Body and Learned Society to promote the study and practice of Computing and to advance knowledge and education therein worldwide for the benefit of the public. Work in Greece, Hungary, Iceland, India, Germany, Japan, Malaysia, Malta, Mauritius, Nepal, Netherlands, Nigeria, Norway, Oman, Poland, Qatar, Ireland, Saudi Arabia, Singapore, Spain, Sri Lanka, Switzerland, United Arab Emirates, United States, Zambia, Hong Kong, Taiwan, Italy, Austria, Belgium, Canada, China, Egypt, France and Ghana	UK registered office: South West
The Royal Air Force Benevolent Fund Charity number 1081009	02/06/2000	Latest income £19,003,000 [Dec 2023]	(a) Providing relief and assistance to past and present members of the Royal Air Force and their dependants who are in need as a result of poverty, disability, sickness, infirmity or otherwise.(b) enhancing the morale and well being of serving members of the Royal Air Force(c)Maintaining the RAF war memorial on the Victoria embankment, London. Work in Monaco, Austria, Slovakia, Guyana, Argentina, Australia, Belgium, Canada, Chile, Cyprus, France, Germany, Hungary, India, Israel, Jamaica, Malaysia, Malta, Mexico, New Zealand, Philippines, Poland, Ireland, Singapore, South Africa, Spain, Thailand, Turkey, United States, Zimbabwe and Hong Kong	UK registered office: London
Penny Appeal Charity number 1128341	02/03/2009	Latest income £22,429,858 [Dec 2023]	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 Djibouti, Yemen, Ethiopia, The Gambia, Guinea, Guinea-Bissau, India, Indonesia, Iraq, Israel, Kenya, Lebanon, Mali, Mauritania, Nepal, Niger, Nigeria, Pakistan, Rwanda, Senegal, Sierra Leone, Sudan, Sri Lanka, Somalia, Afghanistan, Azerbaijan, Bangladesh, Eritrea, Syria, Turkey, Occupied Palestinian Territories, Australia, Tanzania, United Arab Emirates, United States, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Myanmar, Cameroon, Greece, Central African Republic and South Africa	UK registered office: Yorkshire and The Humber
The Brooke Hospital for Animals Charity number 1085760	23/03/2001	Latest income £26,157,855 [Mar 2024]	Since it was founded in 1934, the Brooke has helped to relieve the suffering of millions of working horses, donkeys and mules and improved the livelihoods of the countless people who depend upon them. The Brooke provides veterinary services in some of the world's poorest communities, treating animals and training animal-owners in countries including Egypt, Ethiopia, India, Kenya and Pakistan. Work in Somalia, Tanzania, Sudan, Burkina Faso, Senegal, Guatemala, Ethiopia, Egypt, India, Kenya, Nepal, Nicaragua and Pakistan	UK registered office: London
Shelterbox Trust Charity number 1096479	12/03/2003	Latest income £26,152,000 [Dec 2023]	ShelterBox provides emergency shelter and vital supplies to support communities around the world overwhelmed by disaster and humanitarian crises. Work in Somalia, Philippines, Syria, Mozambique, Cameroon, Burkina Faso, Turkey, Occupied Palestinian Territories, Malawi, Pakistan, Ethiopia, Lebanon, Chad, Bangladesh, Yemen and Ukraine	UK registered office: South West
Street Child Charity number 1128536	13/03/2009	Latest income £21,488,600 [Mar 2024]	Relief of poverty & hardship among young people living on the street by provision of shelter, food, health, education, family reconciliation and other such charitable services; promote human rights of children; develop the capacity and skills of the members of socially and economically disadvantaged communities Work in Mozambique, Sri Lanka, Sudan, Cameroon, Uganda, Burundi, Afghanistan, Somalia, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Liberia, Sierra Leone, Nigeria and Nepal	UK registered office: London
Clean Air Fund Charity number 1183697	03/06/2019	Latest income £27,236,820 [Dec 2023]	Clean Air Fund brings together philanthropic resources to improve air quality globally. It co-ordinates a collective strategy for air pollution activity, provides grant funding to a multi-national portfolio of clean air programmes, grants funds to research and knowledge-building activities, and provides a means of knowledge sharing and networking between stakeholders. Work in Ghana, Bulgaria, India, France, Brazil, Poland, Spain and China	UK registered office: London
The Central British Fund for World Jewish Relief Charity number 290767	18/07/1985	Latest income £17,345,575 [Jun 2024]	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 Belarus, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Georgia, Greece, Kazakhstan, Moldova, Poland, Russia, Rwanda, Uganda, Ukraine, Mozambique, Turkey, Myanmar, Nepal, Kenya, Philippines, Haiti, Ethiopia, Bangladesh, Afghanistan and Colombia	UK registered office: London
Orphans in Need Charity number 1144812	25/11/2011	Latest income £22,490,180 [Jan 2024]	The relief of poverty and sickness anywhere in the world, and in particular, those affected by natural causes or by wars and conflicts either foreign or domestic To advance the education of persons in need, including orphans, anywhere in the world by the provision of financial aid and materials Work in Afghanistan, Occupied Palestinian Territories, Sri Lanka, Somalia, Sierra Leone, Senegal, Pakistan, Nepal, Mali, India, The Gambia and Bangladesh	UK registered office: Yorkshire and The Humber
Al-Ayn Social Care Foundation Charity number 1163706	23/09/2015	Latest income £20,689,928 [Dec 2023]	- The prevention or relief of poverty and financial hardship among orphaned children and other individuals in need .- The prevention or relief of sickness among orphaned children and other individuals in need. Work in Iraq, Afghanistan and Ghana	UK registered office:
International Alert Charity number 327553	24/09/1987	Latest income £19,217,000 [Dec 2023]	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 Netherlands, Niger, Afghanistan, Armenia, Azerbaijan, Ethiopia, Georgia, Kenya, Kyrgyzstan, Lebanon, Mali, Myanmar, Nepal, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Uganda, Ukraine, Nigeria, Philippines, Rwanda, Tajikistan and Tunisia	UK registered office: London
Alpha International Charity number 1086179	18/04/2001	Latest income £20,646,016 [Dec 2023]	The advancement and propagation of the Christian Gospel and the promotion of teaching on all aspects of the Christian life and faith in accordance with Biblical principles. This includes the development of and making available the Alpha Course and its related ministries. Work in Estonia, France, Germany, Ghana, India, Indonesia, Japan, Kenya, Liberia, Mauritius, Mexico, Myanmar, Netherlands, Nicaragua, Nigeria, Philippines, Rwanda, Sierra Leone, Singapore, South Africa, South Korea, Brazil, Botswana, Argentina, Spain, Thailand, Trinidad and Tobago, Uganda, United States, Hong Kong, Zimbabwe, Zambia, Vietnam, Burundi, Cambodia, Colombia, Costa Rica, Ecuador, Egypt and Ethiopia	UK registered office: London
Christian Vision Charity number 1031031	06/01/1994	Latest income £25,568,064 [Dec 2023]	Advancement of the Christian faith; relief of needy, aged or sick people; advancement of Christian based education; promotion of good citizenship and moral values and purposes beneficial to the community. Mission statement: To introduce people to Jesus and encourage those who acknowledge Him to accept Him as the Son of God and become His true followers. Work in Chile, Romania, Sri Lanka, Madagascar, Armenia, Kazakhstan, Czechia, Belarus, Latvia, Argentina, Australia, Bolivia, Brazil, China, Egypt, Germany, India, Indonesia, Myanmar, Philippines, South Africa, Ukraine, United States, Venezuela, Zambia and Timor-Leste	UK registered office: West Midlands
Book Aid International Charity number 313869	04/07/1966	Latest income £22,561,637 [Dec 2023]	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 Occupied Palestinian Territories, Ethiopia, Kenya, Malawi, Namibia, Somalia, Sudan, Tanzania, Uganda, Zambia, Zimbabwe, Cameroon, Eritrea, Lebanon, Ukraine, Syria, Liberia, Nepal, The Gambia, Bhutan, Nigeria, Iraq, Ghana, Rwanda, Sierra Leone, St Vincent and Grenadines and Greece	UK registered office: London
War Child Charity number 1071659	22/09/1998	Latest income £18,896,000 [Dec 2023]	War Child protects, educates and stands up for the rights of children in war. We work in 15 countries in Africa, Asia, the Middle East, and Latin America. We understand children's needs, respect their rights, and support their recovery; from providing education for displaced children, to reintegrating child soldiers or promoting justice for children in detention to providing livelihood options. Work in Iraq, Central African Republic, Afghanistan, Yemen and Democratic Republic of the Congo	UK registered office: London
Afghanaid Charity number 1045348	29/03/1995	Latest income £19,424,545 [Dec 2023]	Afghanaid's work is to assist village level groups to improve their livlihoods and to mitigate some of the disadvantages they face. Improved livlihoods are acheived by developing the physical, financial, natural, social and human resources available to them in a sustainable way. Work in Afghanistan	UK registered office: London

Practical Action

Charity number 247257

26/04/1966

Latest income £30,020,557

[Mar 2024]

Practical Action is a global innovator, inspiring people to discover and adopt ingenious, practical ways to free themselves from poverty and disadvantage

Work in Burkina Faso, Sudan, Zimbabwe, Sri Lanka, Senegal, Rwanda, Peru, Nepal, Mozambique, Malawi, Kenya, India, Bolivia and Bangladesh

UK registered office: West Midlands

Wildfowl and Wetlands Trust

Charity number 1030884

23/12/1993

Latest income £31,490,728

[Mar 2024]

WWT works to save wetlands for wildlife and for people by inspiring people to connect with and value wetlands and their wildlife, by demonstrating and promoting the importance and benefits of wetlands, by countering threats to wetlands and their wildlife, by creating and restoring wetlands and protecting key wetland sites and by savings threatened wetlands species.

Work in Bulgaria, Cambodia, China, Kuwait, Madagascar, Russia, Seychelles, South Korea, Sri Lanka, United Arab Emirates and United States

UK registered office: South West

Shell Foundation

Charity number 1080999

02/06/2000

Latest income £23,024,310

[Dec 2023]

Shell Foundation mission is to apply business thinking to major social and environmental issues linked to the energy sector - and seek to relieve poverty and hardship and protect the environment, for the public benefit, through the promotion and development of business-based solutions and supportive market environments, to target large scale impact.

Work in Colombia, United Arab Emirates, Uganda, Switzerland, Oman, Kenya, Jordan, Iraq, India, Brazil, China, United States, Egypt, Haiti, Ghana and Nigeria

UK registered office: London

Human Capability Foundation

Charity number 1145084

15/12/2011

Latest income £36,398,755

[Dec 2023]

HCF is a grant-making charity that makes grants to organisations predominantly in India.

Work in India

UK registered office: London

Absolute Return for Kids (Ark)

Charity number 1095322

09/01/2003

Latest income £25,363,000

[Aug 2023]

Ark is an education charity that exists to make sure that all children, regardless of their background, have access to a great education and real choices in life. Ark incubates, launches and scales ventures that share our mission and values.

Work in South Africa, India and Uganda

UK registered office:

Royal Institute of British Architects

Charity number 210566

14/08/1962

Latest income £26,753,000

[Dec 2023]

The objectives of the RIBA, as set out in its Charter, are the Advancement of Architecture and the promotion of the acquiring of knowledge of the Arts and Sciences connected therewith. Its mission is to advance architecture by demonstrating public benefit and promoting excellence in the profession.

Work in Spain, Liechtenstein, France, Serbia, Argentina, Azerbaijan, Bulgaria, Chile, China, Colombia, Denmark, Egypt, Greece, Lebanon, Malaysia, Peru, Poland, Ireland, Romania, Singapore, South Korea, Sri Lanka, United Arab Emirates, United States and Hong Kong

UK registered office: London

Concern Worldwide (UK)

Charity number 1092236

28/05/2002

Latest income £24,875,863

[Dec 2023]

Concern Worldwide (UK) is an international humanitarian organisation specialising in tackling hunger in the world's poorest countries. Our mission is to help people living in extreme poverty achieve major improvements in their lives. Working in partnership we help them bring about long-lasting change and realise their basic human rights; to food, health, education and ultimately a life of dignity.

Work in Sierra Leone, Sudan, Lebanon, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Somalia, Rwanda, Liberia, Philippines, Uganda, Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Burundi, Syria, Pakistan, Central African Republic, Malawi, Mozambique, Tanzania, North Korea, Ethiopia, Chad, Haiti, Niger, India, Nepal, Kenya, South Sudan and Zambia

UK registered office: London

The Chartered Institute of Public Finance and Accountancy

Charity number 231060

13/04/1964

Latest income £28,181,000

[Dec 2023]

CIPFA aims to work in the public interest to promote high standards and deliver excellence in governance and financial management throughout the public services.

Work in China, Tajikistan, Somalia, United Arab Emirates, Ireland, Malta, Lesotho, Kazakhstan, Italy, Canada, Botswana, Bangladesh, Australia, Turks and Caicos Islands, United States and Switzerland

UK registered office: London

One Ummah

Charity number 1168565

02/08/2016

Latest income £30,195,330

[Mar 2024]

One Ummah Charity works to relieve poverty both locally here in the UK and Internationally. Our main work involves providing emergency aid in disaster stricken areas around the world. We also provide long term sustainable projects which benefit on going benefits to those in need.

Work in Syria, India, Sierra Leone, Afghanistan, Pakistan, Bangladesh, Niger, Jordan, Myanmar, Somalia, Sudan, Kenya, Lebanon, Malawi, Morocco, Mauritania, Occupied Palestinian Territories, Yemen, Uganda, Tanzania and Turkey

UK registered office: North East

The Elton John Aids Foundation

Charity number 1017336

12/02/1993

Latest income £26,480,066

[Dec 2023]

The Foundation empowers people infected, affected and at risk of HIV/AIDS, to alleviate their physical, emotional and financial hardship, enabling them to improve their quality of life, live with dignity and exercise self determination. It funds broad ranges of services and operational research, focusing on the most disadvantaged and high risk groups both in the UK and around the world.

Work in Ethiopia, India, Kenya, Lesotho, Malawi, Myanmar, Russia, South Africa, Tanzania, Thailand, Uganda, Ukraine, Zambia and Zimbabwe

UK registered office: London

International Institute for Environment and Development

Charity number 800066

28/04/1989

Latest income £26,310,000

[Mar 2024]

An independent, non-profit research institute working in the field of sustainable development. Aims to provide expertise and leadership in researching and achieving sustainable development at local, national and global levels. In alliance with others we seek to help shape a future that ends global poverty and delivers and sustains efficient and equitable management of the world's natural resources

Work in Thailand, France, Bhutan, Finland, Pakistan, Nigeria, Peru, Philippines, Bolivia, Zimbabwe, Zambia, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Vietnam, United States, Uganda, Trinidad and Tobago, Australia, Myanmar, Netherlands, Nepal, Benin, Namibia, Rwanda, Mozambique, Tanzania, Bangladesh, Mexico, Mali, China, Switzerland, Sweden, Denmark, Malawi, Kenya, Ethiopia, Indonesia, Senegal, India, Ghana, South Africa, Burkina Faso, Cameroon and Argentina

UK registered office: London

The International Institute for Strategic Studies

Charity number 206504

22/09/1962

Latest income £25,030,000

[Sep 2023]

The IISS aims to provide, from an international perspective, the best objective information on military and political developments and to assist in conflict resolution through the conduct of dialogues and conferences, research and publications. Its mission is to promote the adoption of sound policies to further global peace and security and maintain civilised international relations.

Work in United States, Bahrain, India, Singapore and Germany

UK registered office: London

Fondation Chanel

Charity number 1195353

30/07/2021

Latest income £100,519,004

[Dec 2023]

Fondation CHANEL aims for all women and adolescent girls to be free to shape their own destinies; it strives to achieve maximum impact by centring the needs of women with overlapping vulnerabilities. It pursues grant-making through the thematic pillars of: (i) safety; (ii) economic and social autonomy; and (iii) climate resilience by partnering with organisation in the UK and internationally.

Work in Nigeria, Vietnam, United States, Tunisia, Thailand, Tanzania, Switzerland, Spain, Singapore, Senegal, Puerto Rico, Peru, Netherlands, Nepal, Morocco, Mexico, Madagascar, South Korea, Jordan, Japan, Italy, India, Hong Kong, Honduras, Haiti, Guatemala, Greece, Germany, France, Egypt, Ecuador, Côte d'Ivoire, Colombia, China, Burkina Faso, Brazil, Bolivia and Belgium

UK registered office: London

The Gurkha Welfare Trust

Charity number 1103669

10/05/2004

Latest income £27,954,000

[Jun 2024]

The Gurkha Welfare Trust is the leading Gurkha charity. We provide financial, medical and development aid to Gurkha veterans, their families and communities.

Work in Nepal and India

UK registered office: South West

The British Computer Society

Charity number 292786

10/12/1985

Latest income £23,551,000

[Aug 2023]

Professional Body and Learned Society to promote the study and practice of Computing and to advance knowledge and education therein worldwide for the benefit of the public.

Work in Greece, Hungary, Iceland, India, Germany, Japan, Malaysia, Malta, Mauritius, Nepal, Netherlands, Nigeria, Norway, Oman, Poland, Qatar, Ireland, Saudi Arabia, Singapore, Spain, Sri Lanka, Switzerland, United Arab Emirates, United States, Zambia, Hong Kong, Taiwan, Italy, Austria, Belgium, Canada, China, Egypt, France and Ghana

UK registered office: South West

The Royal Air Force Benevolent Fund

Charity number 1081009

02/06/2000

Latest income £19,003,000

[Dec 2023]

(a) Providing relief and assistance to past and present members of the Royal Air Force and their dependants who are in need as a result of poverty, disability, sickness, infirmity or otherwise.(b) enhancing the morale and well being of serving members of the Royal Air Force(c)Maintaining the RAF war memorial on the Victoria embankment, London.

Work in Monaco, Austria, Slovakia, Guyana, Argentina, Australia, Belgium, Canada, Chile, Cyprus, France, Germany, Hungary, India, Israel, Jamaica, Malaysia, Malta, Mexico, New Zealand, Philippines, Poland, Ireland, Singapore, South Africa, Spain, Thailand, Turkey, United States, Zimbabwe and Hong Kong

UK registered office: London

Penny Appeal

Charity number 1128341

02/03/2009

Latest income £22,429,858

[Dec 2023]

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

UK registered office: Yorkshire and The Humber

The Brooke Hospital for Animals

Charity number 1085760

23/03/2001

Latest income £26,157,855

[Mar 2024]

Since it was founded in 1934, the Brooke has helped to relieve the suffering of millions of working horses, donkeys and mules and improved the livelihoods of the countless people who depend upon them. The Brooke provides veterinary services in some of the world's poorest communities, treating animals and training animal-owners in countries including Egypt, Ethiopia, India, Kenya and Pakistan.

Work in Somalia, Tanzania, Sudan, Burkina Faso, Senegal, Guatemala, Ethiopia, Egypt, India, Kenya, Nepal, Nicaragua and Pakistan

UK registered office: London

Shelterbox Trust

Charity number 1096479

12/03/2003

Latest income £26,152,000

[Dec 2023]

ShelterBox provides emergency shelter and vital supplies to support communities around the world overwhelmed by disaster and humanitarian crises.

Work in Somalia, Philippines, Syria, Mozambique, Cameroon, Burkina Faso, Turkey, Occupied Palestinian Territories, Malawi, Pakistan, Ethiopia, Lebanon, Chad, Bangladesh, Yemen and Ukraine

UK registered office: South West

Street Child

Charity number 1128536

13/03/2009

Latest income £21,488,600

[Mar 2024]

Relief of poverty & hardship among young people living on the street by provision of shelter, food, health, education, family reconciliation and other such charitable services; promote human rights of children; develop the capacity and skills of the members of socially and economically disadvantaged communities

Work in Mozambique, Sri Lanka, Sudan, Cameroon, Uganda, Burundi, Afghanistan, Somalia, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Liberia, Sierra Leone, Nigeria and Nepal

UK registered office: London

Clean Air Fund

Charity number 1183697

03/06/2019

Latest income £27,236,820

[Dec 2023]

Clean Air Fund brings together philanthropic resources to improve air quality globally. It co-ordinates a collective strategy for air pollution activity, provides grant funding to a multi-national portfolio of clean air programmes, grants funds to research and knowledge-building activities, and provides a means of knowledge sharing and networking between stakeholders.

Work in Ghana, Bulgaria, India, France, Brazil, Poland, Spain and China

UK registered office: London

The Central British Fund for World Jewish Relief

Charity number 290767

18/07/1985

Latest income £17,345,575

[Jun 2024]

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

UK registered office: London

Orphans in Need

Charity number 1144812

25/11/2011

Latest income £22,490,180

[Jan 2024]

The relief of poverty and sickness anywhere in the world, and in particular, those affected by natural causes or by wars and conflicts either foreign or domestic To advance the education of persons in need, including orphans, anywhere in the world by the provision of financial aid and materials

Work in Afghanistan, Occupied Palestinian Territories, Sri Lanka, Somalia, Sierra Leone, Senegal, Pakistan, Nepal, Mali, India, The Gambia and Bangladesh

UK registered office: Yorkshire and The Humber

Al-Ayn Social Care Foundation

Charity number 1163706

23/09/2015

Latest income £20,689,928

[Dec 2023]

- The prevention or relief of poverty and financial hardship among orphaned children and other individuals in need .- The prevention or relief of sickness among orphaned children and other individuals in need.

Work in Iraq, Afghanistan and Ghana

UK registered office:

International Alert

Charity number 327553

24/09/1987

Latest income £19,217,000

[Dec 2023]

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

UK registered office: London

Alpha International

Charity number 1086179

18/04/2001

Latest income £20,646,016

[Dec 2023]

The advancement and propagation of the Christian Gospel and the promotion of teaching on all aspects of the Christian life and faith in accordance with Biblical principles. This includes the development of and making available the Alpha Course and its related ministries.

Work in Estonia, France, Germany, Ghana, India, Indonesia, Japan, Kenya, Liberia, Mauritius, Mexico, Myanmar, Netherlands, Nicaragua, Nigeria, Philippines, Rwanda, Sierra Leone, Singapore, South Africa, South Korea, Brazil, Botswana, Argentina, Spain, Thailand, Trinidad and Tobago, Uganda, United States, Hong Kong, Zimbabwe, Zambia, Vietnam, Burundi, Cambodia, Colombia, Costa Rica, Ecuador, Egypt and Ethiopia

UK registered office: London

Christian Vision

Charity number 1031031

06/01/1994

Latest income £25,568,064

[Dec 2023]

Advancement of the Christian faith; relief of needy, aged or sick people; advancement of Christian based education; promotion of good citizenship and moral values and purposes beneficial to the community. Mission statement: To introduce people to Jesus and encourage those who acknowledge Him to accept Him as the Son of God and become His true followers.

Work in Chile, Romania, Sri Lanka, Madagascar, Armenia, Kazakhstan, Czechia, Belarus, Latvia, Argentina, Australia, Bolivia, Brazil, China, Egypt, Germany, India, Indonesia, Myanmar, Philippines, South Africa, Ukraine, United States, Venezuela, Zambia and Timor-Leste

UK registered office: West Midlands

Book Aid International

Charity number 313869

04/07/1966

Latest income £22,561,637

[Dec 2023]

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

UK registered office: London

War Child

Charity number 1071659

22/09/1998

Latest income £18,896,000

[Dec 2023]

War Child protects, educates and stands up for the rights of children in war. We work in 15 countries in Africa, Asia, the Middle East, and Latin America. We understand children's needs, respect their rights, and support their recovery; from providing education for displaced children, to reintegrating child soldiers or promoting justice for children in detention to providing livelihood options.

Work in Iraq, Central African Republic, Afghanistan, Yemen and Democratic Republic of the Congo

UK registered office: London

Afghanaid

Charity number 1045348

29/03/1995

Latest income £19,424,545

[Dec 2023]

Afghanaid's work is to assist village level groups to improve their livlihoods and to mitigate some of the disadvantages they face. Improved livlihoods are acheived by developing the physical, financial, natural, social and human resources available to them in a sustainable way.

Work in Afghanistan

UK registered office: London

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