Sub-Saharan Africa | NGO Explorer

Charity	Reg. date	Latest income	Activities	Region ?
The Mission to Seafarers Charity number 1123613	12/04/2008	Latest income £6,768,000 [Dec 2025]	The Mission to Seafarers, a charity and part of the Anglican church, is represented in over 200 ports around the world offering emergency assistance, practical support and a friendly welcome to crews. Whether caring for victims of piracy or providing a lifeline to those stranded in foreign ports, we are there for the globe's 1.5 million merchant seafarers of all ranks, nationalities and beliefs. Work in Kenya, Jordan, Cyprus, South Africa, Hong Kong, New Zealand, Singapore, Philippines, Netherlands, Brazil, Australia, Japan, United States, United Arab Emirates, Belgium, Bahrain, Ukraine, Sri Lanka, South Korea, France and India	UK registered office: London
Absolute Return for Kids (Ark) Charity number 1095322	09/01/2003	Latest income £6,410,000 [Aug 2025]	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 India, Uganda and South Africa	UK registered office:
Reall Limited Charity number 1017255	10/02/1993	Latest income £180,397 [Sep 2025]	We support the development of self-sustaining local organisations in Africa and Asia that work with urban poor communities to help realise their right to land, housing and basic services. We provide a range of grants, loans and other support that these organisations need to deliver land, housing and basic services at increased scale and in new ways. Work in Malawi, India, Kenya, Burkina Faso, Angola, Philippines, Nigeria, Nepal, Mozambique, Tanzania, Sri Lanka, South Africa, Pakistan, Zimbabwe, Zambia, Uganda and Ghana	UK registered office: West Midlands
Forest Peoples Programme Charity number 1082158	24/08/2000	Latest income £9,560,643 [Dec 2025]	To support indigenous and tribal forest peoples to promote their collective and individual rights, secure their lands and manage thier natural resources to build their capacity to carry out actions for the long-term relief of poverty and to educate policy makers and civil society about their concerns and aspirations. Work in Panama, Malaysia, Surinam, Peru, Liberia, Kenya, Indonesia, Guyana, Costa Rica, Philippines, Rwanda, Congo, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Colombia, Central African Republic, Cameroon, Brazil, Bangladesh, Uganda, Thailand, Antigua and Barbuda, Madagascar and Tuvalu	UK registered office: South West
The Born Free Foundation Charity number 1070906	07/08/1998	Latest income £7,795,000 [Mar 2026]	Animal welfare and wildlife conservation and related education Work in Ethiopia, Indonesia, Zambia, Burkina Faso, Belgium, Cameroon, Canada, Tanzania, Uganda, Vietnam, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Zimbabwe, Guinea, India, Italy, Kenya, Malawi, Niger, Senegal, South Africa, Sri Lanka, United States, Australia, Cambodia, Central African Republic, France, Greece, Mali, Mozambique and Portugal	UK registered office: South East
Operation Smile United Kingdom Charity number 1091316	22/03/2002	Latest income £7,495,196 [Jun 2025]	Operation Smile is an international volunteer based medical services charity providing free reconstructive surgery and aftercare to children and young adults around the world, primarily for cleft lips and/or palates. In the UK, we raise funds to treat facial deformities, recruit and supply medical volunteers, help train local medical teams/build infrastructure & public raise awareness. Work in Malawi, Morocco, Bolivia, India, Ghana, Ethiopia, Philippines, Madagascar, Peru, Kenya, Democratic Republic of the Congo and Mozambique	UK registered office: London
Hope for Justice Charity number 1126097	30/09/2008	Latest income £7,751,617 [Mar 2025]	Hope for Justice works in UK, USA, Ethiopia, Uganda, Australia & ROI to bring freedom from human trafficking and modern slavery by identifying victims, supporting survivors and preventing exploitation. Work includes outreach, community prevention, shelters, advocacy, training, & policy work. Our subsidiary, SFA helps businesses protect their supply chains against modern slavery and exploitation. Work in Ethiopia, Australia, Uganda, United States and Ireland	UK registered office: London
Reuben Foundation Charity number 1094130	10/10/2002	Latest income £64,288,523 [Dec 2024]	Grant making for the benefit of institutions and individuals Work in Canada, Greece, Israel, United States, France and Tanzania	UK registered office: London
Internet Watch Foundation Charity number 1112398	05/12/2005	Latest income £7,049,679 [Mar 2025]	Foster trust and confidence in the Internet.Assist Internet service providers to combat online child abuse content.Assist law enforcement in the fight against online child abuse content Work in St Helena, Falkland Islands, Gibraltar, Montserrat, Pitcairn Islands, Uganda, Ireland, Cayman Islands, Turks and Caicos Islands, Mauritius, Anguilla, British Virgin Islands, South Africa, Philippines, Netherlands, Australia, Angola, France, Christmas Island, India and Zambia	UK registered office: East of England
Ashden Climate Solutions Charity number 1104153	04/06/2004	Latest income £7,435,577 [Dec 2025]	To contribute to the protection of the environment, the advancement of education and relief of poverty for the public benefit in developing countries, UK and elsewhere, by promoting the use of local sustainable and renewable energy sources. Work in Kenya, Peru, Nigeria, Zimbabwe, Cameroon, South Africa, United States and India	UK registered office: London
The Society of Dyers and Colourists Charity number 212331	08/11/1962	Latest income £7,398,054 [Dec 2024]	Promote the advancement of technology both in the theory and in the practice of the creation and use of colour and colouring matter. Full details are available in the Objects contained in the SDC Royal Charter available via our website at www.sdc.org.uk Work in Türkiye, Switzerland, Sri Lanka, Spain, South Africa, Singapore, Ireland, Portugal, Pakistan, Norway, Nigeria, New Zealand, Netherlands, Morocco, Mauritius, Madagascar, Lebanon, Latvia, Kenya, Japan, Italy, Iran, India, Hungary, Greece, Germany, France, Brazil, Belgium, Bangladesh, Hong Kong, United States, Thailand, Austria, Australia, Egypt, Denmark, Cyprus, China, Canada and Bulgaria	UK registered office: Yorkshire and The Humber
The Relay Trust Charity number 1170596	07/12/2016	Latest income £8,567,747 [Mar 2025]	The Relay Trust provides training, infrastructure, technology and advice for the development of leadership in churches in challenged areas of Africa, with a focus on Sierra Leone, Guinea, Ethiopia and the Democratic Republic of Congo. Relay Trust also supports the training of African leaders through the Bishops Training Institute conducted in Kenya. Work in Guinea, Sierra Leone, Sudan, Tanzania, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Ethiopia and Kenya	UK registered office: South East
Environmental Investigation Agency UK Charity number 1182208	26/02/2019	Latest income £7,065,501 [Dec 2025]	We investigate and campaign against environmental crime and abuse. Our focus is the protection of climate, forests, ocean and wildlife. Our findings are used to campaign for improved governance and effective enforcement. Until 2019, EIA UK operated as not-for-profit company limited by guarantee no.07752350. For financial information and previous years' activities, visit Companies House. Work in Uruguay, Canada, Italy, Indonesia, India, Germany, France, China, Belgium, Kenya, Congo, Uganda, Laos, Nigeria, Gabon, Cameroon, Malawi, Rwanda, United States, Hong Kong, Taiwan, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Norway, Romania, Netherlands, Japan, Zambia, Thailand, Egypt, Malaysia, Panama, Slovenia, South Korea, Costa Rica, Czechia, Denmark, Portugal, Ireland, Myanmar, Switzerland, Sweden, Senegal, Spain, South Africa, Singapore and Vietnam	UK registered office: London
Hand in Hand International Charity number 1113868	24/04/2006	Latest income £6,990,862 [Mar 2026]	Look at poverty differently and you'll see grassroots entrepreneurs, full of energy and ideas. We help turn women's skills and potential into jobs and they discover a way up and out of poverty. Our current areas of support are Eastern Africa and Afghanistan. Work in Kenya, Tanzania and Afghanistan	UK registered office: London
CGD Europe Charity number 1157318	04/06/2014	Latest income £7,099,317 [Dec 2025]	The activities of the charity are to promote, for the public benefit, education and research into: Poverty; Health; Sustainable Development; Economics; Good governance and transparency in public life and administration; Public Finance and to Publish and disseminate the useful results of such research. Work in Ireland, Zambia, Vietnam, United States, Uganda, Thailand, Switzerland, South Africa, Sierra Leone, Peru, Pakistan, Norway, Nigeria, Kenya, India, Ghana, France, Ethiopia, Bangladesh, Argentina, Netherlands and Mexico	UK registered office: London
The Institute for War and Peace Reporting (Iwpr) Charity number 1027201	14/10/1993	Latest income £6,864,337 [Dec 2025]	The advancement of education and training in public interest journalism and in the causes, conduct, effects and resolution of international, ethnic and group conflict and civil war for the public benefit. Work in Lebanon, Afghanistan, Armenia, Azerbaijan, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Cuba, Egypt, Georgia, Iraq, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Laos, Libya, Mexico, Myanmar, Netherlands, Nigeria, Philippines, Rwanda, Sierra Leone, Sri Lanka, Sudan, Syria, Tajikistan, Tunisia and Ukraine	UK registered office: London
The Common Purpose Charitable Trust Charity number 1023384	01/07/1993	Latest income £6,720,294 [Jul 2025]	CPCT's vision is to give people from different sectors, backgrounds and generations the inspiration, skills and connections to become better leaders, both at work and in society. It holds the overall strategic plan; ensures charitable objectives are met; safeguards brands, IP, domain names and trademarks; supports alumni; develops products and services; and oversees its subsidiaries' activities. Work in Hong Kong, France, Germany, Hungary, India, Ireland, Singapore, South Africa, Türkiye, United States and Australia	UK registered office: London
Lucille Foundation Charity number 1179736	30/08/2018	Latest income £6,837,713 [Mar 2025]	The Lucille Foundation is an independent grant-making charitable trust. We fund organisations in the developing world and the UK that promote community empowerment and fight poverty and environmental degradation. The Lucille Foundation does not accept unsolicited applications. Work in Kenya, Uganda, Madagascar, India and Liberia	UK registered office: London
The Union of the Sisters of Mercy of Great Britain Charity number 288158	30/11/1983	Latest income £5,472,959 [Mar 2025]	We carry out our Mission of Mercy inspired by the Gospel values and guided by the charism of the Congregation which is to benefit the public, particularly women and children and those who are poor.This commitment is manifested in:-? Social and Pastoral works-? Residential Care Homes-? Education-? Overseas Missions Work in Nigeria, Lebanon, Romania and South Africa	UK registered office: London
The Bloom Foundation Charity number 1166112	17/03/2016	Latest income £7,028,744 [Jun 2025]	The Bloom Foundation is a UK-based family foundation that looks to find financially and operationally efficient andeffective ways to address social issues and help people help themselves. The trustees look to support measurable andevidence-based models that promote tolerance, equality, and collaboration with other stakeholders. Work in Ukraine, Thailand, Kenya, Australia, Israel, India, Indonesia, Switzerland, Mozambique, Malaysia, Haiti, Bangladesh and United States	UK registered office: London
Minority Rights Group Charity number 282305	11/05/1981	Latest income £5,911,358 [Dec 2024]	MRG works to secure the rights of ethnic, religious and linguistic minorities and indigenous peoples nationally and internationally within a clear framework of international standards in a non-partisan way. MRG promotes cooperation and understanding between communities by bringing together groups with different views to share experiences and solve problems collaboratively. Work in Botswana, Pakistan, Somalia, Mauritania, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Yemen, Uganda, Türkiye, Sri Lanka, Iraq, Hungary, Egypt and Dominican Republic	UK registered office: London
Microloan Foundation Charity number 1104287	11/06/2004	Latest income £7,618,088 [Dec 2025]	We are a not-for-profit microfinace institution focussing on sub-saharan africa. Our mission is to significantly reduce the depth and breadth of poverty in the communities within which we operate. We do this by lending money to groups of rural women to help them build sustainable businesses, and by providing meaningful training and ongoing mentoring support. Work in Malawi, Zambia, United States, Australia, Zimbabwe and South Africa	UK registered office: London
Omf International (UK) Charity number 1123973	07/05/2008	Latest income £6,050,000 [Dec 2024]	In fellowship with churches and other organisations omf seeks to mobilise people, prayer, and resources for mission to east asians both in uk and overseas. Work in Philippines, Taiwan, Malaysia, Kenya, Cambodia, Thailand, Japan and Singapore	UK registered office: North West
Lumos Foundation Charity number 1112575	21/12/2005	Latest income £5,748,174 [Dec 2024]	Lumos works to transform the lives of disadvantaged children by facilitating the end of institutional care for good. It does this in two ways:At a policy level to accelerate and improve the quality of reform in health, education and social protection servicesAt a practical level working with providers of children's services to demonstrate the value of family-based care Work in United States, Kenya, Colombia, Ukraine and Moldova	UK registered office: London
Global Ncap Charity number 1141798	09/05/2011	Latest income £7,569,365 [Dec 2025]	Global NCAP aims to promote public safety and public health, the protection and preservation of human life and the conservation, protection and improvement of the physical and natural environment. We support and conduct independent research and testing programmes that assess the safety and environmental characteristics of motor vehicles and their comparative performance for the general public. Work in Uruguay, Malaysia, Germany, India and South Africa	UK registered office: London
Amref Health Africa Charity number 261488	27/08/1970	Latest income £5,492,573 [Dec 2025]	Amref Health Africa is Africa's leading health development organisation. Headquartered in Nairobi, we work with some of the most remote and marginalised communities on the African continent, ensuring they can access their right to health. We believe women and girls have the power to effect lasting change in their communities: that?s why they?re at the heart of everything we do. Work in Senegal, Kenya, Ethiopia, Uganda, Tanzania, Zambia, Cameroon and Burkina Faso	UK registered office: London
Space for Giants Charity number 1159227	17/11/2014	Latest income £6,100,647 [Dec 2024]	It is our mission to secure a future for the largest mammals on earth forever, to be enjoyed by humanity forever, by ensuring that they have the space and security to live and move freely in the wild forever. Our vision is to develop new models for conservation that enable people to support and sustain populations of large wild animals and the natural landscapes they depend on. Work in Mozambique, Uganda, Saudi Arabia, Gabon, Tanzania and Kenya	UK registered office: London
Environmental Justice Foundation Charitable Trust Charity number 1088128	20/08/2001	Latest income £7,787,064 [Dec 2025]	EJF protects biodiversity and defends the most basic human rights to a secure environment. EJF trains and equips environmental defenders and works at the grassroots to investigate, expose and resolve threats to the natural world. Our high-level campaigns take local issues to influential decision makers who can change global environmental governance and protection for good. Work in Liberia, Germany, South Korea, Ghana, Indonesia, Brazil, Cameroon, Philippines, United States, Spain, France, Japan, Taiwan, Senegal, Belgium, Netherlands and Thailand	UK registered office:
Mercy to Humanity Charity number 1195998	30/09/2021	Latest income £6,104,760 [Aug 2025]	1.1 the advancement of the islamic religion 1.2 to relieve financial hardship, distress and suffering among poor people, widows, orphans, refugees, victims of natural disasters 1.3 to advance education for the benefit of the poor, the underprivileged and people in need Work in Malaysia, Albania, Yemen, Malawi, India, Saudi Arabia and Türkiye	UK registered office: London
Royal Aeronautical Society Charity number 313708	13/06/1963	Latest income £6,305,730 [Dec 2025]	The principal objects of the Society are the general advancement of Aeronautical Art, Science and Engineering and more particularly promoting that species of knowledge which distinguishes the profession of Aeronautics. Work in Germany, India, Italy, Japan, Kenya, Malaysia, Netherlands, New Zealand, Pakistan, Qatar, Ireland, Russia, Singapore, South Africa, Spain, United Arab Emirates, United States, Hong Kong, Australia, Belgium, Canada, Cyprus and France	UK registered office: London

The Mission to Seafarers

Charity number 1123613

12/04/2008

Latest income £6,768,000

[Dec 2025]

The Mission to Seafarers, a charity and part of the Anglican church, is represented in over 200 ports around the world offering emergency assistance, practical support and a friendly welcome to crews. Whether caring for victims of piracy or providing a lifeline to those stranded in foreign ports, we are there for the globe's 1.5 million merchant seafarers of all ranks, nationalities and beliefs.

Work in Kenya, Jordan, Cyprus, South Africa, Hong Kong, New Zealand, Singapore, Philippines, Netherlands, Brazil, Australia, Japan, United States, United Arab Emirates, Belgium, Bahrain, Ukraine, Sri Lanka, South Korea, France and India

UK registered office: London

Absolute Return for Kids (Ark)

Charity number 1095322

09/01/2003

Latest income £6,410,000

[Aug 2025]

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 India, Uganda and South Africa

UK registered office:

Reall Limited

Charity number 1017255

10/02/1993

Latest income £180,397

[Sep 2025]

We support the development of self-sustaining local organisations in Africa and Asia that work with urban poor communities to help realise their right to land, housing and basic services. We provide a range of grants, loans and other support that these organisations need to deliver land, housing and basic services at increased scale and in new ways.

Work in Malawi, India, Kenya, Burkina Faso, Angola, Philippines, Nigeria, Nepal, Mozambique, Tanzania, Sri Lanka, South Africa, Pakistan, Zimbabwe, Zambia, Uganda and Ghana

UK registered office: West Midlands

Forest Peoples Programme

Charity number 1082158

24/08/2000

Latest income £9,560,643

[Dec 2025]

To support indigenous and tribal forest peoples to promote their collective and individual rights, secure their lands and manage thier natural resources to build their capacity to carry out actions for the long-term relief of poverty and to educate policy makers and civil society about their concerns and aspirations.

Work in Panama, Malaysia, Surinam, Peru, Liberia, Kenya, Indonesia, Guyana, Costa Rica, Philippines, Rwanda, Congo, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Colombia, Central African Republic, Cameroon, Brazil, Bangladesh, Uganda, Thailand, Antigua and Barbuda, Madagascar and Tuvalu

UK registered office: South West

The Born Free Foundation

Charity number 1070906

07/08/1998

Latest income £7,795,000

[Mar 2026]

Animal welfare and wildlife conservation and related education

Work in Ethiopia, Indonesia, Zambia, Burkina Faso, Belgium, Cameroon, Canada, Tanzania, Uganda, Vietnam, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Zimbabwe, Guinea, India, Italy, Kenya, Malawi, Niger, Senegal, South Africa, Sri Lanka, United States, Australia, Cambodia, Central African Republic, France, Greece, Mali, Mozambique and Portugal

UK registered office: South East

Operation Smile United Kingdom

Charity number 1091316

22/03/2002

Latest income £7,495,196

[Jun 2025]

Operation Smile is an international volunteer based medical services charity providing free reconstructive surgery and aftercare to children and young adults around the world, primarily for cleft lips and/or palates. In the UK, we raise funds to treat facial deformities, recruit and supply medical volunteers, help train local medical teams/build infrastructure & public raise awareness.

Work in Malawi, Morocco, Bolivia, India, Ghana, Ethiopia, Philippines, Madagascar, Peru, Kenya, Democratic Republic of the Congo and Mozambique

UK registered office: London

Hope for Justice

Charity number 1126097

30/09/2008

Latest income £7,751,617

[Mar 2025]

Hope for Justice works in UK, USA, Ethiopia, Uganda, Australia & ROI to bring freedom from human trafficking and modern slavery by identifying victims, supporting survivors and preventing exploitation. Work includes outreach, community prevention, shelters, advocacy, training, & policy work. Our subsidiary, SFA helps businesses protect their supply chains against modern slavery and exploitation.

Work in Ethiopia, Australia, Uganda, United States and Ireland

UK registered office: London

Reuben Foundation

Charity number 1094130

10/10/2002

Latest income £64,288,523

[Dec 2024]

Grant making for the benefit of institutions and individuals

Work in Canada, Greece, Israel, United States, France and Tanzania

UK registered office: London

Internet Watch Foundation

Charity number 1112398

05/12/2005

Latest income £7,049,679

[Mar 2025]

Foster trust and confidence in the Internet.Assist Internet service providers to combat online child abuse content.Assist law enforcement in the fight against online child abuse content

Work in St Helena, Falkland Islands, Gibraltar, Montserrat, Pitcairn Islands, Uganda, Ireland, Cayman Islands, Turks and Caicos Islands, Mauritius, Anguilla, British Virgin Islands, South Africa, Philippines, Netherlands, Australia, Angola, France, Christmas Island, India and Zambia

UK registered office: East of England

Ashden Climate Solutions

Charity number 1104153

04/06/2004

Latest income £7,435,577

[Dec 2025]

To contribute to the protection of the environment, the advancement of education and relief of poverty for the public benefit in developing countries, UK and elsewhere, by promoting the use of local sustainable and renewable energy sources.

Work in Kenya, Peru, Nigeria, Zimbabwe, Cameroon, South Africa, United States and India

UK registered office: London

The Society of Dyers and Colourists

Charity number 212331

08/11/1962

Latest income £7,398,054

[Dec 2024]

Promote the advancement of technology both in the theory and in the practice of the creation and use of colour and colouring matter. Full details are available in the Objects contained in the SDC Royal Charter available via our website at www.sdc.org.uk

Work in Türkiye, Switzerland, Sri Lanka, Spain, South Africa, Singapore, Ireland, Portugal, Pakistan, Norway, Nigeria, New Zealand, Netherlands, Morocco, Mauritius, Madagascar, Lebanon, Latvia, Kenya, Japan, Italy, Iran, India, Hungary, Greece, Germany, France, Brazil, Belgium, Bangladesh, Hong Kong, United States, Thailand, Austria, Australia, Egypt, Denmark, Cyprus, China, Canada and Bulgaria

UK registered office: Yorkshire and The Humber

The Relay Trust

Charity number 1170596

07/12/2016

Latest income £8,567,747

[Mar 2025]

The Relay Trust provides training, infrastructure, technology and advice for the development of leadership in churches in challenged areas of Africa, with a focus on Sierra Leone, Guinea, Ethiopia and the Democratic Republic of Congo. Relay Trust also supports the training of African leaders through the Bishops Training Institute conducted in Kenya.

Work in Guinea, Sierra Leone, Sudan, Tanzania, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Ethiopia and Kenya

UK registered office: South East

Environmental Investigation Agency UK

Charity number 1182208

26/02/2019

Latest income £7,065,501

[Dec 2025]

We investigate and campaign against environmental crime and abuse. Our focus is the protection of climate, forests, ocean and wildlife. Our findings are used to campaign for improved governance and effective enforcement. Until 2019, EIA UK operated as not-for-profit company limited by guarantee no.07752350. For financial information and previous years' activities, visit Companies House.

Work in Uruguay, Canada, Italy, Indonesia, India, Germany, France, China, Belgium, Kenya, Congo, Uganda, Laos, Nigeria, Gabon, Cameroon, Malawi, Rwanda, United States, Hong Kong, Taiwan, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Norway, Romania, Netherlands, Japan, Zambia, Thailand, Egypt, Malaysia, Panama, Slovenia, South Korea, Costa Rica, Czechia, Denmark, Portugal, Ireland, Myanmar, Switzerland, Sweden, Senegal, Spain, South Africa, Singapore and Vietnam

UK registered office: London

Hand in Hand International

Charity number 1113868

24/04/2006

Latest income £6,990,862

[Mar 2026]

Look at poverty differently and you'll see grassroots entrepreneurs, full of energy and ideas. We help turn women's skills and potential into jobs and they discover a way up and out of poverty. Our current areas of support are Eastern Africa and Afghanistan.

Work in Kenya, Tanzania and Afghanistan

UK registered office: London

CGD Europe

Charity number 1157318

04/06/2014

Latest income £7,099,317

[Dec 2025]

The activities of the charity are to promote, for the public benefit, education and research into: Poverty; Health; Sustainable Development; Economics; Good governance and transparency in public life and administration; Public Finance and to Publish and disseminate the useful results of such research.

Work in Ireland, Zambia, Vietnam, United States, Uganda, Thailand, Switzerland, South Africa, Sierra Leone, Peru, Pakistan, Norway, Nigeria, Kenya, India, Ghana, France, Ethiopia, Bangladesh, Argentina, Netherlands and Mexico

UK registered office: London

The Institute for War and Peace Reporting (Iwpr)

Charity number 1027201

14/10/1993

Latest income £6,864,337

[Dec 2025]

The advancement of education and training in public interest journalism and in the causes, conduct, effects and resolution of international, ethnic and group conflict and civil war for the public benefit.

Work in Lebanon, Afghanistan, Armenia, Azerbaijan, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Cuba, Egypt, Georgia, Iraq, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Laos, Libya, Mexico, Myanmar, Netherlands, Nigeria, Philippines, Rwanda, Sierra Leone, Sri Lanka, Sudan, Syria, Tajikistan, Tunisia and Ukraine

UK registered office: London

The Common Purpose Charitable Trust

Charity number 1023384

01/07/1993

Latest income £6,720,294

[Jul 2025]

CPCT's vision is to give people from different sectors, backgrounds and generations the inspiration, skills and connections to become better leaders, both at work and in society. It holds the overall strategic plan; ensures charitable objectives are met; safeguards brands, IP, domain names and trademarks; supports alumni; develops products and services; and oversees its subsidiaries' activities.

Work in Hong Kong, France, Germany, Hungary, India, Ireland, Singapore, South Africa, Türkiye, United States and Australia

UK registered office: London

Lucille Foundation

Charity number 1179736

30/08/2018

Latest income £6,837,713

[Mar 2025]

The Lucille Foundation is an independent grant-making charitable trust. We fund organisations in the developing world and the UK that promote community empowerment and fight poverty and environmental degradation. The Lucille Foundation does not accept unsolicited applications.

Work in Kenya, Uganda, Madagascar, India and Liberia

UK registered office: London

The Union of the Sisters of Mercy of Great Britain

Charity number 288158

30/11/1983

Latest income £5,472,959

[Mar 2025]

We carry out our Mission of Mercy inspired by the Gospel values and guided by the charism of the Congregation which is to benefit the public, particularly women and children and those who are poor.This commitment is manifested in:-? Social and Pastoral works-? Residential Care Homes-? Education-? Overseas Missions

Work in Nigeria, Lebanon, Romania and South Africa

UK registered office: London

The Bloom Foundation

Charity number 1166112

17/03/2016

Latest income £7,028,744

[Jun 2025]

The Bloom Foundation is a UK-based family foundation that looks to find financially and operationally efficient andeffective ways to address social issues and help people help themselves. The trustees look to support measurable andevidence-based models that promote tolerance, equality, and collaboration with other stakeholders.

Work in Ukraine, Thailand, Kenya, Australia, Israel, India, Indonesia, Switzerland, Mozambique, Malaysia, Haiti, Bangladesh and United States

UK registered office: London

Minority Rights Group

Charity number 282305

11/05/1981

Latest income £5,911,358

[Dec 2024]

MRG works to secure the rights of ethnic, religious and linguistic minorities and indigenous peoples nationally and internationally within a clear framework of international standards in a non-partisan way. MRG promotes cooperation and understanding between communities by bringing together groups with different views to share experiences and solve problems collaboratively.

Work in Botswana, Pakistan, Somalia, Mauritania, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Yemen, Uganda, Türkiye, Sri Lanka, Iraq, Hungary, Egypt and Dominican Republic

UK registered office: London

Microloan Foundation

Charity number 1104287

11/06/2004

Latest income £7,618,088

[Dec 2025]

We are a not-for-profit microfinace institution focussing on sub-saharan africa. Our mission is to significantly reduce the depth and breadth of poverty in the communities within which we operate. We do this by lending money to groups of rural women to help them build sustainable businesses, and by providing meaningful training and ongoing mentoring support.

Work in Malawi, Zambia, United States, Australia, Zimbabwe and South Africa

UK registered office: London

Omf International (UK)

Charity number 1123973

07/05/2008

Latest income £6,050,000

[Dec 2024]

In fellowship with churches and other organisations omf seeks to mobilise people, prayer, and resources for mission to east asians both in uk and overseas.

Work in Philippines, Taiwan, Malaysia, Kenya, Cambodia, Thailand, Japan and Singapore

UK registered office: North West

Lumos Foundation

Charity number 1112575

21/12/2005

Latest income £5,748,174

[Dec 2024]

Lumos works to transform the lives of disadvantaged children by facilitating the end of institutional care for good. It does this in two ways:At a policy level to accelerate and improve the quality of reform in health, education and social protection servicesAt a practical level working with providers of children's services to demonstrate the value of family-based care

Work in United States, Kenya, Colombia, Ukraine and Moldova

UK registered office: London

Global Ncap

Charity number 1141798

09/05/2011

Latest income £7,569,365

[Dec 2025]

Global NCAP aims to promote public safety and public health, the protection and preservation of human life and the conservation, protection and improvement of the physical and natural environment. We support and conduct independent research and testing programmes that assess the safety and environmental characteristics of motor vehicles and their comparative performance for the general public.

Work in Uruguay, Malaysia, Germany, India and South Africa

UK registered office: London

Amref Health Africa

Charity number 261488

27/08/1970

Latest income £5,492,573

[Dec 2025]

Amref Health Africa is Africa's leading health development organisation. Headquartered in Nairobi, we work with some of the most remote and marginalised communities on the African continent, ensuring they can access their right to health. We believe women and girls have the power to effect lasting change in their communities: that?s why they?re at the heart of everything we do.

Work in Senegal, Kenya, Ethiopia, Uganda, Tanzania, Zambia, Cameroon and Burkina Faso

UK registered office: London

Space for Giants

Charity number 1159227

17/11/2014

Latest income £6,100,647

[Dec 2024]

It is our mission to secure a future for the largest mammals on earth forever, to be enjoyed by humanity forever, by ensuring that they have the space and security to live and move freely in the wild forever. Our vision is to develop new models for conservation that enable people to support and sustain populations of large wild animals and the natural landscapes they depend on.

Work in Mozambique, Uganda, Saudi Arabia, Gabon, Tanzania and Kenya

UK registered office: London

Environmental Justice Foundation Charitable Trust

Charity number 1088128

20/08/2001

Latest income £7,787,064

[Dec 2025]

EJF protects biodiversity and defends the most basic human rights to a secure environment. EJF trains and equips environmental defenders and works at the grassroots to investigate, expose and resolve threats to the natural world. Our high-level campaigns take local issues to influential decision makers who can change global environmental governance and protection for good.

Work in Liberia, Germany, South Korea, Ghana, Indonesia, Brazil, Cameroon, Philippines, United States, Spain, France, Japan, Taiwan, Senegal, Belgium, Netherlands and Thailand

UK registered office:

Mercy to Humanity

Charity number 1195998

30/09/2021

Latest income £6,104,760

[Aug 2025]

1.1 the advancement of the islamic religion 1.2 to relieve financial hardship, distress and suffering among poor people, widows, orphans, refugees, victims of natural disasters 1.3 to advance education for the benefit of the poor, the underprivileged and people in need

Work in Malaysia, Albania, Yemen, Malawi, India, Saudi Arabia and Türkiye

UK registered office: London

Royal Aeronautical Society

Charity number 313708

13/06/1963

Latest income £6,305,730

[Dec 2025]

The principal objects of the Society are the general advancement of Aeronautical Art, Science and Engineering and more particularly promoting that species of knowledge which distinguishes the profession of Aeronautics.

Work in Germany, India, Italy, Japan, Kenya, Malaysia, Netherlands, New Zealand, Pakistan, Qatar, Ireland, Russia, Singapore, South Africa, Spain, United Arab Emirates, United States, Hong Kong, Australia, Belgium, Canada, Cyprus and France

UK registered office: London

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Based on the UK head office