Found 9,100 UK NGOs working in Sub-Saharan Africa
United Nations Development Programme region
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 Sub-Saharan Africa.
- Angola
- Benin
- Botswana
- Burkina Faso
- Burundi
- Cabo Verde
- Cameroon
- Central African Republic
- Chad
- Comoros
- Congo
- Côte d'Ivoire
- Democratic Republic of the Congo
- Equatorial Guinea
- Eritrea
- Eswatini
- Ethiopia
- Gabon
- Ghana
- Guinea
- Guinea-Bissau
- Kenya
- Lesotho
- Liberia
- Madagascar
- Malawi
- Mali
- Mauritania
- Mauritius
- Mozambique
- Namibia
- Niger
- Nigeria
- Rwanda
- Sao Tome and Principe
- Senegal
- Seychelles
- Sierra Leone
- South Africa
- South Sudan
- Tanzania
- The Gambia
- Togo
- Uganda
- Zambia
- Zimbabwe
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| Charity | Reg. date | Latest income | Activities | Region ? |
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Marine Stewardship Council Charity number 1066806 |
10/12/1997 |
Latest income £33,734,000 [Mar 2025] |
The MSC is a global non-profit organisation that recognises and rewards efforts to protect oceans and safeguard seafood supplies for the future. The MSC certification program contributes to the health of the oceans by rewarding sustainable fishing practices, influencing the choices people make when buying seafood, and working with partners to transform the seafood market to a sustainable basis.
Work in Indonesia, Hong Kong, Belgium, Peru, Portugal, South Korea, Norway, France, United States, Sweden, Spain, South Africa, Singapore, Poland, Netherlands, Japan, Italy, Iceland, Germany, Finland, Denmark, China, Chile, Canada and Australia
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UK registered office: London |
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International Institute for Environment and Development Charity number 800066 |
28/04/1989 |
Latest income £32,550,000 [Mar 2025] |
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 Philippines, Argentina, Australia, Bangladesh, Benin, Bhutan, Bolivia, Burkina Faso, Cameroon, China, Denmark, Ethiopia, Finland, France, Ghana, India, Indonesia, Kenya, Malawi, Mali, Mexico, Mozambique, Myanmar, Namibia, Nepal, Netherlands, Nigeria, Pakistan, Peru, Rwanda, Senegal, South Africa, Sweden, Switzerland, Tanzania, Thailand, Trinidad and Tobago, Uganda, United States, Vietnam, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Zambia and Zimbabwe
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UK registered office: London |
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Helpage International Charity number 288180 |
17/11/1983 |
Latest income £32,122,000 [Mar 2025] |
HelpAge International's vision is a world in which all older people fulfil their potential to lead dignified, active, healthy and secure lives. We work with our partners to ensure that people everywhere understand how much older people contribute to society and that they must enjoy their right to healthcare, social services and economic and physical security.
Work in Thailand, Ukraine, Vietnam, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Zambia, Zimbabwe, Occupied Palestinian Territories, South Sudan, Kenya, Jamaica, Iraq, India, Haiti, Ethiopia, Colombia, China, Bangladesh, Bolivia, Burkina Faso, Cambodia, Kyrgyzstan, Laos, Moldova, Mozambique, Sudan, Syria, Tanzania, Uganda, Myanmar, Nepal, Pakistan, Philippines, Russia, South Africa and Sri Lanka
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UK registered office: London |
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World Animal Protection Charity number 1081849 |
04/08/2000 |
Latest income £30,869,000 [Dec 2024] |
We move the world to protect animals. We work globally with local partners, animal welfare organisations and businesses, and we influence decision makers internationally, nationally and locally. We have formal relationships with key international bodies including the Food and Agriculture Organization, the UN Environment Programme, the Council of Europe and the World Organisation for Animal Health.
Work in Sweden, Costa Rica, Denmark, India, Italy, Kenya, Netherlands, New Zealand, Philippines, Romania, Vietnam, Australia, Canada, Belgium, United States, Thailand, Brazil and China
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UK registered office: London |
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BBC Media Action Charity number 1076235 |
23/06/1999 |
Latest income £32,913,000 [Mar 2025] |
BBC Media Action uses media and communication to reduce poverty and promote human rights, thereby enabling people to build better lives. We work in more than 40 countries in Africa, Asia, Europe, Middle East and Central Asia. We have three main thematic areas: health, governance and humanitarian, and two subsidiary areas: education/livelihoods and climate.
Work in Papua New Guinea, Moldova, Tonga, Solomon Islands, Samoa, Georgia, Fiji, Armenia, Uganda, Vanuatu, South Sudan, Nepal, Zambia, Ukraine, Tunisia, Tanzania, Somalia, Sierra Leone, Nigeria, Myanmar, Kenya, Indonesia, India, Ethiopia, Cambodia, Bangladesh, Algeria and Afghanistan
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UK registered office: London |
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Clean Air Fund Charity number 1183697 |
03/06/2019 |
Latest income £47,643,261 [Dec 2025] |
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 France, India, Poland, China, Brazil, Ghana, Spain and Bulgaria
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UK registered office: London |
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Practical Action Charity number 247257 |
26/04/1966 |
Latest income £33,140,000 [Mar 2025] |
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, Malawi, Peru, Nepal, Mozambique, Bolivia, Zimbabwe, Kenya, Sri Lanka, Senegal, Rwanda, Bangladesh and India
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UK registered office: West Midlands |
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Wildfowl and Wetlands Trust Charity number 1030884 |
23/12/1993 |
Latest income £46,756,455 [Mar 2025] |
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 Cambodia, South Korea, China, Russia, Madagascar, Kuwait, Sri Lanka, United Arab Emirates, Seychelles, Bulgaria and United States
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UK registered office: South West |
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Human Capability Foundation Charity number 1145084 |
15/12/2011 |
Latest income £44,453,782 [Dec 2024] |
HCF is a grant-making charity that makes grants to organisations predominantly in India.
Work in India and Senegal
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UK registered office: London |
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Clientearth Charity number 1053988 |
26/03/1996 |
Latest income £44,116,074 [Dec 2025] |
ClientEarth's objects are the promotion and protection of the environment for the public benefit by the use of the law, to provide legal assistance to those who otherwise do not have access thereto, to promote education on environmental rights and responsibilities and to conduct research thereon. We will achieve these goals through advocacy, litigation, and research.
Work in Belgium, Bulgaria, Spain, Poland, Liberia, Côte d'Ivoire, Ghana, Gabon, Congo and China
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UK registered office: London |
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Vso Charity number 313757 |
14/02/1962 |
Latest income £24,673,000 [Mar 2025] |
Vso is the world's leading independent international development agency working for change through volunteers. vso brings people together to share skills, creativity and learning to build a fairer world. Vso has programmes in over twenty developing countries focusing on delivering sustainable change in three thematic areas: education, health and secure livelihoods.
Work in Bangladesh, Cambodia, Ethiopia, Ghana, India, Zimbabwe, Zambia, Uganda, Kenya, Malawi, Mozambique, Myanmar, Nepal, Nigeria, Pakistan, Philippines, Thailand, Ireland, Tanzania, South Africa, Rwanda, Sierra Leone and Netherlands
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UK registered office: London |
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The National Deaf Children's Society Charity number 1016532 |
21/01/1993 |
Latest income £33,568,000 [Mar 2025] |
NDCS is the national charity dedicated to creating a world without barriers for deaf children and young people We represent the interests and campaign for the rights of all deaf children and young people from birth until they reach independence. NDCS supports the deaf child through the family as well as directly supporting deaf children and young people themselves.
Work in Tanzania, Kenya, Peru, Ireland, Uganda, India, Ecuador, Bangladesh, Bolivia and Colombia
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UK registered office: London |
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One Ummah Charity number 1168565 |
02/08/2016 |
Latest income £24,408,631 [Mar 2025] |
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, Türkiye, Uganda, Yemen, Occupied Palestinian Territories, Afghanistan, Bangladesh, India, Jordan, Kenya, Lebanon, Malawi, Mauritania, Morocco, Myanmar, Niger, Pakistan, Sierra Leone, Somalia, Sudan and Tanzania
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UK registered office: North East |
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Goldman Sachs Gives (UK) Charity number 1123956 |
06/05/2008 |
Latest income £27,537,194 [Jun 2025] |
The charity is a grant making charity, providing grants to a wide range of charitable projects in the UK and abroad, funded principally by donations made by affiliate and subsidiary companies of The Goldman Sachs Group, Inc and by current and former senior employees of The Goldman Sachs Group, Inc, and its affiliates and subsidiaries.
Work in Australia, Spain, Italy, Sweden, Lebanon, Romania, Türkiye, United States, Hong Kong, South Africa, Ireland, India, Ghana, Germany, France, Canada, Belgium and Israel
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UK registered office: London |
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The Pears Family Charitable Foundation Charity number 1009195 |
04/03/1992 |
Latest income £28,513,771 [Mar 2025] |
Pears Foundation aims to benefit society by promoting understanding of key issues through research and educational programmes; driving engagement in social progress across the UK, particularly in young people and supporting organisations focused on wellbeing for everyone.
Work in Israel, United States, Germany and Ghana
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UK registered office: London |
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The Chartered Institute of Public Finance and Accountancy Charity number 231060 |
13/04/1964 |
Latest income £30,881,000 [Dec 2024] |
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, Canada, Italy, Malta, Kazakhstan, Lesotho, Ireland, United Arab Emirates, United States, Turks and Caicos Islands, Switzerland, Australia, Bangladesh and Botswana
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UK registered office: London |
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Wild Planet Trust Charity number 306622 |
01/07/1963 |
Latest income £13,080,731 [Mar 2025] |
The Trust's principal activity during the year was the advancement of scientific knowledge, education and science in accordance with its charitable objectives.
Work in Zimbabwe, Nigeria and Tanzania
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UK registered office: West Midlands |
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The Elton John Aids Foundation Charity number 1017336 |
12/02/1993 |
Latest income £23,232,132 [Dec 2024] |
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 Malawi, Kenya, India, Ethiopia, Zimbabwe, Myanmar, Lesotho, Zambia, Ukraine, Uganda, Thailand, Tanzania, South Africa and Russia
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UK registered office: London |
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The Brooke Hospital for Animals Charity number 1085760 |
23/03/2001 |
Latest income £24,756,115 [Mar 2025] |
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 Ethiopia, Senegal, Pakistan, Nicaragua, Nepal, Kenya, India, Guatemala, Egypt, Burkina Faso, Tanzania, Sudan and Somalia
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UK registered office: London |
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Amnesty International UK Section Charitable Trust Charity number 1051681 |
04/01/1996 |
Latest income £24,142,000 [Dec 2024] |
Amnesty InternationalPromotion of Human Rights (including Human Rights education, research and related activities)
Work in South Africa, Sierra Leone, Burkina Faso, Senegal and Greece
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UK registered office: London |
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Orphans in Need Charity number 1144812 |
25/11/2011 |
Latest income £23,461,218 [Jan 2025] |
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 Mali, The Gambia, Somalia, Sierra Leone, Nepal, Pakistan, India, Senegal, Sri Lanka, Occupied Palestinian Territories, Bangladesh and Afghanistan
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UK registered office: Yorkshire and The Humber |
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The British Computer Society Charity number 292786 |
10/12/1985 |
Latest income £21,881,000 [Aug 2025] |
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 France, Germany, Ghana, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, India, Italy, Japan, Malaysia, Malta, Mauritius, Nepal, Netherlands, Nigeria, Norway, Oman, Poland, Qatar, Hong Kong, Ireland, Taiwan, Singapore, Saudi Arabia, Spain, Sri Lanka, Switzerland, United Arab Emirates, United States, Zambia, Austria, Belgium, Canada, China and Egypt
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UK registered office: South West |
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Jesuits in Britain CIO Charity number 1207742 |
05/04/2024 |
Latest income £14,702,000 [Sep 2025] |
The object of the CIO is the advancement of religion for the public benefit in accordance with the principles and doctrines of the Roman Catholic faith through the religious and other charitable work for the time being carried out by or under the direction of or supported by the Society of Jesus as the Trustees with the approval of the Provincial shall from time to time think fit.
Work in Slovakia, South Africa, Jordan, Czechia, Madagascar, Dominican Republic, Kenya, Uganda, Italy, Taiwan, France, Argentina, Haiti, Kyrgyzstan, Guyana, Lithuania, Philippines, Malawi, Mozambique, Zambia, India, Mexico, Nigeria, Zimbabwe and Colombia
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UK registered office: London |
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Ampleforth Abbey Charity number 1026493 |
24/09/1993 |
Latest income £22,233,000 [Aug 2025] |
The main object of the charity is for the furtherance of the Roman Catholic religion. The object is fulfilled by the formation and subsequent ministry of Benedictine monks of Ampleforth Abbey. The works of the monks include the maintenance of the monastic community and its property, education, the welcoming of guests and parish work in dioceses of the Roman Catholic Church.
Work in Zimbabwe
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UK registered office: Yorkshire and The Humber |
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Action Against Hunger UK Charity number 1047501 |
27/06/1995 |
Latest income £22,383,730 [Dec 2024] |
To provide increased resources to support projects that address acute malnutrition and respond to humanitarian crises.To increase the impact and quality of responses to acute malnutrition and food crises by improving accountability, coverage and sustainabilityTo influence donors' and practitioners' policies and programmes on the responses to , and prevention of, food crises and malnutrition
Work in Sierra Leone, South Sudan, Zimbabwe, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Yemen, United States, Uganda, Syria, Spain, Nigeria, Pakistan, Philippines, Senegal, Somalia, Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Burkina Faso, Cameroon, Colombia, Ethiopia, Iraq, Côte d'Ivoire, Kenya, Liberia, Madagascar, Mali, Mauritania, Myanmar and Niger
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UK registered office: London |
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The Order of Friars Minor Charity number 232177 |
21/01/1964 |
Latest income £1,655,420 [Mar 2025] |
Support of charitable purposes connected with the Roman Catholic Religion and the support of the Order generally.
Work in Kenya, India, Belgium and South Africa
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UK registered office: London |
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UK-Med Charity number 1166956 |
05/05/2016 |
Latest income £23,067,936 [Mar 2025] |
UK-Med provides emergency medical care in the aftermath of large and sudden-onset disasters. UK-Med also works with colleagues in disaster-prone countries to increase their medical and surgical skills and knowledge, developing capacity to respond to disasters in their own country and region.
Work in Armenia, Türkiye, Ukraine, Occupied Palestinian Territories and Zambia
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UK registered office: North West |
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Thomson Reuters Foundation Charity number 1082139 |
23/08/2000 |
Latest income £22,925,000 [Dec 2025] |
We work to advance media freedom, foster more inclusive economies, and promote human rights. Through news, media development, free legal assistance and convening initiatives, we combine our unique services to drive systemic change. We believe that societies around the world should be free, fair and informed.
Work in Philippines, United States, Colombia, Kenya, South Africa, Spain, Argentina, Nigeria, Indonesia, Brazil, Lebanon, Mexico and India
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UK registered office: London |
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The National Foundation for Educational Research in England and Wales Charity number 313392 |
03/11/1965 |
Latest income £19,214,000 [Mar 2025] |
The Foundation conducts research in all or any matters affecting education,widely disseminates the results of and related services educational research and collects and exchanges educational ideas, especially related to research.
Work in Australia, Hong Kong, Netherlands, United States, Kenya and Mozambique
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UK registered office: South East |
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One Nation Charity number 1156200 |
14/03/2014 |
Latest income £23,095,778 [Sep 2025] |
One nation is an international non-profit humanitarian aid relief organisation dedicated to providing humanitarian services in crisis and non-crisis situations to most needy orphans, widows and destitute, irrespective of race, religion, culture, creed and geographical boundary.
Work in Togo, Indonesia, Madagascar, Mali, Liberia, Guinea, Ghana, Morocco, Montenegro, Nepal, Egypt, Comoros, Nigeria, Senegal, Serbia, Sri Lanka, Zimbabwe, Niger, Mauritania, Libya, Chad, Cameroon, Benin, Kenya, The Gambia, Djibouti, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Greece, Afghanistan, Albania, Bangladesh, Occupied Palestinian Territories, Yemen, Türkiye, Tanzania, Syria, Sudan, Somalia, Sierra Leone, Pakistan, Zambia, Uganda, Central African Republic, Myanmar, Malawi, Lebanon, Iraq, India, Mozambique and Ethiopia
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UK registered office: Yorkshire and The Humber |
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