Research Charities That specialise in Medical research
Discover 674 Research charities that specialise in medical research. Use the search below to filter within these results.
Notable charities in this sector
Major UK charities curated by Charity Finder for size, recognition, and registry coverage. Click through for full profiles, financials, and trustees.
Enfield Lions Club (cio)
Associations, Beneficiary group, Charity and VCS support, Education, Health, Research, Social welfareThe charity is engaged in general charitable activities in the UK and abroad for the needy and underprivileged including fundraising for the development/enhancement of clinics, hospitals, school buildings, childrens special education needs, alleviation of child blindness, grants for medical and education fees, alleviation of food poverty, advancement of medical research and community support.
Research Sma
Beneficiary group, ResearchTo relieve the need and protect the health of children and their families affected by Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA) throughout England & Wales for the public benefit by:a. Working to improve the understanding and knowledge of Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA) among the public.b. Providing financial support to further advance clinical research into Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA).
Lions International Blood Research Appeal
Education, Health, ResearchTo assist the haematology staff at Kings College Hospital with the provision of much needed laboratory equipment, particulary in the areas of Sickle Cell Disease and Thalassaemia.
Bladder Health UK
Research1. To promote the relief of sickness of persons suffering from all forms of cystitis, overactive bladder and bladder incontinence. 2. To advance education of the general public & medical profession into the causes & treatments of bladder illness and the impact on quality of life. 3. Promote research into the causes and treatments of all forms of cystitis, OAB and bladder incontinence.
The British Society Of Audiology
Arts, ResearchThe furtherance of the science of Audiology and clinical practice via the study of hearing, balance, clinical practice, allied sciences, publication of the findings. Enhancement of audiological practice by education, training, recommendation of clinical procedures, specification of training requirements. Publication of literature. Liaison with organisations, having similar aims.
My Mito Mission
ResearchRaising awareness, funds for research and support for everyone with mitochondrial disease
Cure Dhdds
Beneficiary group, ResearchThe main activities of the charity are to relieve the needs of those affected by DHDDS Disease, to support families affected by DHDDS mutations and drive research into them. We achieve this by providing the latest information on the condition to families and health professionals, providing funds for further scientific research and raising awareness of the disease.
Cotton Textiles Research Trust
ResearchFounded for the benefit of workers in the British Textile Industry the charity's work includes the promotion of medical research into the prevention, treatment and cure of ailments and diseases to which such workers are especially liable.
The Millie Wright Children's Charity
Beneficiary group, ResearchGiving hands-on practical, financial and emotional support to families and carers, supporting children with a life threatening diagnosis. Inspiring the next generation of medical students to advance research into rare diseases and condition to raise awareness and improve treatments and care. Addressing the inequalities in charitable support available to children with a life-threatening diagnosis.
Breast Cancer Research Aid (bcra)
Health, ResearchThe charity helps save lives by supporting the ongoing research into breast cancer, and contributing to the further understanding of the disease prevention, diagnosis and treatment by supporting ground-breaking research programmes.
The Norman Collisson Foundation
Health, ResearchThe general promotion, advancement and encouragement of surgical and medical science, together with medical studies and research.
The Anscombe Bioethics Centre
Charitable activities, Religion, ResearchA Roman Catholic academic institute that engages with the moral questions arising in clinical practice and biomedical research. The Centre engages in scholarly dialogue. It contributes to public policy debates and to debates and consultations within the Church. It runs educational programmes for, and gives advice to, Catholics and other interested healthcare professionals & biomedical scientists.
Association Of Stoma Care Nurses UK
Health, Professions, ResearchASCN UK (2013) provides an educational forum for nurses delivering specialist health-care to individuals with a Colorectal / Urological stoma. This is delivered through an Annual Conference, Project Working Groups, Study Days and Web- Page which supports sharing clinical expertise and development of evidence-based practice.Educational grants are available for support with education and research.
T F C Frost Charitable Trust
Education, Health, ResearchGives grants and fellowships for research into eye disease through recognised University and Hospital research departments.
Whipps Cross University Hospital Medical Education And Research Trust
Education, Health, ResearchThe primary object of the charity is to encourage assist and extend the academic and research activities of all members of the medical, dental and allied professions practising within the area administered by Whipps Cross University Hospital.
Rhug Charitable Trust
Education, ResearchRCT is the charitable arm of Rhug Estate and Organic farm. Education, sharing authentic land-based experiences . Activities range from school visits (delivered in Welsh and English), seminars, tours and talks for members of the community as well as giving high level advice to diverse individuals, organisations, local groups and government advisors.
Hughes Syndrome Foundation
Charity and VCS support, ResearchWe aim to achieve earlier diagnosis and better treatment for people with antiphospholipid syndrome (APS).We support anyone affected by APS; provide education and awareness within the medical profession; raise awareness of APS in the general public and raise funds to provide support, education and research.
The British Neuropsychiatry Association
Health, ResearchProvides a multidisciplinary inclusive forum for the dissemination of research findings and best clinical practice Facilitates crossdisciplinary discussion of clinical and academic issues across the related fields of psychiatry, neurology and neuropsychologyRuns scientific meetings and educational coursesPromotes the public understanding of neuropsychiatry within the UK and internationally.
Association Of Biomedical Engineers, Medical Engineers And Bioengineers
ResearchTo advance education for the public benefit in biomedical engineering, medical engineering, and bioengineering, in particular but not exclusively by:(a) organising and holding scientific meetings and conferences; and(b) promoting the study and practice of biomedical engineering, medical engineering and bioengineering
The Bubble Foundation UK
Beneficiary group, Health, ResearchThe Bubble Foundation UK supports the work of the Childrens Bone Marrow Transplant unit at The Great North Childrens Hospital in Newcastle upon Tyne.We treat children from the northern half of England, Scotland ,Northern Ireland and Eire who are born with severe Immunodeficiences. We provide medical & educational equipment,finance research, and support families during a prolonged stay in hospital.
The Blond Mcindoe Research Foundation
Education, Health, Research, Saving of livesBlond McIndoe Research Foundation is a medical research charity that is devoted to supporting leading edge research into wound healing and soft tissue reconstruction. The Foundation seeks to play an essential role in translating practical research into results that advance patient care. We work in partnership with The Royal College of Surgeons of England.
York Medical Society
Education, ResearchThe objects of the York Medical Society are the advancement and diffusion of medical knowledge amongst the medical profession and the general public and the encouragement of the publication of original contributions to the study of medical science and to make donations to charitable and other worthy causes and provide medical student bursaries at the Directors' discretion.
Facial Therapy Specialists International
Research, Social welfareThe relief of sickness and poor health and the preservation of good health amongst the general public by promoting and sharing good practice and standards in the field of facial palsy through the facilitation of training health professionals, medical and scientific research and information exchange amongst and between patients, patient groups, researchers and health care professionals
Laces Trust
ResearchThe advancement of education and the relief of sickness by promoting or providing for the benefit of the public study, research and instruction in ethics and other philosophical disciplines as a part of or as related to medicine and any subject ancillary thereto.
Creld1 Warriors
Beneficiary group, ResearchTo provide support for families caring for a child with CRELD1, to raise awareness of this very rare disease and to support medical research.
Frequently asked questions about this sector
How many medical-research research charities are there in the UK?
There are 674 registered medical-research research charities on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register at the most recent refresh.
Which is the largest of the medical-research research charities by income?
Wellcome Trust is the largest by latest reported annual income (£569.5m). Notable peers are listed on this page; the full ranking is available by sorting the results by highest income.
What is the combined annual income of medical-research research charities?
Medical-research research charities reported a combined annual income of £6.7bn across their most recent filings with the Charity Commission.
What is a typical program ratio for medical-research research charities?
Across all medical-research research charities, the aggregate program ratio (charitable expenditure as a share of income) is 100.0%. Individual charity ratios vary widely — see each profile for a sector-band benchmark.
What is the average annual income of medical-research research charities?
Medical-research research charities have an average annual income of £2.0m. The distribution is heavily skewed: a small number of large charities account for most sector income, while the majority report under £100k a year.
Where does this data come from?
All figures are sourced from the Charity Commission for England and Wales public register, refreshed weekly. Derived metrics (program ratio, efficiency) are calculated by Charity Finder using the formulas documented on the data sources page.