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.
Prince Philip Hospital Breast Care Unit Fund (pph Bcu Fund)
Charitable activities, Health, Research, Social welfareThis is a breast cancer charity for the patients attending The Prince Philip Hospital, Llanelli, Withybush Hospital, Haverfordwest and Bronglais Hospital, Aberystwyth.We provide funds for those in hardship as a consequence of treatment for Breast Cancer.We fund research into breast disease.We provide equipment and facilities for the Breast Clinics.
Hope Church (aog)
Education, Religion, Research, Social welfareAdvancing the Christian faith through the preaching of the Gospel of Christ, the provision of education through Bible Study and Sunday School, and the relief of hardship of members and supporting other charities for the relief of poverty, squalor and disease in the UK and throughout the world.
Peninsula Medical Foundation
Education, ResearchRaises vital funds for medical research and support to students at the University of Plymouth Peninsula Schools of Medicine and Dentistry and the wider healthcare community.
The Eleanor Peel Chair Of Geriatrics
ResearchResearch and Teaching in the field of Geriatric Medicine.
Safe Anaesthesia Worldwide
Economic and community development, Health, Research, Social welfareThe charity works to improve the delivery of anaesthesia in poor countries. To achieve this the charity: Supplies anaesthetic equipment that is suitable for use in developing world hospitals. Trains medical and technical staff in poor countries to safely deliver anaesthesia and keep anaesthetic equipment in working order. Supports research to improve delivery of anaesthesia in poor countries.
Guys And St Thomas' Hospital Kidney Patients Association
Beneficiary group, Health, ResearchTO PROMOTE THE WELFARE OF PATIENTS OF GUY'S AND ST THOMAS' HOSPITAL, AND THEIR SATELLITE UNITS AND THE EVELINA LONDON CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL WHO ARE SUFFERING FROM KIDNEY DISEASE OR KIDNEY FAILURE AND TO SUPPORT RESEARCH AT GUY'S AND ST THOMAS' HOSPITAL.
West Midlands Central Accident Resuscitation Emergency Team
Research1. THE RELIEF OF PERSONS SUFFERING INJURY OR ILLNESS BY THE PROVISION OF IMMEDIATE MEDICAL CARE. 2. TO ADVANCE THE STUDY OF IMMEDIATE MEDICAL CARE BY THE PROVISION OF TRAINING AND RESEARCH.
The Inflammatory Breast Cancer Network UK
Health, ResearchProvision of support for individuals affected by Inflammatory Breast Cancer, education about this rare disease and support for research into Inflammatory Breast Cancer.
Cambridge Arthritis Research Endeavour (care)
Heritage, ResearchSupporting scientific research into rheumatological conditions, taking various forms including laboratory-based investigation of the basic mechanisms underlying diseases of the musculoskeletal system, clinical research to investigate the features and natural history of these disorders, and to improve their management and therapy, mainly in the context of randomised clinical trials.
The Mel Evans MND Foundation
Health, ResearchAdvancement of Health particularly the research of Motor Neuron disease
Sitpon Saadat-E-Darain (uk Trust)
Research, Social welfareFunding Study medicine clothing
The Andree Griotteray White Charitable Trust
Health, ResearchThe Trust was established in 2014 with general charitable objects and purposes. In the first instance the trustees have determined in Andree Griotteray White?s name primarily to fund research into any form of Alzheimer?s disease or dementia and to provide support for those suffering from it.
Womb Transplant UK
Beneficiary group, Charity and VCS support, Health, ResearchOur mission is to further research into Womb Transplantation, as well as other Fertility Sparing Surgical Procedures, by raising money for a clinical programme which would fully fund women wishing to undergo the procedure.
The Annabelle Rose Foundation For Spinal Muscular Atrophy
Beneficiary group, Housing, ResearchWe support sufferers of sma and their families however we can, in line with our objectives: e.g. funding for car/home adaptations, funding specialist medical equipment and toys, financial support, help and support with funeral costs/arrangements, as well as providing emotional support for the families affected by the condition and donating money to fund research.
Northcott Devon Medical Foundation
Charitable activities, ResearchThe provision of grants to support medical research carried on in the county of Devon.
Bardhan Research And Education Trust Of Rotherham
ResearchThe Trust's aim is to promote research and education in medicine in general and in particular the field of gastrointestinal disease. The Trust seeks to encourage men and women of any age to pursue research or educational activity. The candidate should have the necessary drive, determination and ability to develop good ideas.
British Society For Ecological Medicine
ResearchThe BSEM promotes the study and good practice of allergy, environmental and nutritional medicine for the benefit of the public and supports doctors who use the insights of ecological medicine to help patients. The society trains doctors and eligible health practitioners, organises scientific conferences and provides information for doctors and patients
British Society Of Cardiovascular Magnetic Resonance
ResearchThe aims of the BSCMR are to:- promote clinical practice and research into cardiovascular magnetic resonance and to disseminate the useful results of such research, and- further the advancement of education in cardiovascular magnetic resonance for the public benefit.Membership of the BSCMR is open to all healthcare professional with an interest in Cardiovascular Magnetic Resonance Imaging.
The Felicity Wilde Charitable Trust
Beneficiary group, ResearchDonations made quarterly to charities who benefit children (especially for those who support Asthma sickness) and charities concerned with medical research (in particular research into cause and cure of Asthma).
Picturing Health
Arts, Health, ResearchPicturing Health uses film and art in Public Health worldwide. We make films to train health workers, inform patients, promote community discussion and disseminate research findings. We evaluate the effectiveness of our work and build capacity of film makers and clinicians to make health films. Our partners include WHO, Medical Research Council, hospitals and international research institutes.
The European Doctors Orchestra
Arts, Beneficiary group, Charitable activities, ResearchTo promote, improve, develop and maintain public education in the performance and appreciation of music, by the presentation of public concerts and recitals.To further the work of other charitable organisations involved either in the relief, care, wellbeing of children or in the provision generally of medical facilities, treatment or research by making grants to these organisations.
The Association For Clinical Genomic Science
ResearchThe promotion, encouragement and advancement of the study and practice of clinical genomic science.The advancement of education, research and innovation in clinical genomic science.The development and promotion of clinical standards in clinical genomic science.
Gemini Untwined
ResearchFunding medical and scientific research into, and treatment of, craniopagus twins and other conditions potentially requiring craniofacial or neurosurgery.
Balrampur Hospital Foundation Balrampur UK
Charity and VCS support, Health, ResearchHosting fund raising evenings and entering charitable events to raise funds for the Balrampur Medical Institute & Research Centre in India.
Sri Lankan Medical And Dental Association In The United Kingdom
Education, Research, Saving of livesADVICE & ASSIST UNDERGRADUATE MEDICAL & DENTAL EDUCATION OF THE UNIVERSITIES OF SRI LANKA PROVIDE ASSISTANCE FOLLOWING NATURAL DISASTERS FACILITATE SHARING OF PROFESSIONAL KNOWLEDGE, EXPERTISE, TECHNOLOGICAL ADVANCES & RESEARCH MATTERS WITH COLLEAGUES IN SRI LANKA PROMOTE AND ADVISE ON POSTGRADUATE TRAINING OPPORTUNITIES IN THE UK FOR MEDICAL & DENTAL GRADUATES OF SRI LANKAN UNIVERSITIES
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.