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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.

674
Charities
£6,700,981,361
Total Income
£2,028,756
Avg Income
100.0%
Program Ratio

Major UK charities curated by Charity Finder for size, recognition, and registry coverage. Click through for full profiles, financials, and trustees.

Brain Tumour Research

Beneficiary group, Health, Research

Brain tumours kill more children and adults under 40 than any other cancer..yet just 1% of the national spend on cancer research has been allocated to this devastating disease.This is unacceptable!We are striving to fund a network of 7 research centres whilst challenging government and larger cancer charities to invest more in brain tumour research.Help us fund the fight and find a cure.

Latest Income: £8,704,383
Areas of Operation: Northern Ireland
Status: Registered
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Crohn's & Colitis UK

Beneficiary group, Research

Providing support & information for patients & their families who are affected by Inflammatory Bowel Diseases (IBD)Raising public & political awareness of IBDStriving to improve healthcare services & provision for IBDInfluencing the attitudes of society to achieve positive change for those affected by IBDPromoting research into all aspects of IBD & how they affect people's lives

Latest Income: £8,445,584
Areas of Operation: Northern Ireland
Status: Registered
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European Renal Association

Arts, Research

The advancement of medical knowledge by promoting scientific and clinical advances in the field of nephrology, dialysis, renal transplantation, hypertension & related subjects. The objectives are achieved by publishing journals, holding annual congresses, producing epidemiological data for research, organising educational courses, supporting fellowships and research, producing guidelines.

Latest Income: £8,340,299
Areas of Operation: Various
Status: Registered
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Action Medical Research

Beneficiary group, Research

Action Medical Research is a charity whose objects are to promote medical research into the prevention, management and cure of disabling diseases and conditions. We are a UK-wide charity saving and changing children's lives through medical research. We fund a broad range of cutting-edge medical research most likely to deliver real benefit to babies, children and young people.

Latest Income: £8,180,759
Areas of Operation: Northern Ireland
Status: Registered
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Cwplus

Health, Research

CW+ is the charity for Chelsea and Westminster Hospital NHS Foundation Trust. Our supporters enable us to: - Build new facilities, invest in health innovations and bring the latest technologies to our hospitals. - Deliver a unique art and design programme to transform the hospital experience and clinical environment.- Support research to help improve treatments and care for patients.

Latest Income: £7,722,000
Areas of Operation: City Of Westminster
Status: Registered
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The Company Of Biologists

Arts, Economic and community development, Research

To promote research and study across all branches of biology through the publication of journals: Development, Journal of Cell Science, Journal of Experimental Biology, Disease Models & Mechanisms and Biology Open. To provide free access to journal content in the developing world and to fund workshops, grants and travelling fellowships to support the scientific community.

Latest Income: £7,653,258
Areas of Operation: Various
Status: Registered
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The Fetal Medicine Foundation

Research

To Promote and encourage the development of new methods for fetal diagnosis and therapy through research.

Latest Income: £7,281,862
Areas of Operation: London
Status: Registered
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International Centre For Life Trust

Beneficiary group, Environment, Research

(a) inspire curiosity in science through a programme of exhibitions and events, to raise standards in science education for young people and to engage everyone in contemporary science issues, such as climate change and stem cell technology.(b) provide substantial annual funding and state-of-the-art facilities on site to support world-class scientific research in medicine to benefit the public

Latest Income: £7,224,673
Areas of Operation: Scotland
Status: Registered
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Cleveland Clinic Philanthropy (uk) LTD

Research

The objects of the Charity are, to the extent that the same are exclusively charitable according to the laws of England and Wales, the advancement of health, medical education and research for the benefit of the public and in particular (but without limitation) in supporting The Cleveland Clinic Foundation.

Latest Income: £6,863,386
Areas of Operation: England
Status: Registered
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Rosetrees

Research

Rosetrees seeks to support the highest quality medical research, likely to lead to early diagnosis,treatment, therapies and medication. The Trust funds research into a wide variety of medical conditions (andis always willing to consider new applications which meet the Trust's high standards) likely to lead to publicbenefit from improved treatments.

Latest Income: £6,767,621
Areas of Operation: England And Wales
Status: Registered
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Amref Health Africa

Beneficiary group, Research

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.

Latest Income: £6,116,365
Areas of Operation: Various
Status: Registered
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British Small Animal Veterinary Association

Health, Professions, Research

The BSAVA is a professional body for veterinary surgeons and nurses who treat companion animals. It drives/promotes excellence in small animal veterinary practice through focusing on education, science and the community to develop the knowledge and skills of its members. PetSavers, its research arm, funds veterinary clinical studies into diseases of pets and the treatment thereof

Latest Income: £5,946,552
Areas of Operation: Northern Ireland
Status: Registered
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Society For Endocrinology

Arts, Health, Professions, Research

Advancement of scientific and clinical education and research in endocrinology for the public benefit through grants, events, research, education of doctors, nurses and scientists, publications and to educate and inform the public and patients through providing support and information on all aspects of endocrinology.

Latest Income: £5,622,000
Areas of Operation: Various
Status: Registered
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Cure Eb (formerly Known As Sohana Research Fund)

Charitable activities, Research

SRF seeks to assist those suffering from Epidermolysis Bullosa ("EB"), in particular but not exclusively by making grants:(1) to fund medical research and/or clinical trials anywhere in the world for the purpose of discovering, developing and delivering treatments for EB; and(2) to fund the treatment of patients who are suffering from EB.

Latest Income: £4,850,763
Areas of Operation: Various
Status: Registered
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British Society For Rheumatology

Research

The charity's principal activity is the advancement of education, research and training of the multidisciplinary team; the development of clinical and scientific knowledge about arthritis, musculoskeletal and autoimmune rheumatic conditions; andthe advancement of health by the improvement of standards of clinical care in paediatric, adolescent and adult rheumatology.

Latest Income: £4,840,317
Areas of Operation: England And Wales
Status: Registered
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Wings For Life UK Spinal Cord Research Foundation

Charity and VCS support, Research

Wings for Life UK aims to advance and promote scientific and medical research for the benefit of the public into the nature, causes, diagnosis, prevention and treatment of all forms of spinal cord injuries. Wings for Life UK raises money through various fundraising initiatives and prioritises funds raised for UK based research.

Latest Income: £4,760,522
Areas of Operation: England And Wales
Status: Registered
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The Metro Centre LTD

Beneficiary group, Charitable activities, Economic and community development, Health, Research

Metro works with anyone experiencing issues related to sexuality, identity, gender & Diversity. We work in the fields of: Sexual & Reproductive health: Mental Health & Wellbeing: HIV Prevention & Support: Youth Services: Community Involvement & Participation. We provide support, advice, advocacy, information, counselling, group work, community development, research, clinical services & resources.

Latest Income: £4,540,306
Areas of Operation: Various
Status: Registered
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Coeliac UK

Beneficiary group, Charitable activities, Research

PROMOTE THE BENEFIT AND WELFARE OF PERSONS WITH GLUTENENTEROPATHY, OR ANY RELATED MEDICAL CONDITION, ADVANCE PUBLIC EDUCATION IN THE NATURE OF THE COELIAC CONDITION AND ITS TREATMENTS PARTICULARLY AMONG SUFFERERS AND THEIR FAMILIES, FRIENDS AND CARERS; TO PROMOTE RESEARCH INTO THE NATURE, CAUSES, ALLEVIATION, TREATMENT AND CURE OF THE COELIAC CONDITION AND TO MAKE PUBLICLY AVAILABLE THE RESULTS

Latest Income: £4,478,000
Areas of Operation: Northern Ireland
Status: Registered
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The British Kidney Patient Association

Charitable activities, Research

To improve quality of life for those affected by kidney disease by: giving financial support to kidney patients in need; making grants to renal units to improve care by funding staff posts, capital works and equipment/projects; providing advice, information, support and services; campaigning to inform policy and practice at all levels; and supporting multi-professional, patient-centred research.

Latest Income: £4,123,556
Areas of Operation: Northern Ireland
Status: Registered
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European Society Of Endocrinology

Arts, Research

The objects of ESE are to promote for the public benefit research, education, and clinical practice in endocrinology by the organisation of conferences, training courses and publications, by raising public awareness, liaison with national and international legislators, and by any other appropriate means.

Latest Income: £4,019,670
Areas of Operation: Various
Status: Registered
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Bcno Limited

Education, Health, Research

BCOM provides graduate and postgraduate osteopathic education via an integrated mix of academic and clinical study.The College offers university validated degree courses which are also, where appropriate, professionally accredited by the General Osteopathic Council and the General Council & Register of Naturopaths.

Latest Income: £3,944,770
Areas of Operation: Various
Status: Registered
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British Society Of Gastroenterology

Research

Education and Training (annual scientific meeting, postgraduate training, clinical update meetings)Supporting research into gut and liver disease (supporting academic development, promoting Gut)Enhancing service standards (clinical service development, guidelines, sharing of best practice)Supporting the gastrointestinal communityPromoting awareness of gastroenterology

Latest Income: £3,891,231
Areas of Operation: Northern Ireland
Status: Registered
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Medical Research Foundation

Research

To promote medical research anywhere in the world, and in particular to support research training, public engagement with research and the dissemination of research results for the improvement of human health.

Latest Income: £3,743,220
Areas of Operation: Various
Status: Registered
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The Natasha Allergy Research Foundation

Research

Our vision is to prevent and end allergic disease; it is also our mission to bring about positive change by focusing on law and policies, medical research and educating and raising allergy awareness. We want to ensure the needs of allergy sufferers are met in a meaningful way and to offer a real hope that will change the lives of all those living with this life threatening disease.

Latest Income: £3,416,149
Areas of Operation: Scotland
Status: Registered
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The Thrombosis Research Institute

Health, Research

Research has continue to focus on three broad ares: venous thromboembolic disease, atherothrombosis and cancer associated thrombosis. Educational symposia bring together researchers and practising clinicians to disseminate the results of research.

Latest Income: £3,408,607
Areas of Operation: England And Wales
Status: Registered
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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.