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.
Food Foundation
Charitable activities, Health, ResearchTo advance the education of the public through research in all aspects ofthe food system including health, sustainability, business practice,distribution, consumption, food policy and economics, and to disseminatethe useful results of such research; and to promote and protect health by promoting healthy eating and improveddiet and to decrease diet related disease among the public.
The Candlelighters Trust
Associations, Beneficiary group, Health, Research, Social welfareCANDLELIGHTERS SUPPORTS THE WORK OF THE REGIONAL PAEDIATRIC ONCOLOGY & HAEMATOLOGY UNIT IN LEEDS. FUNDING IS PROVIDED FOR HARDSHIP GRANTS, SUPPORT GROUPS, HOLIDAYS AND SOCIAL ACTIVITIES FOR FAMILIES WHOSE CHILDREN ARE UNDERGOING TREATMENT FOR CANCER OR LEUKAEMIA AT THE UNIT; MEDICAL AND OTHER EQUIPMENT; MEDICAL; NURSING AND SOCIAL SUPPORT STAFF AND RESEARCH INTO CHILDHOOD CANCER AND LEUKAEMIA
The Humane Research Trust CIO
ResearchThe promotion and encouragement of medical and scientific research and learning for the benefit of the public and, in particular, in fields which may lead to the elimination of the use of animals in research.
The British Geriatrics Society
Beneficiary group, ResearchThe Society aims to be the pre-eminent professional body for practitioners engaged in the specialty health care of older people. Our mission is to improve the health care of older people throughout the UK. We hold scientific meetings, publish approved papers and promote research, education and training in all aspects of geriatric medicine.
Ataxia UK
Charitable activities, ResearchAtaxia UK supports people affected by ataxia by;funding medical and other research and thereafter disseminating results, providing information on ataxia to people with ataxia and also medical and social care professionals, distribution of welfare grants, campaigning for improvement in treatment and services, facilitating self-help groups and piloting new service delivery models
British Society For Immunology
Education, ResearchRunning innovative events in research, public engagement & educationPromoting & disseminating research, good practice in Immunology, translational medicine and vaccinationWorking with its members to develop the benefits of membership & the relevance of the societyProviding bursaries & grantsEnhancing public awareness of ImmunologyWorking with other societies
The Donald Gordon Third Foundation
Research, Social welfareScientific, medical and technological research and education; relief of poverty; promotion and support of the arts
Mesothelioma UK Charitable Incorporated Organisation
Charitable activities, Health, Professions, ResearchNurse Specialists in NHS hospitals Specialist benefits advisorsNational audit & research Information resourcesFreephone helpline with access to specialist nursesCollates UK clinical trial availability and promotes equitable accessNational websitePublishes a quarterly newsletterConferences and educational events for patients, carers and health care professionalsAsbestos Awareness.
Shaare Zedek UK
Health, ResearchOur mission is to asist Shaare Zedek Medical Centre to provide world class care for all patients irrespective of their ability to pay, age, race or religion. We provide financial support to fund services, capital projects, research and the purchase of equipment for the hospital. Funds are raised through donations and legacies, solicited mailings, events, direct approaches and special appeals.
Rct Domestic Abuse Services Limited
Beneficiary group, Research, Social welfareThe Charity's main objectives are to relieve the distress and suffering of women and children caused by exposure to domestic abuse.
The Borne Foundation
ResearchBorne is a medical research charity with the mission of preventing premature birth and improving outcomes for mothers and babies. We fund research to strengthen the early-stage research base, build capacity in the field, and foster collaboration between different areas of scientific focus.
Make My Day Better Limited
Charitable activities, Health, Research, Social welfareFor the prevention or relief of poverty and the advancement of health or the saving of lives, the charity: funds research into complementary and alternative medicine, makes grants to individuals in cases of demonstrable hardship or need, supports education and makes grants to institutions and charities who are able to carry out activities that further the objects of Make My Day Better.
The British Orthodontic Society
Arts, ResearchOffer reliable information on orthodontics for patients, public and health authorities through publications, website, and media.Provide professional education for orthodontists through Conferences and Meetings.Advance knowledge by funding orthodontic research through the BOS Foundation, Clinical Audit and Awards programmes, and publishing the Journal of Orthodontics.
The De Laszlo Foundation
Arts, ResearchAdvancement and promotion of education and interest in the visual arts; to encourage research into the retoration of works of art; to advance education and research generally in the areas of arts, science, economics and medicine; and to encourage the study, reproduction and cataloguing of works of art.
Northwick Park Institute For Medical Research T/a The Griffin Institute
Health, ResearchNPIMR T/A The Griffin Institute trains the next generation of NHS surgeons and provides a hub for conducting pioneering research by: * providing bespoke training to UK surgeons in robotic surgery and other advanced minimally invasive surgical (MIS) techniques * Supporting translational and innovative research to enhance patient health * Delivering high-quality and novel preclinical studies.
Faculty Of Occupational Medicine
Charitable activities, ResearchThe Faculty: manages specialist training in occupational medicine; awards qualifications; supports & monitors CPD; promotes the importance of occupational health (OH) to, and advises, policy makers; supports research to provide an evidence base for OH practice; runs educational events & publishes educational materials & guidance for occupational medicine/health professionals & employees/ers.
Diabetes Research & Wellness Foundation
ResearchFunds medical research via grants; Raises awareness to diabetes, its risks, symptoms, complications; Provides information and advice via multi media channels in support of those with Type 1 and Type 2 diabetes; Promotes screening, wellness and other health programmes to reduce incidence, allow early diagnosis and treatment of diabetes and similar or related conditions
Endometriosis UK
Beneficiary group, ResearchThe principal objectives and activities of the Society are:--+? to provide services to women for the relief of endometriosis,--+? to advance the education of the general public and health professionals regarding endometriosis --+? to promote research into the disease
Bowel Research UK
Health, ResearchThe charity is set up to achieve the advancement of health and saving of lives by supporting medical research. Our grant funding will focus on diseases that fall within the field of coloproctology, including diseases of the small and large intestine and those of the anus. We want to fund the best research and support early career researchers.
Action For Me
Charitable activities, Health, ResearchAction for M.E. was established for the relief of people suffering from the disease MyalgicEncephalomyelitis, (commonly known as M.E., or CFS/ME), and to provide information, advice and support, and to promote public education, campaigning and research into the disease. On a day to day basis we provide telephone support to people with M.E., manage Online M.E Centre and publish 'InterAction'.
The Royal Veterinary College Animal Care Trust
Charitable activities, Charity and VCS support, Education, ResearchTo raise funds in support of the educational, research, clinical and animal welfare activities of the Royal Veterinary College. Funds are raised using a variety of methods, from members of the public, College Alumni, grant-making trusts, companies and other voluntary sources.
Association Of Medical Research Charities
ResearchThe principal activity of the Association is the charitable advancement of medical and health research in the United Kingdom generally and in particular the advancement and promotion of the collective effectiveness of those charities of which a principal activity is medical and health research.
The Association Of Coloproctology Of Great Britain And Ireland
ResearchAdvance the science and practice of coloproctology; promote best clinical practice in coloproctology including the advancement of education and training; provide and disseminate information and advice to healthcare professionals and members of the public; promote the study of and research into coloproctology and facilitate the publication of the useful results thereof.
Remind UK Charity
Beneficiary group, Health, ResearchRICE ACTIVELY WORKS TO ADVANCE RESEARCH INTO AGE RELATED DISORDERS AND TO IMPROVE THE ON GOING CARE OF PEOPLE DIAGNOSED WITH CONDITIONS SUCH AS ALZHEIMER'S DISEASE. RICE RUNS MEMORY CLINICS, SUPPORTS CARERS AND HAS A WIDER EDUCATIONAL ROLE HIGHLIGHTING THE IMPORTANCE OF EARLY ASSESSMENT, TREATMENT POSSIBILITIES AND OTHER HELP AVAILABLE. RICE COLLABORATES LOCALLY, NATIONALLY AND INTERNATIONALLY.
Hull And East Yorkshire Medical Research Centre
Heritage, ResearchEstablish and fund the provision of medical research facilities for enquiry into the causes, natural history, prevention, diagnosis and treatment of illnesses and diseases of all kinds and to disseminate the useful results of such research for the benefit of the general public.
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.