Research Charities That specialise in Medical research
Discover 220 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.
Association Of Cancer Physicians
Health, ResearchTo advance the study and practice of cancer medicine
The Swann-Morton Foundation
Health, ResearchThe advancement of education through study and research in the fields of surgery and medicine to individuals, groups, organisations and other charities engaged in the care, support and the relief of suffering of the sick, infirm, injured, handicapped or disabled.
International Journal Of Experimental Pathology
Arts, Charitable activities, ResearchThe principal activity is the publication of the Journal. Our policy is to publish research into the cause, diagnosis and cure of disease in man. Any profits from such publication are used to promote research in this field.
Cambridge Eye Trust
Education, Health, ResearchThe charity supports scientific research and education in ophthalmological medicine, principally by arranging an annual residential symposium and supporting university and hospital staff and funding instrument and other costs for research.
The Peter Jost Charitable Foundation
Charitable activities, Health, ResearchAdvancement of public education and knowledge in science and technology through teaching and research, particularly advancement of public education and the increase of public knowledge in tribology. Also, advancement of medical education and research and the relief of suffering, resulting from both physical and mental illness and its effects.
The Eleanor Peel Chair Of Geriatrics
ResearchResearch and Teaching in the field of Geriatric Medicine.
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.
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
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).
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
The Foulkes Foundation
ResearchThe objectives of the Foundation continue to be to promote medical research and the training of scientists and others to study medicine by providing financial support for postdoctoral science graduates who need a medical degree before they can undertake medical research, and similarly for medical graduates who need a science Phd degree.
Friends Of Ludhiana
Associations, Education, Health, Professions, Research, Social welfareSupport & resources base in UK for Christian Medical College & Hospital (CMC) Ludhiana (Punjab, N. India). Support includes facilitation of visits of healthcare personnel to share skills & experience, assistance with training opportunities for CMC staff both in India & overseas, & financial support for sponsorship of student nurses, assisted healthcare for poor patients & research initiatives.
Torbay Medical Research Fund
ResearchThe preservation and protection of health and the relief of sickness by the furtherance of medical, dental, health and care research projects directed to that end by members of the medical, dental, health and care professions practicing under the auspices of the Torbay and South Devon medical, dental, health and care community, and the publication of the results of all such research.
The Association Of Aviation Medical Examiners
Leisure, ResearchThe Association objectives are to advance, for the benefit of its members and the public, education and research in aviation medicine. An Annual Scientific Meeting provides a forum for discussion of research, an exchange of information and learning, in aviation medicine. The Association is also actively involved in appraisal support for its members. The Association liaises with the UK CAA.
British Association For Cytopathology (bac)
ResearchThe purpose of the society is to promote the clinical discipline of cytopathology through education, research and representation.
Bharuch Muslim Medical And Welfare Trust U K
Health, Religion, Research, Social welfareThe Charity collects donations for the free and, in some cases, subsidised treatment of poor patients at "Welfare Hospital Bharuch and Research Centre", for the promotion of health and for the advancement of education in the Bharuchi Sunni Muslim Vahora Patel Community in India.
Queen's Centre For Clinical Studies (trust)
ResearchSupports doctors and associated healthcare professionals in their clinical training activities, regardless of age, disabilities or ethnicity.
The Chadwick Trust
Education, ResearchThe Chadwick Trust was set up through a Trust Deed executed in 1890 by Sir Edwin Chadwick to embrace promotion of sanitary science and health, the prevention of disease and the physical training of the population. The Trust supports research and teaching in Public Health and Public Health Engineering at University College London, through the award of prizes, scholarships and fellowships.
The Chelmsford Medical Education And Research Trust
Charitable activities, ResearchMakes grants for medical education and research in the area of Mid Essex.
Dartford Postgraduate Medical Association
ResearchThe Association's aim is to advance the eduction & training of graduates in medicine, dentistry and related arts and science and to promote medical and dental research. It provides money to help with equipment and maintenance of the Education Centre, which is now a multi-educational centre.
Friends Of Eortc
Associations, Health, ResearchThe primary object of this foundation is to support the activities of EORTC (European Organization for Research and Treatment of Cancer) which coordinates and conducts international translational and clinical research to improve the standard of cancer treatment for patients. EORTC is an independent, non-governmental and non-for-profit organization.
The Redruth Charity Trust
Charitable activities, Facilities, ResearchTo support social, physical and educational groups and amenities for the benefit of the inhabitants of Redruth and district, by making grants and awards, with the purpose of "Making a Difference in Redruth".
The Skin Cancer Research Fund
Health, ResearchSCaRF aims to promote research into the causes, prevention and treatment of skin cancer generally, and malignant melanoma in particular. It aims to publish the results of such research and thus to help cut significantly the number of new cases of skin cancer each year in the UK. As a result to significantly cut the number of deaths from the disease.
The Robert And Margaret Moss Charitable Trust
Research, Social welfareThe Trust's objects are: (a) to foster and promote medical and scientific research into the vast problems of human nutrition, (b) to foster and promote medical research generally, (c) the relief of poverty and (d) the advancement of education.
Frequently asked questions about this sector
How many medical-research research charities are there in the UK?
There are 220 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 £3.9bn 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 £3.3m. 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.