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.
The Will Edmonds Clinical Research Fund
Health, ResearchTo us ethe income to award a Fellowship in clinical research in hospitals in the Metropolitan area of London. The research must concern diseases such as usually treated at a General Hospital, excluding tropical and rare diseases.
The British Academy Of Forensic Sciences
ResearchThe Academy is an information and education charity that exists to encourage the study, imrpove the practice and advance the knowledge of Forensic Sciences in Science, Medicine and the Law.
Liverpool Society Of Anaesthetists
ResearchThe Liverpool Society of Anaesthetists organises a series of educational meetings throughout the year. These include clinical and scientific lectures relevant to the field of anaesthesia, small symposia themed to a particular area of anaesthetic practice (inc. critical care and pain management topics), and a competition for trainee anaesthetists to encourage research in the field of anaesthesia.
The Southampton Post-Graduate Medical And Dental Federation
ResearchTo promote and advance the study and general knowledge of medicine and science and all matters relating to the progress and development of all branches of dental and medical science. To enhance the co-operation between branches of these various sciences and the health services. To assist with patient and staff welfare and for the provision of medical and ancillary equipment and facilities.
The Edith Evelyn Wali Mohammad Memorial Fund
Charitable activities, Education, ResearchThe WMT gives grants to deserving students from Pakistan at Universities in the UK who are in need of funds to complete their course of study. The grants are restricted to science, medicine and technology.
The Gaynor Cemlyn-Jones Trust
Arts, ResearchConservation and protection of features of general public amenity or historic or public interests. Medical research, protection and welfare of birds and animals. Study and promotion of music. Religious and educational bodies. Particular emphasis on specific projects for the above aims in the old counties of Gwynedd and Caernarvonshire and Isle of Anglesey.
The Association Of Clinical Scientists
ResearchAssess trainees as a preliminary to HCPC registrationPromote, advance & encourage the study & practice of the application of science in the prevention, diagnosis & control of illness & disabilityEstablish, uphold and improve qualification, training, competence & conduct of UK Clinical ScientistsWork & liaise with relevant professional bodies,including HCPC on matters relating to the above
Isle Of Wight Diabetic Fund
Charitable activities, ResearchRelief and treatment of persons suffering from diabetes and any other disease which is co-existent with or related to diabetes.Promotion of public education and research into the nature, causes, prevention and treatment of diabetes.Promoting the health and welfare of persons suffering from diabetes.Promoting education in the nature, causes, prevention and treatment of diabetes.
World's Poultry Science Association United Kingdom Branch
ResearchOrganises scientific meetings on poultry production including nutrition, welfare, disease and environmental issues; supports undergraduate and research students with travel awards and research grants.
Leeds Foundation For Dermatological Research Limited
Health, Professions, ResearchThe principle activity of the company is the study of disease of the skin and post graduate education of doctors, scientists and nurses.
R B Gray Charitable Trust
Health, ResearchBenefiting charities established to provide relief for persons suffering from cancer, disease of the heart, leukaemia, athritis or rheumatism, and charities established for the conduct of research into these illnesses.
The Kirkwood Memorial Fund
Research, Saving of lives, Social welfareThree main areas of activity: firstly medical research, particularly respiratory disease,and uncommon medical diseases. Then educational projects, and lastly for the relief of poverty and famine on causes well known or personal to the Trustees whereby donations are significant . The Trustees are proactive and the charity's resources are fully committed for the foreseeable future.
Midland Neuroscience Teaching And Research Fund
Charitable activities, Researchmakes grants to appropriate medical personnel who undertake research work within the charity's objectives
British Society For Haemostasis And Thrombosis
Charitable activities, Education, ResearchThe objectives of BSHT are the advancement of public education and the promotion of those branches of medical science concerned with haemostasis and thrombosis. The Society holds meetings at which members and guests present and discuss their work; provides a website and annual newsletter; and makes grants and bursaries available for education and research in haemostasis and thrombosis.
The Graham-Dixon Charitable Trust
Education, Health, ResearchThe promotion and encouragement of education and research in Cardiovascular Surgery and Medicione at Charing Cross Hospital and its associated Medical Schools , to promote the study of Nursing and the award of prizes related to these activities
Addenbrooke's Kidney Patients Association Limited
ResearchThe charity's objects are to promote the relief of persons suffering from renal disease and to educate the public in the needs of such persons by encouraging public awareness and understanding of renal diseases,treatments and research.
The Clinical Endocrinology Trust
Charitable activities, ResearchThe Charity funds research and educational activities in the field of Endocrinology in the UK. The CET gives grants to individuals and organisations whose work furthers these objectives.
The West London Hospital Medical Trust
Health, ResearchThe advancement of medical education and research.
The Charles And Edna Broadhurst Charitable Trust
Religion, ResearchTo collect monies from investments and give -£1000 minimum to St Philip and St Paul with Wesley Church per annum and other charitable donations principally for social welfare and medical or academic research and for Christian causes to organisations primarily in the Southport area.
Surgical Research Society
Health, ResearchSRS provides a platform to aspiring surgical trainees to present their laboratory and clinical research plus a platform to discuss pertinent medico-political issues and viewpoints such as MMC, PMETB, Revalidation and Government reviews. SRS retains its independent status yet maintains vital links with other surgical associations & societies such as ASGBI, VSGBI, ACPGBI and AUGIS.
Nottingham And Nottinghamshire Kidney Fund
ResearchENDOWMENT OF RESEARCH INTO AND THE PROVISION OF FACILITIES FOR THE TREATMENT OF KIDNEY DISEASE IN THE CITY OF NOTTINGHAM AND THE COUNTY OF NOTTINGHAMSHIRE
Cardiovascular Forum
ResearchThe principal objectives of the trust are to advance the education of the medical profession in the knowledge of cardiovascular disease and its treatment, and to promote research into the causes, prevention, alleviation and management of cardiovascular disease.
Springfields Employees Medical Research And Charity Trust Fund
Charitable activities, ResearchTo advance the education of the public by promoting research in particular but without prejudice to the generality of the foregoing, in the field of medicine, the results of such research being disseminated for the benefit of the public in the area of benefit. To assist or promote any charitable organisation or charitable purpose in the area of benefit.
The Michael Davie Research Foundation
ResearchGrants are made to other charities and / or voluntary bodies to fund medical research. We raise funding by receiving donations from both individuals and societies as well as from income we receive from our investments and occasionally by encashing a small part of our investments.
B T Cancer Research Trust
Health, ResearchResearch and clinical trials into abdominal cancer.
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.