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Research Charities That specialise in Philosophy

Discover 64 Research charities that specialise in philosophy. Use the search below to filter within these results.

64
Charities
£3,871,727,922
Total Income
£3,346,351
Avg Income
100.0%
Program Ratio

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The Fellowship Of The School Of Economic Science

Arts, Education, Research

The School of Philosophy & Economic Science offers courses in Philosophy, Economics and other subjects founded on spiritual principles expressing the natural laws applicable to humanity as discerned from the world's major spiritual and philosophical teachings. It also promotes arts & sciences through lectures, seminars and concerts, and supports other charities with similar activities and objects.

Latest Income: £4,893,000
Areas of Operation: Scotland
Status: Registered
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East Cheshire Housing Consortium Limited

Health, Housing, Research

To provide supported and residential housing services, primarily for people with mental health needs and for people who require support to enable them to live within the community. Our philosophy is to provide a range of support services to enable tenants to maintain and improve their quality of life and independence.

Latest Income: £4,544,359
Areas of Operation: Cheshire East
Status: Registered
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Catherine Grace Trust

Education, Research

To advance the education and to preserve the health of individuals by providing therapeutic support, education and care in accordance with the principles, methods and philosophy of Rudolf Steiner.

Latest Income: £4,215,952
Areas of Operation: England And Wales
Status: Registered
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Staines Preparatory School Trust

Beneficiary group, Education, Research

The Trust is established to promote and provide for the advancement of education of children. The Staines Prep philosophy of providing a high quality education whilst keeping fees at competitive levels ensures access to the widest possible cross section of the community, so that they may benefit from the School's teaching and facilities.

Latest Income: £3,684,617
Areas of Operation: Surrey
Status: Registered
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Krishnamurti Foundation Trust LTD

Charitable activities, Health, Research

To advance the education of the public in philosophy, sociology, psychology and comparative religion and in particular to promote in those fields the study of the teachings of Jiddu Krishnamurti.

Latest Income: £2,960,806
Areas of Operation: Hampshire
Status: Registered
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Cumberland And Westmorland Convalescent Institution

Health, Housing, Research, Social care

The main objectives of the charity continues to focus on delivering a range of extensive care services within the fee structure, including the provision of post operative convalescence, short and long stay nursing/residential care. The following Core Values of Care are fundamental to our philosophy: Privacy, Dignity, Rights, Independence, Choice, Fulfilment, Security, Respect and Equality.

Latest Income: £2,113,963
Areas of Operation: Cumbria
Status: Registered
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The Emerson College Trust Limited

Education, Research

Providing adult education courses inspired by the work and philosophy of Rudolf Steiner

Latest Income: £1,866,815
Areas of Operation: East Sussex
Status: Registered
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The Warren Of Hull Limited

Arts, Beneficiary group, Facilities, Health, Leisure, Research

Young peoples resource centre offering informal education, accredited and non-accredited courses, childcare, counselling, cafe, health activities, womens work, work with LGBT young people, music, art, recording studios and sports. All of these activities are provided with in a philosophy of encouraging young people to take control over their own lives).

Latest Income: £1,734,252
Areas of Operation: Kingston Upon Hull City
Status: Registered
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Tendring Mental Health Support

Health, Research

Providing a holistic philosophy to supporting people with the intention of improving individual personal health and supporting people towards inclusion.

Latest Income: £1,027,707
Areas of Operation: Essex
Status: Registered
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Radha Madhav Society (uk)

Education, Health, Leisure, Research

Promoting the philosophy and practice of Bhakti Yoga as per promoted by Jagadguru Shri Kripalu Ji Maharaj and her foremost senior disciple HH Sushree Dr Bageeshwari Devi. In addition, the society undertakes philanthropic activity by financially supporting Charity hospitals, schools and relief to the needy, especially in India.

Latest Income: £1,024,466
Areas of Operation: India
Status: Registered
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Devotional Associates Of Yogeshwar

Religion, Research, Saving of lives, Social welfare

1) Advance education in the field of philosophy, sociology, culture and religion with specific emphasis on the vedas. 2) Advance Hindu religion through the promotion of vedic philosophy and culture. 3) Relieve poverty, sickness and effects of natural or other disasters. 4) Donate the net income of the trust properties or any part therefore to any charitable institution with any or the same or simi

Latest Income: £771,024
Areas of Operation: Various
Status: Registered
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Al Jameah Al Sayfiyah Trust

Arts, Religion, Research

1. To propagate the ilm of Ahl-e-Bayt and their culture, philosophy, literature and heritage.2. To advance and propogate Islamic culture and education in its widest connotation, directly or indirectly, including the teaching, learning and recitation of Al-Quran.

Latest Income: £656,339
Areas of Operation: Various
Status: Registered
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Waldorf School (bristol) Limited

Beneficiary group, Education, Research

The charity runs a school which provides education to children based on a curriculum inspired by the philosophy of Rudolf Steiner. The school is a non-selective, independent co-educational school for pupils aged 3 to 11.

Latest Income: £602,339
Areas of Operation: Bristol City
Status: Registered
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Shri Guru Ravi Dass Sabha

Arts, Facilities, Research

Promote religious teachings and philosophy of Shri Ravidass Ji from the holy book of Shri Guru Granth Sahib and holy scriptures of Shri Guru Ravidass Ji.To provide a community centre for the inhabitants of Greater London.

Latest Income: £517,417
Areas of Operation: London
Status: Registered
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The Royal Institute Of Philosophy

Charitable activities, Research

We are devoted to creating, sharing and enabling philosophical thinking. We empower the curious of all ages and backgrounds to think about fundamental questions. We encourage a better understanding of our world and our place in it.. We look to actively support this work through grant giving programmes and a series of public lectures across the UK, encouraging positive access for many.

Latest Income: £469,318
Areas of Operation: Northern Ireland
Status: Registered
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Dormer House (moreton-In-Marsh) School Trust Limited

Beneficiary group, Education, Research

The Charity's objectives, as set out in its Trust Deeds, are the advancement of education, for all its day pupils in accordance with the principles of the PNEU philosophy as set out originally by Charlotte Mason. It aims to provide the best possible education for children of all abilities, in a positive, caring atmosphere, and to ensure that each child attains his or her highest potential.

Latest Income: £401,089
Areas of Operation: Gloucestershire
Status: Registered
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Divine Youth Association

Beneficiary group, Leisure, Religion, Research, Social welfare

(1) Advance hindu religion and education and mental and moral improvement in the light of Vedic philosophy and culture. (2) Relieve need due to age, poverty and sickness. (3) Provide facilities for recreation for public benefit and welfare.

Latest Income: £380,000
Areas of Operation: Portugal
Status: Registered
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Institute Of Medical Ethics

Research

TO EDUCATE BY MEANS OF LECTURES, CONFERENCES AND ANY OTHER SUITABLE METHOD THOSE PERSONS IN THE UNITED KINGDOM CONCERNED IN ANY WAY WITH THE PRACTICE AND STUDY OF MEDICINE AND APPRECIATION OF THE ART OF HEALING MEN AND WOMEN IN MIND, BODY, AND SPIRIT AND MORE PARTICULARLY INVOLVING STUDY OF THE RELATION AND INTERACTION OF MEDICINE, WITH ETHICS RELIGION PHILOSOPHY LAWS AND SOCIOLOGY.

Latest Income: £330,668
Areas of Operation: England And Wales
Status: Registered
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The Lucis Trust

Arts, Education, Research

To advance education and learning in general, in particular, in the fields of comparative religion and philosophy.To promote the advancement of religion on a non-sectarian basis.To relieve human suffering and promote mental and moral improvement in the human race.World-wide support of the Arcane School, Triangles and World Goodwill also the books of Alice Bailey through its trading company.

Latest Income: £322,495
Areas of Operation: England And Wales
Status: Registered
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Mind Association

Arts, Health, Research

We were founded in 1901. We exist to further philosophy by publishing the academic journal Mind and by funding philosophical events and research of the highest quality.Please note that we have NO CONNECTION WHATEVER with the mental health charity MIND, founded in 1946.

Latest Income: £190,149
Areas of Operation: Northern Ireland
Status: Registered
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The Mahavir Trust

Beneficiary group, Economic and community development, Religion, Research, Social welfare

The Trust's main objectives are: Advancement of Jain philosophy through helping build infrastructure and education.Relief of poverty, sickness and distress among people in need and those suffering from natural disastersSupport education in rural areas of children. Help improve the infrastructure of rural communities in developing countriesPromote humane behaviour towards animals

Latest Income: £169,914
Areas of Operation: Various
Status: Registered
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The Aristotelian Society

Arts, Charitable activities, Research

The Aristotelian Society, founded in 1880, meets fortnightly in London, throughout the academic year, to hear and discuss philosophical papers. These meetings are open to the public and the Proceedings are published as a journal. The Society holds an annual philosophy conference with the Mind Association and also makes grants to organisers of philosophy conferences.

Latest Income: £144,331
Areas of Operation: England And Wales
Status: Registered
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The Manchester Literary And Philosophical Society

Beneficiary group, Research

Across the calendar year, the Society delivers an eclectic range of lectures and seminars. We offer a focal point for modern, bright ideas, drawing inspiration from a variety of subject areas including the Arts, Science and Technology, and Social Philosophy. We also present a programme specifically aimed at young people, with a view to increasing their interest in and awareness of the world.

Latest Income: £137,910
Areas of Operation: Various
Status: Registered
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Society For Applied Philosophy

Research

The object of the Society is the advancement of public educationin the field of applied philosophy and the publication of itsproceedings to the end.

Latest Income: £130,860
Areas of Operation: Various
Status: Registered
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The British Society For The Philosophy Of Science

Charitable activities, Education, Research

The BSPS holds an annual conference with invited speakers and contributed papers, and monthly meetings at which invited speakers present papers. It makes grants to support conferences relevant to research and education in its areas of study and awards annual studentships for doctoral work in philosophy of science in a UK university. Other activities are decided by the committee from time to time.

Latest Income: £130,245
Areas of Operation: Northern Ireland
Status: Registered
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Frequently asked questions about this sector

How many philosophy research charities are there in the UK?

There are 64 registered philosophy research charities on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register at the most recent refresh.

Which is the largest of the philosophy 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 philosophy research charities?

Philosophy 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 philosophy research charities?

Across all philosophy 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 philosophy research charities?

Philosophy 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.