Research Charities That specialise in Philosophy
Discover 240 Research charities that specialise in philosophy. Use the search below to filter within these results.
Notable charities in this sector
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Martha Trust Hereford Limited
Arts, Health, Housing, Research, Social careMartha Trust has two care homes for people with profound and complex disabilities. Each home has 14 bedrooms offering lifelong care. It is our philosophy that all residents should enjoy every day of their lives. We offer various activities including:- aromatherapy, hydrotherapy, music, physiotherapy, occupational and speech and language therapy.
The Fellowship Of The School Of Economic Science
Arts, Education, ResearchThe 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.
East Cheshire Housing Consortium Limited
Health, Housing, ResearchTo 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.
Staines Preparatory School Trust
Beneficiary group, Education, ResearchThe 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.
Catherine Grace Trust
Education, ResearchTo 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.
Sturts Community Trust
Economic and community development, ResearchA community for living and working together. A community to support and care for each other.Sturts Farm is a community working in education, care and support, agriculture, and the arts. Out of respect for the unique individuality of each human being, as inspired by the philosophy of Rudolf Steiner, it fosters social and cultural renewal through mutual support and community building.
Krishnamurti Foundation Trust LTD
Charitable activities, Health, ResearchTo 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.
The Inflexion Foundation
Beneficiary group, Research, Social welfareThe Inflexion Foundation supports a range of charitable causes, especially organisations that have a substantial impact on positive outcomes and opportunities for disadvantaged young people. The Foundation's philanthropic philosophy is that real societal benefit can be achieved by improving the prospects of young people, who can then make their own positive contribution in their communities.
St Paul's Waldorf School
Beneficiary group, Charitable activities, Education, ResearchWe operate the St. Paul's Steiner School in the former St. Paul's Church in Islington where children are educated from the age of 3 till 14 years. The objective is to advance the education of the public based on the researches and philosophy of Rudolf Steiner.
Cumberland And Westmorland Convalescent Institution
Health, Housing, Research, Social careThe 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.
The Emerson College Trust Limited
Education, ResearchProviding adult education courses inspired by the work and philosophy of Rudolf Steiner
The Warren Of Hull Limited
Arts, Beneficiary group, Facilities, Health, Leisure, ResearchYoung 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).
Afrikids Limited
Beneficiary group, Research, Social welfareAfriKids is a grass roots child rights non-governmental organisation, working with families in Northern Ghana to improve life for their most vulnerable and disadvantaged children. Our philosophy it to: -Listen to what a community knows it needs.-Empower them to make the necessary changes themselves.-Ensure absolute sustainability
The Countryside Regeneration Trust
Charitable activities, Economic and community development, Environment, Facilities, Heritage, ResearchThe Countryside Restoration Trust is the UK's leading charity promoting wildlife-friendly farming and campaigning for a living, working countryside. The Trust believes that wildlife is integral to good farming. That philosophy is put into practice on over 1500 acres of working farms, small holdings and woodland across the country.
The Literary And Philosophical Society Of Newcastle-Upon-Tyne
Arts, Charity and VCS support, Heritage, ResearchPromoting education in the North East of England, with particular reference to language, literature, philosophy, science, history, music and the fine arts by maintaining a library, providing educational lectures and events; raising funds by charging subscriptions and making other charges for the exclusive purposes of the charity and by such other charitable means as the charity may think fit.
The Michael Sobell Hospice Charity
Associations, Health, Professions, Religion, ResearchThe FoMSH supports Michael Sobell House the hospice and centre for palliative care at Mount Vernon Hospital. The unit embraces a philosophy that is compatible with hospice care and is supported by a multidisciplinary team of doctors, nurses, chaplains, social workers, counsellors, physiotherapists, occupational and complementary therapists, housekeepers and administration staff.
The Oxford Centre For Hindu Studies
Arts, Heritage, Religion, ResearchThe principal aim of the Centre, founded in 1997, is the study of Hindu culture, religion, languages, literature, philosophy, history, arts, and society, in all periods and in all parts of the world. All Hindu traditions are included.
Tendring Mental Health Support
Health, ResearchProviding a holistic philosophy to supporting people with the intention of improving individual personal health and supporting people towards inclusion.
Radha Madhav Society (uk)
Education, Health, Leisure, ResearchPromoting 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.
Anjuman-E-Saifee (leicester)
Beneficiary group, Leisure, Religion, Research, Social welfare1 THE PREACHING & PRACTISING OF THE ISLAMIC RELIGION IN CONFORMITY WITH AL QURAN, ISLAMIC SHARIAT & THE FATIMID PHILOSOPHY, CULTURE & TRADITIONS ALL AS INTERPRETED BY DAI AL MUTLAQ2 THE ADVANCEMENT OF EDUCATION3 THE RELIEF OF NEED, HARDSHIP & DISTRESPROVISION OF FACILITIES FOR RECREATION & OTHER LEISURE TIME OCCUPATIONS 4 SEVICES FOR WOMEN & YOUNG PEOPLE
Pro Corda Trust
Arts, Beneficiary group, ResearchPro Corda Trust exists to provide for and conduct the education of young persons and others in the whole art, philosophy and theory of music, particularly chamber music.
Jamyang Buddhist Centre
Health, Religion, ResearchJamyang Buddhist Centre provides classes in meditation and Buddhist philosophy.
Ovingdean Hall Foundation
Beneficiary group, Charitable activities, Education, Health, ResearchSince the sad closure of the school in July 2010, the main focus of the charity is now grant making to other charitable organisations that support the Objectives and philosophy of Ovingdean Hall School. This includes the promotion and provision of high quality education for deaf children and young people whilst supporting their individual social, emotional and physical needs.
Devotional Associates Of Yogeshwar
Religion, Research, Saving of lives, Social welfare1) 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
The Norfolk Initiative Steiner School
Beneficiary group, Childcare, Education, ResearchAdvancement of education based on Steiner Waldorf pedagogy, philosophy, curriculum & teaching approach, with emphasis on the development of the whole child: spiritual, physical & emotional wellbeing & social development as well as academic progress.Kindergarten for 3-6 year olds, lower school for 6-13 and upper school for 13-18 (increasing to 19) year olds, offering the Steiner School Certificate.
Frequently asked questions about this sector
How many philosophy research charities are there in the UK?
There are 240 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 £6.7bn 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 £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.