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Research Charities That specialise in Philosophy

Discover 240 Research charities that specialise in philosophy. Use the search below to filter within these results.

240
Charities
£6,700,981,361
Total Income
£2,028,756
Avg Income
100.0%
Program Ratio

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Satish Kumar Foundation

Economic and community development, Research

The charity advances education in ecology and its links with spirituality, socio-political and economic systems, food and farming, philosophy and the arts, and develops skills for environmental care and social justice. It delivers transformative learning and research, shares knowledge, builds partnerships, and provides funding to support ecological education and socially just environmental action.

Latest Income: £717,168
Areas of Operation: England
Status: Registered
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Rotherham And Barnsley Mind

Health, Research

In the Rotherham and Barnsley areas:-To provide services for people with mental health problems and for their relatives and carersTo work in an inclusive and empowering mannerTo develop public awareness of mental health mattersTo further the social, psychological and emotional well being of people with a mental health problemTo work within the philosophy and ethos of National Mind

Latest Income: £710,261
Areas of Operation: Barnsley
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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Anjuman-E-Hamidi (manchester)

Leisure, Religion, Research, Social welfare

The practising of the Islamic religion in conformity with al-Quran, Islamic Shariat and the Fatemi (Fatimid) philosophy, culture & traditions, all as interpreted by al-Dai al-Mutlaq. The advancement of education, the relief of need, hardship and distress, the provision of facilities for the recreation and other leisure time occupations of the community, in particular the Dawoodi Bohra Jamaat.

Latest Income: £618,467
Areas of Operation: England
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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Al Huda Welfare Foundation UK

Religion, Research

Alhuda Welfare Foundation is a Charity that endeavours to propagate Islamic values and philosophy based on the doctrines of the Quran and the Sunnah as a means to attain harmony within oneself, the society and the environment, as a whole.

Latest Income: £586,897
Areas of Operation: England And Wales
Status: Registered
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Science Of The Soul - British Isles

Arts, Research

Organises weekly discourses, free of charge, on the philosophy of Sant Mat at each of its 24 regional centres situated across the British Isles. Distribute books, audio and visual materials about spirituality. The trustees prepared and distributed a quarterly newsletter containing a spiritual message and information about the charity's activities to the public, without charge.

Latest Income: £551,136
Areas of Operation: Various
Status: Registered
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Food For All

Beneficiary group, Economic and community development, Education, Housing, Research, Social welfare

Food For All distributes around 6,000 free, nutritionally balanced meals to the homeless and disadvantaged on a daily basis. FFA targets the homeless, single parents, the elderly, the unemployed, people suffering from mental and physical disabilities and the marginalised. FFA is based on the philosophy of community self-help.

Latest Income: £518,206
Areas of Operation: Various
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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Phoenix Social Enterprise Limited

Beneficiary group, Charity and VCS support, Economic and community development, Education, Research, Society

Phoenix Social Enterprise Ltd provides employment, education and training opportunities in the UK and Europe. We also conference facilities and rented offices, focus on building the capacity of individuals and organisations underpinned by a philosophy of equality and human rights. We cater for people aged 16-65, people from Black and Minority Ethnic (BME) communities, but not exclusively.

Latest Income: £476,154
Areas of Operation: Various
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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Iyimv

Leisure, Research

IYIMV aims to achieve objects by providing, in a purpose built facility, training for the public in the practice and philosophy of Iyengar Yoga and the training of teachers. Classes are graded carefully from foundation courses for complete beginners to advanced level classes at Intermediate 2 level.

Latest Income: £439,419
Areas of Operation: England And Wales
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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Shri Guru Ravidass Cultural Association Birmingham

Research

TO RESEARCH AND PROPAGATE THE TEACHINGS AND PHILOSOPHY OF SHRI GURU RAVIDASS JI TO THE RAVIDASSIA COMMUNITY AND ALL OTHERS WHO ARE INTERESTED.THE CHARITY SEEKS TO ACHIEVE ITS OBJECTIVES BY USING THE FUNDS TO PROVIDE BETTER FACILITIES FOR THE USERS.

Latest Income: £367,809
Areas of Operation: Birmingham City
Status: Registered
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Shiva Trust

Beneficiary group, Charitable activities, Education, Religion, Research, Society

Everything we do: educates, empowers and supports children, young people and adults; to create a successful foundation for their life; with a strong focus on achieving Happiness and reaching their True Potential. We achieve this through: Campaigning for Human Rights, A Global Life School with Courses/classes/educational material based on Hindu philosophy and practices, and Community Outreach

Latest Income: £365,213
Areas of Operation: Various
Status: Registered
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South Hampstead Charitable Trust

Charitable activities, Heritage, Religion, Research

To establish and maintain a synagogue or synagogues and related community facilities; to advance the education of the public in the Jewish religious and the many facets of the Jewish culture in particular but not exclusively by the provision of lectures and seminars of Jewish history, the Jewish religion, Jewish Philosophy and the Hebrew language ? both modern and biblical

Latest Income: £341,372
Areas of Operation: London
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 Study Society

Arts, Research

It engages in a range of educational activities with lectures and seminars from a diverse set of speakers including scientists, philosophers, spiritual leaders, and artists. It produces a number of publications. It provides space to others who are working to advance public understanding of science, philosophy and the arts and maintains and develops Colet House as a key part of its charitable aims.

Latest Income: £327,431
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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The Mouradian Foundation Limited

Charitable activities, Research

TO ADVANCE THE EDUCATION OF THE PUBLIC IN PHILOSOPHY, ETHICS, ECONOMICS, SOCIO-ECONOMICS AND SOCIAL AND POLITICAL PHILOSOPY TAKING INSPIRATION FROM BUT NOT LIMITED TO THE WORK AND THOUGHT OF BARUCH SPINOZA AND THEIR APPLICATION TO THE SOCIO-ECONOMIC PROBLEMS OF THE 21ST CENTURY THROUGH THE PROVISION OF LECTURES, CONFERENCES, ARTICLES AND THE SPONSORSHIP OF RESEARCH FOR THE PUBLIC BENEFIT.

Latest Income: £320,095
Areas of Operation: England And Wales
Status: Registered
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Shree Raj Saubhag Satsang Mandal UK

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

Raj Saubhag is committed to: Promotion of Jain philosophy Support educational projects in rural areas mainly in Gujarat India.Support institutions specialising in rehabilitation of physically disadvantaged children.Support provison of medical services through institutionsGenerally help those below the poverty lineNo individual grants are made

Latest Income: £262,068
Areas of Operation: India
Status: Registered
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The Everlasting Arms Ministries

Religion, Research

The Everlasting Arms Ministries (TEAM) is an interdenominational Christian ministry devoted to deliverance, holiness, preaching of the Word and Setting the Captive free. It is our philosophy to see the less privileged in our local community, who have the zeal to advance their career prospects, receive adequate help to succeed in their endeavour.

Latest Income: £241,853
Areas of Operation: Southwark
Status: Registered
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China Exchange (uk)

Arts, Heritage, Research

PROMOTE FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE PUBLIC THE KNOWLEDGE AND APPRECIATION OF CHINESE ARCHITECTURE, LITERATURE, LANGUAGE, MUSIC, HISTORY, HERITAGE, ART, SCIENCE, MEDICINE, PHILOSOPHY, ETIQUETTE AND ANY OTHER SUBJECTS OF AN EDUCATIONAL OR CULTURAL NATURE.

Latest Income: £234,310
Areas of Operation: City Of Westminster
Status: Registered
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Journey Within Foundation

Health, Leisure, Research

Provide courses on yoga, meditation and the associated philosophy online.

Latest Income: £224,969
Areas of Operation: India
Status: Registered
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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.