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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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Sri Bhakti Seva Trust

Housing, Religion, Research, Social welfare

The sharing of Vaishnava Hindu religious philosophy and activities for the benefit of society in general. Socially beneficial activities, such as provision of free food to the poor and homeless and winter provision of blankets and clothing to the same. Establishment of a healing centre, providing, generally free healing disciplines, again ,for the benefit of society.

Latest Income: £96,510
Areas of Operation: England And Wales
Status: Registered
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The Kosmon Sanctuary

Religion, Research

THE ACTIVITIES OF THE CHARITY INCLUDE THE CONDUCTING OF TRADITIONAL KOSMON CHURCH SERVICES ON THE LAST SUNDAY OF EACH MONTH, COMMENCING AT 3PM. THEY EMBRACE BOTH THE PHILOSOPHY AND TEACHINGS OF THE KOSMON BIBLE (OAHSPE). THE SERVICES ARE PROVIDED FOR THE PUBLIC AND ALL ARE WELCOME TO ATTEND IRRESPECTIVE OF CLASS, COLOUR OR CREED. SPIRITUAL HEALING IS ALSO ACCOMMODATED.

Latest Income: £91,238
Areas of Operation: Surrey
Status: Registered
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Sri Guru Ravidass Sabha (medway)

Arts, Religion, Research

TO ADVANCE AND SPREAD THE RAVIDASSIA FAITH BY: ENCOURAGING THE COMMUNITY TO STRICTLY FOLLOW THE TEACHINGS AND PHILOSOPHY OF SHRI GURU RAVIDASS JI; UNDERTAKING TO PUBLISH AND CIRCULATE LITERATURE ON THE LIFE, TEACHINGS AND PHILOSOPHY OF SHRI GURU RAVIDASS JI AN SUPPORT PUBLICATIONS WHICH PUBLISH AND CIRCULATE LITERATURE ON THE LIFE TEACHING OF SHRI GURU RAVIDASS JI.

Latest Income: £86,622
Areas of Operation: Medway
Status: Registered
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Liverpool Ganesh Trust LTD

Heritage, Religion, Research

To provide a Hindu place of worship and a forum for scholarly discussions of the Hindu philosophy. To conduct and sponsor religious, spiritual, charitable, educational, social and cultural activities for the benefit of the Hindu community. To preserve and embellish Hindu traditions, cultural heritage,and to teach its younger members the history and development of the Hindu philosophy and religion.

Latest Income: £85,125
Areas of Operation: England And Wales
Status: Registered
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Faculty Of The History Of Medicine And Pharmacy Of The Worshipful Society Of Apothecaries Of London

Heritage, Research

The Faculty organises eponymous lectures, part-time courses in the History of Medicine, a part-time courses in Ethics & the Philosophy of Healthcare, provides funding for undergraduates attending these courses and arranges joint meetings and symposia.

Latest Income: £83,852
Areas of Operation: England And Wales
Status: Registered
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Inclusive Mosque Initiative

Arts, Religion, Research

To teach the spirit, culture, philosophy, ethics and fundamentals of Islam, with a view to improving the moral, intellectual and social condition of Muslims in their community.To expand the knowledge of Islam through discussions and Islamic literature by means of publishing and distributing such literature, and provide an Islamic resource facility for communities at large.

Latest Income: £80,846
Areas of Operation: England And Wales
Status: Registered
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The Analysis Trust

Arts, Charitable activities, Education, Research

To pursue the advancement of the systematic study of philosophy, including by publishing the journals Analysis and Analysis Reviews, and by making grants for scholarship and research in philosophy.

Latest Income: £78,489
Areas of Operation: Northern Ireland
Status: Registered
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Rainbow's End (roseland)

Charitable activities, Health, Research

The relief of sickness and the preservation of good health in particular by the use of therapies complementary to conventional healingProviding retreat accommodation to those in need of it To advance the education of the public in the understanding, use and application of complementary therapies and philosophy

Latest Income: £76,014
Areas of Operation: Various
Status: Registered
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Brahmarishi Mission

Arts, Health, Leisure, Religion, Research

provide vedic knowlededge, yoga and meditation, perform rituals and celebration of Cultural festivals. help people in religious understanding and preaching philosophy of Yoga. We teach languages Hindi and sanskrit also recitation classes for bhagwad gita, ramayan and upnishdas are held on weekdays and sundays.

Latest Income: £74,244
Areas of Operation: England And Wales
Status: Registered
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Bournemouth U3a

Arts, Education, Heritage, Leisure, Research

The charity recruits tutors to lead groups to discuss or participate in a wide variety of topics and activities. We provide venues for about 100 classes ranging from academic subjects such as languages, literature, writing, philosophy and history to more active pursuits such as tennis, badminton, dancing, cycling, walking and keep-fit exercising, music and drama.

Latest Income: £74,052
Areas of Operation: Bournemouth
Status: Registered
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The Raghuvanshi Association

Religion, Research

CHARITY IS TO ADVANCE THE HINDU RELIGION BY PROMOTING THE STUDY OF ITS PHILOSOPHY, BELIEFS AND MORALITY AND TO ACT AS AN HINDU CHARITABLE FOUNDATION IN ASSISTING PEOPLE OF HINDU AND OTHER FAITHS WHO IN NEED.

Latest Income: £64,923
Areas of Operation: Kent
Status: Registered
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Bournemouth Spiritualist Church

Religion, Research

To advance and diffuse the knowledge of the religious philosophy of Spiritualism. The Church provides a comprehensive and wide programme of activities and events to a cross section of the public through Spiritualist teaching of divine services, spiritual awareness meetings, spiritual healing, discussion groups and workshops.

Latest Income: £64,741
Areas of Operation: England And Wales
Status: Registered
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The Temenos Academy

Research

To advance education by the provision of educational facilities to the public in the general context of the humanities with a particular emphasis on the study of philosophy and the arts in the context of the world's major religious and spiritual traditions.

Latest Income: £63,239
Areas of Operation: England And Wales
Status: Registered
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Sri Guru Nanak Sikh Temple (armley) Leeds

Beneficiary group, Religion, Research

Our charity provides an informative and social purpose. It provides a focus point for many of the congregation, who are elderly and have no other source of communal information. It provides information which is religious, being the only local source which is Sikh related. It teaches the philosophy behind the Sikh religion.

Latest Income: £59,605
Areas of Operation: Leeds City
Status: Registered
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Sree Narayana Guru Mission Of The UK

Research

TO ADVANCE SREE NARAYANA DHARMA- (Services for the benefit of the community by promoting social, welfare, cultural and educational services underpinned by Sree Narayana Guru philosophy of human unity without distinction of caste, race, creed or religion).

Latest Income: £56,557
Areas of Operation: London
Status: Registered
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Maharishi Valmik Sabha Coventry (england) Trust

Religion, Research, Social welfare

The charity has acted to advance the teachings and philosophy of Maharishi Guru Valmik Ji, through religious teachings, activities and events . The Jagat Guru Maharishi Valmik Temple Coventry is a place of worship serving the community. The charity has also acted with efforts to relieve sickness and poverty where considered appropriate by the donation of funds to charitable organisations.

Latest Income: £55,595
Areas of Operation: Coventry City
Status: Registered
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Encouragement Through The Arts And Talking

Research, Social welfare

ETAT runs a club in London SW1 for lonely and isolated people focusing on the arts. The philosophy of the charity is one of encouragement.

Latest Income: £54,975
Areas of Operation: London
Status: Registered
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Sheerness East Youth Football

Beneficiary group, Charity and VCS support, Leisure, Research

We are an every day developing Youth football Club. With youngest being 4 years old in our development Colts teams. We Also have a further 11 teams ranging in age and abilities. Our philosophy is we never turn anyone away. We fund raise through the year for a variety of reasons including kits, equipment and currently the refurbishment of our changing rooms. We are proud to be a grass roots club.

Latest Income: £48,371
Areas of Operation: Kent
Status: Registered
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Muslim Association Of Bradford

Religion, Research

The advancement and propagation of the Islamic religion and philosophy. Awareness of Islam to Muslims and non Muslims.

Latest Income: £48,316
Areas of Operation: Bradford City
Status: Registered
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Shanthi Vihara And Meditation Centre

Facilities, Health, Religion, Research, Saving of lives

1. Ministering to the spiritual,educational and moral develeopment, and also to the material needs where necessary of the Buddhist Community in Nottingham & Nottinghanshire;2. Advancing knowledge of Buddhism & Buddhist Philosophy, Mindfulness Meditation, and Buddhist culture & civilisation;3. Charitable activities directed at alleviating suffering resulting from natural and man-made disasters.

Latest Income: £46,752
Areas of Operation: Nottingham City
Status: Registered
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Living God's Temple

Heritage, Religion, Research

To propagate the Christian faith to the world. To nurture the church into Christian maturity. To establish more churches/missions throughout the world; to train and inspire leadership who will further the objectives of the Great Commission in Matthew 28:18ff. To help people experience the love of God in body, mind and soul through Biblical teaching, pastoral care and support.

Latest Income: £46,411
Areas of Operation: Various
Status: Registered
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Oswestry University Of The Third Age

Education, Leisure, Research

We have a main meeting each week usually with an outside speaker on a variety of topics. In addition we have, on average, 36 study groups which cover a wide range of interests including: discussion; mah-jong; French; birdwatching; philosophy; art; walking and gardening.

Latest Income: £46,120
Areas of Operation: Powys
Status: Registered
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Potential Difference Theatre

Arts, Research

Potential Difference is a theatre company that uses storytelling to insprie, excite and engage people with ideas from science, philosophy and technology. We strive to create experiences that are expose people to new ideas in thrilling and accessible ways, and challenge the divide between science and the arts. We also lead talks, seminars and workshops for the public, and in educational settings

Latest Income: £46,078
Areas of Operation: England And Wales
Status: Registered
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Shanti Foundation

Research

The object of Shanti Foundation is the promotion of moral and spiritual welfare for the public benefit by promoting the teachings and practical methodology of the Advaita Vedanta philosophy. Shanti Foundation provides opportunities for members of the public to attend and participate in Satsangs, Online Satsangs and retreats, to bring the principles of Advaita Vedanta into people's daily lives.

Latest Income: £44,753
Areas of Operation: Various
Status: Registered
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The Art And Ideas Trust

Research

The charity funds the provision of live and online cultural events that seek to further the education, understanding and engagement of the public with particular relation to philosophy and art. It favours presentations and discussions that place philosophy in the context of contemporary challenges in politics, economics, science, art and society.

Latest Income: £44,240
Areas of Operation: England And Wales
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.