Research Charities That specialise in Philosophy
Discover 240 Research charities that specialise in philosophy. Use the search below to filter within these results.
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Stafford Spiritualist Church
Health, Religion, ResearchThe Church provides religious services for public worship including Spiritual teachings, philosophy and healing.Weekly & monthly spiritual healing sessions, regular workshops, a meditation group and development classes for all abilities.We hold special services and events including Wedding, Naming and Funerals.We are registered to conduct same sex weddings.We also have an annual open day.
The Anglo-Hellenic League
Arts, Charitable activities, Heritage, Research, Saving of lives, Social welfareAdvancement of the education of the public in the science, art, literature, music, history, economics, philosophy, culture, way of life and other recognised subjects of the academic study of Greece.The relief of poverty and sickness with particular regard to persons who have suffered as a result of disasters whether in the United Kingdom or in Greece or elsewhere.
Westbury Park Spiritualist Church
Charity and VCS support, Religion, ResearchFacilitate Acts of Public Worship. Promotes the Philosophy of SNU Spiritualism by the holding workshops/seminars on Spiritualism including training in the different forms of Mediumship, including Spiritualist Healing.Hold Open Days, Special Demonstrations of Mediumship, Healing Sessions. We also raise funds for local groups which are run by volunteers in in our area.
The Lam Rim Bristol Trust
Health, Religion, ResearchThe Lam Rim Bristol Trust seeks to reduce the suffering of all beings through the provision of a quiet Centre for meditation and reflection, with guidance in Buddhist philosophy and practice. Through support of the ordained community, there is mutual benefit for lay people and monks and nuns. The centre is supported holistically by an Alternative Health Centre.
Heatons-Reddish Group U3a
Arts, Beneficiary group, Education, Heritage, Leisure, ResearchClasses in Architecture, Art, Bird Watching, Current Affairs, Crafts, Drama, Family History, Gardening, Heritage, Line Dancing, Literature, Music Appreciation, Play Reading, Poetry, Science, Singing, Ukulele, Walking, Writing; theatre visits and interest holidays, Philosophy, Conversational Spanish.
Castleford Spiritualist Church
Arts, Religion, ResearchThe church aims to be a loving, welcoming and safe environment for all, providing religious services at least once a week whereby hymns, prayers and religious philosophy will be conducted. Spiritual healing will be available as will mediumship demonstrations, tutorial classes, help and advice on matters relative to spiritualism. Spiritualist wedding, funeral and naming services are also available.
Venkatakrushna Vrundavana UK Limited
Religion, ResearchADVANCEMENT OF THE HINDU FAITH FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE PUBLIC IN PARTICULAR BUT WITHOUT PREJUDICE TO THE GENERALITY OF THE FOREGOING BY - ESTABLISHING, MAINTAINING AND SUPPORTING A PLACE OF PUBLIC WORSHIP FOR FOLLOWERS OF THE HINDU FAITH AND IN PARTICULAR THE DVAITA PHILOSOPHY AND ADVANCING AND TEACHING THE RELIGIOUS TENETS, DOCTRINES, OBSERVATIONS CULTURE ASSOCIATED WITH THE HINDU FAITH
Portsmouth Temple Of Spiritualism
Religion, ResearchThe Church provides religious services for public worship, including dissemination of Spiritualist teaching and philosophy, together with special services throughout the year, along with events and functions.
Ealing Yoga, Meditation And Philosophy Centre
Arts, Health, Leisure, ResearchThe Charity, based in Ealing, runs weekly classes in yoga, breath, relaxation, meditation and philosophy. It holds occasional retreats, distributing books, yoga materials and other publications. The Centre respects all faiths and religions. It aims at a practical blend of the philosophy and psychology of both the traditional East and the modern West.
The Spiritist Psychological Society
Health, Religion, ResearchSpiritist Psychological Society (the Society) promote a moral framework based on Christian values. Presented by Spiritism as a science, philosophy & morality, including its psychological application, holding public worship, spiritual instruction, & practice of charitable activities such as spiritual healing, counselling and support of people in need.
Northampton National Spiritualist Church
Religion, ResearchTHE OBJECTS OF THE CHURCH ARE TO ADVANCE THE RELIGION AND THE RELIGIOUS PHILOSOPHY OF SPIRITUALISM ON THE BASIS OF THE SEVEN PRINCIPLES OF SPIRITUALISM.
Auromira Trust Limited
Arts, Health, ResearchProvides facility for study of philosophy & spirituality and a venue for meditation & prayers. Also provision of a library.
Salford Religious Centre For Spiritualism
Charity and VCS support, Religion, ResearchThe Church provides religious services for public worship including the dissemination of Spiritualist teaching and philosophy, together with fund raising services throughout the year, along with events and functions.Divine Service - Sunday 6.30pmTuesday - Healing 7pmDemonstration of Mediumship - Wednesday 7.30pmOpen Circle - Thursday 7.30pmMeditation - Friday 7pm
Vivekananda Human Centre
Arts, Research, Social welfareThe Vivekananda Human Centre promotes the philosophy of Ramakrishna-Vivekananda of Human Excellence, Unity in Diversity, Universal Tolerance, Harmony and Peace. It stages events through the course of the year to foster understanding between people from diverse backgrounds - regardless of age, belief, gender or sexuality. Events include an annual "Festival of Unity in Diversity."
Ashtead U3a
Arts, Education, Heritage, Leisure, ResearchWe organise our own activities, sharing our skills, knowledge and experiences. With a guest speaker each month.Our´+¢50 study and leisure groups cover a very wide range of subjects including antiques, art and music, bridge, crafts, current affairs, genealogy, history, languages, literature, luncheons, philosophy, and walking.
Seaford Independent Spiritualist Church
Religion, ResearchPROVISION OF RELIGIOUS SERVICES AND TEACHING OF SPIRITUALIST PHILOSOPHY IN SEAFORD EAST SUSSEX
North Shields Spiritualist Church
Religion, ResearchThe charity is a Spiritualist Church. The objects of the Church are to advance the religion and religious philosophy of Spiritualism on the basis of the 7 Principles of our religion. The Church holds 3 weekly services. The services provide healing, philosophy and demonstrations of mediumship. All services are open to the general public.
Wat Pa Tesarangsee UK
Religion, ResearchTo Advance the Buddhist Philosophy for the better of the society and the world.
The Dharma Mandir
Arts, Beneficiary group, Religion, Research, Social welfare1. THE ADVANCEMENT OF RELIGION ACCORDING TO THE TEACHINGS AND TENETS OF HINDUISM2. ADVANCEMENT OF EDUCATION IN HINDI, SANKRIT, CULTURE, PHILOSOPHY, ART, LITERATURE, MUSIC AND HISTORY3. ADVANCEMENT OF EDUCATION : TEACHINGS AND TENETS OF HINDUISM TO PROMOTE RECOGNITION, UNDERSTANDING AND HARMONY AMONG THE FOLLOWERS OF DIFFERENT FAITHS4. SUPPORT DISADVANTAGED GROUPS - ELDERLY& VULNERABLE GROUP
Hampton Hill Spiritualist Church
Religion, ResearchThe Church provides religious services for public worship, including the dissemination of Spiritualist teaching and philosophy, together with special services throughout the year, along with events and functions
Kingston National Spiritualist Church
Religion, ResearchTHE OBJECTS OF THE CHURCH ARE TO ADVANCE THE RELIGION AND THE RELIGIOUS PHILOSOPHY OF SPIRITUALISM ON THE BASIS OF THE SEVEN PRINCIPLES OF SPIRITUALISM. ANY PERSON IS WELCOME TO THE REGULAR SERVICES AND DEMONSTRATIONS OF MEDIUMSHIP WHICH PROVIDE EVIDENCE OF SPIRIT.There is a full programme of divine services, demonstrations of mediumship, healing and other events to promote spiritualism.
The Chronicle Theatre Company LTD
Arts, ResearchWe seek to enhance experience and international understanding of the works of Shakespeare and in particular appreciation of the influence of the Italian Renaissance, culture and philosophers on his writing. We will explore this with actors through performance in the UK, Italy and beyond and work with educational and community groups particularly those for whom English is their second language.
Fraternity Spiritist Society
ResearchTo promote the advancement of the Spiritist religion, in accordance with the Christian principles of the Spiritist Codification as established by Allan Kardec, through the study of and activities which promote the religion, philosophy and science of Spiritism for the greater public benefit.
Bolton Spiritualist Church
Religion, ResearchBolton SNU Spiritualist Church provides religious services for public worship including the dissemination of Spiritualist teaching and philosophy, together with special services throughout the year, along with events and functions.
Sutton In Ashfield Spiritualist Church
Religion, Research, Social welfareThe Church operates for the public benefit in that it provides facilities for religious worship, observance and practice freely and without charge to all members of the public without restriction; it disseminates religious teaching, philosophy and information, administers spiritual healing, visits the sick and comforts the bereaved, not only for the benefit of existing adherents but also for all
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.