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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

Major UK charities curated by Charity Finder for size, recognition, and registry coverage. Click through for full profiles, financials, and trustees.

Hinckley National Spiritualist Church

Religion, Research

The advancement of the religion and religious philosophy of Spiritualism on the basis of the Seven Principles. For holding religious services for public worship. Training of all the principles of the religion. Charitable objects as may decided upon from time to time by Special Resolution.

Latest Income: £17,666
Areas of Operation: Leicestershire
Status: Registered
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Tintagel House (sheffield) LTD

Arts, Charitable activities, Research

Delivering:- an educational programme of events inspired by the philosophy of Rudolf Steiner, known as Authroposophy - study groups , workshops, festivals, and conferences. A lending library and bookstall. Advice and information for individuals and initiatives. Granting of loans and donations to individuals and institutions working out of the same impulse.

Latest Income: £17,593
Areas of Operation: England And Wales
Status: Registered
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Eltham Spiritualist Church

Religion, Research

Eltham Spiritualist Church is a membership organisation run by its members for its members, to support and unite individual Spiritualists & organisations in a common goal; to promote Spiritualism through philosophy, science & religion.The Church is an affiliate member of the Spiritualists National Union (SNU)

Latest Income: £17,322
Areas of Operation: England And Wales
Status: Registered
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Arsha Vidya Centre UK

Charitable activities, Research

TO ADVANCE THE EDUCATION OF THE PUBLIC IN THE TRADITIONAL STUDY AND PHILOSOPHY OF VEDANTA AND IT'S PRACTICAL APPLICATIONS IN LIFE, PARTICULARLY BUT NOT EXCLUSIVELY IN THE UK AND ELSEWHERE AS THE TRUSTEES MAY DECIDE.

Latest Income: £17,235
Areas of Operation: England
Status: Registered
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Rhyl And District Spiritualist Centre

Religion, Research, Social welfare

The 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

Latest Income: £17,028
Areas of Operation: England
Status: Registered
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The Jyotirnidhi Nyasa Trust

Research, Social welfare

To advance education in Vedic philosophy and the Sanskrita language and for such other charitable purposes in connection with the Vedic philosophy and the Sanskrita language including the relief of poverty and sickness among the followers of the said philosophy and students of the said language.

Latest Income: £16,905
Areas of Operation: India
Status: Registered
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The Caribbean Hindu Cultural Society

Arts, Heritage, Religion, Research

1. To Promote Hinduism as a way of life for the pursuit of peace and social harmony.2. The advancement of education particularly in Hindu traditions and philosophy, history, language, literature, art and music to add to the diverse cultural richness of the community

Latest Income: £16,327
Areas of Operation: London
Status: Registered
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Christchurch Spiritualist Church

Religion, Research

The 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.

Latest Income: £16,272
Areas of Operation: England And Wales
Status: Registered
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Warrington Spiritualist Church

Religion, Research

Our church holds regular services and meetings which are open to all members of the public. Spiritualist teaching and philosophy during our services provides benefit to all members of our community and it promotes positive values and well-being. We hold special events to bring to the wider public examples of our activities and Spiritual healing is open to all for a voluntary donation.

Latest Income: £15,964
Areas of Operation: England And Wales
Status: Registered
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Harrow Spiritualist Church

Religion, Research

Our Church Charity aims to promote and advance the Religion and Religious Philosophy of SNU Spiritualism on the basis of the SNU Seven Principles. Church Services and Spiritual Healing and a Development Group are held throughout the week where the public are welcome We offer Spiritual Teaching and Workshops. All events are open to everyone who wishes to know more about Spiritualism

Latest Income: £14,974
Areas of Operation: London
Status: Registered
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Blackpool Spiritualist Church

Religion, Research

The Church provides religious services for public worship, including the dissemination of Spiritual teaching and philosophy, together with special services throughout the year, along with events and functions.

Latest Income: £14,908
Areas of Operation: England
Status: Registered
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Denton Spiritualist Church

Religion, Research

As a Spiritualist Church and part of the Spiritualists' National Union the main activities are to provide weekly public services that promote the Religion and Philosophy of Spiritualism. Also to provide weekly sessions of Spiritual Healing available by the public and given by SNU Approved Healers. The church also holds workshops and development groups that are attended by invite or ticket sales.

Latest Income: £14,238
Areas of Operation: England
Status: Registered
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Hepner Foundation

Arts, Research

In support of :musicians, composers, concerts and chamber music performances of contemporary music of the 20th and 21st centuries; visual arts, painters, draughtsmen and especially painters and draughtsmen of the 20th and sculptors of the 20th and 21st centuries;the study and application of philosophy and theology, both in the academic areas as in business and industrial areas.

Latest Income: £14,098
Areas of Operation: Various
Status: Registered
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Maidenhead Spiritualist Church

Religion, Research

The church provides regular services for public worship, including the dissemination of spiritualist teaching and philosophy, together with special services throughout the year, along with events and functions.

Latest Income: £14,000
Areas of Operation: England
Status: Registered
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Derby Charnwood Spiritualist Church

Religion, Research

We hold regular services meetings healing and charity events and open days which are advertised, these are free to attend and open to the public. Spiritualist teaching and philosophy during our service provides and benefits all members of our community, and promotes positive values and well being, bringing to the wider public examples of our work and activities, which are very popular.

Latest Income: £13,934
Areas of Operation: England
Status: Registered
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Ashford Street Pastors

Charity and VCS support, Research

Ashford Street Pastors are a body of volunteers from many churches in and around Ashford who go onto the streets on Friday and Saturday nights between 10pm and 4am, to take care of those who have, for whatever reason, become vulnerable and as a result are not able to take care of themselves. Our philosophy is: Caring, Listening, Helping.

Latest Income: £13,891
Areas of Operation: Kent
Status: Registered
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Didcot & District U3a

Arts, Beneficiary group, Education, Facilities, Heritage, Leisure, Research

Didcot & District U3a is a learning cooperative of older people enabling members to share educational, creative and leisure activities. This is achieved through speaker meetings,outings and interest groups. Interest groups include, maths and science, medieval calligraphy, philosophy, book reading, wine appreciation. garden group and art appreciation.

Latest Income: £13,863
Areas of Operation: Oxfordshire
Status: Registered
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British Ravidassia Heritage Foundation

Arts, Research

WORKING WITH GLOBAL COMMUNITY, RELIGIOUS AND EDUCATIONAL ORGANISATIONS DELIVER A PROGREMME OF WORKSHOPS, SEMINARS, PUBLISH LITERATURTE, ESTABLISH ONLINE LIBRARY ON THE LIFE, TIME AND PHILOSOPHY OF SATGURU RAVIDASS TO VALUE TRADITIONALLY HELD VIEWS AND ANALYSE FROM A CONTEMPORARY AND SCIENTIFIC ANGLE TO PROMOTE THE IMPORTANCE AND RELEVANCE FOR PRESENT DAY LIFE AND TO INFER A DEEPER, WIDER INSIGHT

Latest Income: £13,799
Areas of Operation: India
Status: Registered
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Weston Super Mare Spiritualist Church

Religion, Research

The 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. The Church is affiliated with the Spiritualists National Union.

Latest Income: £12,759
Areas of Operation: Somerset
Status: Registered
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Krishna Bath

Leisure, Research

To share the culture, practices and philosophy of Bhakti yoga.

Latest Income: £12,495
Areas of Operation: Various
Status: Registered
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British Society For The Philosophy Of Religion

Research

Major biannual UK conference on philosophy of religion.Support of research activities in the UK in the philosophy of religion.

Latest Income: £12,092
Areas of Operation: England And Wales
Status: Registered
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Wyre U3a

Arts, Education, Heritage, Leisure, Research

Education/TrainingArts, Culture, Heritage, History, Philosophy, ScienceAmateur Sport, RecreationMusic & Singing, Travel, Languages

Latest Income: £12,083
Areas of Operation: Lancashire
Status: Registered
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Clitheroe Progressive Spiritualist Church

Religion, Research

Our aims and objectives are the same as our Governing body The Spiritualist National Union and are to advance the religion and the religious philosophy of Spiritualism on the basis of the Seven Principles. We aim to help our members and congregation to progress in all aspects of spirituality. We are non-discriminatory and welcome all members of the public.

Latest Income: £11,756
Areas of Operation: England
Status: Registered
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Rawtenstall Spiritualist Centre

Arts, Religion, Research

Rawtenstall Spiritualist Centre, holds weekly religious services for public worship combining prayer, philosophy, healing, a demonstration of evidential mediumship and inspirational and devotional music .

Latest Income: £11,655
Areas of Operation: England
Status: Registered
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Martsang Kagyu UK Buddhist Centre

Health, Religion, Research

The Martsang Kagyu tradition is an 855-year-old, unbroken order of traditional Tibetan Buddhism of which His Holiness Gangri Karma Rinpoche an accomplished Master. Our philosophy covers the complete teaching of Buddhist original theory and practice as. We exercise various practices of meditation for insight, wisdom, compassion to improved physical and mental health.Throughout England & Wales.

Latest Income: £11,382
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.