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
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, ResearchThe 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.
Tintagel House (sheffield) LTD
Arts, Charitable activities, ResearchDelivering:- 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.
Eltham Spiritualist Church
Religion, ResearchEltham 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)
Arsha Vidya Centre UK
Charitable activities, ResearchTO 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.
Rhyl And District Spiritualist Centre
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
The Jyotirnidhi Nyasa Trust
Research, Social welfareTo 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.
The Caribbean Hindu Cultural Society
Arts, Heritage, Religion, Research1. 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
Christchurch 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.
Warrington Spiritualist Church
Religion, ResearchOur 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.
Harrow Spiritualist Church
Religion, ResearchOur 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
Blackpool Spiritualist Church
Religion, ResearchThe 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.
Denton Spiritualist Church
Religion, ResearchAs 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.
Hepner Foundation
Arts, ResearchIn 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.
Maidenhead Spiritualist Church
Religion, ResearchThe 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.
Derby Charnwood Spiritualist Church
Religion, ResearchWe 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.
Ashford Street Pastors
Charity and VCS support, ResearchAshford 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.
Didcot & District U3a
Arts, Beneficiary group, Education, Facilities, Heritage, Leisure, ResearchDidcot & 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.
British Ravidassia Heritage Foundation
Arts, ResearchWORKING 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
Weston Super Mare Spiritualist Church
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. The Church is affiliated with the Spiritualists National Union.
Krishna Bath
Leisure, ResearchTo share the culture, practices and philosophy of Bhakti yoga.
British Society For The Philosophy Of Religion
ResearchMajor biannual UK conference on philosophy of religion.Support of research activities in the UK in the philosophy of religion.
Wyre U3a
Arts, Education, Heritage, Leisure, ResearchEducation/TrainingArts, Culture, Heritage, History, Philosophy, ScienceAmateur Sport, RecreationMusic & Singing, Travel, Languages
Clitheroe Progressive Spiritualist Church
Religion, ResearchOur 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.
Rawtenstall Spiritualist Centre
Arts, Religion, ResearchRawtenstall Spiritualist Centre, holds weekly religious services for public worship combining prayer, philosophy, healing, a demonstration of evidential mediumship and inspirational and devotional music .
Martsang Kagyu UK Buddhist Centre
Health, Religion, ResearchThe 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.
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.