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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.

Surrey Hindu Cultural Association, (shca)

Associations, Education, Health, Leisure, Religion, Research, Social welfare

The key activities of SHCA include, provision?of a common?place?of?worship, organising Yoga and Meditation workshops, spread awareness of health and well-being, povision?of facilities?for?religious?functions and activities, provide a common?place?for?educational?and?social activities and a detailed understanding of?the?basic?concept?various?schools?of?Hindu?philosophy

Latest Income: £7,148
Areas of Operation: Surrey
Status: Registered
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Cowes Spiritualist Church

Religion, Research

The Church provides religious services for public worship, including Spiritual Teaching, Philosophy and Healing together with special services, readings, functions and events throughout the year.

Latest Income: £7,038
Areas of Operation: Isle Of Wight
Status: Registered
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Agora Trust

Charitable activities, Research

advancing the education of the public in general (and particularly among academics and students) on the subjects of philosophy, politics, and religion in their interrelations; organizing conferences to this end and promoting research for the public benefit in all aspects of these subjects

Latest Income: £7,023
Areas of Operation: England And Wales
Status: Registered
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Nottingham Spiritualist Church

Religion, Research

"The aim of Spiritualism is to effect an at-one-ment and unison of Humanity with God until every action and thought of Humanity is in perfect harmony with the Divine Will."We do this by prayer, philosophy and communication with the spirit world.

Latest Income: £7,003
Areas of Operation: England
Status: Registered
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Belper 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: £7,000
Areas of Operation: England And Wales
Status: Registered
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Billingham Spiritualist Church

Religion, Research

The Charity is a Church whose objective is to promote the Religion and Religious Philosophy of Spiritualism as based upon our religions 7 Principles of Spiritualism. We hold 2 weekly public services including a Sunday Divine Service. Our services provide Spiritual Healing, Philosophy and demonstrations of Mediumship. Other services we can provide are Weddings, Funerals and Naming Ceremonies.

Latest Income: £6,810
Areas of Operation: Stockton-on-tees
Status: Registered
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Bournemouth Church Of Religious Science

Religion, Research

Our mission revolves around teaching and promoting a spiritual way of life throughout the UK and beyond. The basis of which are the works of Dr Ernest Holmes and the Science of Mind philosophy.In order to promote these teachings we facilitate activities such as internet classes and workshops.

Latest Income: £6,775
Areas of Operation: England
Status: Registered
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The Alcester U3a

Arts, Education, Leisure, Research

A WIDE SCOPE OF INTELLECTUAL, RECREATIONAL AND PHYSICAL ACTIVITIES FOR RETIRED MEN AND WOMEN. E.G. WALKING, KEEP-FIT, MUSIC APPRECIATION, POETRY, PHILOSOPHY, ART E.T.C.

Latest Income: £6,775
Areas of Operation: Warwickshire
Status: Registered
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Ossett Spiritualist Church

Religion, Research

The church provides religious services for public worship including the dissemination of Spiritualist teachings and philosophy, together with special services throughout the year, along with events and functions.

Latest Income: £6,345
Areas of Operation: England
Status: Registered
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Wombwell Spiritualist Church

Religion, Research

WE ARE A SPIRITUALIST NATIONAL UNION CHURCH WHICH PROMOTES THE RELIGIOUS PHILOSOPHY AND RELIGION OF SPIRITUALISM.

Latest Income: £6,307
Areas of Operation: England And Wales
Status: Registered
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Aqs Academy

Beneficiary group, Education, Research, Social welfare

Our Academy aims to provide gifted children from disadvantaged backgrounds access to resources, knowledge and experience, through educational content and mentorship. Our educational philosophy is one that combines traditional school studies support along with a wider curriculum to develop our students character, critical thinking and empathy for the wider society.

Latest Income: £6,213
Areas of Operation: England
Status: Registered
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Broadgate National Spiritualist Church

Religion, Research

Provision of religious services for public worship including dissemination of Spiritualist teaching and philosophy, freely open to all on Thursdays, with special services throughout the year. The conducting of religious ceremonies such as weddings, funerals and namings. The provision and maintenance of a building for religious practice, including spiritual healing, and related group activities.

Latest Income: £6,100
Areas of Operation: Coventry City
Status: Registered
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Philosophy Of Physics Society

Arts, Research

The Philosophy of Physics society advances education and research for the public benefit in the field of philosophy of physics by maintaining the academic, open-access journal Philosophy of Physics.

Latest Income: £5,942
Areas of Operation: Various
Status: Registered
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British Philosophical Association

Education, Research

The BPA seeks to:Promote the study of Philosophy particularly within higher and secondary education, but also within the wider communityAssist professional philosophers in carrying out their teaching, scholarship and research in PhilosophyFoster interest in, and appreciation of Philosophy in the wider communityExpress the views of the community of professional philosophers in Britain

Latest Income: £5,814
Areas of Operation: Northern Ireland
Status: Registered
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Inspiration Incubator

Charitable activities, Research

The provision advancement of charitable objects or purposes anywhere in the world, including the provision of grants and other financial aid to organisations and individuals working on grass roots projects that benefit the environment, community building and societal awareness, especially through creative endeavours, the arts and philosophy.

Latest Income: £5,532
Areas of Operation: Various
Status: Registered
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The Centre For Critical Realism

Research

To promote and develop the philosophy of Critical Realism

Latest Income: £4,905
Areas of Operation: England And Wales
Status: Registered
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The Bakewell Area U3a

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

Topics covered include: A Passion for Churches, Astrology, Art, Book Reading, Bowling, Bridge, Contemporary Social Issues, Cooking by Men, Creative Writing, Current Affairs, Embroiderers, Enjoying Music, Gardening, Genealogy, History,Modern Photography, Opera, Personal Finance, Philosophy, French, Latin, Recorder, Roman Studies, , Spanish, Theatre, Walking, Weekend Lunch Group

Latest Income: £4,733
Areas of Operation: Derbyshire
Status: Registered
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20th Stafford (st Bertelin's) Scout Group

Associations, Beneficiary group, Research

The charity aims to provide young people a social and understanding of the world through the scout movement philosophy

Latest Income: £4,593
Areas of Operation: Staffordshire
Status: Registered
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Bodmin Spiritualist Church

Religion, Research

Our church holds regular services & meetings which are free to attend & are open to all members of the public.Spiritualist teaching & philosophy during our services provides benefit to all members of our community & promotes positive values & well-being.We hold open days & special events to demonstrate examples of our work & activities.Spiritual Healing is open to all & is freely available.

Latest Income: £4,412
Areas of Operation: England
Status: Registered
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Morpeth And District U3a

Arts, Education, Research

general interest and educational sub-group activities run on a purely voluntary basis, e.g:philosophy, art appreciation, walking, holiday, reading, languages, music, and many more.

Latest Income: £4,199
Areas of Operation: Northumberland
Status: Registered
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The Friends Of Ruskin's Brantwood

Associations, Research

The object of the Friends is to support the work of the Brantwood Trust, by making donations in support of Brantwood's educational work and the buildings preservation. Through a programme of events and study days it seeks to promote public understanding of John Ruskin and his contribution to arts and social philosophy.

Latest Income: £3,849
Areas of Operation: Cumbria
Status: Registered
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West Kent Spiritist Group

Research

To 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.

Latest Income: £3,655
Areas of Operation: Kent
Status: Registered
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The Friends Of Cardinal Newman Charitable Trust

Arts, Associations, Charity and VCS support, Religion, Research

to disseminate knowledge of the teaching and philosophy of Saint John Henry Newman.to assist in collecting evidence of devotion to Newman for the furtherance of his cause as Doctor of the Church and to raise funds for popular publications, talks and audio-visual aids.

Latest Income: £3,031
Areas of Operation: England And Wales
Status: Registered
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International Vedanta Society

Associations, Charitable activities, Economic and community development, Research

Our charity advances public education in Vedanta philosophy, teachings, and practices, highlighting the practical applications in daily life. We provide educational programs, workshops, and community activities, promoting ethical living and spiritual growth for the benefit of the public worldwide, in accordance with English law.

Latest Income: £2,473
Areas of Operation: England And Wales
Status: Registered
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The Brightlingsea Spiritualist Movement

Religion, Research

To promote and spread the understanding and philosophy of spiritualism in and around Brightlingsea.

Latest Income: £2,307
Areas of Operation: Essex
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.