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Research Charities That specialise in Science

Discover 804 Research charities that specialise in science. Use the search below to filter within these results.

804
Charities
£3,871,727,922
Total Income
£3,346,351
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.

Henry George Foundation Of Great Britain

Arts, Research

Provision of classes lectures and discussion groups on economics and the social sciences and the publication of "Land & Liberty" a magazine of analysis and comment on the core issues of economics.

Latest Income: £189,279
Areas of Operation: Scotland
Status: Registered
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The British Neuropathological Society

Research

Further the study of Neuropathology and promote the exchange of scientific information.

Latest Income: £189,051
Areas of Operation: England And Wales
Status: Registered
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International Glaciological Society

Arts, Research

To stimulate interest in and encourage research into the scientific and technical problems of snow and ice worldwide; to facilitate and increase the flow of glaciological ideas and information; to publish the Journal of Glaciology, Annals of Glaciology, the IGS newsletter ICE and other such publications as the Council from time to time determine; to sponsor lectures, field meetings and symposia.

Latest Income: £187,059
Areas of Operation: Various
Status: Registered
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The Guy Newton Research Fund

Charitable activities, Education, Research

Trustees make grants as requested to support research in the medical, biological and chemical sciences in the Sir William Dunn School of Pathology, Oxford.

Latest Income: £185,932
Areas of Operation: Oxfordshire
Status: Registered
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The Society For Free Radical Research

Research

ADVANCEMENT OF KNOWLEDGE OF FREE RADICALS IN BIOMEDICAL SCIENCE & INDUSTRIAL PROCESSES, ULTIMATELY FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE PUBLIC. TO FURTHER THIS OBJECT THE SOCIETY WILL PROVIDE A FORUM FOR SCIENTIFIC DISCUSSION IN THIS FIELD; RECEIVE & UTILISE DONATIONS, SUBSCRIPTIONS & FUNDS FROM PERSONS/ORGANISATIONS; UNDERTAKE RESEARCH, SUPPORT YOUNG SCIENTISTS, AND PUBLISH THE USEFUL RESULTS OF RESEARCH.

Latest Income: £185,781
Areas of Operation: Various
Status: Registered
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The Scientific Exploration Society

Heritage, Research

Promotes, organises and supports expeditions for the exploration of developing regions of the world for the purpose of advancing knowledge of, or research into, or for the purpose of educating individuals in the geography, history, archaeology, sociology, economics, ecology and geology of their regions.

Latest Income: £185,228
Areas of Operation: Various
Status: Registered
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Stanley Smith UK Horticultural Trust

Arts, Facilities, Leisure, Research

The advancement of research in any branch of horticulture and the publication of the results of such research; Assisting in the creation, development, preservation and maintenance of gardens accessible to the public; Promotion of the cultivation of plants which have horticultural value and new plants; and Assisting in the publication of books or other works related to the science of horticulture.

Latest Income: £182,877
Areas of Operation: Various
Status: Registered
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Tamil Welfare Association (newham) UK

Charitable activities, Economic and community development, Education, Housing, Research, Social welfare

PROVIDES ADVOCACY/ADVICE/INFORMATION , PROVIDE SERVICES. PROVIDE HUMAN RESOURCES, EDUCATION, TRAINING, THE ADVANCEMENT OF HEALTH OR SAVING OF LIVES, DISABILITY, THE PREVENTION OF RELIEF OF POVERTY, ACCOMMODATION/HOUSING, ARTS/CULTURE/HERITAGE/SCIENCE, ECONOMIC/COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT /EMPLOYMENT.

Latest Income: £182,376
Areas of Operation: England And Wales
Status: Registered
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The Elmgrant Trust

Charitable activities, Research

The charity considers grants to individuals living in the Southwest of England and organisations with projects in the Southwest of England for general charitable purposes but in particular the encouragement of local life through education, the arts and social sciences.

Latest Income: £178,432
Areas of Operation: Various
Status: Registered
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In Good Company Limited

Arts, Charitable activities, Research

The Charity aims to advance the study of and conduct research into any art or science for the public benefit; to receive, educate and train students and members of the general public in drama, opera, music and other arts, to promote, maintain, improve and advance the cultural experience and education of the public at large and the public appreciation of the arts.

Latest Income: £163,188
Areas of Operation: Various
Status: Registered
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Liverpool Medical Institution

Arts, Health, Leisure, Research

The Institution was established for the cultivation of knowledge in medicine, surgery and the collateral branches of science, together with the maintenance of a library.The Institution was established as an association in 1770 and incorporated under a Royal Charter dated 23 June 1964.The principle activities are the library, lectures and meetings for members and conference activity.

Latest Income: £158,759
Areas of Operation: Liverpool City
Status: Registered
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World Arabian Horse Organization

Animals, Heritage, Research

To promote public interest in and the science of the breeding of Arabian horses; to advance education for the benefit of the public about horses, horse welfare and Arabian horses in particular; to promote and facilitate the acquisition and distribution of knowledge in all countries of the history, care and treatment of the Arabian breed.

Latest Income: £157,505
Areas of Operation: Various
Status: Registered
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The Charitable And Educational Trust Of The Company Of Scientific Instrument Makers

Beneficiary group, Research

The relief of any necessitous person who is or has been and liveryman of the company who is a widow, orphan or dependent of an deceased liveryman or freemanThe making of grants, donation or subscriptions to any charitable organisatin having as its objects The promotion of education and training in the field of science and technologyAny other charitable purpose

Latest Income: £156,278
Areas of Operation: Scotland
Status: Registered
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The Thales Charitable Trust

Armed forces, Beneficiary group, Research

We support charities where our donations create lasting impact, including encouraging young people to pursue STEM subjects, inspiring future engineers, supporting armed forces personnel & their families, & aiding community charities that promote well-being. On occasion, our Trustees use their discretion to assist other charities , so we respond effectively to diverse & emerging community needs.

Latest Income: £155,000
Areas of Operation: Northern Ireland
Status: Registered
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British Society For Developmental Biology

Charitable activities, Research

The BSDB aims to promote and advance the research, teaching and public education of developmental biology in the United Kingdom by organising research meetings, awarding grants to individuals and organisations. The BSDB supports young scientists and awards grants to enable them to attend scientific meetings. In addition we aim to further public education in the science of developmental biology.

Latest Income: £150,100
Areas of Operation: Scotland
Status: Registered
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The Langford Trust For Animal Health And Welfare

Charitable activities, Education, Research

we relieve suffering and further animal welfare by promoting the practice, advancement and teaching of veterinary science and we foster public education in animal health and welfare by supporting the university of Bristol school of veterinary science.

Latest Income: £148,217
Areas of Operation: Various
Status: Registered
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Peter Samuel Charitable Trust

Heritage, Religion, Research

Interests lie in medical sciences, jewish concerns, heritage and forestry/land restoration and the quality of life in local areas (South Central Berkshire, East Somerset and The Highlands of Scotland).

Latest Income: £147,690
Areas of Operation: Scotland
Status: Registered
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The British Astronomical Association

Leisure, Research

To promote the science of astronomy and all branches of astronomical research. To promote the association of observers, especially the possessors of small telescopes, for mutual help, and their organisation of work of astronomical observation, the circulation of current astronomical information, the encouragement of a popular interest in astronomy.

Latest Income: £143,067
Areas of Operation: Northern Ireland
Status: Registered
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Derbyshire Japanese School

Beneficiary group, Education, Heritage, Research

As at 31 March 2023 the school had a total of 78(2022- 64) students varying in age from 5 to 18 and including some English based children. Total of twelve classes are held each Saturday consisting of Japanese and Mathematics lessons. All pupils successfully completed internal examinations and attendance was maintained at over 80%. Hold extra time lessons such as history, science and GCSE.

Latest Income: £138,163
Areas of Operation: Derby City
Status: Registered
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The Manchester Literary And Philosophical Society

Beneficiary group, Research

Across the calendar year, the Society delivers an eclectic range of lectures and seminars. We offer a focal point for modern, bright ideas, drawing inspiration from a variety of subject areas including the Arts, Science and Technology, and Social Philosophy. We also present a programme specifically aimed at young people, with a view to increasing their interest in and awareness of the world.

Latest Income: £137,910
Areas of Operation: Various
Status: Registered
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The Sutasoma Trust

Charitable activities, Research

To advance education in particular by providing grants to graduate students in the Social Sciences and Humanities.Generally for such purposes or objects as are from time to time recognised as exclusively charitable according to the law of England and Wales as the Trustees in their absolute discretion think fit.

Latest Income: £134,499
Areas of Operation: Cambridgeshire
Status: Registered
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City Educational Trust Fund

Education, Research

TO ADVANCE THE OBJECTS OF THE CITY UNIVERSITY OR ANY SUCH OBJECTS FOR EDUCATIONAL PURPOSES CONNECTED WITH OR RELATED TO SAID UNIVERSITY, AND TO ADVANCE EDUCATION IN SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY, BUSINESS MANAGEMENT AND COMMERCE BY PROMOTING RESEARCH STUDY TEACHING AND TRAINING IN BIOLOGY, ECOLOGY OR THE ADVANCEMENT OF RESEARCH AND TEACHING OF THE CULTURAL ARTS.

Latest Income: £133,654
Areas of Operation: London
Status: Registered
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The British Society For The Philosophy Of Science

Charitable activities, Education, Research

The BSPS holds an annual conference with invited speakers and contributed papers, and monthly meetings at which invited speakers present papers. It makes grants to support conferences relevant to research and education in its areas of study and awards annual studentships for doctoral work in philosophy of science in a UK university. Other activities are decided by the committee from time to time.

Latest Income: £130,245
Areas of Operation: Northern Ireland
Status: Registered
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Dartford Science And Technology College Voluntary School Fund

Beneficiary group, Education, Research

The object of the trust is to advance the education of the pupils of Dartford Science and Technology College by providing and assisting in the provision of facilities not normally provided by the Local Authority.To support any charity or charitable purpose as the trustees in their discretion shall from time to time decide.

Latest Income: £128,397
Areas of Operation: Kent
Status: Registered
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The Farnborough Air Sciences Trust

Arts, Heritage, Leisure, Research

Please see attached report. Main activities remain: Safeguarding Farnborough's unique aviation heritage. Displaying and archiving a world-class artifact, photo, film, report collection. Conserving historic buildings and large aviation exhibits. Running a museum. Providing facilities and inspiration for future generations.

Latest Income: £126,353
Areas of Operation: Hampshire
Status: Registered
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Frequently asked questions about this sector

How many science research charities are there in the UK?

There are 804 registered science research charities on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register at the most recent refresh.

Which is the largest of the science 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 science research charities?

Science research charities reported a combined annual income of £3.9bn across their most recent filings with the Charity Commission.

What is a typical program ratio for science research charities?

Across all science 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 science research charities?

Science research charities have an average annual income of £3.3m. 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.