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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.

A G Manly Charitable Trust

Beneficiary group, Research

The primary (but not exclusive) objective of the A G Manly Charitable Trust is to provide financial assistance to further the science of engineering for the benefit of the public and to advance education in engineering, especially to young people. The Trustees are unlikely to consider projects outside the south-east of England.

Latest Income: £123,596
Areas of Operation: Various
Status: Registered
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The Gospel Standard Baptist Library Fund

Arts, Beneficiary group, Heritage, Research

Loan of theological books of reformed , puritan and calvinistic content with associated history,geography and other sciences. Facilities for research relating to the books held and research into family history.Small sale of surplus books donated to the Library.

Latest Income: £121,815
Areas of Operation: Various
Status: Registered
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The Norman Collisson Foundation

Health, Research

The general promotion, advancement and encouragement of surgical and medical science, together with medical studies and research.

Latest Income: £121,363
Areas of Operation: Oxfordshire
Status: Registered
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The British Society For The History Of Science

Heritage, Research

The society promotes and furthers the study of the history and philosophy of science through providing facilities, arranging meetings, promoting research and the publication of papers.

Latest Income: £121,044
Areas of Operation: Northern Ireland
Status: Registered
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The Howard Foundation

Education, Research

Scientific research into nutriceuticals and support for Downing College, Cambridge University.

Latest Income: £118,596
Areas of Operation: Cambridgeshire
Status: Registered
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British Crystallographic Association

Research

THE BCA RUNS AN ANNUAL SPRING MEETING AT WHICH RECENT DEVELOPMENTS IN THE SCIENCE OF CRYSTALLOGRAPHY ARE PRESENTED. A QUARTERLY NEWSLETTER IS PRODUCED WHICH IS SENT TO MEMBERS.

Latest Income: £117,909
Areas of Operation: Scotland
Status: Registered
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The Chartered Institute Of Management Accountants' General Charitable Trust Fund

Research

Trust fund for advancement of the promotion of the science of management accounting.

Latest Income: £117,000
Areas of Operation: England And Wales
Status: Registered
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Gilchrist Educational Trust

Charitable activities, Education, Research, Social welfare

THE TRUST MAKES GRANTS TO: 1) ORGANISATIONS SEEKING TO FILL ACADEMIC EDUCATIONAL GAPS.2) INDIVIDUALS WHO ARE EITHER WITHIN SIGHT OF THE END OF SELF-FINANCED DEGREE OR HIGHER EDUCATION COURSE AND WHO ARE FACING UNEXPECTED FINANCIAL DIFFICULTIES OR (B) REQUIRED, AS PART OF A UNIVERSITY COURSE , TO STUDY ABROAD. 3)EXPEDITIONS PROPOSING TO CARRY OUT SCIENTIFIC RESEARCH

Latest Income: £116,101
Areas of Operation: Northern Ireland
Status: Registered
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Wimbledon Choral Society

Arts, Charitable activities, Research

The objects of the Society are to promote, improve, develop and maintain public education in and appreciation of the art and science of choral music by the presentation of public concerts and other activities involving or relating to choral music.

Latest Income: £115,531
Areas of Operation: Surrey
Status: Registered
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The Otter Trust

Charitable activities, Environment, Research

education of the public in conservation of the natural environment, with an emphasis on research and scientific study, particularly of otters.

Latest Income: £114,411
Areas of Operation: Various
Status: Registered
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Seale-Hayne Educational Trust

Economic and community development, Education, Research

The activities of the Trust are governed by the Subject, to include the art, science and technology of agriculture, food and land use and of disciplines supporting agriculture, food and land use or such other arts, sciences and branches of technology as the Trustees may determine.

Latest Income: £113,840
Areas of Operation: Cornwall
Status: Registered
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The Doris Gregory Trust

Arts, Beneficiary group, Education, Research

The award of grants, at the trustees' discretion to North London Collegiate School for Girls, for the advancement of science and music at the school, and for the awards of scholarships and bursaries to pupils at the school.

Latest Income: £113,015
Areas of Operation: Harrow
Status: Registered
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The High Beeches Gardens Conservation Trust

Environment, Facilities, Leisure, Research

The historic Gardens are maintained for the enjoyment of the public, for the growth and propagation of trees and plants, for the furtherance of the study and science of botany, and for the promotion of the conservation of nature, especially those rarer species of plants and trees in danger of loss of cultivation.

Latest Income: £111,902
Areas of Operation: Various
Status: Registered
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The Journal Of Horticultural Science And Biotechnology

Arts, Economic and community development, Leisure, Research

To advance research into the science and practice of agriculture with particular reference to horticulture and assist in the dissemination of the results of the said research work by the publication of a journal to be called "Journal of Horticultural Science and Biotechnology" which journal shall be available to members of the general public

Latest Income: £111,337
Areas of Operation: England And Wales
Status: Registered
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Badgworthy Trust For The Preservation Of Exmoor

Heritage, Research

To promote for the benefit of the public generally and especially for the inhabitants and users of the Exmoor National Park the protection of land and buildings of beauty or historic interest and as regards lands of ecological or other scientific importance with the National Park.

Latest Income: £108,565
Areas of Operation: Devon
Status: Registered
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Christian Science Society, High Wycombe And Maidenhead

Religion, Research

Local Christian Science Church in High Wycombe, Bucks. Religious activities via church services and worship, and talks and lectures to community.

Latest Income: £106,867
Areas of Operation: Buckinghamshire
Status: Registered
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The Panasonic Trust For The Further Education And Training Of Engineers

Education, Research

The Trust is currently funding a regional programme in the Welsh Valleys that provides engineering-focused enhancement and enrichment opportunities for students and teachers in secondary schools and Post-16 as well as a bursary programme to support students progressing on to vocational education. It's aim is to create a local STEM-skilled workforce capable of meeting the region's future needs.

Latest Income: £106,275
Areas of Operation: Scotland
Status: Registered
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Berkhamsted Choral Society

Arts, Research

To educate the public in the arts and sciences, and in particular the art and science of music in the presentation of concerts and other activities. We are a non-auditioning choir based in Berkhamsted, Herts, that rehearses weekly throughout the year, and gives three or more concerts annually

Latest Income: £103,693
Areas of Operation: Hertfordshire
Status: Registered
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British Poultry Science LTD

Research

Support for young scientists in furthering their careers in Poultry Science Research through study course or attendance and participation at approved conferences

Latest Income: £103,169
Areas of Operation: England And Wales
Status: Registered
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Carew Pole Garden Trust

Facilities, Leisure, Research

The Trust owns these historic woodland gardens, listed Grade 2*, based on a design by Humphrey Repton which adjoin Antony House, Cornwall (a National Trust property), which are regularly open to the public. The gardens are also used for the purposes of research, with a view to furthering the study and science of botany and the improvement of the methods and practice of horticulture.

Latest Income: £102,086
Areas of Operation: Cornwall
Status: Registered
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Buckinghamshire Federation Of Women's Institutes

Arts, Associations, Beneficiary group, Charity and VCS support, Economic and community development, Housing, Research, Society

Provides coordination for the WI in Buckinghamshire; advances the education of women and girls in important local and national political and social issues, music, drama and other cultural subjects, agriculture, crafts, home economics, science, health and social welfare; promotes sustainable development; advances health and advances citizenship by promoting civic responsibility and volunteering.

Latest Income: £100,441
Areas of Operation: Buckinghamshire
Status: Registered
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Guildford Area University Of The Third Age (u3a)

Arts, Education, Heritage, Leisure, Research

Guildford Area U3a organises in excess of 100 groups for persons retired or semi-retired. For an annual donation members are able to attend groups in Art,Crafts,Discussion,Drama,Games,Health Fitness & Leisure,History Languages, Literature, Music, Research and the Sciences.

Latest Income: £99,043
Areas of Operation: Surrey
Status: Registered
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British Society Of Toxicological Pathology

Research

To educate and inform toxicologic pathologists and other relevant scientists of the changing scientific, business and regulatory issues impacting their discipline. Through the input of our members, we also seek to influence global guidance and practices to the highest scientific standards and thereby benefit the field of human safety assessment.

Latest Income: £96,483
Areas of Operation: Northern Ireland
Status: Registered
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Cambridge Eye Trust

Education, Health, Research

The charity supports scientific research and education in ophthalmological medicine, principally by arranging an annual residential symposium and supporting university and hospital staff and funding instrument and other costs for research.

Latest Income: £96,316
Areas of Operation: Cambridgeshire
Status: Registered
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Fourth Church Of Christ Scientist Manchester

Religion, Research

To promote Christian Science within Manchester and beyond and offer spiritual help to those in need

Latest Income: £94,627
Areas of Operation: Manchester City
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.