Research Charities That specialise in Science
Discover 2,145 Research charities that specialise in science. 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.
Gwent Ballet Theatre Limited
Arts, Charitable activities, ResearchTo provide, maintain, improve and advance the education of the public in the arts and sciences, in particular the art of dance by the presentation of public performances, workshops and other similar activities.
Nene Valley Railway
Heritage, ResearchThe charity promotes the permanent preservation of lines, locomotives, rolling stock, buildings and equipment of railway interest of actual or potential historic or scientific importance and educational value. These items to be exhibited to members of the public and, where possible, operated to demonstrate the working and operation of railways in general and some aspects in particular.
The Maurice Wohl Charitable Foundation
Beneficiary group, Religion, Research, Social welfareIn making donations,the trustees place particular emphasis on causes within the UK in the following areas:-Health,welfare and medical sciences, including the elderly-Welfare and relief of poverty within the Jewish community, with a particular emphasis on children and young adults-Jewish education.
Markshall Estate
Economic and community development, Environment, Facilities, Leisure, ResearchArboretum and Gardens open to the public with extensive woodland and arable farmland. In pursuit of the Trust's charitable objects the property is managed with due regard for nature conservation, landscape, historic interest and heritage, recreation, and as a scientific and educational resource
Liverpool Life Science Accelerator Limited
ResearchResearch and experimental development on social sciences and humanities in the Liverpool Life Science Accelerator building in Liverpool, UK
Okre: Opening Knowledge Across Research And Entertainment
Charitable activities, Leisure, Research1. Research: a) Undertaking work into representations of issues and communities in media; b) Supporting research to benefit from media innovations. 2. Networks: facilitating connections across research, media and social impact sectors. 3. Events: that inspire ideas around social, scientific and health-related issues. 4. Funding: providing grants to support early cross-sector collaborations.
The Society For Cardiothoracic Surgery In Great Britain And Ireland
Health, ResearchTo facilitate scientific communication within the speciality, enhance quality of delivery of care and improve the standard of education and training of cardiothoracic surgery in Great Britain and Ireland.
Institute Of Food Science And Technology
Charitable activities, Education, ResearchAccredit professional standards for members, accredit CPD and degree courses. Share knowledge publish research & other scientific material. Support education/training via technical meetings & website; support students via careers information and support for schools/university teaching. Code of professional conduct and disciplinary process. Impartial advice on science/policy, represent profession.
The Tenebrae Choir
Arts, Beneficiary group, ResearchThe advancement of the arts and culture, specifically to educate the public in the art and science of music by the presentation of concerts (and other musical activities including recordings) and by giving young people, in particular, the opportunity to be coached by and to sing with The Tenebrae Choir.
The Lifescape Project Limited
Heritage, ResearchThe Lifescape Project works toward a world rich in wild landscapes, providing a sustainable future for life on earth. To do this, Lifescape has set out on a mission to catalyse the creation, restoration and protection of wild landscapes by pursuing projects globally which utilise skills including science, technology, law, economics, and communications.
The Institution Of Lighting Professionals
ResearchThe institution aims to promote, encourage and improve the science and art of lighting for the benefit of the public.
The British Society For Heart Failure
Health, Professions, ResearchThe aims of the BSH are to improve the care and outcome of patients with heart failure, and to promote research, education and scientific exchange relating to heart failure.The society's membership comprises cardiologists, GPs, nurses, surgeons, scientists, pharmacists, physiotherapists and other healthcare professionals involved with the diagnosis, management or science of heart failure.
South Atlantic Environmental Research Institute
Education, ResearchSAERI delivers world-class scientific academic research in marine, data, natural and physical sciences in the UK South Atlantic Overseas Territories, neighbouring South Atlantic nations, other UK Overseas Territories and beyond. SAERI also provides mentorship and supervision to PhD students in conjunction with our UK University partnerships.
Leicestershire Education Business Company Limited
Beneficiary group, Charity and VCS support, Childcare, Economic and community development, Education, ResearchTO PROMOTE LINKS BETWEEN BUSINESS AND EDUCATION. PREPARING YOUNG PEOPLE FOR THE WORLD OF WORK THROUGH CAREERS ADVICE, GUIDANCE AND EVENTS; PROVIDING WORK-EXPERIENCE PLACEMENTS TO SECONDARY STUDENTS AND ADULTS; SUPPORTING YOUNG PEOPLE TO ACCESS OUT OF SCHOOL PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT OPPORTUNITIES, TRAINING, EMPLOYMENT AND VOLUNTEERING; RAISING AWARENESS AND INSPIRING YOUNG PEOPLE ABOUT CAREERS IN STEM.
Animal Free Research UK
ResearchPreviously known as Dr Hadwen Trust for Humane Research (261096) and now operating as Animal Free Research UK (1146896) following incorporation on 1 Oct 2013.The Objects of the Charity are the prevention of the suffering of animals and the advancement of human health, by the promotion of and funding of human-relevant replacements to the use of animals in scientific and medical experimentation.
Independent Publishers Guild
ResearchThe promotion of the art and science of publishing for the public benefit.
The Lister Institute Of Preventive Medicine
ResearchThe charitable objectives of the Institute are to further understanding and progress in preventive medicine by promoting biomedical excellence in the UK and the Republic of Ireland through its support of the biological sciences and to ensure long-term public benefit through publication of the knowledge gained and, where appropriate, by encouraging its exploitation.
The National Horseracing Museum
Heritage, Leisure, ResearchTo promote public interest in the preservation of all articles as are of historical or scientific interest in connection with racehorses and persons connected with racehorses. To enlarge the Museum's network of partnerships within the education, racing industry and museums sector to mutual benefit.
Freshwater Biological Association
ResearchA membership organisation that aims to promote freshwater science by supporting innovative research and providing training facilities as well as being a source of sound independent scientific opinion
The Dorset Natural History And Archaeological Society
Arts, Heritage, ResearchThe advancement of education for the benefit of the public in the areas of archaeology, natural sciences, literature, the fine and decorative arts, antiquities and local history relating to the County of Dorset.The acquisition, preservation, conservation, exhibition and development of collections relating to the areas outlined above.
Science Museum Foundation
Charity and VCS support, Heritage, ResearchThe primary goals of the Foundation are to raise funds for major capital projects to develop the museums within the Science Museum Group, along with other projects that support the Foundation's charitable objectives, and to receive donations and hold funds in anticipation of grant requests to enable such projects to be undertaken.
Cambridge Philosophical Society
ResearchThe aims of the Society are to promote research in all branches of science and to encourage the communication of the results of scientific research.
Darul Uloom Dawatul Imaan
Education, Religion, ResearchFAITH BASED INDEPENDENT BOARDING SCHOOL THAT OFFERS MAINSTREAM EDUCATION ALONGSIDE TRADITIONAL ISLAMIC SCIENCES. THE SCHOOL OFFERS EDUCATION,TRAINING AND RELIGIOUS ACTIVITIES, MOST OF ITS COURSES AND SERVICES ARE PROVIDED ON A SUBSIDISED BASES.
The Science Council
ResearchThe Science Council is a membership organisation of 35 learned societies and professional bodies in the UK from across science and its applications. The Science Council awards the professional qualifications of Chartered Scientist, Chartered Science Teacher, Registered Scientist and Registered Science Technician and provides a mechanism for the sector to work collectively.
Cambridge Science Centre
Education, ResearchThe Cambridge Science Centre develops and hosts STEM-themed exhibitions and programmes. We aim to inspire broader public participation in tall STEM topics and to improve public accessibility to current research. We achieve this through hands-on exhibits and workshops, school visits, pop-up science engagements, evening programming for adults and supporting on-line content.
Frequently asked questions about this sector
How many science research charities are there in the UK?
There are 2,145 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 £6.7bn 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 £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.