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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.

The Prince Philip Trust Fund

Arts, Beneficiary group, Charitable activities, Leisure, Research

In the interests of social welfare and to improve conditions of life for the inhabitants of the Royal Borough of Windsor and Maidenhead. To enable and facilitate the pursuit of leisure time occupations: To advance the education of young people, in particular through voluntary service: To advance public education in the fine arts, literature and science.

Latest Income: £77,059
Areas of Operation: Windsor And Maidenhead
Status: Registered
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The Mount Everest Foundation

Charitable activities, Research

The Foundation's primary object is to provide grants and recognition to assist particularly deserving expeditions for the exploration of, and scientific work in, the mountain regions of the world.

Latest Income: £75,800
Areas of Operation: England And Wales
Status: Registered
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The Society For Reproductive And Infant Psychology

Education, Health, Research

Our purpose is to promote the scientific study, both pure and applied, of all psychological and behavioural matters related to human reproduction. This is achieved by funding workshops, providing student prizes and bursaries for conference attendance.

Latest Income: £75,461
Areas of Operation: Various
Status: Registered
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Quekett Microscopical Club

Research

Promotes use and understanding of the microscope in all aspects of the sciences and arts, particularly by amateurs

Latest Income: £75,164
Areas of Operation: England And Wales
Status: Registered
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Clacton And North East Essex Arts And Literary Society

Arts, Charitable activities, Research

To promote, improve, develop and maintain public education in an appreciation of Science and the Arts, including literature, music and drama. To attract high calibre presentations in the pursuit of excellence as in the Society?s motto ?Praestantiam petimus?. It is also the Trustees? policy to ensure that the presentations are affordable to prospective members.

Latest Income: £74,808
Areas of Operation: Essex
Status: Registered
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The Worshipful Company Of Glass Sellers Charity Fund

Education, Research

Donating monies to individuals, and charities associated with the glass industry or with a connection with London. Donations to schools and other educational organisations to promote glass and STEM.

Latest Income: £74,438
Areas of Operation: England And Wales
Status: Registered
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First Church Of Christ Scientist Claygate And Esher

Religion, Research

Religious activites.

Latest Income: £74,243
Areas of Operation: Surrey
Status: Registered
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Quarterly Journal Of Mechanics And Applied Mathematics

Arts, Research

Has overall control of a scientific journal -- Quarterly Journal of Mechanics and Applied Mathematics, published for the benefit of the scientific community.

Latest Income: £73,606
Areas of Operation: Northern Ireland
Status: Registered
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British Society For Ecological Medicine

Research

The BSEM promotes the study and good practice of allergy, environmental and nutritional medicine for the benefit of the public and supports doctors who use the insights of ecological medicine to help patients. The society trains doctors and eligible health practitioners, organises scientific conferences and provides information for doctors and patients

Latest Income: £72,432
Areas of Operation: England And Wales
Status: Registered
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The Selborne Society Limited

Charitable activities, Heritage, Research

To promote public education and research in natural history and antiquities and to publish the results of that education and research. To preserve and maintain, for the benefit of the public, places of natural beauty, scientific value and antiquarian interest.

Latest Income: £69,013
Areas of Operation: Ealing
Status: Registered
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Roper Educational Foundation

Research

The management and administration of the Property held by the Trustees, and the application of the income received from such property in accordance with the "Application of Income" conditions referred to in the Scheme (dated 4th May 1964) made by the Secretary of State for Education and Science under Section 18 of the Charities Act 1960.

Latest Income: £67,843
Areas of Operation: Lancashire
Status: Registered
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Manchester Medical Society

Leisure, Research

The cultivation and promotion of all branches of medicine and of all related sciences through a comprehensive programme of scientific meetings and seminars which coincide with the academic year.

Latest Income: £67,624
Areas of Operation: Various
Status: Registered
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British Cattle Breeders Club Limited

Arts, Economic and community development, Education, Research

The charity aims to link practical cattle breeding with science, to improve the quality and productivity of cattle breeding to benefit UK dairy and beef production by means of a conference, farm walks and publications. Publications are circulated to members, sections of the agricultural industry and the libraries of the Universities and Agricultural Colleges as well as published on the web.

Latest Income: £67,451
Areas of Operation: Scotland
Status: Registered
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The Foulkes Foundation

Research

The objectives of the Foundation continue to be to promote medical research and the training of scientists and others to study medicine by providing financial support for postdoctoral science graduates who need a medical degree before they can undertake medical research, and similarly for medical graduates who need a science Phd degree.

Latest Income: £67,009
Areas of Operation: Israel
Status: Registered
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The College Of Clinical Perfusion Scientists Of Great Britain And Ireland

Education, Research

The College is the professional governing body for Clinical Perfusion Scientists in Great Britain and Ireland. It holds the register and works to ensure that all registered Clinical Perfusion Scientists are fit to practice and uphold the standards and codes of conduct and ethics. It manages all matters of training and education as well as assessment and accreditation of perfusion centres.

Latest Income: £66,470
Areas of Operation: Various
Status: Registered
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Teesside Federation Of Women's Institutes

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

To advance the education of women in all areas including local, national and international issues of political and social importance, music, drama, other cultural subjects, all branches of agriculture, crafts, home economics, science, health, social welfare, to promote sustainable development, to advance citizenship for the public benefit by the promotion of civic responsibility and volunteering.

Latest Income: £66,325
Areas of Operation: Various
Status: Registered
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Christian Science Society, Bristol.

Education, Research

Object:to maintain and spread the truth as set forth in the Bible and interpreted in the Christian Science textbook, "Science and Health with Key to the Scriptures" by Mary Baker Eddy, the Discoverer and Founder of Christian Science. Activities:holding a Sunday Service, Sunday School, Wednesday Testimony Meetings twice a month, public lectures & maintaining a Christian Science Reading Room..

Latest Income: £65,765
Areas of Operation: Bristol City
Status: Registered
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The Phytochemical Society Of Europe

Research

The PSE organises yearly a conference on Phytochemical Science for young researchers and one yearly conference in a European location organized by one of our members. Prizes to support young and established scientists were awarded during these meetings. Details on our actual and passed events can be found on our website. Membership is open to researchers from all over the world.

Latest Income: £65,724
Areas of Operation: Various
Status: Registered
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The Wilkinson Charitable Foundation

Charitable activities, Education, Research

The trust objects are to provide funds to or for such charitable purposes, trustees, institutions or corporate bodies and for the advancement of scientific knowledge and education at Imperial College in the University of London or such other place or places and in such manner as the trustees may from time to time in their absolute discretion determine.

Latest Income: £65,138
Areas of Operation: England And Wales
Status: Registered
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Institute Of Management Services

Research

The Institute had as its main objective the promotion of the science, technology, practice and profession of Management Services, which results in the advancement of the efficiency, productivity and satisfaction of human work.

Latest Income: £64,928
Areas of Operation: Various
Status: Registered
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Anglo-Swedish Society

Arts, Charitable activities, Charity and VCS support, Heritage, Research

The advancement of the education of the public in science, art, lterature, music, history, culture and other recognised academic subjects of Great Britain and Sweden. Arranging fund raising events and activities.

Latest Income: £63,884
Areas of Operation: Sweden
Status: Registered
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The C B Dennis British Beekeepers' Research Trust

Education, Environment, Research

Supports primarily British bee-related research projects of benefit to beekeeping and broader bee science. Some priority is given to work on bee diseases but not limited to honey bees. Supports and encourages young bee scientists through research studentships and travel bursaries.

Latest Income: £63,539
Areas of Operation: England And Wales
Status: Registered
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First Church Of Christ, Scientist, Bournemouth

Religion, Research

Activities consistent with the doctrine of Christian Science as set out in "Science and Health with Key to the Scriptures" by Mary Baker Eddy, the Discoverer and Founder of Christian Science.

Latest Income: £62,168
Areas of Operation: Bournemouth
Status: Registered
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The Association Of Aviation Medical Examiners

Leisure, Research

The Association objectives are to advance, for the benefit of its members and the public, education and research in aviation medicine. An Annual Scientific Meeting provides a forum for discussion of research, an exchange of information and learning, in aviation medicine. The Association is also actively involved in appraisal support for its members. The Association liaises with the UK CAA.

Latest Income: £62,116
Areas of Operation: Northern Ireland
Status: Registered
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United Kingdom - Japan 21st Century Group

Research

The Group aims to educate citizens of the UK and Japan in all aspects of each other's public institutions and systems of government, and each other's political and economic institutions, industry, social sciences and culture. The Group holds an annual conference alternately in Britain and Japan, following which the co-Chairmen submit recommendations to the two Prime Ministers.

Latest Income: £61,510
Areas of Operation: London
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.