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.
Ort UK Foundation
Beneficiary group, Charity and VCS support, Education, Religion, ResearchTo raise funds to empower the next generation to reach their career goals through mentoring, employability skills training and work experience.ORT UK helps young people gain the confidence and skills to thrive in the world of work. We support the World ORT global network, which reaches 350,000 people a year in over 40 countries, providing cutting edge STEM education driven by Jewish values.
The College Of Osteopaths
Education, ResearchThe advancement of teaching and practice of osteopathy.The advancement of research into osteopathy and dissemination of results.The advancement of medical science and medical education generally andthe establishment and maintenance of a college for the provision of lectures and tuition.
The Society Of British Neurological Surgeons
Charity and VCS support, Health, ResearchTo act as an umbrella organisation for various charities concerned with the scientific and education needs and for the general advancement of Neurological Science.
The Heart Research Institute (uk)
ResearchThe Charity raises donations to sponsor scientific research into the causes, prevention and cure of cardio-vascular and heart disease, the number one killer throughout the world. Charitable donations are used to further support and expand the level of innovative medical research that would not otherwise be funded by Government grants and other sources.
C I U Trust
ResearchThe CIU Trust receives funds from the licensing of sales of reagents for medical research. It aims to promote and support investigation into and study of the sciences of immunology, pathology and allied subjects and to disseminate the useful results of such research.
The Christian Science Trust In Great Britain
Charitable activities, ResearchMakes grants to organisations.
Jaguar Daimler Heritage Trust
ResearchTo establish and maintain for the benefit of the nation a permanent collection of archive material,artefacts and motor vehicles manufactured and sold by Jaguar Land Rover Ltd,Jaguar Cars Ltd and all its predecessor companies which are of actual or potential historic,scientific importance and educational value.To exhibit,demonstrate and allow public access to these vehicles and artefacts.
Mentor Foundation UK
Beneficiary group, Charitable activities, Education, Health, ResearchMentor works to protect children from alcohol, drugs and related risky behaviours to equip them to thrive in a complex world. We work with young people, parents,carers,schools and youth groups, throughout the UK to foster young people's ambitions, and with government and influencers to inform prevention and early intervention policy. Our work is based on the best international scientific evidence.
Iac-UK
Economic and community development, Education, Housing, Religion, ResearchInternational Aid Charity UK was setup to address both the short term and the long term needs of the Ummah (both Muslim and Non-Muslim). The goal is to work abroad that caters to immediate emergency needs but then focus on creating solutions to help beneficiaries become self-sufficient and tackle the long term needs of housing, education (both Islamic and worldly sciences) and employment creation.
Sense About Science
Charitable activities, ResearchProvide advice on scientific matters to the media, policymakers, the general public and others.Produce educational materials on scientific issues for the public as well as medical professionals and others.Respond to misleading or false information by providing the public with relevant scientific evidence.Promote the importance of independent scientific advice for public policy.
Atkin Charitable Foundation
ResearchThe relief of distress, the protection of health, and the advancement of education, the arts, culture, heritage and science. All applications to be submitted via email, not by post.
The Institute Of Family Therapy
Beneficiary group, Researcha) The objects are for the advancement of the science and skill of family therapy and systemic practice.b) For the purposes of clause 3 (a) the term 'systemic practice'science. means an approach based on how wider systems, such as the family and the community, affect personal relationships and the behaviour of the individual; andii. includes the resolution of the relationship disputes.
Brainstrust
Health, ResearchThe Trust's principal charitable objects are to provide funding for the support of and treatment for people diagnosed with primary brain cancer, particularly critically sited brain tumours. The Trust also funds translational scientific research into the treatment of brain cancer.
Academy Of Social Sciences
Charitable activities, ResearchThe voice of the social sciences in the UK for the public benefit. We exist to promote the social sciences in the UK for the public benefit. We share knowledge and understanding of the social sciences and how they benefit society; we encourage evidence-led social science input to policy; and we recognise excellence through the award of Fellowship.
Science Media Centre
ResearchPROMOTE FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE PUBLIC ACCURATE, EVIDENCE-BASED INFORMATION ON SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING IN THE MEDIA, PARTICULARLY ON CONTROVERSIAL NEWS STORIES. ACTIVITIES INCLUDE WORKING WITH SCIENTISTS AND ENGINEERS, SUPPORTING THEM TO ENGAGE WITH THE MEDIA; WORKING WITH JOURNALISTS, PROVIDING THEM WITH INFORMATION ABOUT SCIENCE; SUPPORTING PRESS OFFICERS WORKING ON DIFFICULT SCIENCE NEWS STORIES
The Pluto Educational Trust
ResearchTo advance education in the social sciences in particular but not exclusively through research (the useful results of which will be disseminated for the public benefit). The Trust therefore aims to provide a new avenue for scholars from around the world to focus their efforts in the social sciences within a sympathetic framework.The Trust operates the Institute for the Study of Indentureship.
Council For British Research In The Levant
Charitable activities, ResearchThe Company is established as a Learned Society to advance public education through promoting research in the humanities, social sciences and related subjects in the countries of the Levant, and the dissemination of the useful results of such research.
Association For Family And Systemic Psychotherapy
Beneficiary group, ResearchThe principal activity of the Association in the year under review was to benefit the public by the promotion, by all available means, of the scientific study, practice, research and teaching of family therapy and to bring together those of whatsoever professional discipline who are concerned with the care and treatment of families.
The Royal Philatelic Society, London
ResearchThe advancement of education by promoting, encouraging and contributing to the scientific study and practice of Philately in all its branches for the benefit of the public.
Sunderland Music, Arts & Culture Trust
Arts, Economic and community development, Heritage, ResearchThe Charity's activities are to promote urban or rural regeneration in areas of social and economic deprivation particularly in Sunderland and its surrounding areas . The Trustees will use the following means and any other that they may from time to time determine . To preserve historic buildings , to advance the arts , to advance education in science , engineering , history and cultural heritage
International Bee Research Association
Environment, ResearchIBRA promotes the value of bees by providing information on bee science and beekeeping worldwide.
Learning To Work (south East) Limited
Education, ResearchThe company brokers opportunities between schools and businesses to provide more than 5,000 work experience placements, enterprise challenges & events, primary STEM projects, alternative curriculum programmes and professional development placements for teachers.
Dovedale
Charitable activities, Research, SocietyThe purpose of the charity is to advance such charitable purposes as the charity trustees see fit from time to time by making grants to organisations and individuals. The charity aims include the advancement of: - Education;- Arts, culture, heritage and science;- Human rights, conflict resolution and reconciliation; and the promotion of religious harmony, equality and diversity.
The Learned Society Of Wales
Charitable activities, ResearchThe Learned Society of Wales is the national academy for arts and sciences. Our Fellowship brings together experts from across all academic fields and beyond. We use this collective knowledge to promote research, inspire learning, and provide independent policy advice
International Network For Advancing Science And Policy
Arts, Beneficiary group, Charitable activities, ResearchINASP is a charity with over 30 years' experience of working with a global network of partners in Africa, Latin America and Asia. We deliver impact in three core areas: Youth can secure meaningful and dignified work; Critical knowledge for policy, practice and communities; Women educators and researchers leading change.
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.