Research Charities That specialise in Science
Discover 804 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.
Dartford Postgraduate Medical Association
ResearchThe Association's aim is to advance the eduction & training of graduates in medicine, dentistry and related arts and science and to promote medical and dental research. It provides money to help with equipment and maintenance of the Education Centre, which is now a multi-educational centre.
Bristol Photographic Society
Arts, ResearchThe declared objectives of the Society are to promote science and art through photography and in particular:1. To arrange lectures and demonstrations2. To promote and sponsor competitions and exhibitions3. To maintain a permanent collection of the outstanding work of members
The Whitehall Choir
Arts, ResearchEducating the public in the arts and sciences, and in particular the art and science of music, by the presentation of concerts, the promotion of choral singing, and other activities.
Society For The Study Of Behavioural Phenotypes
ResearchTo organise scientific meetings with the specific objective of bringing together active research workers in the several disciplines that contribute to the aims of the Society.To foster and support those aspects of the work of other charitable organisations and learned societies that are relevant to the aim of the Society.
Anglo-Danish Society
ResearchThe promotion of knowledge of the arts, sciences and culture of the United Kingdom and Denmark; the award of grants for educational study in the United Kingdom and Denmark; and the support of any other charitable activities.
Somerset Chamber Choir
Arts, Charitable activities, ResearchTo promote, improve, develop and maintain public education in, and appreciation of, the art and science of music.
North West Ecological Trust
Environment, ResearchTo promote the conservation, protection and enhancement of nature and the amenities of the country in the UK for the purpose of study and research and otherwise for the benefit of the public and to educate and stimulate the interest of the public in all things and areas of natural and scientific interest and to acquire suitable areas of land for the purpose of nature conservation.
International Federation Of Hydrographic Societies
Arts, ResearchIFHS promotes the science of surveying at sea and related sciences by providing a channel for the exchange of information between those engaged or interested in hydrography or related disciplines.The charity publishes regular journals and arranges seminars, conferences and other relevant events. It also operates and Education Fund to assist students and those at the outset of their careers.
The Robert And Margaret Moss Charitable Trust
Research, Social welfareThe Trust's objects are: (a) to foster and promote medical and scientific research into the vast problems of human nutrition, (b) to foster and promote medical research generally, (c) the relief of poverty and (d) the advancement of education.
The UK Society For Protection Of Nature In Israel
Environment, Heritage, ResearchTo involve and educate the public in Britain about1) nature conservation in Israel2) to promote educational activities and scientific study of the wildlife , flora, fauna , water , soils and natural resources of Israel/The Holy Land3) help preserve sites of special historical and scientific significance in Israel
The British Academy Of Forensic Sciences
ResearchThe Academy is an information and education charity that exists to encourage the study, imrpove the practice and advance the knowledge of Forensic Sciences in Science, Medicine and the Law.
First Church Of Christ Scientist Poole
Education, ResearchThe Charity is a church which holds Sunday services, midweek meetings and Sunday School for students up to the age of 20, all of which are open to the public. The Church has a Reading Room and organises public lectures. It is part of the world-wide Christian Science movement. For more details see www.poolechristianscience.com
Summertown Choral Society
Arts, ResearchEducating the public in the Art and Science of Music by the rehearsal of choral music, the presentation of public concerts and other charitable activities.
Scientific Instrument Society
Heritage, ResearchThe promotion and advancement of the knowledge of the history of scientific artifacts and their preservation.
Romsey Choral Society
Arts, Charitable activities, ResearchTo promote, improve, develop and maintain public education in and appreciation of the art and science of choral music in all its aspects by the presentation of public choral concerts and recitals and by such other ways as the Society through its commitee shall determine from time to time.
British Sleep Society
ResearchThe BSS promotes all matters relating to sleep medicine and education to professionals involved in the field. Two influential scientific meetings are run annually.
The Society Of Leather Technologists And Chemists Limited
Arts, ResearchThe principal activity of the 'SLTC' is to assist and encourage the application of science and technology to the manufacture and utilisation of leather and related products and by the publication of journals and the holding of meetings, to further the development of scientific knowledge in the leather industry.
John Jarrold Trust LTD
ResearchThe object for which the trust is established is the promotion, support and advancement of charitable purposes of all kinds and in particular of education and research in all or any of the natural sciences.Donations are focused on activities which benefit the people of Norfolk. Donations are made to a few selected organisations supporting activities in developing countries.
First Church Of Christ Scientist Altrincham
Arts, Religion, ResearchReligious. Promotion of Christian Science. Holding of Church Services. Provision of a Reading Room where Christian Science literature can be purchased and studied including the study of a weekly bible lesson.
Women's Institute - Prestbury
Arts, Associations, Beneficiary group, Education, Housing, ResearchThe charity gives women the opportunity of working together & to develop their education. Bursaries are given to attend Denman, the NFWI residential college where arts, crafts, sciences and home economics are taught. Weekly and monthly activities are enjoyed by members. Tai Chi, Country Dancing, Book Club, Drama are some of the activities in which we are involved.
The British Motorcycle Charitable Trust
Heritage, ResearchAssisting in the preservation of such British motorcycles as are of historic and scientific importance and providing for their display to the public.
Liverpool Society Of Anaesthetists
ResearchThe Liverpool Society of Anaesthetists organises a series of educational meetings throughout the year. These include clinical and scientific lectures relevant to the field of anaesthesia, small symposia themed to a particular area of anaesthetic practice (inc. critical care and pain management topics), and a competition for trainee anaesthetists to encourage research in the field of anaesthesia.
The Southampton Post-Graduate Medical And Dental Federation
ResearchTo promote and advance the study and general knowledge of medicine and science and all matters relating to the progress and development of all branches of dental and medical science. To enhance the co-operation between branches of these various sciences and the health services. To assist with patient and staff welfare and for the provision of medical and ancillary equipment and facilities.
Sheffield Bach Society
Arts, ResearchTo educate the public in the arts and sciences, particularly the art and science of music, by maintaining a choir and performing up to six concerts per year plus occasional smaller concerts and workshops.
The Stapledon Memorial Trust
Economic and community development, Facilities, ResearchProvides travelling fellowships to support international educational exchanges by scientists involved in grassland-related research and allied agricultural science. Supports grassland-related education through sponsoring seminars and occasional speakers at conferences.
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.