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.
The Lakeland Trust For Natural Sciences Limited
Environment, Facilities, Heritage, Researchto stimulate interest and enthusiasm and educate the general public in zoology and other natural sciences by establishing and running one or more zoological gardens or similar scientific exhibitions to promote and carry out scientific study and research into natural history and related scientific fields, especially where such knowledge would help the conservation of species and habitats.
Humphrey Richardson Taylor Charitable Trust
Arts, Charitable activities, ResearchThe main objective of the Trust is the 'advancement of public education in and the appreciation of the art and science of music'. It achieves this through funding a wide range of music related activities at state primary, secondary and tertiary levels and supporting the performance of live classical music by local (mainly amateur) music societies.
Scientific Committee On Antarctic Research
ResearchThe charity has two main objectives: a) advance and promote scientific knowledge, understanding and education on any aspect of; and b) initiate, facilitate, co-ordinate and encourage international scientific research activity in; i)the Antarctic region;ii)on the role of the Antarctic region in the Earth system; and iii)on the effect of global change on the Antarctic region.
The Cornubian Arts And Science Trust
Arts, ResearchTo educate in and promote the Arts and Sciences for the public benefit and to further the development of the public appreciation of the Arts and Sciences.CAST aims to promote participation, appreciation and learning in the visual arts and to encourage interdisciplinary dialogue and collaboration across the Arts and Sciences and is committed to the pursuit of excellence.
The Genetics Society
Arts, ResearchThe object of the Society is to promote the advancement of the science of genetics for the benefit of the public. The Society does this by promoting the interchange of scientific information about genetics through running and sponsoring scientific meetings, through publishing scientific journals and through awarding small grants for travel and research, especially to junior scientists.
Royal Asiatic Society Of Great Britain And Ireland
Arts, Education, Heritage, ResearchThe investigation and encouragement of science, literature and the arts in relation to Asia. The Society promotes a number of activities in this field: lectures, research workshops and student events. It publishes works of scholarship and a journal. It maintains an important library including prints, drawings and manuscripts relating to the history, religions, languages, art and customs of Asia.
The London Welsh Centre Trust
Arts, Heritage, ResearchTo provide an educational and cultural centre in or near London to promote the knowledge and use of the welsh language, through educational means; and promote culture and education (e.g. literature, art, music, history, science) particularly relating to Wales and the Welsh people, but not exclusively, for the benefit of the public.
The Institute Of Refrigeration
ResearchPromotion of the science, practice and technology of refrigeration for the public good.
Replacing Animal Research
Arts, Charitable activities, ResearchReplacing Animal Research is working towards it's mission of a world where no animal suffers for science.Replacing Animal Research promotes the elimination of the need to use laboratory animals through various activities including campaigning, publication of a scientific journal ATLA, grant schemes and through its educational work.
The Human Milk Foundation
Charitable activities, Health, ResearchThe Human Milk Foundation provides screened donor milk to babies in hospital or the community, where breastfeeding is impossible or taking time to establish. The HMF also makes grants available for research and educational purposes, and develops programmes of education related to disseminating the science of human milk.
The Kennel Club Charitable Trust
Animals, Researchto promote the advancement of education and science by furthering research into canine diseases and hereditory disorders of dogs.to promote the quality of life of human beings by promoting dogs as therapeutic and practical aids humans.to promote the relief of suffering of dogs, which are in need of care and attention
J C Bamford Foundation
ResearchPromoting or developing the science of mechanical engineering, in all its branches and in particular, education, for the benefit of the public, and providing assistance financial or otherwise to such bodies, institutions and individuals, and to support and fund such objectives in such manner as the Trustees think fit.
Rent-A-Role Drama Service
Arts, Beneficiary group, Research, Social welfarei. To promote the education of young people under the age of twenty-five through the medium of dramaii. To relieve those persons with special needs through the medium of dramaiii. To promote the education of young people in the art and science of theatre and dramaiv. To work with disadvantaged individuals and communities using theatre as a tool for social change
The Chartered Society Of Forensic Sciences
ResearchCharitable activities include promotion and development of regulation in forensic science and practice. Provision of opportunities for education, training and development for forensic practitioners. Support and encouragement for research and development in the forensic sciences.
The Highgate Literary And Scientific Institution
ResearchThe Fortescue Garden Trust
Facilities, Heritage, ResearchThe laying out, planting, improvement, maintenance and upkeep of the trust land as a garden for the enjoyment of the public and also for the purposes of experimentation and research (by the growth and propagation of trees and plants of any kind and in any manner) with a view to the futherance of the study and science of botany and the increase of knowledge in respect thereof.
Generating Genius
Education, ResearchGenerating Genius is a programme that is uniquely tailored to the academic needs of Secondary school students. Our programmes will specifically tackle acdemic ssues within STEM, to boost grades.Our tutoring, Saturday master classes and Industry STEM days have taken our students to the top Universities to study STEM subjects.
The Resolution Trust
Charitable activities, Research, Social welfareThe Trust makes grants to charitable organisations/projects involving research/ education in economic and social sciences with a particular focus on the causes, prevention or relief of poverty. The Trust also makes grants to charitable organisations in fields other than education and research, & occasionally to individuals in charitable need to further the education of the individuals concerned.
Mineralogical Society Of The United Kingdom And Ireland
Arts, ResearchThe Mineralogical Society of the United Kingdom and Ireland, also known as the MinSoc, is an international society for all those working in the mineral sciences (mineralogy, crystallography, petrology and geochemistry). The Society aims to advance the knowledge of those sciences, and promotes them through scientific meetings and the publication of two scientific journals, both available online.
The Rank Prize Funds
ResearchThe objectives of the Funds include the advancement and promotion for the public benefit of knowledge, education and learning in all or any of the following sciences: Crop husbandry; Human nutrition; Animal nutrition; and the inter-face between optics and electronics and related phenomena.The Funds operate throughout England, Wales and Scotland.
The Simon Heller Charitable Settlement
ResearchSupport the funding of specific projects relating to medical,scientific and educational research.
Torbay Museums Trust
Heritage, ResearchAdvancement of education by promoting the study of the Natural Sciences and Human History.Particular emphasis is placed on Natural History, Archeology, Anthropology, Ethnography, Social and Local History and the Industrial and Decorative Arts.
Green Man Trust LTD
Research, Social welfareCREATING OPPORTUNITIES FOR SHOWCASING, TRAINING AND CREATIVE DEVELOPMENT IN THE ARTS AND SCIENCES, PARTICULARLY FOR NEW AND EMERGING ARTISTS. SUPPORT DISADVANTAGED AND VULNERABLE INDIVIDUALS THROUGH EDUCATION AND TRAINING ACTIVITIES WE SUPPORT LOCAL WELSH COMMUNITY PROJECTS.WE ENSURE THE AIMS AND OBJECTIVES OF ANY GRANT FUNDING ARE MONITORED AND EVALUATED AND REPORTED ON ACCORDINGLY.
Experimental Psychology Society
Arts, Health, ResearchThe Experimental Psychology Society is for the furtherance of scientific enquiry within the field of Psychology and cognate subjects. It holds periodical meetings at which papers are read and discussions are held. It disseminates information & educational material made available as a consequence of psychological reaearch, including publication of the Quarterly Journal of Experimental Psychology.
The North Staffordshire Medical Institute Limited
Health, ResearchTo promote and advance the study and general knowledge of science & medicine and all matters relating to the progress and development of all branches of medicine and surgery and for that purpose to establish, facilities for medical and scientific reseach, and buildings for postgraduate medical and dental teaching.
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.