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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.

Sussex Chorus

Arts, Charitable activities, Research

The Choir's object is to provide,improve,develop and maintain public education in appreciation of the art and science of choral music in all its aspects

Latest Income: £34,885
Areas of Operation: East Sussex
Status: Registered
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The Norman Lockyer Observatory Society

Charitable activities, Leisure, Research

The Principal Activity of the Company is to promote, develop and encourage public education in, awareness and study of science, engineering and technology, science education and research and the recreational study of science, especially sciences related to Astronomy and all forms of communication

Latest Income: £34,658
Areas of Operation: Devon
Status: Registered
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The Yorkshire Philosophical Society

Facilities, Heritage, Research

The objectives of the Society are to stimulate public understanding of the sciences, including natural, physical, social and archaeological sciences, through lectures, grants, sponsorship and educational activities. The Society runs an annual series of around 20 public lectures, and maintains an interest in the Yorkshire Museum and Gardens, York, which it originally founded in the 1820s.

Latest Income: £34,278
Areas of Operation: Various
Status: Registered
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Blackheath Choir

Arts, Charitable activities, Research

To promote, improve and develop and maintain public education in and appreciation of the art and science of choral music in all its aspects, by the presentation of choral concerts and by such other ways as the choir, through its committee, shall determine from time to time.

Latest Income: £34,143
Areas of Operation: Lewisham
Status: Registered
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The Daniel Falkner Charitable Trust

Charitable activities, Research

Mainly provides academic support for individuals and research institutions. In addition, the trustees give grants to other charitable organisations with non scientific objects.

Latest Income: £34,129
Areas of Operation: Israel
Status: Registered
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Newbury And District Beekeepers Association

Charitable activities, Education, Environment, Research

Promote and develop beekeeping as a enjoyable and beneficial activityProvide an information service to the public in matters of beekeeping and swarm collectionVisit schools and provide educational input on apiculture for the science curriculum"Liaise with national beekeeping authorities in matters of good beekeeping practice, disease control and the environment

Latest Income: £33,515
Areas of Operation: Various
Status: Registered
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Lambeth Orchestra Fund

Arts, Research

Promotion and development of the education of its members and the public in an appreciation of the art and science of music in all its aspects by the presentation of public orchestral concerts and by such other ways as the Orchestra through its Committee shall determine from time to time.

Latest Income: £33,365
Areas of Operation: London
Status: Registered
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Society For Research Into Hydrocephalus And Spina Bifida

Research

The Society's objectives are to further the research and knowledge into prevention and management of Hydrocephalus and Spina Bifida. It has over 190 members from 29 different countries, and holds an annual scientific meeting (ASM) every year where research and knowledge are shared and disseminated. It is active in supporting folate fortification of flour to prevent neural tube defects.

Latest Income: £33,340
Areas of Operation: Various
Status: Registered
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Leicestershire And Rutland Ornithological Society

Research

To further the science of ornithology and the study of wild birds, especially in Leicestershire, Leicester City & Rutland; to promote the protection of wild birds and their conservation; to provide facilities for persons interested in ornithology; to meet and exchange ideas and information and to catalogue and document public information gained in the study of birds.

Latest Income: £33,209
Areas of Operation: Leicester City
Status: Registered
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Smethwick Photographic Society

Arts, Research

To promote the general advancement of the art and science of photography

Latest Income: £33,075
Areas of Operation: Sandwell
Status: Registered
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The Edith Evelyn Wali Mohammad Memorial Fund

Charitable activities, Education, Research

The WMT gives grants to deserving students from Pakistan at Universities in the UK who are in need of funds to complete their course of study. The grants are restricted to science, medicine and technology.

Latest Income: £32,837
Areas of Operation: England And Wales
Status: Registered
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The Bedfordshire Association Of Church Bell Ringers

Leisure, Religion, Research

The promotion of ringing for Divine Service, the cultivation of Scientific Change Ringing, the preservation of proper Belfry Conduct and the encouragement of ringers to take part in the Worshipping Life of the Church.

Latest Income: £32,715
Areas of Operation: Bedford
Status: Registered
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Plymouth Symphony Orchestra

Arts, Charitable activities, Research

The promotion, development and maintenance of public education in, and the appreciation of the art and science of orchestral music in all its aspects by the presentation of public concerts and by such other ways as the Orchestra, through its Committee, shall determine from time to time.

Latest Income: £32,470
Areas of Operation: Cornwall
Status: Registered
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Music In Lyddington

Arts, Charitable activities, Research

The presentation of public concerts, recitals, masterclasses and otherwise to promote public education in, enjoyment and appreciation of, the art and science of music in all its aspects.

Latest Income: £32,076
Areas of Operation: Leicestershire
Status: Registered
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The Grundy Educational Trust

Education, Research

Provision of awards to post-graduate students in the fields of science and technology at five nominated universities.

Latest Income: £31,995
Areas of Operation: Various
Status: Registered
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Rochester Choral Society

Arts, Charitable activities, Research

To promote, improve, develop and maintain public education in and appreciation of the art and science of music in all its aspects by:a) providing opportunities for members of the Medway and local communities to enjoy choral music through participation and involvementb) the performance of public concerts and recitals and by such other means as the Society through its Committee shall determine

Latest Income: £31,952
Areas of Operation: Medway
Status: Registered
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The Remote Sensing And Photogrammetry Society

Research

Outreach, education, discussion, publication and promotion of the scientific and technical disciplines of remote sensing and photogrammetry in the United Kingdom and abroad.

Latest Income: £31,802
Areas of Operation: England And Wales
Status: Registered
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West Sussex Philharmonic Choir

Arts, Charitable activities, Research

The objects of the Charity shall be to provide, improve, develop and maintain public education in and appreciation of the art and science of choral music in all its aspects and by any means the Trustees see fit, including through the presentation of public events.

Latest Income: £31,783
Areas of Operation: West Sussex
Status: Registered
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The Dorking Concertgoers Society

Arts, Research

To educate the public in the art and science of music through the promotion of an annual series of classical music concerts

Latest Income: £31,442
Areas of Operation: Surrey
Status: Registered
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The Association Of Clinical Scientists

Research

Assess trainees as a preliminary to HCPC registrationPromote, advance & encourage the study & practice of the application of science in the prevention, diagnosis & control of illness & disabilityEstablish, uphold and improve qualification, training, competence & conduct of UK Clinical ScientistsWork & liaise with relevant professional bodies,including HCPC on matters relating to the above

Latest Income: £31,433
Areas of Operation: Northern Ireland
Status: Registered
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Earth Science Teachers Association

Arts, Research

The aim of the Earth Science Teachers Association (ESTA) is to support the teaching of earth sciences whether as a single subject such as Geology, or as part of science, geography or other courses. ESTA helps teachers at all levels. It publishes a magazine (teaching earth sciences), runs an annual course and conference and develops web-based earth science teaching resources.

Latest Income: £31,394
Areas of Operation: Northern Ireland
Status: Registered
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No's 1 And 2 Paddock Studios Paddock Lane Lewes East Sussex

Arts, Research

The principal objectives of the charity is to promote, improve, develop and maintain publiceducation in the appreciation of the art and science of visual arts including practicalparticipation in them such as the holding of lectures, seminars and exhibitions.

Latest Income: £31,268
Areas of Operation: East Sussex
Status: Registered
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Christian Science Society Leamington Spa

Arts, Religion, Research

We are a branch of The First Church of Christ, Scientist, in Boston Mass. U.S.A. and as such hold church services on Sundays and Wednesday evenings, as well as supporting a Reading Room where members of the public may purchase religious books or use our free lending library. The Reading Room also provides a quiet study area for people to come and sit, or ask for help or advice from the librarian.

Latest Income: £31,154
Areas of Operation: Warwickshire
Status: Registered
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Sinfonia Of Leeds

Arts, Charitable activities, Research

THE OBJECTS OF THE SOCIETY SHALL BE TO ADVANCE, IMPROVE, DEVELOP AND MAINTAIN PUBLIC EDUCATION IN, AND APPRECIATION OF, THE ART AND SCIENCE OF MUSIC IN ALL ITS ASPECTS BY ANY MEANS THE TRUSTEES SEE FIT, INCLUDING THROUGH THE PRESENTATION OF PUBLIC CONCERTS AND RECITALS.

Latest Income: £31,079
Areas of Operation: England
Status: Registered
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Fiori Musicali Charitable Trust

Arts, Research

Educate the public in the art and science of music through the promotion and performance of concerts and related activities, and in particular through supporting the work of Fiori Musicali.

Latest Income: £31,057
Areas of Operation: England And Wales
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.