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.
London Petrophysical Society
ResearchThe purpose of this organisation is to promote for the public benefit, education and knowledge in the scientific and technical aspects of formation evaluation.
Woodbridge Choral Society
Arts, Charitable activities, ResearchThe objectives of the Society are to promote, improve, develop and maintain public education in and appreciation of the art and science of music in all its aspects by the presentation of public performances of choral and orchestral music and for related activities.
British Association For Soviet, Slavonic And East European Studies
ResearchThe association exists to advance education for the public benefit in the United Kingdom in the humanities and in the social sciences as they relate to the former Soviet Union and the countries of Eastern Europe.
World's Poultry Science Association United Kingdom Branch
ResearchOrganises scientific meetings on poultry production including nutrition, welfare, disease and environmental issues; supports undergraduate and research students with travel awards and research grants.
Yorkshire Naturalists Union
Arts, Environment, ResearchObjectives: To promote the scientific investigation of the flora, fauna and physical features of the county of Yorkshire and to encourage their conservation by means of holding field meetings, collecting and sharing biological records and providing information through our publications.
The United Kingdom Associates Of The Bermuda Institute Of Ocean Sciences
Charitable activities, Charity and VCS support, ResearchBIOS UK Associates raises funds to support the research and education programmes at the Bermuda Institute of Ocean Sciences. The research encompasses all areas of oceanography, from macro climate studies to microscopic genetic studies. The UK Associates make grants to exceptional UK students who wish to study at BIOS in Bermuda, in a range of different academic programme options.
Stowmarket Chorale
Arts, Research... to educate the public... in the art and science of music
Maidstone Youth Music Society
Arts, Beneficiary group, Charitable activities, ResearchThe objects of the Society are to promote, improve, develop and maintain public education and appreciation of the art and science of music in all its aspects of the presentation of publicconcerts and recitals in Maidstone and elsewhere.
Lincoln Choral Society
Arts, ResearchThe Society was founded in 1896 with the object of educating the public in the arts and sciences and in particular the art and sciences of music by the study, practice and performance of music and other such activities as may be felt by the committee to be incidental to the achievements of these objectives.
Sodbury Vale Musical Comedy Club
Arts, Charitable activities, ResearchThe object of the club shall be to promote, improve, develop and maintain public education in and appreciation of the art and science of musical comedy in all its aspects by the presentation of public performances and by such ways as the society through its committee shall determine from time to time.
The Plymouth Athenaeum
Arts, ResearchEducation & support for literature science and the arts.
First Church Of Christ, Scientist, Cambridge
Education, ResearchCHURCH PROVIDING CHURCH SERVICES, A SUNDAY SCHOOL, A READING ROOM, AND LECTURES, ALL FOR THE PUBLIC; MAINLY SERVING THE CAMBRIDGE AREA.
The National Sweet Pea Society
Arts, Leisure, ResearchThe objects of the society are to disseminate knowledge of sweet peas and other lathyrus species for the public benefit, to encourage, improve and extend the cultivation of these species by means of scientific trials, the holding of exhibitions and displays, by publications and other activities.
Pison Association
Religion, Research, Social welfareProvide accommodation for the relief and care of active members of the Christian Science Church who are in condition of need, hardship or distress
Doncaster Choral Society
Arts, ResearchThe main objects of the Society are to educate the public in the appreciation of the art and science of music by the presentation of concerts and other activities.
Christian Science Society Sheffield
Arts, Religion, ResearchHolds religious services on Sundays & Wednesdays in our Church in Broomhill. Provides Reading Room at same building, with facilities for reading books and periodicals and access to a computer for accessing online information etc. on Christian Science.Also provides space for quiet reflection and study of Christian Science.All are welcome to use our facilities and join in our services
Winchester Symphony Orchestra
Arts, Charitable activities, ResearchTo advance public education and appreciation of the art and science of orchestral music in all its aspects by the presentation of public orchestral concerts and by other ways as the orchestra from time to time determine.
West London Sinfonia
Arts, Charitable activities, ResearchTo advance the education of the public in the arts and sciences of music and drama by the presentation of concerts - and in other ways as the West London Sinfonia shall think fit.
The National Association Of Choirs
Arts, Charitable activities, ResearchTo promote, develop and maintain public education in and appreciation of the art and science of music, and in particular choral music. To "Join the Nation in Choral Singing" - across the UK, Scotland and Northern Ireland.
Cardiff Polyphonic Choir
Arts, ResearchTHE OBJECTS OF THE CHOIR SHALL BE TO EDUCATE THE PUBLIC IN THE ARTS AND SCIENCES, IN PARTICULAR THE ART AND SCIENCE OF MUSIC, BY THE PRESENTATION OF CONCERTS AND OTHER ACTIVITIES
Honourable Society Of Cymmrodorion
Arts, Heritage, ResearchThe promotion and discussion of Literature, History, the Arts and Science (including Social Science) in so far as they are of special interest to Welsh people
Swinton And District Excelsior Band
Arts, ResearchTo educate the public in the art and sciences, and in particular the arts and sciences of music, in the presentation of concerts and other activities.
Dartmouth Street Trust
Charitable activities, ResearchThe Trust makes grants for the promotion of studies in political, economic and social science and cognate educational subjects, and for the promotion of education and dissemination of knowledge in such science and subjects. Restriction: the Trust does not fund students, undergraduate or postgraduate courses.
British Society For Haemostasis And Thrombosis
Charitable activities, Education, ResearchThe objectives of BSHT are the advancement of public education and the promotion of those branches of medical science concerned with haemostasis and thrombosis. The Society holds meetings at which members and guests present and discuss their work; provides a website and annual newsletter; and makes grants and bursaries available for education and research in haemostasis and thrombosis.
Sybil Eastwood Memorial Trust
ResearchTHE PROMOTION MAINTENANCE AND ADVANCEMENT OF ANY BRANCH OR BRANCHES OF SCIENTIFIC RESEARCH
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.