Research Charities That specialise in Science
Discover 2,145 Research charities that specialise in science. Use the search below to filter within these results.
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Major UK charities curated by Charity Finder for size, recognition, and registry coverage. Click through for full profiles, financials, and trustees.
Royal Institute Of British Architects
ResearchThe objectives of the RIBA, as set out in its Charter, are the Advancement of Architecture and the promotion of the acquiring of knowledge of the Arts and Sciences connected therewith. Its mission is to advance architecture by demonstrating public benefit and promoting excellence in the profession.
Arthritis UK
Charitable activities, ResearchThe charity funds scientific and medical research into all types of arthritis and musculoskeletal conditions. It is working to take the pain away from sufferers with all forms of arthritis and helping people to remain active. This will be achieved through funding high-quality research, providing services, information and campaigning.The charity's vision is a future free of arthritis.
Rothamsted Research Limited
ResearchScientific research, training and communication to advance knowledge that will enhance the management of cultivated land, nationally and internationally, for environmental and societal benefit
Wessex Archaeology Limited
Heritage, ResearchThe advancement of education; and the advancement of the arts, culture, heritage and science.
Academy Of Medical Sciences
ResearchPlease see the Report of the Trustees
The Howletts Wild Animal Trust
Environment, ResearchThe advancement and promotion for the public benefit of education and useful knowledge in relation to the science of zoology, the preservaion and exhibition of living animals and in particular a) The preservation and exhibition of wild animals in danger of extinction; b) The conservation of wildlife habitats; c) The maintenance and expansion of breeding groups
Westminster Fund
ResearchPromotion and extension of Christian Science
Science Based Targets Initiative
ResearchThe Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) is a corporate climate action organization that enables companies and financial institutions worldwide to play their part in combating the climate crisis.We develop standards, tools and guidance which allow companies to set greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions reductions targets in line with what is needed to keep global heating below catastrophic levels a
Lhasa Limited
Charitable activities, ResearchThe charity promotes public education through the development and use of computer-aided reasoning and information systems in chemistry and the chemistry-related sciences.
The Rosalind Franklin Institute
ResearchThe Rosalind Franklin Institute is a new national institute, funded by the UK government through UK Research and Innovation, dedicated to bringing about transformative changes in life science through interdisciplinary research and technology development.
Royal College Of Obstetricians And Gynaecologists
Education, Health, ResearchThe encouragement of the study and the advancement of the science and practice of obstetrics and gynaecology.
Cogent Skills Limited
ResearchThe promotion of industry and commerce for the public benefit by promoting the training and education of persons employed or intending to be employed in the science based industries covering industrial sciences (including petroleum refining and distribution, chemical manufacturing, and polymers), life sciences (including pharmaceuticals and medical technologies) and nuclear.
Quadram Institute Bioscience
ResearchThe world-wide advancement of education in food sciences and food related matters by undertaking research and disseminating for public benefit the useful results of such research
The Master And Fellows Of The College Or Hall Of Saint Catharine The Virgin In The University Of Cambridge
Education, ResearchA College in the University of Cambridge to advance education, religion, learning and research in the arts, social sciences and natural sciences. To achieve this, the College provides, in conjunction with the University of Cambridge, an education for some 600 undergraduate and graduate students which is recognised internationally as being of the highest standard.
The Powell-Cotton Trust
Heritage, ResearchTHE PROVISION AND MAINTENANCE OF A MUSEUM IN OR NEAR BIRCHINGTON FOR THE EXHIBITION TO THE PUBLIC OF SPECIMENS OF NATURAL HISTORY AND ETHNOGRAPHY (PARTICULARLY SUCH SPECIMENS COLLECTED BY PERCY HORACE GORDON POWELL-COTTON) AND, IF THE GOVERNORS THINK FIT, OF SPECIMENS OF OTHER SCIENCES AND OF THE FINE AND USEFUL ARTS.
The College Of All Souls Of The Faithful Departed, Of Oxford
Education, ResearchAll Souls College is part of the University of Oxford. It advances research and education, particularly in the Humanities, the Law, the Social Sciences, the Natural Sciences, and Mathematics; promotes the links between the academic world and public life; and maintains the tradition of the College as a place of prayer.
Huo Family Foundation (uk) Limited
Beneficiary group, Charitable activities, Health, ResearchThe Huo Family Foundation is a grant-giving foundation based in London. Its mission is to support education, communities and the pursuit of knowledge. The Foundations current focus are in the five main areas, education, neuroscience and psychology, public policy, the arts and scientific research.
The Royal Air Force Charitable Trust
Armed forces, Beneficiary group, Education, Leisure, ResearchThe Mission of the Royal Air Force Charitable Trust is to Promote the RAF and Inspire young people and RAF personnel to fulfil their potential in air, space and technology . This is achieved through the staging of the Royal International Air Tattoo annually and by the awarding of grants for flying scholarships and national STEM initiatives which are delivered throughout the year.
Association For Project Management
ResearchThe charitable object of APM is advancing the science theory and practice of project and programme management for the public benefit. We are the Chartered Body for the project profession and offer membership, qualifications and wide support to project professionals.
St Catherine's College In The University Of Oxford
Education, ResearchTo advance learning, education and research in the arts and sciences and to provide for men and women who shall be members of the University a College wherein they may work for degrees in the University or may carry out postgraduate or other special studies.
Blue Ventures Conservation
Economic and community development, ResearchBlue Ventures is a science-led social enterprise that works with coastal communities to develop transformative approaches for nurturing and sustaining locally led marine conservation initiatives. We work in places where the ocean is vital to local people, cultures and economies, and where there is a fundamental need to support human development.
The Chartered Institute Of Building
Charitable activities, ResearchThe CIOB is governed by Royal Charter with the following objectives - the promotion for the public benefit of the science and practice of building and construction and, the advancement of public education in the science and practice of building and construction including necessary research and the publication thereof.
Enginuity
ResearchTo promote and advance education, training and skills in science, technology, engineering and manufacturing, and in particular to advance skills in such areas as are or may be in future required by the engineering profession, for the development of: (i) persons employed or intending to be employed in Industry and / or commerce, and (ii) the public generally.
The Cure Parkinson's Trust
ResearchThe Cure Parkinson's Trust's purpose is to fund research to hasten a cure for this debilitative neurological condition. The charity's primary role is identifying, funding and evaluating research projects, as well as hosting scientific forums to bring relevant scientists within the field together, to discuss key areas of research and technology.
Health Data Research UK
ResearchThe national institute for health data for England, Wales, Scotland and N Ireland. We develop and apply cutting-edge data science approaches to clinical, biological, genomic and other multi-dimensional health data to address the most pressing health research challenges facing the public. Our mission is to unite, improve and use the UK's health data to enable discoveries that improve people's lives
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.