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Research Charities That specialise in Science

Discover 2,145 Research charities that specialise in science. Use the search below to filter within these results.

2,145
Charities
£6,700,981,361
Total Income
£2,028,756
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.

Royal Institute Of British Architects

Research

The 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.

Latest Income: £30,725,000
Areas of Operation: Various
Status: Registered
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Arthritis UK

Charitable activities, Research

The 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.

Latest Income: £30,018,000
Areas of Operation: Various
Status: Registered
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Rothamsted Research Limited

Research

Scientific research, training and communication to advance knowledge that will enhance the management of cultivated land, nationally and internationally, for environmental and societal benefit

Latest Income: £29,253,000
Areas of Operation: Various
Status: Registered
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Wessex Archaeology Limited

Heritage, Research

The advancement of education; and the advancement of the arts, culture, heritage and science.

Latest Income: £27,688,332
Areas of Operation: Various
Status: Registered
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Academy Of Medical Sciences

Research

Please see the Report of the Trustees

Latest Income: £27,049,618
Areas of Operation: Northern Ireland
Status: Registered
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The Howletts Wild Animal Trust

Environment, Research

The 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

Latest Income: £26,963,657
Areas of Operation: Kent
Status: Registered
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Westminster Fund

Research

Promotion and extension of Christian Science

Latest Income: £23,762,720
Areas of Operation: Various
Status: Registered
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Science Based Targets Initiative

Research

The 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

Latest Income: £22,199,368
Areas of Operation: England And Wales
Status: Registered
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Lhasa Limited

Charitable activities, Research

The charity promotes public education through the development and use of computer-aided reasoning and information systems in chemistry and the chemistry-related sciences.

Latest Income: £20,635,592
Areas of Operation: Various
Status: Registered
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The Rosalind Franklin Institute

Research

The 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.

Latest Income: £20,571,726
Areas of Operation: England And Wales
Status: Registered
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Royal College Of Obstetricians And Gynaecologists

Education, Health, Research

The encouragement of the study and the advancement of the science and practice of obstetrics and gynaecology.

Latest Income: £20,480,633
Areas of Operation: Various
Status: Registered
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Cogent Skills Limited

Research

The 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.

Latest Income: £20,468,000
Areas of Operation: Northern Ireland
Status: Registered
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Quadram Institute Bioscience

Research

The 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

Latest Income: £20,434,055
Areas of Operation: Norfolk
Status: Registered
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The Master And Fellows Of The College Or Hall Of Saint Catharine The Virgin In The University Of Cambridge

Education, Research

A 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.

Latest Income: £19,874,000
Areas of Operation: Cambridgeshire
Status: Registered
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The Powell-Cotton Trust

Heritage, Research

THE 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.

Latest Income: £19,320,525
Areas of Operation: Kent
Status: Registered
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The College Of All Souls Of The Faithful Departed, Of Oxford

Education, Research

All 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.

Latest Income: £19,159,000
Areas of Operation: Oxfordshire
Status: Registered
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Huo Family Foundation (uk) Limited

Beneficiary group, Charitable activities, Health, Research

The 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.

Latest Income: £18,472,798
Areas of Operation: China
Status: Registered
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The Royal Air Force Charitable Trust

Armed forces, Beneficiary group, Education, Leisure, Research

The 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.

Latest Income: £18,088,051
Areas of Operation: England And Wales
Status: Registered
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Association For Project Management

Research

The 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.

Latest Income: £17,843,694
Areas of Operation: Various
Status: Registered
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St Catherine's College In The University Of Oxford

Education, Research

To 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.

Latest Income: £17,652,000
Areas of Operation: Oxfordshire
Status: Registered
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Blue Ventures Conservation

Economic and community development, Research

Blue 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.

Latest Income: £16,519,444
Areas of Operation: Various
Status: Registered
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The Chartered Institute Of Building

Charitable activities, Research

The 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.

Latest Income: £15,405,000
Areas of Operation: Various
Status: Registered
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Enginuity

Research

To 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.

Latest Income: £15,098,852
Areas of Operation: Northern Ireland
Status: Registered
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The Cure Parkinson's Trust

Research

The 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.

Latest Income: £14,981,860
Areas of Operation: Scotland
Status: Registered
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Health Data Research UK

Research

The 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

Latest Income: £14,883,097
Areas of Operation: Northern Ireland
Status: Registered
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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.