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.
Women's Institute - Harlow
Arts, Associations, Beneficiary group, Economic and community development, Housing, Research, SocietyTo enable women who are interested in issues associated with rural life (including arts, crafts and sciences) to improve and develop conditions of rural life, to advance their education in citizenship, in public questions (both national and international) in music, drama & other cultural subjects, and in all branches of agriculture, handicrafts, home economics, health & social welfare.
The Edwin Cornforth 1983 Charity Trust
ResearchSpecific Christian science organisations named in trust document.
Banbury Ornithological Society
Facilities, Research1)The conservation of birdlife, principally through the maintenance of 6 Nature Reserves.2)Scientific research into birdlife by partaking in National bird surveys, and also organising and undertaking local surveys through a programme of fieldwork, and publishing the results.3)Educating the public about birdlife by organising a programme of speakers.
Saddleworth Concerts Society
Arts, Charity and VCS support, ResearchTo educate the public in the 'arts and sciences', and in particular, the 'art and science of music', by the presentation of 5 concerts per annum, and other activities, including 'plant sale' and 'annual dinner'-fund raising activities.
The Beshara Trust
ResearchThe Trust supports and publicises education leading to understanding of human being in the context of the absolute unity of existence. It draws on scientific and spiritual tradition in this education. It aims to help all who wish to understand their place in the Universe reach an understanding of the perspective and values needed for a responsible life in the world.
Marlborough Grant Maintained School Parent Teachers Association
Arts, Beneficiary group, Charity and VCS support, Education, ResearchParent Teacher Association raising funds for the school with activities such as car boot sales, music festivals, quiz nights etc
First Church Of Christ Scientist Godalming
Beneficiary group, Education, ResearchThe Church has continued to welcome visitors to its Sunday Services and Wednesday testimony meetings, to teach children in its Sunday School, and to maintain a Reading Room open to the public weekly. The Church has also held a lecture for the public.
County Council Of Clwyd Welsh Church Fund
Beneficiary group, Health, Heritage, Leisure, Religion, Research, Saving of lives, Social welfareAdvancement of Education, relief of poverty, advancement of religion, relief in sickness, aid to elderly persons, aid for social, recreational, aesthetic, architectural, historical & scientific matters, medical research, probationers, visually impaired and emergency or disasters & other charitable organisations
Bhsf Medical And Welfare Charity
Health, Research, Social welfareTo provide comforts and amenities for patients or staff in hospitals and medical charities, assist medical research, education and science, and support charitable organisations concerned with the sick or disadvantaged.
The North Of England Neurological Association
Health, ResearchWe organise an annual scientific meeting for neuroscientists/physicians/surgeons in the North of England, sponsoring junior doctors, and offering travel grants.
British Society For Investigative Dermatology
ResearchThe purpose of the BSID is to promote high quality scientific research in skin biology. This is achieved principally through the annual meeting, which comprises presentations of original research, guest lectures, and educational symposia. The Society is particularly keen to encourage the involvement of young scientists and clinicians in dermatological research.
The Society For Back Pain Research
ResearchSupporting Scientific meetings that have a primary objective of research into spinal disorders. Assisting in the provision of patient information on spinal disorders . Education of members regarding spinal disorders and the treatment of spinal disorders.
The Kent Ornithological Society
Research(a) Study and record of all aspects of the avifauna of Kent(b) Co-operate with national ornithological and other bodies in scientific ornithological enquiries(c) Promote increased interest in ornithology in Kent(d) Support conservation of bird life in the county
Bristol Male Voice Choir
Arts, Beneficiary group, Charitable activities, ResearchTo promote, improve, develop and maintain public education in, and appreciation of, the art and science of music and in particular choral music by the presentation of public concerts.
Abertillery Town Band
Arts, Beneficiary group, ResearchTo educate the public in the arts and sciences, and in particular the arts and sciences of brass music. By presentation of public concerts and recitals and by such other ways as the committee shall determine.
The Ryton Chorale
Arts, Charitable activities, ResearchTo promote, improve, develop and maintain public education in and appreciation of the art and science of choral music in all its aspects by the presentation of public choral concerts and by such other ways as the choir, through its committee shall from time to time determine.
Richmond Chamber Choir
Arts, Charitable activities, ResearchTo promote, improve, develop and maintain public education of the art and science of choral music of all periods with particular emphasis on early music, suitable for a choir of limited size (max 36 members) by the presentation of public concerts and recitals.
Hoylake Chamber Concert Society
Arts, Charitable activities, ResearchTo 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
Colchester Surgical Research Foundation
Health, ResearchTO ADVANCE THE EDUCATION OF THE GENERAL PUBLIC BUT PARTICULARLY MEDICAL AND SURGICAL PROFESSIONALS IN THE SCIENCE AND PRACTICE OF SURGERY BY PROMOTING AND ENCOURAGING THE STUDY OF AND RESEARCH INTO SURGERY AND PAYING OR CONTRIBUTING TO EDUCATIONAL ACTIVITIES RELATED TO SURGERY NOT PROVIDED BY THE NATIONAL HEALTH SERVICE.
Christian Science Society Camborne-Redruth
Religion, ResearchReligious Activities Provides Church Services and a Christian Science Reading Room
Stour Valley Arts And Music Society
Arts, ResearchThe objects of the society are to educate the public in the arts and sciences, and in particular the art and science of music, in the presentation of concerts and other activities.
Sleaford Choral Society
Arts, ResearchThe objects of the Society shall be to educate the public in the Arts and Sciences, and, in particular, the art and science of music, by the presentation of concerts and other activities.
Surrey Bird Club
ResearchRESEARCH: To co-operate with national and local scientific ornithological enquiries and to study and record all aspects of avifauna in Surrey.PUBLICATION: To produce an annual report on the birds of the county to be known as the Surrey Bird ReportCONSERVATION: To support conservation of birdlife in the countyEDUCATION: To promote an increased interest in ornithology in Surrey
The Christian Science Society, Nottingham
Arts, Religion, ResearchHolding Church Services, Meetings and Lectures on Christian Science.Running a Reading Room and Resource Centre where the Bible and Christian Science literature can be read, borrowed or purchased.All these activities are open to the public.
The British Sub Aqua Jubilee Trust
ResearchFor the advancement of underwater exploration, discovery of safety health and science and for other kindred purposes.
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.