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
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Mendip Nature Research Committee
Environment, Heritage, ResearchThe Mendip Nature Research Committee, is a self-governing body. Its objectives are to advance education by the study and research of the flora, fauna, geology, archaeology, speleology and allied sciences principally on Mendip, and to pursue other activities outside the scientific sphere, as may be determined and promoted by the MNRC.
Clevedon Choral Society
Arts, Charitable activities, ResearchThe choir exists to promote, improve, develop and maintain public education in the appreciation of the art and science of music through the public presentation of concerts and recitals.
Women's Institute - Copmanthorpe
Arts, Associations, Beneficiary group, Economic and community development, Housing, Research, SocietyThe main purpose of the WI organisation are to enable women who are interested in issues associated with rural life including arts, crafts and sciences, to improve & develop conditions of rural life, to advance their education in citizenship, in public questions both national & international, in music, drama & other cultural subjects & in all branches of agriculture, handicrafts, home economics, h
Christian Science Society, Kingston Upon Thames
Beneficiary group, Education, ResearchChurch Services are held on Sunday Mornings and every 2nd and 4th Wednesday Evenings. .Sunday School is held on Sunday Mornings for young people.Reading Room is where people can find out about Christian Science during the week.Lectures about Christian Science are given in the community. Other events occur sometimes.All activities are open to the community.
The Fagus Anstruther Memorial Trust
ResearchTo benefit individuals to further their education. Advancement of learned arts and sciences and for furtherance of research and study
Leicester Literary And Philosophical Society
Arts, Education, Heritage, ResearchThe Society organises an annual series of lectures, usually held in Leicester New Walk Museum, for the advancement of education in Literature, Science and the Arts. It publishes proceedings and supports the museum. Natural History and Geology Sections organise further events. The Society has close links with Leicester, De Montfort and Loughborough universities and Leicester City Council.
Vocalis
Arts, Charitable activities, ResearchTHE PRESENTATION OF PUBLIC CONCERTS AND RECITALS IN ORDER TO ADVANCE, IMPROVE, DEVELOP AND MAINTAIN PUBLIC EDUCATION IN, AND APPRECIATION OF, THE ART AND SCIENCE OF MUSIC.
The Parkes Foundation
Charitable activities, ResearchTo make grants for the furtherance of education by supporting scientific projects aimed at improving knowledge of demographic and health-related problems worldwide, and especially in developing countries.
The Scientific And Medical Network Charitable Trust
Charitable activities, ResearchSupporting other charities and making grants.
The Holst Singers
Arts, Charitable activities, ResearchTo promote, improve, develop and maintain public education in the appreciation of the art and science of music, and in particular 20th century English music by the presentation of public concerts and recitals, and by such other ways as the society though its committee shall determine from time to time.
Friends Of Music In Mayfield
Arts, Associations, Charitable activities, ResearchTo promote, improve, develop and maintain public education in and appreciation of the art and science of music particularly but not exclusively in the Parish of Mayfield East Sussex
British Society For Cardiovascular Research
Charitable activities, ResearchHolding of scientific conferences; provision of advice to policy-making bodies
City Of Birmingham Brass Band
Arts, ResearchThe association was established to educate the public in the art and science of music and in particular the music of brass bands by the presentation of concerts and other activities including involvement in brass band contests.
Christian Science Society, Welwyn Garden City
Facilities, Religion, ResearchPlace of worship
Stuart Heath Charitable Settlement
Heritage, ResearchA)The permanent preservation for the benefit of the public generally of land, buildings and works of art of beauty or historic or artistic interestB)The advancement or promotion of education by protection and preservation of lands of ecological or other scientific importance C)The advancement or promotion of education by protection and preservation of the artistic and architectural heritage
Crowthorne Choral Society
Arts, Charitable activities, ResearchTo promote, improve and maintain public education and appreciation of the art and science of music in all its aspects by the presentation of public concerts and recitals and by such other ways as the society through its committee shall determine from time to time.
The Neonatal Society
Education, Health, ResearchThe Neonatal Society was founded in 1959 to bring together scientists and clinicians with an interest in the fetus and newborn. The object of the Society is the promotion of Neonatal Science. McCance travel bursaries are available to support researchers who would otherwise be unable to attend the Society's meetings in the UK. The Society hosts four annual commemorative lectures.
The Suffolk Flora Preservation Trust
Environment, Facilities, ResearchPromoting the permanent preservation for the benefit of the public generally and especially the inhabitants of the County of Suffolk of nature reserves of beauty, historic and ecological interest and scientific importance, in particularly, the natural flora of the County of Suffolk.
29th Croydon (st Johns) Scout Group
Associations, Heritage, Leisure, Religion, ResearchWe didn't have many activities during 2020 due to the Pandemic when we couldn't have face to face meetings. However, Scouts had a very active Zoom meetings In early part of year, Beavers celebrated Chinese new year, had a night hike and cooked pancakes. Cubs visited a synagogue, made pancakes, visited a Fire station and some went to the Science Museum. Scouts went ice skating, had a Winter camp
Christian Science Society, Derby
Religion, ResearchReligious activities. Church services are held on Sunday mornings and Wednesday evenings.
The City Of Leicester Singers
Arts, Charitable activities, ResearchIn pursuance of the choir's objectives to promote, improve, develop and maintain public education in and appreciation of the art and science of music in all its aspects, COLS presents three concerts each year together with other occasional musical activities.
The High Wycombe Choral Society
Arts, Beneficiary group, Education, ResearchTo study and perform oratorio and other choral works and so educate interested sections of the public in the art and science of music by the presentation of concerts and other activities. This also includes enabling school children to aprticpate in concerts in front of a live audience and with a professional orchestra.
Regional Science Association International: British And Irish Section
Economic and community development, ResearchEducational charity operating in the field of regional economic development.
Caring Outreach International Charity (coic)
Arts, Beneficiary group, Charitable activities, Economic and community development, Education, Health, Housing, Leisure, Religion, Research, Saving of livesCares for the destitute through training, job placement, also refugees, disabled, elderly, children, young people, homeless, people in crime,HIV/Aids and the sick,through a variety of services such as medical care, sports activities, emergency relief, music, drama, rehabilitation, education, campaign, community safety/Developments,representation, faith, housing, counselling,providing clean waters
The Rawcliffe Educational Charity
Beneficiary group, Charitable activities, Education, ResearchScientific Calculators are gifted to each child in our parish leaving primary school going into secondary education. Also, over 18s leaving continued Education to go to University are encouraged to apply to the charity for grants to help them with their studies
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.