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.
National Fruit Collections Trust
Leisure, Researchthe trust was established for the advancement of the educaiton of the public in the art and science of horticulture, research into fruit husbandry, and the conservation and evaluation of cultivars of fruit
Estuarine And Coastal Sciences Association
ResearchOrganisation of scientific meetings and workshops and publication of scientific works in the fields of estuarine and coastal management and conservation.
St Mary's C Of E School Thornbury Parent Teacher And Friends Association
Beneficiary group, Charity and VCS support, Education, Religion, Research, Social welfareSummer Fair, Christmas Fair, Science & Engineering Fair, Fireworks Night, School Discos, Raffles, Cake Sales, Quiz Nights and other fundraising activities or social events for the School.
Downs Baptist Chapel, Haverhill
Education, Religion, ResearchPublic Services and a Sunday School on Sundays; Bible Studies and Prayer Meetings during week;;provide various social,scientific and christian short courses;organise various community activity events for charity.
Royal College Of Science Association Trust
Education, ResearchThe provision of scholarships and financial assistance for and sponsorship of research by students at the Royal College of Science.The provision of amenities and facilities for students through the medium of the RCS Union and the Imperial College Union.
Kensington And Chelsea Music Society
Arts, Charitable activities, ResearchTo promote, improve, develop and maintain public education in and appreciation of the arts and science of music in all its aspects.
The Dvorak Society
Arts, ResearchThe objects of the Society are to educate the public in the arts and sciences, and in particular, the arts and science of the music of The Czech Republic and Slovakia, by the presentation of concerts, lectures and other activities.
South London Singers
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.
The Trans-Antarctic Association
ResearchGrants for research and development activities and presentation and publication of associated scientific reports relating to the Antarctic region of the earth.
Nailsea Community Trust Limited
Beneficiary group, Economic and community development, Research, Social welfareBENEFIT THE INHABITANTS OF THE TOWN OF NAILSEA AND SURROUNDING PARISHES TO EDUCATE AND ASSIST YOUNG PERSONS UNDER THE AGE OF 25 YEARS, TO EDUCATE PERSONS OF ALL AGES IN THE ARTS, SCIENCE, RELIGION, COMMERCE AND HEALTH CARE, AND TO RELIEVE POVERTY AMONGST PERSONS WHO ARE IN CONDITIONS OF NEED, HARDSHIP AND DISTRESS
Bolton Choral Union
Arts, Charitable activities, ResearchThe study, advancement,improvement development and maintenance of public education in and appreciation of the art and science of music in all its aspects including through the presentation of public concerts and recitals, paticularly choral works, both classical and modern.
Hope Metropolitan Concerts
Arts, Religion, ResearchThe objects of the Society are to educate the public in the art and science of music by presentation of concerts and other activities.
The Mark Ridgwell Leukaemia Trust
Health, ResearchTo fund at the trustees discretion the purchase of medical, scientific or computer equipment as used in medical research , diagnosis or treatment or donation to a hospital whose activities are not carried out for profit.
G C R I Trust
Charitable activities, Education, Leisure, ResearchThe GCRI Trust promotes scientific research & education on cultivation of glasshouse crops/mushrooms/bulbs etc. provides small travel grants to researchers involved in British horticulture and publishes technical reports of new/interesting items of potential value to UK horticulture. They sponsor student scholarships for related courses and a biennial seminar on international future trends.
The Society For Research In Rehabilitation
ResearchPromotes research in rehabilitation. The Society holds a minimum of one scientific meetings each year. Each meeting offers symposia addressing specific rehabilitation topics, sessions for presentation of scientific papers and poster sessions.
Nantwich Library Trust Fund
Arts, Economic and community development, ResearchTo purchase and provide books, periodicals, maps and specimens of art and science for any library provided and maintained by the library authority, for the urban district of Nantwich.
Gresley 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 in all it's aspects by the presentation of public concerts and recitals and by such other ways as the Choir through its committee shall determine from time to time. Also supporting any other charitable purpose in any manner approved by law.
The Yorkshire Geological Society
Arts, ResearchFounded in 1837, the Society's purpose is to promote knowledge of, and research, education and conservation relating to, the earth sciences, especially relating to Yorkshire and the north of England, through lecture and field meetings, publications including "Proceedings", "Circular". field guides. it also cooperates with related societies in its meetings and the annual Yorkshire Geology Month.
Christian Science Society, Blackpool
Arts, Religion, ResearchFirst Church of Christ, Scientist, Blackpool is part of a worldwide network of Branch Churches, founded on the words and works of Jesus, by Mary Baker Eddy. Services are held on Sundays, and on Wednesday evenings Testimony Meetings are held. Each Church also supports a Reading Room, open to the public for study and loan or sale of books etc.
British Naturalists' Association
Charitable activities, Environment, Heritage, ResearchThe Association's objects are to promote, organise, carry on and encourage education of the public and study and research (including the recording and study of places and objects of natural history, scientific interest, and natural beauty) for the advancement of knowledge in all branches of natural history and for such purposes to encourage and actively support the conservation of wildlife....
Philosophical Fellowship Fund
ResearchThe Fund was established for the 'furtherance of philisophical and/or scientific research'. The Fund particularly aims to further researach connected with France.
William Pengelly Cave Studies Trust
Education, Heritage, ResearchThe promotion of cave studies and research, education residential resource for people of all ages. Provison of a museum/interpretation centre, publication of educational material relatibng to cave science. Out reach work to schools and adults groups.
The Charitable Trust Of The Association Of The Pupils Of Rosemary Cobham C S B
Research1. FOR PROMOTING AND EXTENDING THE RELIGION OF CHRISTIAN SCIENCE AS TAUGHT BY MARY BAKER EDDY IN THE CHRISTIAN SCIENCE TEXTBOOK "SCIENCE AND HEALTH WITH KEY TO THE SCRIPTURES". 2. FOR SUCH OTHER CHARITABLE PURPOSES AS THE TRUSTEES IN THEIR DISCRETION THINK FIT AND WHICH ARE CONSISTENT WITH THE TEACHING AND PRACTICE OF THE SAID RELIGION.
The Wigton Choral Society
Arts, Charitable activities, ResearchThe object of the Society shall be to promote, improve, develop and maintain public education in, and appreciation of, the art and science of music principally through choral singing in a mixed voice choir by the prsentation of public concerts and by other such ways as the Society through its committee [the trustees] shall determine from time to time.
Greencombe Garden Trust
Facilities, Leisure, ResearchTo permit the property to be used as and for a garden and arboretum for the enjoyment of the public and for the purpose of research by the growth and propagation of trees and plants with a view to the furtherance of the study and science of botany and the conservation of the nature and the increase of knowledge in respect thereof and the improvement of the methods and practice of horticulture.
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.