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.
Bournemouth Carnival Band
Arts, Charitable activities, ResearchEducation of the public in the arts of sciences of music, with particular reference to music presented by marching bands together with an element of comedy, by means of concerts and other activities to which the public has access. Also to provide opportunities for those persons wishing to learn to play a musical instrument within the marching brass/woodwind range. The band also supports other char
The Chelmsford Science And Engineering Society
Beneficiary group, Education, ResearchWe run school's technology competition yearly. We hold engineering related talks in the winter period, September to April. We give award to Anglia Ruskin University top engineering degree student. We promote children taking STEM subjects.
Cymdeithas Hynafiaethwyr Môn / Anglesey Antiquarian Society
Arts, Heritage, ResearchThe Society's objects are the practical study of archaeology, natural science, art, literature, history and kindred subjects as far as they pertain to Anglesey, also the preservation of historical documents, ancient monuments, rare birds and plants and objects of geological or other scientific interest in the Island, and to foster public interest in and appreciation of these subjects.
The Dovercourt Choral Society
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 presentation of public choral concerts and by such other ways as the society through its committee shall determine from time to time.
Skeletal Dysplasia Group For Teaching And Research
ResearchTwice-yearly scientific/teaching meetingsBi-annual instructional course on the diagnosis of skeletal dysplasiasSupport to members for research and teaching in this field
The Science Fiction Foundation
Arts, Associations, Charity and VCS support, ResearchMaintains and develops a science fiction research collection and library.Raises funds to support the Foundation Collection.Publishes the Journal Foundation: The International Review of Science Fiction.Organises and supports conferences for the furtherance of Science Fiction education.Publishes papers, pamphlets and books on the subject of Science Fiction.
Christian Science Society, Leeds
Religion, ResearchTo promote the truths of the Bible as explained in the writings of Mary Baker Eddy.
Christian Science Society, Cardiff
Religion, ResearchCHRISTIAN SCIENCE CHURCH SERVICES AND ACTIVITIES.
Christian Science Society, Cheadle Hulme
Religion, ResearchOur church is a branch of The Mother Church. The First Church of Christ, Scientist in Boston, Massachusetts. We hold Sunday services at 11am - also a Testimony meeting every first Wednesday of the month at 7.30 p.m. Our Reading Room is open for half an hour before each service. The general public and visitors are warmly welcome.
Reading Foundation For Art
Heritage, ResearchThe purchase of works of art or other objects of archaeological historical or scientific interest for the benefit of the public in the permanent collection maintained by Reading Borough Council
Swansea Bay Ladies Choir
Arts, Beneficiary group, Charity and VCS support, ResearchTo promote the art and science of Music by presentations of concerts and other activities. To raise funds and support any charitable trusts, associations and institutions, local and national and make any charitable donations as the committee shall ,from time to time determine.
Fleetwood And District Choral Society
Arts, ResearchThe objects of the Society shall be to educate the public in the art and science of music by the rehearsal of choral music and the presentation of public concerts
Lydeard St. Lawrence Parents, Teachers And Friends Association
Beneficiary group, Charity and VCS support, Education, Researchwe fundraise to provide the school with various items that they wish for, varying from science workshops, hire of water cooler, school trips.
The Leonardo Da Vinci Society
ResearchThe Leonardo da Vinci Society provides a forum for those interested in Leonardo or aspects of the culture of his time to which he contributed. The Society's interests also extend to the Art/Science overlap in other periods. The Society holds an Annual Lecture, publishes a Newsletter and holds Symposia on relevant topics.
Allerford Community Hall
Beneficiary group, Facilities, Leisure, ResearchCOMMUNITY HALL IN THE HEART OF EXMOOR FOR GENERAL CHARITABLE PURPOSES, ARTS/CULTURE/HERITAGE/SCIENCE.AMATEUR SPORT, YOUTH FOOTBALL BOYS & GIRLSPROVIDES BUILDINGS/FACILITIES/OPEN SPACE HELPING THE LOCAL AND DISTRICT GENERAL PUBLIC AND WHERE APPLICABLE THE TOURIST INDUSTRY
The Portsmouth Branch Of The University Of The Third Age
Arts, Education, Heritage, ResearchWe are a self-help educational and social organisation for retired and semi-retired. We offer a range of groups and activities such as: music discovery; french; spanish; book club; french reading; law, art; art appreciation; Upwords; Mah Jong; Rummikub; history; architecture; poetry & plays; film club; science & technology; philosophy.
Lightwater Women's Institute
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 Science to improve and develop conditions of rural life. To advance their education in citizenship in public questions, both national and international in music, drama and other cultural subjects, branches of agriculture, handicrafts, home economics, health and social welfare.
The Holman-Climax Male Voice Choir
Arts, Beneficiary group, Charitable activities, ResearchThe charity's activity is to promote,improve,develop and maintain public education in and appreciation of the art and science of music, in particular choir singing, by the presentation of public concerts and recitals.
Christian Science Society, Southport
Arts, Education, ResearchChurch services Sunday School. Meetings for testimony of the saving and healing power of God on our lives. Talks on Christian science its teachings with relevance to our lives. Maintaining a room for private study of the bible and the Christian science text book "science and health with key to the scriptures by Mary Baker Eddy and publications of the church all activities free and open to all.
European Society For Microcirculation
ResearchThe charity seeks to enhance the understanding of the function of the microcirculation in health and disease, to advance the study of the flow of blood and other tissue fluids especially in the smallest vessels and or matters related there to. It encourages the exchange of knowledge and ideas through the interaction of international scientific conferences which the society holds every 2 years.
The L G Groves Memorial Prizes And Awards
Leisure, ResearchThe promotion of the preservation and protection of life and property in the air, in particular the safety of flying personnel and aircraft. The promotion of the research into and the study of the science of meteorology and its application to aviation by the awarding of prizes and awards to nominated personnel.
British Microcirculation And Vascular Biology Society
Charitable activities, ResearchTo provide a specialised network for the dissemination of new discoveries in the field of microcirovascular health research to scientists and lay persons, thus advancing our knowledge of small blood vessels. Allocation of small grants to perform laboratory visits and attend conferences, to foster career development of society members and scientific technologies in the UK.
Tickhill Music Society
Arts, Charitable activities, ResearchThe objects of the society shall be to 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 events
Applied Vision Association
Education, ResearchThe objects of the charity are to advance, promote, develop and improve the study and knowledge of vision sciences.It holds regular conferences and administers the Vision Scientists Memorial Fund (a restricted fund) to provide travel to conferences and bursaries for junior scientists working in this field.
Streatham St Bart's Chamber Orchestra
Arts, Charitable activities, ResearchPromotion, improvement, development and maintenance of public education in and appreciation of the art and science of orchestral music by the presentation of public orchestral concerts and by such other ways as the Orchestra shall determine from time to time.
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.