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Research Charities That specialise in Science

Discover 804 Research charities that specialise in science. Use the search below to filter within these results.

804
Charities
£3,871,727,922
Total Income
£3,346,351
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.

The North Of England Institute Of Mining And Mechanical Engineers

Professions, Research

To advance & promote the science, education & technology of Mining Engineering & engineering generally. To secure the increased safety & improved health and well being of those employed. To collect, acquire & disseminate, scientific knowledge & technical information. To advance & promote the science & technology of addressing the environmental & socio-economic legacies of former mining activities.

Latest Income: £8,431
Areas of Operation: Various
Status: Registered
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Walsall Choral Society

Arts, Charitable activities, Research

The study and practice of choral and other types of communal singing and music. To promote, improve, and maintain public education in and the appreciation of the art and science of choral singing by presenting regular choral concerts and/or recitals.

Latest Income: £8,380
Areas of Operation: Walsall
Status: Registered
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Bridgwater Choral Society

Arts, Charitable activities, Research

THE OBJECT OF THE SOCIETY IS TO PROMOTE, IMPROVE, DEVELOP AND MAINTAIN PUBLIC EDUCATION IN, AND APPRECIATION OF THE ART AND SCIENCE OF MUSIC GENERALLY, AND ESPECIALLY OF CHORAL MUSIC BY PRESENTATION OF PUBLIC CONCERTS AND RECITALS. THE SOCIETY MEETS AND PRACTICES FROM SEPTEMBER TO MAY, PUTTING ON TWO CONCERTS EACH YEAR. ONE CONCERT IS IN EARLY DECEMBER AND THE OTHER IS IN MAY.

Latest Income: £8,241
Areas of Operation: Somerset
Status: Registered
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Women's Institute - West Mersea

Arts, Associations, Beneficiary group, Charity and VCS support, Economic and community development, Housing, Research, Society

Advances the education of women and girls in important local and national political and social issues, music, drama and other cultural subjects, agriculture, crafts, home economics, science, health and social welfare; promotes sustainable development; advances health and advances citizenship by promoting civic responsibility and volunteering.

Latest Income: £8,174
Areas of Operation: Essex
Status: Registered
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The 'west Midlands' Surgical Society

Health, Research

The advancement of the science and art of surgery in all its branches and to promote and encourage for the public benefit within the area covered by the West Midlands Regional Authority, the study, general practice and general knowledge of surgery

Latest Income: £8,116
Areas of Operation: Various
Status: Registered
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National Association Of Plumbing Heating And Mechanical Service Contractors Training

Charitable activities, Research

The Charity's objective is to provide training and public education in the science and practice of plumbing and allied sciences by the provision of education and training facilities and by promotion of study and research work in the science and practice of plumbing and allied sciences.

Latest Income: £8,073
Areas of Operation: England And Wales
Status: Registered
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The Andrew Rawlings Memorial Fund

Beneficiary group, Economic and community development, Education, Research

The objects of the charity are to help young people with their training and education in agricultural science, whether at full time college or on short term courses, by making a grant towards this end.

Latest Income: £8,018
Areas of Operation: North Somerset
Status: Registered
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Harlow Symphony Orchestra

Arts, Research

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.

Latest Income: £7,972
Areas of Operation: Essex
Status: Registered
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Combustion Institute (british Section)

Research

We are the British Section of the Combustion Institute. The Combustion Institute is an International Learned Society whose purpose is to promote and disseminate research into Combustion Science and Engineering.see www.combustion.org.uk

Latest Income: £7,948
Areas of Operation: England And Wales
Status: Registered
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The Association For The Scientific Study Of Anomalous Phenomena

Research

We provide education and training to the public, offering training days and courses throughout the year as well as online training via our website. We also provide technical assistance and charitable funding for scientific research projects.

Latest Income: £7,846
Areas of Operation: England And Wales
Status: Registered
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Brighton Science Festival Limited

Arts, Facilities, Research

education activities in Sussex; in particular, science-related

Latest Income: £7,694
Areas of Operation: Various
Status: Registered
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First Church Of Christ, Scientist, Stroud

Religion, Research

To advance and promote the Christian faith. To provide regular church services on Sundays and Wednesdays. At the Wednesday meetings a time is set aside to share healing experiences based on the teachings of Christian Science. Our reading room is open on weekdays for the public. An annual free public lecture is given based on Christian healing.

Latest Income: £7,692
Areas of Operation: Switzerland
Status: Registered
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Abbotts Ann Womens Institute

Associations, Beneficiary group, Economic and community development, Research

Our charity's current activities include talks on educational, cultural and scientific subjects. Visits to cultural and heritage sites. Involvement in local community activities.

Latest Income: £7,602
Areas of Operation: Hampshire
Status: Registered
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Hadleigh Afternoon Womens Institute

Arts, Associations, Beneficiary group, Economic and community development, Housing, Research, Society

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 education in citizenship, & other cultural subjects & in agriculture, handicrafts, home economics, health and social welfare. Women are given the opportunity to work together to put into practice the ideals of the organisation.

Latest Income: £7,541
Areas of Operation: Essex
Status: Registered
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The Christian Science Association Of The Pupils Of Michael B Thorneloe C S B

Research

The main purpose of the Association is to promote Christian Science by maintaining linkswith its members and providing spiritual inspiration. Each year a meeting is held to whichmembers from all over the world come to hear an address given by a guest speaker.Travel assistance is made available if necessary. Other charitable donations are made.

Latest Income: £7,460
Areas of Operation: England And Wales
Status: Registered
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Lewes And District Visual Arts Association

Arts, Charitable activities, Research

The principal objectives of the charity is to promote, improve, develop and maintain public education in the appreciation of the art and science of visual arts including practical participation in them such as the holding of lectures, seminars and exhibitions.

Latest Income: £7,296
Areas of Operation: East Sussex
Status: Registered
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Lytham St Annes Photographic Society

Arts, Research

To teach and practice the art and science of photography.

Latest Income: £7,183
Areas of Operation: Lancashire
Status: Registered
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Institute Of Sheet Metal Engineering

Research

Promotes the science of sheet metal working via forums, lectures and other promotions.

Latest Income: £7,180
Areas of Operation: England And Wales
Status: Registered
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Wolverton Science And Art Institute Fund

Research

To promote the education and in particular education in art, science and related subjects, of persons residing, studying or working in the Parishes of Wolverton and Stantonbury

Latest Income: £7,039
Areas of Operation: Buckinghamshire
Status: Registered
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Mechanic's Institute

Research

The advancement of knowledge, in all subjects including arts, sciences, mechanics and social intergration.

Latest Income: £6,903
Areas of Operation: Leeds City
Status: Registered
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Women's Institute - St Agnes

Arts, Associations, Beneficiary group, Economic and community development, Research

We aim to provide a centre for socail intercourse and promote understanding of issues associated with rural life, including arts,crafts and sciences. We are involved with our local community and offer a wide variety of opportunities through our meetings, outings and activities.

Latest Income: £6,847
Areas of Operation: Cornwall
Status: Registered
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Henley Women's Institute

Arts, Associations, Beneficiary group, Charity and VCS support, Economic and community development, Housing, Research, Society

To advance the education of women in important local and national political and social issues, music, drama and other cultural subjects, agriculture, crafts, home economics, science, health and social welfare. To promote sustainable development; advance health and advance citizenship by promoting civic responsibility and volunteering.

Latest Income: £6,838
Areas of Operation: Suffolk
Status: Registered
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Science And Religion Forum

Charitable activities, Research

Advances public education in the relationship between science and theology.

Latest Income: £6,833
Areas of Operation: Northern Ireland
Status: Registered
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Bournemouth Church Of Religious Science

Religion, Research

Our mission revolves around teaching and promoting a spiritual way of life throughout the UK and beyond. The basis of which are the works of Dr Ernest Holmes and the Science of Mind philosophy.In order to promote these teachings we facilitate activities such as internet classes and workshops.

Latest Income: £6,775
Areas of Operation: England
Status: Registered
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Stevenage Unit No 493 Of The Sea Cadet Corps

Armed forces, Associations, Leisure, Research

Stevenage Sea Cadets and Royal Marines Cadets offer a range of activities designed to develop the skills and values for success in life, adopting principles, values and training akin to the Royal Navy. Skills such as First Aid, Marine Engineering, Public Service, Fieldcraft, Weapons Handling, Orienteering, DofE, BTEC, STEM proficiency, Water activities such as rowing, kayak, powerboat and paddle

Latest Income: £6,679
Areas of Operation: Hertfordshire
Status: Registered
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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.