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.
Bristol East Band
Arts, ResearchThe education of people of all ages, abilities and backgrounds, in the arts and sciences of music, through the presentation of concerts, through teaching, training and other activities
The Cambridge Astronomical Association
Charitable activities, Leisure, ResearchTo promote and advance public education in the Science of Astronomy and the provision of facilities for active participation in astronomical observation.
The Institution Of Electronics
Researchpromoting information on the science of electronics and other scientific subjects by the Institutions website, lectures, discussions, exhibitions, training and other means
Christian Science Society Stockport
Education, ResearchChurch provides a place of worship (a Sunday school) primarily for Christian Scientists, but services are open to all. Makes charitable donations.
St Leonards Gilbert And Sullivan Group
Arts, Charity and VCS support, ResearchThe objectives of the group shall be to educate the public in the arts and sciences and in particular the art and science of music by the promotion primarily of the works of Gilbert & Sullivan in concert and operatic form. To assist in raising funds for charitable purposes.
Bransgore Evening Womens Institute
Arts, Associations, Beneficiary group, Economic and community development, Research, SocietyTO ENABLE WOMEN WHO ARE INTERESTED IN ISSUES ASSOCIATED WITH RURAL LIFE INC ARTS, CRAFTS & SCIENCES, TO TAKE AN EFFECTIVE PART IN THE IMPROVEMENT & DEVELOPMENT OF THE CONDITIONS OF RURAL LIFE. TO ADVANCE THEIR EDUCATION IN CITIZENSHIP, IN PUBLIC QUESTIONS BOTH NATIONAL & INTERNATIONAL, IN MUSIC, DRAMA & OTHER CULTURAL SUBJECTS & TO SECURE INSTRUCTION. TRAINING FOR THEM IN ALL BRANCHES OF AGRICULTU
St Crispin's Parent/teacher Association
Associations, Beneficiary group, Charity and VCS support, Education, Leisure, ResearchArranging fund-raising events, e.g. Quiz night, Comedy night, Car-boot sales. Managing voluntary donations.Donating money to the school for science, arts & sports activities & the school environment, e.g. Dining Room refurbishment, and supporting a variety of extra-curricular projects to benefit the whole school community.
Northamptonshire Choral Foundation Limited
Arts, Charitable activities, ResearchThe charity was formed to advance the education of choristers, to hold concerts, to advance, promote, improve, develop and maintain public education and enjoyment in the appreciation of the art and science of music.
William Little Foundation
Health, ResearchEncouraging, identifying and supporting scientific research that will produce the greatest impact in the shortest time by establishing the causes of and preventing cerebral palsy.Bringing together the communities and organisations that will inform and influence the setting of global research priorities.Hosting and contributing to international workshops and conferences to share the insights.
British Society For Matrix Biology
Charitable activities, ResearchThe objectives of the Society are: * To advance the science of the extracellular matrix and related subjects. * To promote public education therein. * To promote academic study and research on the extracellular matrix and related areas and to publish the results of such study and research
The British Liquid Crystal Society
ResearchPromotion of liquid crystal science
Fisher Memorial Trust
ResearchThe Fisher Memorial Trust was set up to promote interest in the life and work of the great statistician, evolutionary biologist and geneticist, Sir Ronald Aylmer Fisher (1890-1962) and to maintain his scientific legacy by encouraging discussion of the scientific fields in which he was active.
Teign Choral Society
Arts, Charitable activities, ResearchThe object of the society shall be to promote, develop, improve and maintain public education in and the 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.
Viva Voce Singers
Arts, Charitable activities, ResearchThe objective of Viva Voce Singers is to promote, improve, develop and maintain public education in and appreciation of the art and science of music by the presentation of public concerts and recitals.
Gainsborough Educational Charity
Arts, Beneficiary group, Charitable activities, Education, Research, Social welfareProvides grants, bursaries and allowances to assist with a variety of needs, specialist clothing, books or equipment for a course or to assist entry into working life. Allowance towards cost of travel in the UK or aborad for educational purposes.Studying music, arts science or maths. Applicants must be between the ages of 11 and 25 and reside (or their parent reside) in Gainsborough, Lea or Morton
The Magic Mathworks Travelling Circus
Education, ResearchTours hands-on mathematics exhibitions round schools.
Yealmpton And Brixton Women's Institute
Associations, Beneficiary group, Leisure, ResearchEducation and training; arts/culture/heritage/science; amateur sport; environment/conservation/heritge.
The Castle Hill Hospital Cancer Trust Fund
Health, ResearchTHE PURCHASE OR HIRE OF EQUIPMENT REQUIRED FOR USE IN INVESTIGATING, TREATING OR ALLEVIATING THE SUFFERING OF ANY CANCER PATIENT IN THE NORTH HUMBERSIDE OR SCARBOROUGH REGION OR FOR PURPOSES OF RESEARCH LEADING TO THE ADVANCEMENT OF MEDICAL SCIENCE IN THE FIELD OF RADIOTHERAPY AND ONCOLOGY GENERALLY.
Island Concerns
Arts, Charitable activities, ResearchTo promote, improve, develop and maintain public education in, 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 company though its director and trustees shall determine from time to time.Additional activities added to widen objects.
The Victoria Institute Or Philosophical Society Of Great Britain
Arts, Researchpublish journal and other materialorganise symposiaprovide resource material in the field of science and religion
Norwich Medico-Chirurgical Society
Leisure, ResearchThe society is instituted for the cultivation and promotion of medical science, the consideration of matters affecting the medical profession and the support of medical education.
Lincoln Medical Education Charity
Health, ResearchTo promote and advance the study and general knowledge of medicine and science relating to the progress and development of all branches of medicine and surgery and dentistry.
Sidford 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 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 and other cultural subjects and in all branches of, handicrafts, home economics, health and social welfare.
First Church Of Christ Scientist Chester
Religion, ResearchThe purpose of the charity is to maintain a place of worship where the general public may attend Christian science services & use the facilities of the reading room.
The John Spedan Lewis Trust For The Advancement Of The Natural Sciences
ResearchADVANCEMENT OF EDUCATION, CARRYING OUT RESEARCH AND PROMOTING RESEARCH, THROUGH SPONSORSHIP, INTO THE NATURAL SCIENCES
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.