Research Charities That specialise in Science
Discover 804 Research charities that specialise in science. Use the search below to filter within these results.
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Ark Medical Trust
Health, ResearchProviding and advancing the study and general knowledge of science and medicine, surgery and dentistry which is achieved by the charity's wholly owned subsidiary which operates a conferencing and education facility with particular emphasis in the medical sector.To support free use of the ARK Centre by members of the public, patient groups and other community.
Guermonprez Museum Collection
Arts, Heritage, ResearchCare & making available for access where appropriate (including specialist research & loans) of the Guermonprez Collection within the overall Portsmouth Museums Service. The Collection comprises natural history material including preserved mammals,birds,reptiles,fish,insects,shells,botanical & geological artefacts,scientific watercolours,books, & photos of social history topics.
Hampstead Scientific Society
ResearchThe Hampstead Scientific Society holds regular monthly lecture meetings, September to May, open to the public, and an AGM in June. It runs an observatory, opening to the public on clear Friday and Saturday evenings and Sunday mornings from September to April.
Trowbridge And District Youth Band
Arts, Beneficiary group, Charitable activities, ResearchTrowbridge & District Youth Band objectives:To promote, improve, develop and maintain public education in, and appreciation of, the art and science of music, particularly Brass Band Music by the presentation of public concerts and recitals and by such other ways as the Band through its committee shall determineTo advance the musical education of the young people in Trowbridge and District
George Barton Motor Neurone Disease Trust
Charity and VCS support, Health, ResearchThe George Barton Motor Neurone Disease (Research) Trust raise funds for extensive research into this devastating disease. Research has taken the form of drug trials involving patient participation and experimental studies at cellular level. The results of these have been presented at both National and International level, in the medical press and at scientific meetings and symposia.
The Madge Briggs Benevolent Trust
ResearchFunding research projects into neurological science
Berkswich Women's Institute
Associations, Beneficiary group, ResearchEducation/Training. Arts, culture,heritage and science
The Chromatographic Society
Education, ResearchThe society promotes the production and dissemination of scientific knowledge and understanding chromatography and associated techniques. This is done mainly through organising Symosia, dispensing bursaries, recognition of good science through awards and collaborating with publishers.
St Mary's Church Portsea Music Foundation
Arts, Religion, ResearchMaintain, promote and develop music education and the appreciation of the art and science of church music, in all aspects. By the maintenance of a voluntary choir, instrumentalists and organ scholars at St Mary's Church, Portsea. And by the giving of recitals and concerts. And by the giving of recitals and concerts to further the religious and charitable work of the Church of England.
The Mechanics Centre Museum Of Labour And Trades Union History Trust
Beneficiary group, Charitable activities, Heritage, ResearchThe Charities objects are to advance the education of the public including advancing its knowledge of the origins,growth and development of the Labour and Trades Union movements and promoting an understanding of the contribution made by the Manchester Mechanics Insitute to the education of young people in the application of science to mechanical and manufacturing.
Church Hall, Whyteleafe (literary Institute)
Arts, Facilities, Religion, ResearchThe interest on the Literary Institute Trust whyteleafe - investments is used to foster the appreciation of Science Art and Literature and to assist adults learning in Whyteleafe seeking to benefit from further educational training.
British Clematis Society
Arts, Leisure, ResearchThe aims of the Charity are to encourage, improve and extend the cultivation of clematis and to disseminate knowledge of clematis and clematis culture by means of publications, promotions, exhibitions, scientific research, national co-operation and exchange, meetings, conferences, horticultural shows and other appropriate activities.
The Preston Society
Heritage, Leisure, ResearchWeekly winter lectures on natural history and bird-watching, workshops re education, information and local studies of natural history topics such as moth trapping, fungi and bat detection and field trips throughout the year. Aim is to provide social, recreational and educational activities and liaison with groups local and national with similar interests to share information.
Newbiggin By The Sea Women's Institute
Arts, Associations, Beneficiary group, Economic and community development, Research, SocietyTo enable women who are interested in issues associated with rural life including arts, crafts and sciences to improve and develope conditions of rural life, to advance their education and citizenship in public questions both national and international, in music, drama and other cultural subjects.
Bulphan W I
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 agriculture, handicrafts, home economics, health and social welfare.
Northwood (isle Of Wight) Women's Institute
Arts, Associations, Beneficiary group, Economic and community development, Housing, Research, SocietyThe main purpose of the Womens Institute organisation is to enable women who are interested in issues associated with rural life, including arts crafts & 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 agricultural handicrafts, home
Sir John Henry Morris-Jones Trust Fund
Arts, Charitable activities, Leisure, ResearchAward grants to persons under 19 and who reside in the area of the former Borough of Colwyn Bay (Colwyn Bay,Rhos on Sea,Old Colwyn,Mochdre and Llysfaen).Such persons will have to satisfy the Trustees of their degrees of excellence in one of the following fields: Arts/Crafts/Music,Sport,Academic/Research,Commerce/Business,Science/Technology,Any other field.
Great Sutton Male Voice Choir
Arts, Beneficiary group, Charitable activities, ResearchThe object of the choir shall be to promote, improve, develop and maintain public education in and appreciation of the art and science or choral music in all it aspects by the presentation of public choral concerts and by such other way as the choir may determine from time to time.
Institute Of Science & Technology John Robinson Fund
Charitable activities, ResearchMakes grants to individuals and groups and provides support/advice/information in the fields of science and technology and professionalisation of those working in technical posts in science/technology environments.
Newbury Astronomical Society
Beneficiary group, Education, Leisure, ResearchTo promote an interest in and understanding of astronomy and related sciences, especially to young people, by means of speaker meetings, practical observing sessions and presentations to schools and other institutions.
Ebrington Women's Institute
Arts, Associations, Beneficiary group, Economic and community development, Housing, Research, SocietyThe main purposes of the Women's Institute organisation are to enable women interested in issues associated with rural life, including arts, crafts & 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 agriculture, handicrafts, home economics, health.
The Neurological Fund
ResearchThe promotion of research and scientific investigation into problems relating to the causation, prevention and diagnosis or treatment of illness resulting from the disease or disordered function of the nervous system.
Ringwood Pipe Band
Arts, Charitable activities, ResearchThe objectives of the Band are to promote, improve, develop and maintain public education in, and appreciation of, the art and science of music, particularly Scottish Pipe Band music, by the presentation of public concerts and recitals and by such other ways as the Band shall determine from time to time.As amended 2014
The Interlock Charitable Trust
Beneficiary group, Education, Housing, ResearchMedical, educational and those in need ie village for children, children's hostel, school science laboratory, village clinics. New livelihood solution and sustainable income generation.
Mouse News Letter Limited
Charitable activities, ResearchMouse News Letter Limited aims to promote the advancement of knowledge in the science of genetics through supporting members of the biomedical research community in various ways, such as providing grants to attend conferences.
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.