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
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Pawlett Women's Institute
Arts, Associations, Beneficiary group, Economic and community development, ResearchTo enable women who are interested in issues associated with rural life, including arts crafts and sciences, to improve and develop conditions of rural life.
Barby Women's Institute
Arts, Associations, Beneficiary group, ResearchTo develop women's interests in arts, crafts, music, drama and the sciences and to give them the opportunity of working together to put into practice the ideals of fellowship, truth, tolerance and justice.
The Frome Society
Leisure, ResearchThe Frome Society has space and facilities for local people to provide or participate in activities of social, recreational or educational interest based on the arts, culture and science.
Wheatley Women's Institute
Associations, Beneficiary group, Charitable activities, Charity and VCS support, Education, ResearchWe make grants available to our member by way of Bursaries for educational purposes. We have a stall in the village Christmas Fayre selling Jams, chocolate tombola. This event enable us to raise money for the nominated charity for the current year .For our monthly meeting we hire very good speakers including craft, science and health Outings of educational interest are enjoyed throughout the year.
International Biodeterioration Society
Charitable activities, ResearchThe holding of events and conferences covering the scientific areas of bioderioration, biodegration and industrial microbiology for educational purposes. We make occasional grants to students studying in these areas or provide financial support for them to attend events.
Women's Institute - Glenfield
Arts, Associations, Beneficiary group, Economic and community development, Housing, Research, SocietyThe main purpose of Glenfield WI are to enable women who are interested in issues associated with rural life, including arts, crafts and sciences, to improve and develop conditions in their village and 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 eco
Liverpool Geological Society
Arts, ResearchTo extend knowledge of, and promote research in, geology and allied sciences by holding meetings for the delivery of original papers and lectures, by field meetings, by demonstrations and publicity, by access to literature, and by such other means as the Society may chooseThe preservation of historic assets, owned by or entrusted to the Society, relating to geology or allied sciences.
Christian Science Society Hunstanton
Religion, ResearchChristian Science Church. Holds Church Services and Testimony meetings. Purpose, Spiritual healing.
Edenbridge Evening Women's Institute
Arts, Associations, Beneficiary group, Economic and community development, Housing, ResearchEdenbridge Evening WI is a local branch of the National and West Kent Federations of the WI. Our aims include the education of women and girls for the public benefit in all areas including local, national and international issues of political and social importance; music, drama and other cultural subjects; agriculture, crafts, home economics, science, health and social welfare.
Charles Adam Prize Fund At The Commonweal Grant Maintained School
Education, ResearchEducation - provision of equipment and facilities in the teaching of Science to students aged 11-19
British Society For The History Of Radiology
Arts, Heritage, ResearchEducation, training and research in to the History of Radiology mainly in the UK.Annual LectureRegular scientific journal publicationParticipation in conferencesOperation of a web site
Solihull Archaeological Group
Heritage, ResearchPromote the study of world wide archaeology, local history and the related arts and sciences in Solihull area through lectures, visits and excavations.
Briantspuddle Singers
Arts, ResearchPromotes the art and science of choral music by the presentation of public choral concerts.
Kidderminster Educational Foundation
Arts, Heritage, Leisure, ResearchThe Objects of the Foundation are as follows:a) promotion of education, particularly art/science relatedb) provision/maintenance of the museum/art galleryc) development and improvement of knowledge, understanding and practice of the arts and crafts which serve the artsd) provision of facilities for recreation and other leisure-time occupations which meet the criteria
Manuden Women's Institute
Arts, Associations, Beneficiary group, Economic and community development, Leisure, ResearchOpen to all women to attend courses and meetings on issues associated with rural life including arts, crafts, sciences, handicrafts, health, sport, health and social wefare.
First Church Of Christ Scientist Accrington
Arts, ResearchSunday morning Services and Sunday SchoolWednesday evening Testimony MeetingsMaintenance of Reading Room & literature sales for public & membersAnnual Public Lecture
The British Vacuum Council
ResearchTo promote and advance the understanding and teaching of vacuum science, technology and its applications by:(a) co-ordinating and promoting conferences, seminars and courses(b) encouraging excellence amongst postgraduate research workers(c) recognising distinguished research(d) representing Great Britain on the International Union of Vacuum Science, Technique, and its Applications (IUVSTA)
Eccleston Womens Institute
Arts, Associations, Beneficiary group, Economic and community development, Housing, Research, SocietyThe main purposes of the WI are to 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, cultural subjects and branches of agriculture, handicrafts, home economics, health and social welfare.
The Brotherton Science Scholarship
Education, ResearchBequeathed by the Will of the late Lord Brotherton of Wakefield to provide for the establishment of a scholarship for the study of physics and chemistry at the Universities of Manchester and Leeds.
Christian Science Nursing Support Fund (east & West Sussex)
Health, Professions, ResearchGives aid to Christian scientists in need of nursing and or pastoral care either within East & West Sussex or living within 40 miles of Brighton. In addition we give financial support to Christian science nurses living within 40 miles of Brighton for training purposes.
Vale Royal Singers
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 Singers through its committee shall determine from time to time and in addition to foster the enjoyment of choral singing by both performers and listeners.
The Hadleigh Healing Society
Health, ResearchTo serve the public good by the due promotion of the study and practice of the art and science of spiritual healing in Hadleigh and the neighbourhood. Also a teaching centre for healing and psychic studies.
Surrey Healing Association
ResearchTo serve the public good by promotion of the study and practice of the art and science of spiritual healing. In churches, halls, and centres where the public can receive this service. We have an on-going training program for our Tutors, keeping not only our full healers, but also our student healers up to date with current (changing) legislation.
Burham And Wouldham Womens Institute
Arts, Associations, Beneficiary group, Housing, Leisure, Research, Social welfareMembers meet together for talks and various social activities. We meet with other W I s within our District and/or Federation for social activities, talks, demonstrations, and workshops connected with subjects such as home economics, arts and crafts, sports and leisure, performing arts, science, health and social welfare.
Edenbridge Town Band
Arts, ResearchEdenbridge Town Band is a brass band. The band performs concerts to the general public It also educates the public in the arts and science and in particular the art and science of music by the presentation of concerts and other activities.
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.