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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.

Pawlett Women's Institute

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

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.

Latest Income: £3,859
Areas of Operation: Somerset
Status: Registered
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Barby Women's Institute

Arts, Associations, Beneficiary group, Research

To 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.

Latest Income: £3,792
Areas of Operation: Northamptonshire
Status: Registered
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The Frome Society

Leisure, Research

The 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.

Latest Income: £3,776
Areas of Operation: Herefordshire
Status: Registered
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Wheatley Women's Institute

Associations, Beneficiary group, Charitable activities, Charity and VCS support, Education, Research

We 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.

Latest Income: £3,700
Areas of Operation: Oxfordshire
Status: Registered
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International Biodeterioration Society

Charitable activities, Research

The 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.

Latest Income: £3,653
Areas of Operation: Various
Status: Registered
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Women's Institute - Glenfield

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

The 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

Latest Income: £3,648
Areas of Operation: Leicestershire
Status: Registered
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Liverpool Geological Society

Arts, Research

To 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.

Latest Income: £3,529
Areas of Operation: Liverpool City
Status: Registered
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Christian Science Society Hunstanton

Religion, Research

Christian Science Church. Holds Church Services and Testimony meetings. Purpose, Spiritual healing.

Latest Income: £3,470
Areas of Operation: Norfolk
Status: Registered
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Edenbridge Evening Women's Institute

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

Edenbridge 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.

Latest Income: £3,423
Areas of Operation: Kent
Status: Registered
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Charles Adam Prize Fund At The Commonweal Grant Maintained School

Education, Research

Education - provision of equipment and facilities in the teaching of Science to students aged 11-19

Latest Income: £3,344
Areas of Operation: Swindon
Status: Registered
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British Society For The History Of Radiology

Arts, Heritage, Research

Education, training and research in to the History of Radiology mainly in the UK.Annual LectureRegular scientific journal publicationParticipation in conferencesOperation of a web site

Latest Income: £3,297
Areas of Operation: Northern Ireland
Status: Registered
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Solihull Archaeological Group

Heritage, Research

Promote the study of world wide archaeology, local history and the related arts and sciences in Solihull area through lectures, visits and excavations.

Latest Income: £3,244
Areas of Operation: Solihull
Status: Registered
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Briantspuddle Singers

Arts, Research

Promotes the art and science of choral music by the presentation of public choral concerts.

Latest Income: £3,184
Areas of Operation: Dorset
Status: Registered
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Kidderminster Educational Foundation

Arts, Heritage, Leisure, Research

The 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

Latest Income: £3,180
Areas of Operation: Worcestershire
Status: Registered
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Manuden Women's Institute

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

Open 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.

Latest Income: £3,123
Areas of Operation: Essex
Status: Registered
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First Church Of Christ Scientist Accrington

Arts, Research

Sunday morning Services and Sunday SchoolWednesday evening Testimony MeetingsMaintenance of Reading Room & literature sales for public & membersAnnual Public Lecture

Latest Income: £2,935
Areas of Operation: Lancashire
Status: Registered
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The British Vacuum Council

Research

To 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)

Latest Income: £2,915
Areas of Operation: Various
Status: Registered
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Eccleston Womens Institute

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

The 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.

Latest Income: £2,809
Areas of Operation: Lancashire
Status: Registered
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The Brotherton Science Scholarship

Education, Research

Bequeathed 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.

Latest Income: £2,789
Areas of Operation: City Of Wakefield
Status: Registered
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Christian Science Nursing Support Fund (east & West Sussex)

Health, Professions, Research

Gives 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.

Latest Income: £2,744
Areas of Operation: East Sussex
Status: Registered
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Vale Royal Singers

Arts, Charitable activities, Research

To 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.

Latest Income: £2,735
Areas of Operation: Cheshire East
Status: Registered
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The Hadleigh Healing Society

Health, Research

To 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.

Latest Income: £2,733
Areas of Operation: Suffolk
Status: Registered
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Surrey Healing Association

Research

To 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.

Latest Income: £2,677
Areas of Operation: England And Wales
Status: Registered
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Burham And Wouldham Womens Institute

Arts, Associations, Beneficiary group, Housing, Leisure, Research, Social welfare

Members 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.

Latest Income: £2,548
Areas of Operation: Kent
Status: Registered
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Edenbridge Town Band

Arts, Research

Edenbridge 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.

Latest Income: £2,471
Areas of Operation: Kent
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.