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Research Charities That specialise in Science

Discover 2,145 Research charities that specialise in science. Use the search below to filter within these results.

2,145
Charities
£6,700,981,361
Total Income
£2,028,756
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.

Dartmoor Pony Heritage Trust

Animals, Charitable activities, Research

Established in response to widespread concern about the viability and long-term survival of the traditional Dartmoor Heritage pony on Dartmoor. We provide: direct grants to breeders and keepers, grazing on Bellever, organisation of multi-year scientific studies, educational walks and talks on Heritage Ponies, advocacy for Heritage Ponies breeders. In addition we promote sale of Heritage Ponies.

Latest Income: £92,659
Areas of Operation: Devon
Status: Registered
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The Cobweb Orchestra

Arts, Research

The Cobweb Orchestra operates as a community orchestra for all abilities and ages. The Cobweb Orchestra aims to advance, improve, develop and maintain public eduction in, and appreciation of, the art and science of music in all its aspects.

Latest Income: £92,419
Areas of Operation: Various
Status: Registered
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British Society For Population Studies

Heritage, Research

To further the scientific study of biological, economic, historical, medical, social and other problems associated with human populations & to contribute to public awareness of these issues. Organises day meetings, workshops & an annual conference.

Latest Income: £92,300
Areas of Operation: England And Wales
Status: Registered
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Science Creates Outreach

Education, Research

The advancement of education in science, technology, engineering, arts, maths, business, innovation and entrepreneurship; and the promotion of public awareness, understanding, appreciation and engagement with science, technology, engineering, arts and maths. Provision of workshops, courses, work experience, internships and other facilities, equipment and services.

Latest Income: £92,082
Areas of Operation: England And Wales
Status: Registered
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City Of London Choir

Arts, Charitable activities, Research

The objects are to promote, improve, develop and maintain public education in the appreciation of the art and science of choral music in all its aspects by the presentation of public choral concerts and by such other ways as the trustees shall determine from time to time, primarily in and around the City of London.

Latest Income: £92,040
Areas of Operation: London
Status: Registered
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The Amersham Festival Society

Arts, Education, Research

The objective of the society is to promote and educate the public in the art and science of music by the presentation of concerts in the area. We also try to encourage young musicians to further their studies by offering bursaries to young students studying music.

Latest Income: £91,582
Areas of Operation: Buckinghamshire
Status: Registered
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Vascular Access Society Of Britain & Ireland

Research

This society holds an annual scientific meeting promoting medical care in the field of dialysis and vascular access. Our income is through membership fees, the cost of attendance at our annual conference and through sponsorship by medical device and pharmaceutical industries. Our annual outgoings currently are related to the running of the annual conference

Latest Income: £91,333
Areas of Operation: England And Wales
Status: Registered
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Salisbury Musical Society

Arts, Religion, Research

The charity aims to educate the public in the arts and science of music by performing choral concerts of high standard with soloists of national standing. It is a mixed choir of about 144 voices and performs major works from the choral scene, from traditional classical to modern. Most of its concerts are in Salisbury Cathedral but occasionally it combines with other choirs and performs abroad

Latest Income: £91,307
Areas of Operation: Dorset
Status: Registered
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The Oxford Bus Museum Trust Limited

Heritage, Research

MAINTAINING FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE PUBLIC A MUSEUM OF TRANSPORT CONTAINING VINTAGE BUSES, MORRIS CARS AND BICYCLES. MAINTAINING VEHICLES IN RUNNING ORDER AND RESTORING ACQUIRED VEHICLES. PROMOTING THE PERMANENT PRESERVATION OF BUSES AND OTHER VEHICLES OF LOCAL INTEREST, OF ACTUAL OR POTENTIAL HISTORIC OR SCIENTIFIC INTEREST AND EDUCATIONAL VALUE.

Latest Income: £90,880
Areas of Operation: Oxfordshire
Status: Registered
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Heydays Pre-School

Arts, Beneficiary group, Childcare, Education, Facilities, Research

Activities are planned to meet the Early Years Foundation Stage Guidelines. The areas within this are:Personal, Social and Emotional.Communication and Language.Literacy.Mathematics.Understanding the world.Physical.Expressive Arts and design.

Latest Income: £90,385
Areas of Operation: Hampshire
Status: Registered
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European Society Of Ophthalmic Plastic And Reconstructive Surgery (esoprs)

Health, Research

To advance the science and art of ophthalmic plastic and reconstructive surgery and to improve the practice and teaching of this subject in Europe and to raise sufficient funds to make fellowship grants.

Latest Income: £90,216
Areas of Operation: Various
Status: Registered
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Ampthill Cultural Events

Arts, Charitable activities, Research

Our activities are to promote, improve, develop and maintain public education in, and appreciation of, the art and science of music and the arts in all their aspects by any means the trustees see fit, including through the presentation of public events and by such other ways as the CIO through its trustees shall determine from time to time.

Latest Income: £90,115
Areas of Operation: Central Bedfordshire
Status: Registered
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Wash Wader Research Group

Beneficiary group, Research

Scientific monitoring of wild bird populations that use The Wash estuary, with the aim of improving our understanding of the habitats, food supply and migration patterns. We train people in the UK and elsewhere in the safe catching and monitoring of waders, we manufacture and supply specialist equipment and we educate the public in our activities.

Latest Income: £90,009
Areas of Operation: Iceland
Status: Registered
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Berkhamsted Choral Society

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. We are a non-auditioning choir based in Berkhamsted, Herts, that rehearses weekly throughout the year, and gives three or more concerts annually

Latest Income: £90,005
Areas of Operation: Hertfordshire
Status: Registered
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Sheffield Environmental Movement

Animals, Arts, Health, Heritage, Research

Guided nature health walks; Environmental Pottery to improve mental health; Coarse Fishing to improve psychological wellbeing; Environmental Photography to learn about landscapes; Foraging for wild plants to learn about history/uses; Horse riding as complementary psychological therapy; cycling for exercise/wellbeing; Farm visits and;Open Air Laboratories (OPAL) Explore Nature - citizen science

Latest Income: £89,635
Areas of Operation: Sheffield City
Status: Registered
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Croydon Natural History And Scientific Society Limited

Arts, Heritage, Research

Lecture meetings, field meetings. Running a library and a museum. Publishing a journal.

Latest Income: £89,598
Areas of Operation: Croydon
Status: Registered
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Lincolnshire North Federation Of Womens Institutes

Associations, Beneficiary group, Education, Leisure, Research, Society

To improve the quality of life for women and their families, through lifelong learning. To advance the education of women relating to citizenship and public issues at local, national and international level. Offer a wide range of learning opportunities and encourage members to adopt healthier and sustainable life styles by supporting leisure activities, the sciences and combined arts.

Latest Income: £89,235
Areas of Operation: Lincolnshire
Status: Registered
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The Steam Tug Kerne Preservation Society Limited

Charitable activities, Research

To promote for the benefit of the public the preservation and maintenance of the historic steam tug KerneTo advance the education of the public in the science, technology and use of steam power in general and its application to marine in particular

Latest Income: £88,630
Areas of Operation: Various
Status: Registered
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Friends Of Rcsi

Associations, Health, Research

To further the charitable purpose to advance education in medicine and health sciences including surgical science, funding is provided for research and other educational activities in the programmes of RCSI. This benefits the public in the treatment of various illnesses and medical conditions, particularly through the high level training and skills development of health professionals.

Latest Income: £88,125
Areas of Operation: Various
Status: Registered
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Waves Additional Needs Support Group

Arts, Leisure, Research

WAVES provides a variety of indoor/outdoor activities suitable for a range of ages (0-25yrs).We have sports, bikes, scooters, cookery, independence training, crafts, hair and beauty, consoles, holistic therapies, a chill room, music, dance, yoga, dance and general fitness activities. We also offer swimming, seasonal parties, special events and activities concerning science/skills and nature.

Latest Income: £88,011
Areas of Operation: South Tyneside
Status: Registered
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The Harrison Zoological Museum Trust

Environment, Heritage, Research

The Harrison Zoological Museum Trust is a registered scientific institution (CITES No. GB010), which promotes biodiversity conservation and environmental protection, primarily in the Palaeotropics and subtropics, through research, capacity building and working with local communities.

Latest Income: £87,488
Areas of Operation: Various
Status: Registered
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First Church Of Christ Scientist, York, England

Religion, Research

We are a church, holding church services and other associated activites

Latest Income: £87,164
Areas of Operation: City Of York
Status: Registered
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The Peter Jost Charitable Foundation

Charitable activities, Health, Research

Advancement of public education and knowledge in science and technology through teaching and research, particularly advancement of public education and the increase of public knowledge in tribology. Also, advancement of medical education and research and the relief of suffering, resulting from both physical and mental illness and its effects.

Latest Income: £87,156
Areas of Operation: England And Wales
Status: Registered
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The Darwin Centre For Biology And Medicine

Beneficiary group, Research

tO PRESENT AN ANNUAL PROGRAMME OF SCIENCE ACTIVITIES, WORKSHOPS & LECTURES WITH THE AIM OF ENGAGING YOUNG PEOPLE AND MEMBERS OF THE COMMUNITY IN SCIENCE.

Latest Income: £87,136
Areas of Operation: England And Wales
Status: Registered
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London Philharmonic Choir

Arts, Research

to promote, improve, develop and maintain education in the appreciation of the art and science of music by the presentation of public concerts.

Latest Income: £86,928
Areas of Operation: England And Wales
Status: Registered
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Frequently asked questions about this sector

How many science research charities are there in the UK?

There are 2,145 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 £6.7bn 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 £2.0m. 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.