Research Charities That specialise in Science
Discover 2,145 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.
British Society For Research On Ageing
ResearchWe aim to increase knowledge of the processes, causes and effects of ageing, and means for counteracting these, both in human beings and in other organisms. We provide funding for researchers interested in studying the fundamental biological mechanisms of ageing and we seek to increase the capacity of the UK science and technology base to conduct this and related research over the medium term.
High Polymer Research Group
Arts, ResearchThe High Polymer Research Group fosters and encourages the broadcasting and interchange of leading resarch in the area of polymer and biopolymer science and engineering. The principal instrument is an annual conference of leading academics and industrialist who present their newest findings to an invited audience. Attendance of early career researchers is enabled through sponsorship.
Women Leaders UK
Beneficiary group, Research, SocietyWe promote gender equality & diversity by working in partnership to: Provide support to encourage & enable young women, to study science, technology, engineering and maths (stem); organising conferences, etc & other educational activities; Inspiring & supporting young women to fully develop their potential; promote achievement of women &young women & promote them as role models
H And M Castang Charitable Trust
Health, ResearchThe aim of the charity is to fund research on cerebral palsy and other neurological conditions that cause disability. This includes basic science research to help understand the causes of disability and research that focuses on the effectiveness of interventions to improve disability and wellbeing and research on the impact of relevant health services
Ripon Choral Society
Arts, ResearchThe objects of the CIO are to educate the public in the art and science of choral music and to promote, develop, and maintain appreciation of choral music in all its aspects by the presentation of public concerts , and by such other ways as the CIO through its committee shall determine from time to time.
Society For Medicines Research
ResearchThe objects of the Charity are the advancement of science relating to all aspects of drug research, primarily byproviding a common meeting ground for all who are interested and involved in such research, with the purposeof furthering the education of such persons to be of ultimate benefit to the general public in the field of relief ofsickness.
Cambridge Arthritis Research Endeavour (care)
Heritage, ResearchSupporting scientific research into rheumatological conditions, taking various forms including laboratory-based investigation of the basic mechanisms underlying diseases of the musculoskeletal system, clinical research to investigate the features and natural history of these disorders, and to improve their management and therapy, mainly in the context of randomised clinical trials.
Leicester Transport Heritage Trust Limited
Charitable activities, Heritage, ResearchAdvance public education by establishing and maintaining a display of historic commercial and public carriage vehicles (PCV) at a Museum in Leicestershire. To exhibit such vehicles, equipment and items by temporary or permanent exhibitions and promote the permanent preservation of items of general transport interest of actual or potential historic or scientific importance and educative value.
The Prince Philip Trust Fund
Arts, Beneficiary group, Charitable activities, Leisure, ResearchIn the interests of social welfare and to improve conditions of life for the inhabitants of the Royal Borough of Windsor and Maidenhead. To enable and facilitate the pursuit of leisure time occupations: To advance the education of young people, in particular through voluntary service: To advance public education in the fine arts, literature and science.
Happy Science Europe
Health, Religion, ResearchSeminars for the public included lecture seminars and meditation seminars based on Buddhist teachings.
Markaz Umar
Beneficiary group, Religion, ResearchWe provide authentic Islamic Sciences Education through conferences, lectures and online courses for both adults and children. We are currently seeking to acquire a building in Birmingham which will primarily serve as a community educational centre, and in addition provide facilities in the interests of social welfare for the residents.
The Carbon Community
Facilities, ResearchThe Carbon Community is a science led charity dedicated to carbon capture via creation of new community forests in the UK. Our tree planting will capture millions of tonnes of CO2 and make a material difference to global heating. Through our research with the world's leading scientists we aim that every forest captures twice the amount of CO2 than traditional woodland. www.carboncommunity.org
The Cotswold Wildlife Park Conservation Trust
Charitable activities, Economic and community development, Environment, Heritage, ResearchTo promote the conservation, preservation and restoration for the public benefit of the world's animal, bird, fish and plant life and its industrial, urban, natural and marine environmentsof ecological or scientific importance, and its natural rescources;To advance the education of the public in natural history, environmental studies, ecology and conservation.
Lincolnshire South Federation Of Women's Institutes
Arts, Associations, Beneficiary group, Economic and community development, Research, SocietyTHE MAIN PURPOSES OF THE WOMEN'S INSTITUTE ORGANISATION 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, DRAMA AND OTHER CULTURAL SUBJECTS AND IN ALL BRANCHES OF AGRICULTURE ETC.
Christian Science Society Sheffield
Arts, Religion, ResearchHolds religious services on Sundays & Wednesdays in our Church in Broomhill. Provides Reading Room at same building, with facilities for reading books and periodicals and access to a computer for accessing online information etc. on Christian Science.Also provides space for quiet reflection and study of Christian Science.All are welcome to use our facilities and join in our services
The Mount Everest Foundation
Charitable activities, ResearchThe Foundation's primary object is to provide grants and recognition to assist particularly deserving expeditions for the exploration of, and scientific work in, the mountain regions of the world.
The Society For Reproductive And Infant Psychology
Education, Health, ResearchOur purpose is to promote the scientific study, both pure and applied, of all psychological and behavioural matters related to human reproduction. This is achieved by funding workshops, providing student prizes and bursaries for conference attendance.
Quekett Microscopical Club
ResearchPromotes use and understanding of the microscope in all aspects of the sciences and arts, particularly by amateurs
London Centre For The Humanities
Arts, Education, ResearchThe London Centre for the Humanities is a forum for the humanities. It promotes the arts and sciences which relate to the understanding of human beliefs, models of expression and social practice. It holds events, seminars and lectures and mentors emerging writers and artists. In doing so it seeks to promote writing, performance, and the visual arts which transcend particular expressive forms.
The Worshipful Company Of Glass Sellers Charity Fund
Education, ResearchDonating monies to individuals, and charities associated with the glass industry or with a connection with London. Donations to schools and other educational organisations to promote glass and STEM.
First Church Of Christ Scientist Claygate And Esher
Religion, ResearchReligious activites.
The Nz-UK Link Foundation
ResearchENCOURAGES BILATERAL LINKS BETWEEN BRITAIN AND NEW ZEALAND IN THE AREAS OF EDUCATION, SCIENCE AND CULTURE.
Quarterly Journal Of Mechanics And Applied Mathematics
Arts, ResearchHas overall control of a scientific journal -- Quarterly Journal of Mechanics and Applied Mathematics, published for the benefit of the scientific community.
The Foxglove Covert Foundation
Environment, Facilities, ResearchWe promote, encourage and facilitate for the benefit of the public in and around Foxglove Covert Local Nature Reserve through:the conservation, protection, improvement of the physical and natural environment;research and learning for the advancement of knowledge in the natural sciences and biodiversity;educational and social value of the environment.
The Hampshire Down Sheep Breeders Association
Economic and community development, Housing, ResearchThe charity's object and its principal activities continue to be that of breed society functions in recording pedigrees of Hampshire Down sheep and to promote the science and practice of agriculture by the encouragement of the breeding of Hampshire Down Sheep at home and abroad. The charity also undertakes research in the subject of sheep breeding, wool production and matters relating thereto.
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.