Research Charities That specialise in Science
Discover 2,145 Research charities that specialise in science. Use the search below to filter within these results.
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London City Orchestra
Arts, Charitable activities, ResearchLondon City Orchestra aims to advance, improve, develop and maintain public education in, andappreciation of, the art and science of music in all its aspects by any means the trustees see fit, includingthrough the presentation of public concerts and recitals.
Central London Barbershop Harmony Club
Arts, Beneficiary group, Charitable activities, ResearchCentral London Barbershop Harmony Club is a group of men which sings a cappella in the barbershop style. It is a member of the British Association of Barbershop Singers. It aims to advance, improve, and maintain public education in and appreciation of the art and science of barbershop singing in all its aspects through the performance of its music
Epiacum Heritage
Economic and community development, Heritage, ResearchAdvance and promote the educational, research, heritage, local community and cultural preservation and development of the land, buildings or any other artefacts which are of any historic, agricultural, scientific, or industrial, archeological or general architectural interest Epiacum Roman Fort and its environs. This includes collaborating and connecting with other heritage and community projects
Kidderminster Male Choir CIO
Arts, Beneficiary group, Charitable activities, Research1. 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 charity through its committee shall determine from time to time. 2. To apply funds for general charity purposes
East Grinstead U3a
Arts, Beneficiary group, Education, Leisure, ResearchThe promotion of educational activities among older people and the encouragement of social gatherings. Achieved by the creation of separate self help groups under the umbrella of our organisation. Typical groups include; singing, gardening, science, arts, conversation, languages, discussion, photography, walking, etc. We currently have over 60 such groups.
English Chamber Choir
Arts, ResearchThis charity aims to educate the general public in the sciences and arts and in particular in the art and science of music by the presentation of recitals and concerts and other activities primarily by the English Chamber Choir.
Portland Museum Trust
Arts, Charitable activities, Heritage, ResearchThe advancement of the education of the public by providing and maintaining a museum of artefacts and specimens relating to the natural sciences, natural history, archaeology, literature, music, the fine art and decorative arts, antiquities and local history relating in particular to the Island of Portland.
Henley Symphony Orchestra
Arts, ResearchThe objectives of the Henley Symphony Orchestra are to educate the public in the art and science of music in all its aspects by the presentation of concerts and other activities. The orchestra currently gives at least 4 public concerts per academic year and rehearses weekly during term time.
Ian M Foulerton Charitable Trust
Arts, Charitable activities, Heritage, ResearchThe preservation conservation protection and restoration for public benefit of any building of historic architectural artistic or scientific interest and importance. The preservation protection conservation and restoration for public benefit of furniture pictures historic records books manuscripts. The advancement of the education of the public in buildings of historic architectural interest
The 21st Century Trust
ResearchThe advancement of education through the interchange of scientific knowledge, professional and administrative skills to provide an understanding of the values of free societies.
Victoria Cohen Eye Cancer Charitable Trust
Education, Health, ResearchAdvance of health, education & research in health & related sciences by charity means for public benefit in particular but without limitation to promote education & training of individuals to assist qualify as ocular oncologists as trustees think fit, without limitation awarding training grants & scholarships to aspiring ocular oncologists to assist them attend universities and training hospitals.
The Pico Players
Arts, Charitable activities, ResearchTo advance, improve, develop and maintain public education in, and appreciation of, the art and science of music in all its aspects by any means the trustees see fit, including through the presentation of public concerts and recitals.To further such charitable purposes as the trustees in their absolute discretion shall think fit but in particular through the making of grants and donations.
European Federation Of Chemical Engineering
Charitable activities, ResearchThe object of the CIO is for the benefit of the public to promote co-operation in Europe and elsewhere between non-profit making professional scientific and technical societies which share among their aims advancing the science and education of the public in chemical engineering and encouraging the development of chemical engineering and any ancillary purpose the trustees may think fit
Wilderness Trust
Arts, Housing, Research, Social care, Social welfareEnvironmental protection and enhancementEducation in traditional crafts, arts, sustainable living, natural sciences and heritagePromotion of the artsRelief of suffering by inclusion of marginalised people in communal life and work and by providing a place of temporary refuge or respite
Heartbeat Chorus
Arts, Beneficiary group, Charitable activities, ResearchHEARTBEAT CHORUS IS A LADIES' A CAPPELLA CHORUS SPECIALISING IN LADIES' BARBERSHOP STYLE SINGING. WE AIM TO ADVANCE, IMPROVE, DEVELOP AND MAINTAIN PUBLIC EDUCATION IN, AND APPRECIATION OF, THE ART AND SCIENCE OF A CAPPELLA SINGING IN ALL ITS ASPECTS. WE SING A WIDE RANGE OF MUSIC, MAINLY UNACCOMPANIED BUT ON OCCASIONS WITH ACCOMPANIMENT.
Amplify Impact Foundation
Health, Research, Social welfareThe Foundation has general charitable purposes. It's objective's are:The advancement and promotion of education, interest & research in the arts, sciences, economics, business studies, mental & physical wellbeing and medicine.The relief of poverty, hardship and inequality of opportunity in the young.The promotion of mental health awareness in the young.
Viquaran Nisa Noon And Firoz Khan Noon Educational Foundation
Education, ResearchTHE OBJECTIVES OF THE TRUST ARE TO ADVANCE THE EDUCATION OF PERSONS BORN, DOMICILED OR NORMALLY RESIDENT IN PAKISTAN, BY THE PROVISION OF BURSARIES, SCHOLARSHIPS AND OTHER FINANCIAL SUPPORT TO ENABLE SUCH PERSONS TO PURSUE COURSES OF HIGHER EDUCATION IN THE NATURAL, APPLIED AND SOCIAL SCIENCES AT UNIVERSITIES AND SIMILAR INSTITUTIONS SITUATED IN THE UNITED KINGDOM, THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA AND
Cylch Meithrin Llanrhaeadr Ym Mochnant
Arts, Beneficiary group, Education, Leisure, ResearchWe are a Welsh-medium early year education setting based within the village's primary school. We offer early years education for children aged 3-5 years. Our aim is to teach, encourage and enhance childrens experiences through a variety of mediums; play, literature, creativity, mathematics, sensory and physical activities.
Odysseus Unbound Foundation
Arts, Heritage, ResearchThe Foundation is an educational charity dedicated to advancing knowledge of the ancient world. Specifically, we conduct and promote scientific and historical research to discover the actual locations of historical sites that have been described in ancient literature such as Homer's Odyssey.
The Cobden Centre
Charitable activities, ResearchTO UNDERTAKE RESEARCH INTO ECONOMIC AND POLITICAL SCIENCE AND TO DISSEMINATE THE RESULTS THEREOF AND TO ADVANCE THE EDUCATION OF THE PUBLIC IN ECONOMIC AND POLITICAL SCIENCE.
Ashford (kent) Choral Society
Arts, Charitable activities, ResearchAims: to promote, improve, develop and maintain public education in and appreciation of the art and science of music by the presentation of public concerts and recitals
Christian Science Society, Windermere
Education, ResearchOperate a Church, Sunday School and Reading Room, all open to the public.
Ramsay Memorial Fellowships Trust
Charitable activities, Education, ResearchThe objects of the Ramsay Trust are to promote research into the study of pure and applied chemical science through providing competent advanced students with the means to pursue chemical research.The policy of the Trustees is to award fellowships to competent advanced students to pursue chemical research in universities or other places of higher education, normally in the United Kingdom.
Bracknell Choral Society
Arts, Charitable activities, ResearchBRACKNELL CHORAL SOCIETY IS AN AMATEUR CHOIR COMMITTED TO ADVANCE, IMPROVE, DEVELOP AND MAINTAIN PUBLIC EDUCATION IN, AND APPRECIATION OF, ART AND SCIENCE OF MUSIC IN ALL ITS ASPECTS BY ANY MEANS THE TRUSTEES SEE FIT, INCLUDING THROUGH THE PRESENTATION OF PUBLIC CONCERTS AND RECITALS.
The African Institute For Mathematical Sciences - Next Einstein Initiative Foundation (uk)
Education, ResearchThe AIMS-Next Einstein Initiative (NEI) seeks to unlock and nurture scientific and technical talent across Africa and specifically involves the establishment and operation of a network of fifteen centres of excellence across Africa that are focused on the teaching of mathematical sciences to African university graduates.
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.