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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.

Society For Endocrinology

Arts, Health, Professions, Research

Advancement of scientific and clinical education and research in endocrinology for the public benefit through grants, events, research, education of doctors, nurses and scientists, publications and to educate and inform the public and patients through providing support and information on all aspects of endocrinology.

Latest Income: £5,622,000
Areas of Operation: Various
Status: Registered
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The Geological Society Of London

Research

The Society provides public benefit by advancing Earth sciences education at all levels, promoting wider knowledge of the Earth and professional standards that advance environmental protection, further the improvement of human health and guard against natural hazards. It achieves these aims through events and conferences, scholarly publishing and a professional and academic membership body.

Latest Income: £5,542,013
Areas of Operation: England And Wales
Status: Registered
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The Chartered Institute Of Logistics And Transport In The UK

Research

PROMOTE, ENCOURAGE & COORDINATE THE STUDY AND ADVANCEMENT OF THE SCIENCE AND ART OF LOGISTICS & TRANSPORT IN ALL FORMS.FACILITATING AND DELIVERING THE OPPORTUNITY FOR EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, DEBATE, THE SHARING OF IDEAS AND PROVIDING ACCESS TO INFORMATION TO ALL.ASSIST AND FURTHER THE DEVELOPMENT OF LOGISTICS AND TRANSPORT IN THE INTERESTS OF AND BENEFIT TO SOCIETY IN GENERAL

Latest Income: £5,524,401
Areas of Operation: Various
Status: Registered
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The James Dyson Foundation

Research

1. To advance education and training, particularly in the fields of design and technology;2. To advance scientific or medical research; and3. To support charitable and educational projects in the region in which the James Dyson Foundation operates.

Latest Income: £5,490,145
Areas of Operation: Various
Status: Registered
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Marine Conservation Society

Research

The Marine Conservation Society fights for the future of our ocean through people powered action, with science on our side. We defend habitats and species, with communities, businesses and governments. Together, we work towards a cleaner, better protected, healthier ocean. For seas full of life, where nature flourishes and people thrive.

Latest Income: £5,339,836
Areas of Operation: Scotland
Status: Registered
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The Office Of Health Economics

Charitable activities, Research

The Office of Health Economics (OHE) conducts research on health economics and related policy issues that affect health care and the life sciences industries. OHE disseminates its work at conferences and workshops and provides training programmes.

Latest Income: £5,282,232
Areas of Operation: England And Wales
Status: Registered
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Khoo Teck Puat UK Foundation

Charitable activities, Research, Social welfare

The Foundation makes grants to other charitable organisations for the purposes of achieving the charity's aims of the relief of sickness and preservation and advancement of health, the prevention or relief of poverty or financial hardship of the public, the promotion and advancement of the arts, culture or science, and the advancement of the education of the public.

Latest Income: £5,206,111
Areas of Operation: England And Wales
Status: Registered
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The Institute Of Materials, Minerals & Mining

Professions, Research

To promote the science, design, engineering and technology of materials, minerals and mining and their practical applications.To facilitate qualifications, professional recognition and development, and to deliver knowledge, information and networking services to a global membership and wider community.

Latest Income: £5,161,000
Areas of Operation: England And Wales
Status: Registered
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The International League Of Dermatological Societies

Research

To encourage the world-wide advancement of dermatological education, care and sciences.

Latest Income: £5,100,000
Areas of Operation: Various
Status: Registered
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The Fellowship Of The School Of Economic Science

Arts, Education, Research

The School of Philosophy & Economic Science offers courses in Philosophy, Economics and other subjects founded on spiritual principles expressing the natural laws applicable to humanity as discerned from the world's major spiritual and philosophical teachings. It also promotes arts & sciences through lectures, seminars and concerts, and supports other charities with similar activities and objects.

Latest Income: £4,893,000
Areas of Operation: Scotland
Status: Registered
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British Society For Rheumatology

Research

The charity's principal activity is the advancement of education, research and training of the multidisciplinary team; the development of clinical and scientific knowledge about arthritis, musculoskeletal and autoimmune rheumatic conditions; andthe advancement of health by the improvement of standards of clinical care in paediatric, adolescent and adult rheumatology.

Latest Income: £4,840,317
Areas of Operation: England And Wales
Status: Registered
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The Biochemical Society

Arts, Charitable activities, Economic and community development, Research

THE BIOCHEMICAL SOCIETY EXISTS FOR THE ADVANCEMENT OF THE MOLECULAR AND CELLULAR BIOSCIENCES, BOTH AS AN ACADEMIC DISCIPLINE AND TO PROMOTE ITS IMPACT ON AREAS OF SCIENCE INCLUDING BIOTECHNOLOGY, AGRICULTURE, AND MEDICINE.WE ACHIEVE OUR MISSION THOUGH OUR PUBLICATIONS AND JOURNALS, SCIENTIFIC MEETINGS, EDUCATIONAL ACTIVITIES, POLICY WORK, AWARDS AND GRANTS TO SCIENTISTS AND STUDENTS.

Latest Income: £4,802,000
Areas of Operation: Various
Status: Registered
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The Physiological Society

Arts, Charitable activities, Research

The Society's main aims are to promote the advancement of physiology and to facilitate communication, both between scientists and with the wider public, through: the publication of scientific journals; support for scientific meetings; grants to allow physiologists to attend scientific meetings and develop research collaborations; and by supporting education and outreach activities.

Latest Income: £4,800,000
Areas of Operation: City Of Westminster
Status: Registered
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A M Qattan Foundation

Research

Identify and promote scholarly, artistic and scientific excellence and research in any field that caters for and contributes towards the cultural and educational advancement of Arabs in general and Palestinians in particular

Latest Income: £4,769,634
Areas of Operation: Lebanon
Status: Registered
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Wings For Life UK Spinal Cord Research Foundation

Charity and VCS support, Research

Wings for Life UK aims to advance and promote scientific and medical research for the benefit of the public into the nature, causes, diagnosis, prevention and treatment of all forms of spinal cord injuries. Wings for Life UK raises money through various fundraising initiatives and prioritises funds raised for UK based research.

Latest Income: £4,760,522
Areas of Operation: England And Wales
Status: Registered
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Foundation For The Parks And Reserves Of Cote D'ivoire (fprci-Uk)

Facilities, Research

THE CHARITY'S OBJECTS ARE TO:A) PROMOTE AND PROVIDE FINANCIAL SUPPORT FOR THE CONSERVATION, PRESERVATION AND DEVELOPMENT OF NATIONAL PARKS AND NATURE RESERVES IN THE REPUBLIC OF COTE D'IVOIRE B) ADVANCE LEARNING AND SCIENCE THORUGH THE PROMOTION OF THE ENVIRONMENTALLY SUSTAINABLE MANAGEMENT OF NATIONAL PARKS AND NATURE RESERVES IN THE REPUBLIC OF COTE D'IVOIRE.

Latest Income: £4,673,851
Areas of Operation: Ivory Coast
Status: Registered
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Resuscitation Council (uk)

Research

The Resuscitation Council (UK) exists to promote high-quality, scientific, resuscitation guidelines that are applicable to everybody, and to contribute to saving life through education, training, research and collaboration.

Latest Income: £4,573,556
Areas of Operation: Northern Ireland
Status: Registered
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Culture Warrington

Arts, Heritage, Leisure, Research

To advance education of and promote arts, culture, heritage and science through maintaining a museum, art gallery and concert hall.to promote community participation in healthy recreation in particular by the provision of facilities for the playing of amateur sport

Latest Income: £4,451,234
Areas of Operation: Warrington
Status: Registered
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Chartered Institution Of Wastes Management

Research

To advance for the public benefit, the art & science of wastes management worldwide & so to promote education, the protection of public health & the preservation of the environment & for that purpose to further and maintain good standards of practice, competence & conduct by all its members.

Latest Income: £4,448,268
Areas of Operation: Various
Status: Registered
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Chalfords Limited

Charitable activities, Religion, Research

THE CHARITY ONLY MAKES GRANTS TO JEWISH CHARITABLE ORGANISATIONS AND INSTITUTIONS OF LEARNING ON AN UNSOLICITED BASIS. PLEASE NOTE: THIS CHARITY HAS NO CONNECTION TO THE SUPPLY OR PURCHASE OF MEDICAL SUPPLIES OR EQUIPMENT, SCIENTIFIC, TECHNOLOGY OR COMPUTER EQUIPMENT.

Latest Income: £4,447,022
Areas of Operation: England And Wales
Status: Registered
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The E P A Cephalosporin Fund

Education, Research

The aims of the charity are the furtherance of education and research in the medical, biological and chemical sciences in the University of Oxford, its departments and colleges, the Royal Society and the King Edward VI School Southampton. Its activities are directed at achieving these aims.

Latest Income: £4,397,798
Areas of Operation: City Of Westminster
Status: Registered
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Society Of Chemical Industry

Arts, Education, Research

SCI aims to advance the science of applied chemistry sciences for the public good by: furthering the application of scientific discoveries to the products and processes of industry; providing a forum in which discussions on the opportunities and issues of industry can take place, and publishing journals and books; granting medals, scholarships and other awards; all such other charitable means.

Latest Income: £4,384,000
Areas of Operation: England And Wales
Status: Registered
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Tel Aviv University Trust

Education, Research

TO PROVIDE FINANCIAL AND MATERIAL ASSISTANCE, AND SUPPORT TO AND FOR THE ADVANCEMENT OF EDUCATION, ART AND SCIENCE AND OTHER BRANCHES OF LEARNING, (INCLUDING THE PROVISION OF SCHOLARSHIPS) AT TEL-AVIV UNIVERSITY AND ANY CHARITABLE, NON-PROFIT MAKING EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTION OF ACADEMIC STANDING WITH WHICH THE UNIVERSITY SHALL AT ANY TIME BE AMALGAMATED OR ASSOCIATED AND ANY OTHER SUCH INSTITUTION.

Latest Income: £4,382,380
Areas of Operation: Israel
Status: Registered
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Velindre University NHS Trust Charity

Beneficiary group, Education, Health, Research

To support the Trusts provision of world class research-led treatment, care and support for patients and families affected by cancer as well as other patients supported by the Trust and those who are involved in the donation of blood or stem cells.

Latest Income: £4,374,000
Areas of Operation: Cardiff
Status: Registered
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Mq: Transforming Mental Health

Charity and VCS support, Health, Research

The charity's main objectives for the period were to:1. Grow and develop the infrastructure of the charity; 2. Develop and implement a Fundraising Strategy;3. Develop and implement a Science Strategy and Knowledge Management infrastructure;

Latest Income: £4,279,527
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.