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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.

The Woolston Eyes Conservation Group

Environment, Research

In cooperation with the owners, Manchester Ship Canal Company and Peel Holdings, WECG Works at the Woolston Eyes site of special scientific interest to 1, collect data 2, manage the habitat 3, provide visitor facilities.

Latest Income: £282,333
Areas of Operation: Warrington
Status: Registered
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The Society Of Musculoskeletal Medicine

Research

The Society of Orthopaedic Medicine was established "for the benefit of the public in relieving sickness by promoting and advancing the use, study and science of orthopaedic medicine and by providing facilities for treatment, education, study and research therein".

Latest Income: £281,704
Areas of Operation: Scotland
Status: Registered
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Association Of Teachers Of Mathematics

Arts, Research

ATM supports teachers within education by providing CPD courses, publications, website resources and a bi-monthly journal to all it's members.

Latest Income: £278,468
Areas of Operation: Scotland
Status: Registered
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Foundation For Science And Technology

Arts, Charitable activities, Research

The Foundation is a neutral body set up to facilitate debate on policy issues that have a science, engineering, technology or medical element. The Foundation publishes a journal and a website that communicates to the public the outcomes of the debates - see www.foundation.org.uk . The Foundation also provides guidance to learned and professional societies.

Latest Income: £277,656
Areas of Operation: Northern Ireland
Status: Registered
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The British Toxicology Society

Research

The society is established for the promotion and advancement, for the public benefit, of education in the science of toxicology.

Latest Income: £273,832
Areas of Operation: Scotland
Status: Registered
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The Michael Heller Charitable Foundation

Research

General Charitable Purposes supporting funding of specific projects relating to medical, scientific and educational research.

Latest Income: £270,861
Areas of Operation: England And Wales
Status: Registered
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Answers In Genesis Uk/europe

Arts, Research

Providing speakers for meetings, seminars, training events and conferences.Distributing books, video and audio tapes, DVDs, CD-ROMs and leaflets.Distributing a quarterly Answers magazine of general interest to the average reader. Distributing the Answers Insider quarterly and prayer letters via email and ordinary mail.

Latest Income: £269,116
Areas of Operation: Various
Status: Registered
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The Bay Trust

Environment, Research

To promote and provide for education and science in the United Kingdom and elsewhere, in particular but not by way of limitation in the fields of environmental protection, preservation and conservation; and to promote for the public benefit the preservation of the natural beauty, flora and fauna of St. Margaret's-at-Cliffe and such other areas as the trustees shall from time to time determine.

Latest Income: £268,746
Areas of Operation: England And Wales
Status: Registered
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Language Of Dance Trust

Arts, Research

Its principal object is to advance and promote the education of the general public in the art and science of dance, particularly by the study, analysis and recording of human movement and to formulate and establish schemes therefore.

Latest Income: £265,218
Areas of Operation: London
Status: Registered
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Enfield And District Veteran Vehicle Trust

Heritage, Research

To promote the permanent preservation of vehicles of any type being old and of historic interest or scientific importance and to educate the public in the history of transport and the technical details, engineering and performance of such vehicles.

Latest Income: £263,180
Areas of Operation: Enfield
Status: Registered
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Association Of Physicians Of Great Britain And Ireland

Arts, Research

Arranging an Annual Meeting at which the highest quality scientific research in medical practice is presented and discussed. To promote medical research within UK and Ireland. To promote medical research and education internationally. To produce jointly a scientific journal, the Quarterly Journal of Medicine.

Latest Income: £260,311
Areas of Operation: Ireland
Status: Registered
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The Mammal Society

Research

The Mammal Society works to protect British mammals, halt the decline of threatened species, and advise on all issues affecting British mammals. We study mammals, identify the problems they face and promote conservation and other policies based on sound science.

Latest Income: £258,616
Areas of Operation: Various
Status: Registered
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Ethel And Gwynne Morgan Trust

Heritage, Research

Advancement of education in science and art of medicine education in history and welfare of local communities in Wales and Christian religion in Wales.

Latest Income: £230,782
Areas of Operation: Scotland
Status: Registered
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The Lakeland Horticultural Society

Leisure, Research

The charity promotes the science, practice and art of horticulture with special reference to the conditions pertaining in the Lake District. It also aims to promote and facilitate co-operation between horticultural organisations and serve the interests of all horticulturalists.

Latest Income: £229,027
Areas of Operation: Cumbria
Status: Registered
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The Medical Society Of London

Education, Health, Research

The Society seeks to promote the advancement of the sciences of medicine, surgery, and those branches of science connected therewith. It does this through an academic programme of lectures, symposia and awarding bursaries and financial assistance to medical students and the award of prizes for significant contributions to medicine.

Latest Income: £220,537
Areas of Operation: London
Status: Registered
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The British Ornithologists' Union

Research

The promotion of the science of ornithology.

Latest Income: £218,114
Areas of Operation: Scotland
Status: Registered
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The George Adamson & Tony Fitzjohn Wildlife Trust

Charitable activities, Environment, Research

The trust's objects are to advance education of the public at large in the science of zoology by the study of wildlife in its natural habitat particularly in Kenya and the rest of Africa.

Latest Income: £215,221
Areas of Operation: Kenya
Status: Registered
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The Aid Fund For Christian Scientists In Need Of Nursing Care

Health, Research

To assist Christian Scientists of small means to pay for Christian Science nursing care

Latest Income: £211,738
Areas of Operation: Various
Status: Registered
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The Birmingham And Midland Institute

Arts, Research

The Institute provides or facilitates lectures, courses and classes in art, music, science and literature. A library of over 100,000 volumes is also available for the use of members.

Latest Income: £209,235
Areas of Operation: Birmingham City
Status: Registered
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The Institute For Policy Research

Charitable activities, Research

Funding research studies, conferences and seminars which promote the education of the public concerning major social science, management studies and economic policy issues.

Latest Income: £201,302
Areas of Operation: England And Wales
Status: Registered
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Thanet Countryside Trust Fund

Charitable activities, Economic and community development, Facilities, Heritage, Leisure, Research

Advancement of public education in ecology and natural history and the conservation, protection and restoration for public benefit of natural resources, natural beauty, animal and plant life and land of ecological or scientific importance throughout the Isle of Thanet. Provide for the benefit of the public facilities of a charitable nature for outdoor recreation in the Isle of Thanet.

Latest Income: £194,678
Areas of Operation: Kent
Status: Registered
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Sukyo Mahikari

Religion, Research

Sukyo Mahikari is a charity that exists for the advancement of world peace and the happiness of mankind, for the worship of God, Creator of the Universe and to guide humanity in the establishment of a universal civilisation based on a synthesis of religion and science.

Latest Income: £192,787
Areas of Operation: Various
Status: Registered
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The Society For Cardiac Science And Technology LTD

Research

To advance for the public benefit the science and practice of cardiography, technical cardiology and allied subjects by the promotion of improved standards & education and training and of research work therein and by making the results of such study and research available to practitioners and the general public.

Latest Income: £192,598
Areas of Operation: Northern Ireland
Status: Registered
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Franco-British Council - British Section

Research

The charity exists to promote constructive dialogue and better understanding between Britain and France and to contribute to the development of joint action through bringing together leading representatives of the worlds of culture, politics, defence, science, education and business. It does this through four main programmes: Young Leaders, Local Leaders, Defence and Entente Cordiale.

Latest Income: £192,399
Areas of Operation: France
Status: Registered
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The Harding Trust

Arts, Charitable activities, Research

For the benefit of such charitable objects and purposes as the trustees may in their discretion think fit which objects and purposes promote,improve,develop and maintain public education in and appreciation of the art and science of music by sponsoring or by otherwise supporting public concerts, recitals and performances by amateur and professional organisations.

Latest Income: £189,898
Areas of Operation: Staffordshire
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.