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.
The Guarantors Of Brain
Arts, ResearchThe Guarantors of Brain promotes teaching, education and research into science of neurology and related clinical-academic disiplines, and the furthering of scientific and charitable purposes. It is funded by the publications Brain Journal and Brain Communications and provides finacial grants for a variety of events, meetings and study in the field of neuroscience.
The Intensive Care Society
ResearchAdvance and promote the care of critically ill patients, including medical science and research concerned with critical care.
Parayhouse School
Arts, Beneficiary group, Education, Leisure, ResearchThe principal activity of the charity is to provide infants, children and students, education and instruction in academic, sporting, musical, cultural, scientific, technical, religious, vocational social and commercial subjects, activities and crafts of every description.
The British Institute Of Radiology
Arts, Health, ResearchTHE BRITISH INSTITUTE OF RADIOLOGY IS A SOCIETY WHOSE MEMBERSHIP IS OPEN TO EVERYONE INTERESTED IN RADIOLOGY, RADIATION ONCOLOGY AND THE UNDERLYING SCIENCES, AND WHICH EXISTS TO HELP IMPROVE THE PREVENTION, DETECTION AND TREATMENT OF DISEASE. IT DISSEMINATES KNOWLEDGE THROUGH ITS MEETINGS, PUBLICATIONS AND INFORMATION SERVICES.
The Engineering Development Trust
Beneficiary group, ResearchThe Engineering Development Trust changed its legal status to a company limited by guarantee (company number 8879288) on 1st April 2014 and transferred all of the operations, assets and liabilities of the Charitable Trust (Charity number 1002459) to this new charity number (1156066) on that date.EDT is the largest provider of STEM enrichment activities for young people in the UK
The Georg And Emily Von Opel Foundation
Leisure, Religion, Research, Social welfareProvide for the relief of poverty or the advancement of education, health, arts culture and science, amateur sport and the advancement of the Roman Catholic faith through the making of grants.
The Humane Research Trust CIO
ResearchThe promotion and encouragement of medical and scientific research and learning for the benefit of the public and, in particular, in fields which may lead to the elimination of the use of animals in research.
United Kingdom Mathematics Trust
Arts, Education, ResearchThe charity runs individual and team competitions in Mathematics, summer schools and a mentoring scheme for school pupils. It organises meetings for teachers and publishes books for school pupils. It selects and trains the UK team for the International Mathematical Olympiad, held annually.
The Lynton And Barnstaple Railway Trust
Heritage, ResearchTo acquire preserve and restore for the public benefit items of historical architectual engineering or scientific value in connection with the Lynton and Barnstaple Railway and others.To provide educational and training facilities to those engaged in the restoration and operation of the railway and others.
International Society For Respiratory Viruses
ResearchScientific JournalInternational Scientific conferencesEducational ProgrammesPromotion and dissemination of research on Influenza and other Respiratory Viruses
The British Geriatrics Society
Beneficiary group, ResearchThe Society aims to be the pre-eminent professional body for practitioners engaged in the specialty health care of older people. Our mission is to improve the health care of older people throughout the UK. We hold scientific meetings, publish approved papers and promote research, education and training in all aspects of geriatric medicine.
European Society Of Thoracic Surgeons
Arts, Health, ResearchThe charity's primary objective is the advancement of education by the study and practice of Thoracic Surgery and related medical subjects. This involves the organisation of European Board exams in Thoracic Surgery, organising annual conferences, supporting scientific publications of thoracic surgery and facilitating exchange of teachers and trainees in thoracic surgery.
The Morley Agricultural Foundation
Economic and community development, ResearchThe Foundation exists to promote for public benefit the study and knowledge of agricultural science and the application of modern techniques to agriculture and husbandry in all their branches.
The Arboricultural Association
ResearchTo advance the science of arboriculture for the public benefit
The Weizmann Institute Foundation
Charity and VCS support, ResearchWeizmann UK raises funds for and awareness of the Weizmann Institute of Science in Israel.
Technion UK
Charity and VCS support, ResearchPromoting interest in and raising funds for Technion - Israel Institute of Science and Technology in Haifa Israel.
Multiple Sclerosis International Federation
Health, ResearchThe MS International Federation is a global network of organisations. We collaborate to improve the quality of life of people affected by MS and work for: better scientific understanding and development of treatments; improved access to treatment and to trustworthy information; better policies and practices; a strong MS movement, including in countries with challenging socio-economic conditions.
Wessex Rivers Trust
Environment, ResearchWe are continuing to work to establish the charity with the objectives as set out below: environmental, educational and scientific.
Institute Of Physics And Engineering In Medicine
Arts, ResearchIPEM promotes physics and engineering applied to medicine and biology by organising scientific meetings; developing educational materials for specialists and the public; accrediting people, courses and training centres; publishing reports and journals promoting scientific knowledge and best practice; encouraging research and innovation; developing and maintaining professional standards.
The Thoroughbred Breeders Association
Animals, ResearchTo encourage by means of the provision of educational or research facilities or otherwise, the science of producing and improving the Thoroughbred horse in Great Britain
Sustainable Food Trust
Charitable activities, ResearchWe advocate food systems that are beneficial to the environment and public health by:Leadership/Collaboration - Providing thought leadership and support for establishing collaborative partnershipsResearch/Policy - Advancing knowledge by promoting good science, thus enabling effective solutions to challenges facing food systemsCommunications - Communicating issues in accessible ways
Healthcare Infection Society
Health, ResearchThe objectives of the Society are, to advance knowledge of, foster scientific interest in and disseminate information about the prevention and control of hospital and other healthcare associated infection, to medical and allied professionals for the benefit of the public.
The Donald Gordon Third Foundation
Research, Social welfareScientific, medical and technological research and education; relief of poverty; promotion and support of the arts
The British Occupational Hygiene Society
Arts, ResearchBritish Occupational Hygiene Society (BOHS), is a professional organisation representing occupational hygienists, promoting awareness of occupational hygiene and the underpinning medical, scientific and engineering issues. It offers qualifications, regulates the profession of occupational hygienists, improves knowledge and understanding through conferences and publications.
The Nuclear Institute
Crime and Justice, ResearchAdvancement of:1. education relating to nuclear energy, its application and ancillary subjects2. nuclear science, engineering and technologyIn the interests of public safety, promotion of high standards of education and professional performance amongst those working within the nuclear industryPromotion of public understanding of nuclear sciences and its impact on society and environment
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.