Research Charities
Discover 1,032 Research charities. 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.
St Mary's Coronary Flow Trust
ResearchThe principal activity is research into coronary arterial disease
The Woolston Eyes Conservation Group
Environment, ResearchIn 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.
The Society Of Musculoskeletal Medicine
ResearchThe 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".
Association Of Teachers Of Mathematics
Arts, ResearchATM supports teachers within education by providing CPD courses, publications, website resources and a bi-monthly journal to all it's members.
Foundation For Science And Technology
Arts, Charitable activities, ResearchThe 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.
The British Toxicology Society
ResearchThe society is established for the promotion and advancement, for the public benefit, of education in the science of toxicology.
The Michael Heller Charitable Foundation
ResearchGeneral Charitable Purposes supporting funding of specific projects relating to medical, scientific and educational research.
Answers In Genesis Uk/europe
Arts, ResearchProviding 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.
The Bay Trust
Environment, ResearchTo 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.
Language Of Dance Trust
Arts, ResearchIts 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.
Enfield And District Veteran Vehicle Trust
Heritage, ResearchTo 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.
Association Of Physicians Of Great Britain And Ireland
Arts, ResearchArranging 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.
The Mammal Society
ResearchThe 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.
Meniere's & Vestibular UK
Charity and VCS support, ResearchThe Society supports endeavours in developing knowledge, awareness and understanding of Meniere's disease and related vestibular (inner ear) disorders. It provides information to sufferers and through fundraising provides funds for research into causes and treatment.
The British Association Of Head And Neck Oncologists
Health, ResearchResearch sponsorship. Provides advice and information relevant to the management of patients with head and neck cancer and the provision of healthcare services to improve the management of patients with head and neck cancer.Runs an academic meeting to further knowledge about the disease processes and management of patients with head and neck cancer.
Ethel And Gwynne Morgan Trust
Heritage, ResearchAdvancement of education in science and art of medicine education in history and welfare of local communities in Wales and Christian religion in Wales.
Action On Pre-Eclampsia
Beneficiary group, Charitable activities, Research- supporting women who have been diagnosed with or are at risk of pre-eclampsia, and their families by helpline, information and facilitated access to medical experts. - support of health professionals in diagnosing & treating pre-eclampsia by providing meetings,study days and guidelines - promotion of research priorities into pre-eclampsia and campaigning for increased awareness
The Lakeland Horticultural Society
Leisure, ResearchThe 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.
Tofs
Arts, Beneficiary group, ResearchDisseminating information to our membership via leaflets, our TOF Book, periodic newsletters, social media and website. Running conferences and other gatherings where patients and their families can learn about the condition, its causes, treatment and ongoing management. Provision of pastoral support. Liaising and collaborating, where appropriate, with medical professionals and researchers.
The Vandervell Foundation
Charitable activities, Economic and community development, ResearchAwards grants to institutions, primarily in the fields of education, social welfare, medical care and research, environmental regeneration and the performing arts.
The Medical Society Of London
Education, Health, ResearchThe 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.
Behcet's UK
ResearchThe Object of the charity is to relieve the distress of persons suffering from Behcet's Disease by:- promoting the study of the cause and treatment of the disease and allied conditions; gathering and publishing information useful to sufferers and the general public; co-operating with the medical,allied professions and other societies with similar aims; providing financial assistance to suffers.
The British Ornithologists' Union
ResearchThe promotion of the science of ornithology.
Kidneys For Life
Charity and VCS support, ResearchRelief of renal related illnesses and the funding of research and education in renal disease, transplantation and allied fields together with the provision of direct patient amenities
The Sir Richard Stapley Educational Trust
ResearchWe consider grant applications from UK-based students of any nationality who are: a) graduates with a 1st or 2.1 Bachelor's degree with honours, or a higher degree; b) studying for a degree in medicine, dentistry or veterinary medicine taken as a second degree, or for a higher degree or postgraduate certificate or diploma in any subject; c) already resident in the UK when applying.
Frequently asked questions about this sector
How many research charities are there in the UK?
There are 1,032 registered research charities on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register at the most recent refresh.
Which is the largest of the 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 research charities?
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 research charities?
Across all 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 research charities?
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.