Research Charities

The aim of the Association of British Neurologists is to improve the health and well-being of people with neurological disorders by advancing the knowledge and practice of neurology in the British Isles. It also oversees scientific meetings, bursaries to facilitate educational and research visits to developing countries and offers financial and administrative support for ABN trainees.

Offer reliable information on orthodontics for patients, public and health authorities through publications, website, and media.Provide professional education for orthodontists through Conferences and Meetings.Advance knowledge by funding orthodontic research through the BOS Foundation, Clinical Audit and Awards programmes, and publishing the Journal of Orthodontics.

Support and promote medical research primarily through grants for research on cardiovascular disease, inflammatory disorders, and endocrine or metabolic diseases

Advancement and promotion of education and interest in the visual arts; to encourage research into the retoration of works of art; to advance education and research generally in the areas of arts, science, economics and medicine; and to encourage the study, reproduction and cataloguing of works of art.

The Homeopathy Research Institute is a unique and innovative charity created to address the need for reliable scientific evidence in homeopathy. To this end, the Institute has gathered together an international team of experts to facilitate high-quality scientific research in this field. HRI is currently the only charitable organisation dedicated to homeopathy research on an international level.

The Dartington Service Design Lab (Trading name of Charity) is an independent charity that brings science and evidence to bear on policy and practice in children's services to improve the health and development of children and young people.

The Charity's main objectives are to relieve the distress and suffering of women and children caused by exposure to domestic abuse.

Falklands Conservation protects the wildlife of the Falkland Islands which is its area of operation. Among other things it undertakes scientific research, owns nature reserves, improves native habitats, advises the Falkland Islands Government on environmental issues, produces publications on the Islands' wildlife and runs a nature club for young Islanders.

Established in 1986, EASO is a European scientific and practice-based professional membership association, with networks in over 30 countries. EASO considers obesity to be a health, research, and societal priority. It promotes the study of obesity as well as facilitating and engaging in actions that reduce the burden of unhealthy excess weight in Europe through prevention and management.

We help young people from low income backgrounds gain summer work experience placements in a science, technology, engineering and technology (STEM) research or industry environment. We also provide the students with information and guidance through workshops and skills days helping them to progress to university, training and STEM careers.

The Faculty: manages specialist training in occupational medicine; awards qualifications; supports & monitors CPD; promotes the importance of occupational health (OH) to, and advises, policy makers; supports research to provide an evidence base for OH practice; runs educational events & publishes educational materials & guidance for occupational medicine/health professionals & employees/ers.

AfriKids is a grass roots child rights non-governmental organisation, working with families in Northern Ghana to improve life for their most vulnerable and disadvantaged children. Our philosophy it to: -Listen to what a community knows it needs.-Empower them to make the necessary changes themselves.-Ensure absolute sustainability

Our aim is to improve/disseminate knowledge of insect science. We organise meetings of a general/specialist nature where scientific knowledge is presented. The relationship of insects to ecology, conservation, food, animal or human health being a part of the science. We publish academic journals and identification guides for the general public and scientists. Our membership is international

Nurture the potential and ability of young people to contribute to the scientific communityIncrease uptake of post 16 STEM coursesIncrease applications for STEM subjects at university, especially with girlsEnhance teachers? expertise and job satisfaction and so retain teachers and recruit more to the profession. Engage Universities and Industry in sustained interaction with schools

BREAST CANCER UK is dedicated to the primary prevention of breast cancer through scientific understanding, education, collaboration and policy change both nationally and internationally.

Funds medical research via grants; Raises awareness to diabetes, its risks, symptoms, complications; Provides information and advice via multi media channels in support of those with Type 1 and Type 2 diabetes; Promotes screening, wellness and other health programmes to reduce incidence, allow early diagnosis and treatment of diabetes and similar or related conditions

Our mission is to provide independent science-based research & information. We support NIAB (Charity No:1064230) through the provision of facilities & funding to support the provision of information & advice to farmers, growers & educators; A programme of public good plant breeding; crop variety performance trials & laboratory testing; education & training.

Interlink is the County Voluntary Council for Rhondda Cynon Taff.

The October Gallery is an arts complex dedicated to the appreciation of the transvangarde - the cross-cultural avant garde. The Gallery hosts exhibitions of art from around the world, talks on art and science, poetry readings, theatre and dance performances. Support is from sales of art, rental of the Gallery's unique facilities, grants, donations, staff, volunteers and friends.

To promote and foster the study of economic science, by means of publications, the annual conference and helping further the study of economics via the annual public lecture and the postgraduate conference.

Promoting education in the North East of England, with particular reference to language, literature, philosophy, science, history, music and the fine arts by maintaining a library, providing educational lectures and events; raising funds by charging subscriptions and making other charges for the exclusive purposes of the charity and by such other charitable means as the charity may think fit.

APF raises awareness and understanding of pulmonary fibrosis with patients, families, the general public and the medical profession. We advocate for patients nationally to improve treatment and care. We support patients by assisting in setting up patient support groups, hold information events and by personal contact. We offer study sessions for health professionals and offer research grants.

Improving science education for all young people, primarily but not exclusively across the UK. This is achieved by supporting science educators, including trainees, teachers, technicians, initial teacher educators and others in the sector through conferences, journals and resources, curriculum and professional development programmes and contributions to research and policy debates.

To fund ground-breaking research into the prediction and prevention of breast cancer. Our four pillars of research are gene research, improved screening & early diagnosis, preventative drugs and diet & lifestyle. Our overall aim is to make breast cancer a preventable disease for our future generations.

The charity's main objectives are the advancement and improvement of education in urology, men's health and related areas and the diffusion of knowledge of new and improved methods of teaching and practising urology, men's health and related areas. Activities include publishing BJU International and other scientific and learned works and other educational activity.