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Discover 1,032 Research charities. Use the search below to filter within these results.

1,032
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.

Rheumatology Discretionary Fund Ucl Charity

Education, Research

We seek to improve the outlook for patients with musculorskeletal diseases, especially those with autoimmune rheumatic conditions. The charity is mainly involved in supporting research into the disease, both clinical and experimental at University College London. It also helps to provide educational opportunities for those doing the research.

Latest Income: £158,607
Areas of Operation: London
Status: Registered
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World Arabian Horse Organization

Animals, Heritage, Research

To promote public interest in and the science of the breeding of Arabian horses; to advance education for the benefit of the public about horses, horse welfare and Arabian horses in particular; to promote and facilitate the acquisition and distribution of knowledge in all countries of the history, care and treatment of the Arabian breed.

Latest Income: £157,505
Areas of Operation: Various
Status: Registered
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The Charitable And Educational Trust Of The Company Of Scientific Instrument Makers

Beneficiary group, Research

The relief of any necessitous person who is or has been and liveryman of the company who is a widow, orphan or dependent of an deceased liveryman or freemanThe making of grants, donation or subscriptions to any charitable organisatin having as its objects The promotion of education and training in the field of science and technologyAny other charitable purpose

Latest Income: £156,278
Areas of Operation: Scotland
Status: Registered
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The Thales Charitable Trust

Armed forces, Beneficiary group, Research

We support charities where our donations create lasting impact, including encouraging young people to pursue STEM subjects, inspiring future engineers, supporting armed forces personnel & their families, & aiding community charities that promote well-being. On occasion, our Trustees use their discretion to assist other charities , so we respond effectively to diverse & emerging community needs.

Latest Income: £155,000
Areas of Operation: Northern Ireland
Status: Registered
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British Society For Developmental Biology

Charitable activities, Research

The BSDB aims to promote and advance the research, teaching and public education of developmental biology in the United Kingdom by organising research meetings, awarding grants to individuals and organisations. The BSDB supports young scientists and awards grants to enable them to attend scientific meetings. In addition we aim to further public education in the science of developmental biology.

Latest Income: £150,100
Areas of Operation: Scotland
Status: Registered
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The Langford Trust For Animal Health And Welfare

Charitable activities, Education, Research

we relieve suffering and further animal welfare by promoting the practice, advancement and teaching of veterinary science and we foster public education in animal health and welfare by supporting the university of Bristol school of veterinary science.

Latest Income: £148,217
Areas of Operation: Various
Status: Registered
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Peter Samuel Charitable Trust

Heritage, Religion, Research

Interests lie in medical sciences, jewish concerns, heritage and forestry/land restoration and the quality of life in local areas (South Central Berkshire, East Somerset and The Highlands of Scotland).

Latest Income: £147,690
Areas of Operation: Scotland
Status: Registered
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Northcott Devon Medical Foundation

Charitable activities, Research

The provision of grants to support medical research carried on in the county of Devon.

Latest Income: £147,096
Areas of Operation: Devon
Status: Registered
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The Aristotelian Society

Arts, Charitable activities, Research

The Aristotelian Society, founded in 1880, meets fortnightly in London, throughout the academic year, to hear and discuss philosophical papers. These meetings are open to the public and the Proceedings are published as a journal. The Society holds an annual philosophy conference with the Mind Association and also makes grants to organisers of philosophy conferences.

Latest Income: £144,331
Areas of Operation: England And Wales
Status: Registered
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The British Astronomical Association

Leisure, Research

To promote the science of astronomy and all branches of astronomical research. To promote the association of observers, especially the possessors of small telescopes, for mutual help, and their organisation of work of astronomical observation, the circulation of current astronomical information, the encouragement of a popular interest in astronomy.

Latest Income: £143,067
Areas of Operation: Northern Ireland
Status: Registered
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Derbyshire Japanese School

Beneficiary group, Education, Heritage, Research

As at 31 March 2023 the school had a total of 78(2022- 64) students varying in age from 5 to 18 and including some English based children. Total of twelve classes are held each Saturday consisting of Japanese and Mathematics lessons. All pupils successfully completed internal examinations and attendance was maintained at over 80%. Hold extra time lessons such as history, science and GCSE.

Latest Income: £138,163
Areas of Operation: Derby City
Status: Registered
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The Manchester Literary And Philosophical Society

Beneficiary group, Research

Across the calendar year, the Society delivers an eclectic range of lectures and seminars. We offer a focal point for modern, bright ideas, drawing inspiration from a variety of subject areas including the Arts, Science and Technology, and Social Philosophy. We also present a programme specifically aimed at young people, with a view to increasing their interest in and awareness of the world.

Latest Income: £137,910
Areas of Operation: Various
Status: Registered
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The Sutasoma Trust

Charitable activities, Research

To advance education in particular by providing grants to graduate students in the Social Sciences and Humanities.Generally for such purposes or objects as are from time to time recognised as exclusively charitable according to the law of England and Wales as the Trustees in their absolute discretion think fit.

Latest Income: £134,499
Areas of Operation: Cambridgeshire
Status: Registered
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Lions International Blood Research Appeal

Education, Health, Research

To assist the haematology staff at Kings College Hospital with the provision of much needed laboratory equipment, particulary in the areas of Sickle Cell Disease and Thalassaemia.

Latest Income: £133,929
Areas of Operation: Various
Status: Registered
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City Educational Trust Fund

Education, Research

TO ADVANCE THE OBJECTS OF THE CITY UNIVERSITY OR ANY SUCH OBJECTS FOR EDUCATIONAL PURPOSES CONNECTED WITH OR RELATED TO SAID UNIVERSITY, AND TO ADVANCE EDUCATION IN SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY, BUSINESS MANAGEMENT AND COMMERCE BY PROMOTING RESEARCH STUDY TEACHING AND TRAINING IN BIOLOGY, ECOLOGY OR THE ADVANCEMENT OF RESEARCH AND TEACHING OF THE CULTURAL ARTS.

Latest Income: £133,654
Areas of Operation: London
Status: Registered
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Society For Applied Philosophy

Research

The object of the Society is the advancement of public educationin the field of applied philosophy and the publication of itsproceedings to the end.

Latest Income: £130,860
Areas of Operation: Various
Status: Registered
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The British Society For The Philosophy Of Science

Charitable activities, Education, Research

The BSPS holds an annual conference with invited speakers and contributed papers, and monthly meetings at which invited speakers present papers. It makes grants to support conferences relevant to research and education in its areas of study and awards annual studentships for doctoral work in philosophy of science in a UK university. Other activities are decided by the committee from time to time.

Latest Income: £130,245
Areas of Operation: Northern Ireland
Status: Registered
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Bhagwan Valmik Sabha Bedford

Economic and community development, Research, Social welfare

The Charity has acted to advance the philosophy of Bhagwan Valmiki Ji in Bedfordshire and its environs and where appropriate internationally through religious ceremony and academic study and presentation. The Charity has also acted with efforts to relieve sickness and poverty where considered appropriate by the donation of funds to charitable organisations and to the Government of the UK.

Latest Income: £129,587
Areas of Operation: Bedford
Status: Registered
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Dartford Science And Technology College Voluntary School Fund

Beneficiary group, Education, Research

The object of the trust is to advance the education of the pupils of Dartford Science and Technology College by providing and assisting in the provision of facilities not normally provided by the Local Authority.To support any charity or charitable purpose as the trustees in their discretion shall from time to time decide.

Latest Income: £128,397
Areas of Operation: Kent
Status: Registered
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The Farnborough Air Sciences Trust

Arts, Heritage, Leisure, Research

Please see attached report. Main activities remain: Safeguarding Farnborough's unique aviation heritage. Displaying and archiving a world-class artifact, photo, film, report collection. Conserving historic buildings and large aviation exhibits. Running a museum. Providing facilities and inspiration for future generations.

Latest Income: £126,353
Areas of Operation: Hampshire
Status: Registered
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Cotton Textiles Research Trust

Research

Founded for the benefit of workers in the British Textile Industry the charity's work includes the promotion of medical research into the prevention, treatment and cure of ailments and diseases to which such workers are especially liable.

Latest Income: £124,921
Areas of Operation: Various
Status: Registered
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A G Manly Charitable Trust

Beneficiary group, Research

The primary (but not exclusive) objective of the A G Manly Charitable Trust is to provide financial assistance to further the science of engineering for the benefit of the public and to advance education in engineering, especially to young people. The Trustees are unlikely to consider projects outside the south-east of England.

Latest Income: £123,596
Areas of Operation: Various
Status: Registered
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The Gospel Standard Baptist Library Fund

Arts, Beneficiary group, Heritage, Research

Loan of theological books of reformed , puritan and calvinistic content with associated history,geography and other sciences. Facilities for research relating to the books held and research into family history.Small sale of surplus books donated to the Library.

Latest Income: £121,815
Areas of Operation: Various
Status: Registered
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Life Education (bradford) Limited

Beneficiary group, Education, Research, Social welfare

Promoting the importance of healthy life choices for children during their formative years of primary school education, including the dangers of drugs.Promoting our SCARF philosophy: Safety, Caring, Achievement, Resilience, Friendship, to help children meet the challenges of the modern world.Promoting healthy relationships and cyber security.

Latest Income: £121,681
Areas of Operation: Bradford City
Status: Registered
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The Norman Collisson Foundation

Health, Research

The general promotion, advancement and encouragement of surgical and medical science, together with medical studies and research.

Latest Income: £121,363
Areas of Operation: Oxfordshire
Status: Registered
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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.