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.
Quarterly Journal Of Mechanics And Applied Mathematics
Arts, ResearchHas overall control of a scientific journal -- Quarterly Journal of Mechanics and Applied Mathematics, published for the benefit of the scientific community.
British Society For Ecological Medicine
ResearchThe BSEM promotes the study and good practice of allergy, environmental and nutritional medicine for the benefit of the public and supports doctors who use the insights of ecological medicine to help patients. The society trains doctors and eligible health practitioners, organises scientific conferences and provides information for doctors and patients
The Felicity Wilde Charitable Trust
Beneficiary group, ResearchDonations made quarterly to charities who benefit children (especially for those who support Asthma sickness) and charities concerned with medical research (in particular research into cause and cure of Asthma).
The Selborne Society Limited
Charitable activities, Heritage, ResearchTo promote public education and research in natural history and antiquities and to publish the results of that education and research. To preserve and maintain, for the benefit of the public, places of natural beauty, scientific value and antiquarian interest.
Sri Lankan Medical And Dental Association In The United Kingdom
Education, Research, Saving of livesADVICE & ASSIST UNDERGRADUATE MEDICAL & DENTAL EDUCATION OF THE UNIVERSITIES OF SRI LANKA PROVIDE ASSISTANCE FOLLOWING NATURAL DISASTERS FACILITATE SHARING OF PROFESSIONAL KNOWLEDGE, EXPERTISE, TECHNOLOGICAL ADVANCES & RESEARCH MATTERS WITH COLLEAGUES IN SRI LANKA PROMOTE AND ADVISE ON POSTGRADUATE TRAINING OPPORTUNITIES IN THE UK FOR MEDICAL & DENTAL GRADUATES OF SRI LANKAN UNIVERSITIES
Roper Educational Foundation
ResearchThe management and administration of the Property held by the Trustees, and the application of the income received from such property in accordance with the "Application of Income" conditions referred to in the Scheme (dated 4th May 1964) made by the Secretary of State for Education and Science under Section 18 of the Charities Act 1960.
Manchester Medical Society
Leisure, ResearchThe cultivation and promotion of all branches of medicine and of all related sciences through a comprehensive programme of scientific meetings and seminars which coincide with the academic year.
British Cattle Breeders Club Limited
Arts, Economic and community development, Education, ResearchThe charity aims to link practical cattle breeding with science, to improve the quality and productivity of cattle breeding to benefit UK dairy and beef production by means of a conference, farm walks and publications. Publications are circulated to members, sections of the agricultural industry and the libraries of the Universities and Agricultural Colleges as well as published on the web.
The Foulkes Foundation
ResearchThe objectives of the Foundation continue to be to promote medical research and the training of scientists and others to study medicine by providing financial support for postdoctoral science graduates who need a medical degree before they can undertake medical research, and similarly for medical graduates who need a science Phd degree.
Friends Of Ludhiana
Associations, Education, Health, Professions, Research, Social welfareSupport & resources base in UK for Christian Medical College & Hospital (CMC) Ludhiana (Punjab, N. India). Support includes facilitation of visits of healthcare personnel to share skills & experience, assistance with training opportunities for CMC staff both in India & overseas, & financial support for sponsorship of student nurses, assisted healthcare for poor patients & research initiatives.
The College Of Clinical Perfusion Scientists Of Great Britain And Ireland
Education, ResearchThe College is the professional governing body for Clinical Perfusion Scientists in Great Britain and Ireland. It holds the register and works to ensure that all registered Clinical Perfusion Scientists are fit to practice and uphold the standards and codes of conduct and ethics. It manages all matters of training and education as well as assessment and accreditation of perfusion centres.
Teesside Federation Of Women's Institutes
Arts, Associations, Beneficiary group, Charity and VCS support, Economic and community development, Housing, Research, SocietyTo advance the education of women in all areas including local, national and international issues of political and social importance, music, drama, other cultural subjects, all branches of agriculture, crafts, home economics, science, health, social welfare, to promote sustainable development, to advance citizenship for the public benefit by the promotion of civic responsibility and volunteering.
Christian Science Society, Bristol.
Education, ResearchObject:to maintain and spread the truth as set forth in the Bible and interpreted in the Christian Science textbook, "Science and Health with Key to the Scriptures" by Mary Baker Eddy, the Discoverer and Founder of Christian Science. Activities:holding a Sunday Service, Sunday School, Wednesday Testimony Meetings twice a month, public lectures & maintaining a Christian Science Reading Room..
The Phytochemical Society Of Europe
ResearchThe PSE organises yearly a conference on Phytochemical Science for young researchers and one yearly conference in a European location organized by one of our members. Prizes to support young and established scientists were awarded during these meetings. Details on our actual and passed events can be found on our website. Membership is open to researchers from all over the world.
Torbay Medical Research Fund
ResearchThe preservation and protection of health and the relief of sickness by the furtherance of medical, dental, health and care research projects directed to that end by members of the medical, dental, health and care professions practicing under the auspices of the Torbay and South Devon medical, dental, health and care community, and the publication of the results of all such research.
The Wilkinson Charitable Foundation
Charitable activities, Education, ResearchThe trust objects are to provide funds to or for such charitable purposes, trustees, institutions or corporate bodies and for the advancement of scientific knowledge and education at Imperial College in the University of London or such other place or places and in such manner as the trustees may from time to time in their absolute discretion determine.
Institute Of Management Services
ResearchThe Institute had as its main objective the promotion of the science, technology, practice and profession of Management Services, which results in the advancement of the efficiency, productivity and satisfaction of human work.
The Raghuvanshi Association
Religion, ResearchCHARITY IS TO ADVANCE THE HINDU RELIGION BY PROMOTING THE STUDY OF ITS PHILOSOPHY, BELIEFS AND MORALITY AND TO ACT AS AN HINDU CHARITABLE FOUNDATION IN ASSISTING PEOPLE OF HINDU AND OTHER FAITHS WHO IN NEED.
Anglo-Swedish Society
Arts, Charitable activities, Charity and VCS support, Heritage, ResearchThe advancement of the education of the public in science, art, lterature, music, history, culture and other recognised academic subjects of Great Britain and Sweden. Arranging fund raising events and activities.
The C B Dennis British Beekeepers' Research Trust
Education, Environment, ResearchSupports primarily British bee-related research projects of benefit to beekeeping and broader bee science. Some priority is given to work on bee diseases but not limited to honey bees. Supports and encourages young bee scientists through research studentships and travel bursaries.
The Temenos Academy
ResearchTo advance education by the provision of educational facilities to the public in the general context of the humanities with a particular emphasis on the study of philosophy and the arts in the context of the world's major religious and spiritual traditions.
First Church Of Christ, Scientist, Bournemouth
Religion, ResearchActivities consistent with the doctrine of Christian Science as set out in "Science and Health with Key to the Scriptures" by Mary Baker Eddy, the Discoverer and Founder of Christian Science.
The Association Of Aviation Medical Examiners
Leisure, ResearchThe Association objectives are to advance, for the benefit of its members and the public, education and research in aviation medicine. An Annual Scientific Meeting provides a forum for discussion of research, an exchange of information and learning, in aviation medicine. The Association is also actively involved in appraisal support for its members. The Association liaises with the UK CAA.
United Kingdom - Japan 21st Century Group
ResearchThe Group aims to educate citizens of the UK and Japan in all aspects of each other's public institutions and systems of government, and each other's political and economic institutions, industry, social sciences and culture. The Group holds an annual conference alternately in Britain and Japan, following which the co-Chairmen submit recommendations to the two Prime Ministers.
British Association For Cytopathology (bac)
ResearchThe purpose of the society is to promote the clinical discipline of cytopathology through education, research and representation.
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.