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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.

First Church Of Christ Scientist Oxford

Education, Research

Sunday services and Sunday School, to which all members of the public are invited, are held every Sunday at 10.30am. Wednesday evening meetings, also open to the general public, are currently being held on-line at 7.30pm. The church sponsors at least one free lecture on Christian Science each year, and maintains a public Reading Room, currently open from 11.00am to 1.00pm on Fridays.

Latest Income: £43,691
Areas of Operation: Oxfordshire
Status: Registered
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Oxford Symphony Orchestra

Arts, Research

To educate the public in the arts and science of music by the presentation of concerts and other activities

Latest Income: £43,349
Areas of Operation: Oxfordshire
Status: Registered
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Chalfont St Peter Youth Centre

Beneficiary group, Charity and VCS support, Education, Facilities, Research

We are a community youth centre run by local volunteers for school years 7-11. We provide a safe environment for young people to meet, where they can enjoy a range of open and structured youth activities.We are the only independent youth centre in Chalfont St Peter whose youth work is delivered solely by volunteers. We totally embrace and are committed to the philosophy of "Every Child Matters".

Latest Income: £43,106
Areas of Operation: Buckinghamshire
Status: Registered
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The International Colleges Of Islamic Science

Arts, Charitable activities, Education, Religion, Research

To advance the education of the public in the subject of Islamic faith:To advance the teachings of Islam as a code of Life for the benefit of the public through the holding of prayer meeting ,lectures on Muslim festival or other events and distributing literasture on Islam to enlighten others about the true essenceand peace loving message of Islam.Arranging for the purchase and delivery .

Latest Income: £42,785
Areas of Operation: England And Wales
Status: Registered
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The Chelmsford Medical Education And Research Trust

Charitable activities, Research

Makes grants for medical education and research in the area of Mid Essex.

Latest Income: £42,621
Areas of Operation: Essex
Status: Registered
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Congleton Choral Society

Arts, Research

The objects of the society shall be to educate the public in the Arts and Sciences, and in particular the Art and Science of Music, in the promotion of concerts and other activities.

Latest Income: £41,686
Areas of Operation: Cheshire East
Status: Registered
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The Carlton House Charitable Trust

Arts, Education, Research

The charity in the main provides support to charities in the UK and Overseas. It also supports with bursaries a limited number of graduate and post graduate students in particular those in Engineering , the Physical Sciences, Drama and Stage management.

Latest Income: £41,323
Areas of Operation: England And Wales
Status: Registered
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The Nathan-Karet Charitable Trust

Economic and community development, Research, Society

Supports the advancement of education, religion, health and saving of lives, citizenship and community development, the Arts, culture, heritage and science, human rights, conflict resolution etc, and Charities providing assistance to those in need.

Latest Income: £41,248
Areas of Operation: England And Wales
Status: Registered
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Dartford Postgraduate Medical Association

Research

The Association's aim is to advance the eduction & training of graduates in medicine, dentistry and related arts and science and to promote medical and dental research. It provides money to help with equipment and maintenance of the Education Centre, which is now a multi-educational centre.

Latest Income: £40,954
Areas of Operation: Kent
Status: Registered
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Bristol Photographic Society

Arts, Research

The declared objectives of the Society are to promote science and art through photography and in particular:1. To arrange lectures and demonstrations2. To promote and sponsor competitions and exhibitions3. To maintain a permanent collection of the outstanding work of members

Latest Income: £40,863
Areas of Operation: Various
Status: Registered
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The Whitehall Choir

Arts, Research

Educating the public in the arts and sciences, and in particular the art and science of music, by the presentation of concerts, the promotion of choral singing, and other activities.

Latest Income: £40,342
Areas of Operation: City Of Westminster
Status: Registered
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Society For The Study Of Behavioural Phenotypes

Research

To organise scientific meetings with the specific objective of bringing together active research workers in the several disciplines that contribute to the aims of the Society.To foster and support those aspects of the work of other charitable organisations and learned societies that are relevant to the aim of the Society.

Latest Income: £40,335
Areas of Operation: Various
Status: Registered
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Anglo-Danish Society

Research

The promotion of knowledge of the arts, sciences and culture of the United Kingdom and Denmark; the award of grants for educational study in the United Kingdom and Denmark; and the support of any other charitable activities.

Latest Income: £40,185
Areas of Operation: England And Wales
Status: Registered
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Friends Of Eortc

Associations, Health, Research

The primary object of this foundation is to support the activities of EORTC (European Organization for Research and Treatment of Cancer) which coordinates and conducts international translational and clinical research to improve the standard of cancer treatment for patients. EORTC is an independent, non-governmental and non-for-profit organization.

Latest Income: £40,122
Areas of Operation: England And Wales
Status: Registered
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Somerset Chamber Choir

Arts, Charitable activities, Research

To promote, improve, develop and maintain public education in, and appreciation of, the art and science of music.

Latest Income: £39,944
Areas of Operation: Somerset
Status: Registered
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North West Ecological Trust

Environment, Research

To promote the conservation, protection and enhancement of nature and the amenities of the country in the UK for the purpose of study and research and otherwise for the benefit of the public and to educate and stimulate the interest of the public in all things and areas of natural and scientific interest and to acquire suitable areas of land for the purpose of nature conservation.

Latest Income: £39,726
Areas of Operation: Lancashire
Status: Registered
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The Redruth Charity Trust

Charitable activities, Facilities, Research

To support social, physical and educational groups and amenities for the benefit of the inhabitants of Redruth and district, by making grants and awards, with the purpose of "Making a Difference in Redruth".

Latest Income: £39,554
Areas of Operation: Cornwall
Status: Registered
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International Federation Of Hydrographic Societies

Arts, Research

IFHS promotes the science of surveying at sea and related sciences by providing a channel for the exchange of information between those engaged or interested in hydrography or related disciplines.The charity publishes regular journals and arranges seminars, conferences and other relevant events. It also operates and Education Fund to assist students and those at the outset of their careers.

Latest Income: £39,482
Areas of Operation: Various
Status: Registered
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The Skin Cancer Research Fund

Health, Research

SCaRF aims to promote research into the causes, prevention and treatment of skin cancer generally, and malignant melanoma in particular. It aims to publish the results of such research and thus to help cut significantly the number of new cases of skin cancer each year in the UK. As a result to significantly cut the number of deaths from the disease.

Latest Income: £39,444
Areas of Operation: England And Wales
Status: Registered
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The Robert And Margaret Moss Charitable Trust

Research, Social welfare

The Trust's objects are: (a) to foster and promote medical and scientific research into the vast problems of human nutrition, (b) to foster and promote medical research generally, (c) the relief of poverty and (d) the advancement of education.

Latest Income: £39,015
Areas of Operation: Oxfordshire
Status: Registered
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The UK Society For Protection Of Nature In Israel

Environment, Heritage, Research

To involve and educate the public in Britain about1) nature conservation in Israel2) to promote educational activities and scientific study of the wildlife , flora, fauna , water , soils and natural resources of Israel/The Holy Land3) help preserve sites of special historical and scientific significance in Israel

Latest Income: £38,674
Areas of Operation: Israel
Status: Registered
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The Will Edmonds Clinical Research Fund

Health, Research

To us ethe income to award a Fellowship in clinical research in hospitals in the Metropolitan area of London. The research must concern diseases such as usually treated at a General Hospital, excluding tropical and rare diseases.

Latest Income: £38,623
Areas of Operation: London
Status: Registered
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The British Academy Of Forensic Sciences

Research

The Academy is an information and education charity that exists to encourage the study, imrpove the practice and advance the knowledge of Forensic Sciences in Science, Medicine and the Law.

Latest Income: £38,250
Areas of Operation: England And Wales
Status: Registered
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First Church Of Christ Scientist Poole

Education, Research

The Charity is a church which holds Sunday services, midweek meetings and Sunday School for students up to the age of 20, all of which are open to the public. The Church has a Reading Room and organises public lectures. It is part of the world-wide Christian Science movement. For more details see www.poolechristianscience.com

Latest Income: £37,994
Areas of Operation: Dorset
Status: Registered
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British Society For The History Of Philosophy

Education, Heritage, Research

Promoting research, scholarship and public interest in the history of philosophy.

Latest Income: £37,538
Areas of Operation: Northern Ireland
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.