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.
Summertown Choral Society
Arts, ResearchEducating the public in the Art and Science of Music by the rehearsal of choral music, the presentation of public concerts and other charitable activities.
Scientific Instrument Society
Heritage, ResearchThe promotion and advancement of the knowledge of the history of scientific artifacts and their preservation.
Romsey Choral Society
Arts, Charitable activities, ResearchTo promote, improve, develop and maintain public education in and appreciation of the art and science of choral music in all its aspects by the presentation of public choral concerts and recitals and by such other ways as the Society through its commitee shall determine from time to time.
British Sleep Society
ResearchThe BSS promotes all matters relating to sleep medicine and education to professionals involved in the field. Two influential scientific meetings are run annually.
The Society Of Leather Technologists And Chemists Limited
Arts, ResearchThe principal activity of the 'SLTC' is to assist and encourage the application of science and technology to the manufacture and utilisation of leather and related products and by the publication of journals and the holding of meetings, to further the development of scientific knowledge in the leather industry.
John Jarrold Trust LTD
ResearchThe object for which the trust is established is the promotion, support and advancement of charitable purposes of all kinds and in particular of education and research in all or any of the natural sciences.Donations are focused on activities which benefit the people of Norfolk. Donations are made to a few selected organisations supporting activities in developing countries.
First Church Of Christ Scientist Altrincham
Arts, Religion, ResearchReligious. Promotion of Christian Science. Holding of Church Services. Provision of a Reading Room where Christian Science literature can be purchased and studied including the study of a weekly bible lesson.
Women's Institute - Prestbury
Arts, Associations, Beneficiary group, Education, Housing, ResearchThe charity gives women the opportunity of working together & to develop their education. Bursaries are given to attend Denman, the NFWI residential college where arts, crafts, sciences and home economics are taught. Weekly and monthly activities are enjoyed by members. Tai Chi, Country Dancing, Book Club, Drama are some of the activities in which we are involved.
The British Motorcycle Charitable Trust
Heritage, ResearchAssisting in the preservation of such British motorcycles as are of historic and scientific importance and providing for their display to the public.
Liverpool Society Of Anaesthetists
ResearchThe Liverpool Society of Anaesthetists organises a series of educational meetings throughout the year. These include clinical and scientific lectures relevant to the field of anaesthesia, small symposia themed to a particular area of anaesthetic practice (inc. critical care and pain management topics), and a competition for trainee anaesthetists to encourage research in the field of anaesthesia.
The Southampton Post-Graduate Medical And Dental Federation
ResearchTo promote and advance the study and general knowledge of medicine and science and all matters relating to the progress and development of all branches of dental and medical science. To enhance the co-operation between branches of these various sciences and the health services. To assist with patient and staff welfare and for the provision of medical and ancillary equipment and facilities.
Sheffield Bach Society
Arts, ResearchTo educate the public in the arts and sciences, particularly the art and science of music, by maintaining a choir and performing up to six concerts per year plus occasional smaller concerts and workshops.
The Stapledon Memorial Trust
Economic and community development, Facilities, ResearchProvides travelling fellowships to support international educational exchanges by scientists involved in grassland-related research and allied agricultural science. Supports grassland-related education through sponsoring seminars and occasional speakers at conferences.
Sussex Chorus
Arts, Charitable activities, ResearchThe Choir's object is to provide,improve,develop and maintain public education in appreciation of the art and science of choral music in all its aspects
The Norman Lockyer Observatory Society
Charitable activities, Leisure, ResearchThe Principal Activity of the Company is to promote, develop and encourage public education in, awareness and study of science, engineering and technology, science education and research and the recreational study of science, especially sciences related to Astronomy and all forms of communication
The Yorkshire Philosophical Society
Facilities, Heritage, ResearchThe objectives of the Society are to stimulate public understanding of the sciences, including natural, physical, social and archaeological sciences, through lectures, grants, sponsorship and educational activities. The Society runs an annual series of around 20 public lectures, and maintains an interest in the Yorkshire Museum and Gardens, York, which it originally founded in the 1820s.
Blackheath Choir
Arts, Charitable activities, ResearchTo promote, improve and develop and maintain public education in and appreciation of the art and science of choral music in all its aspects, by the presentation of choral concerts and by such other ways as the choir, through its committee, shall determine from time to time.
The Daniel Falkner Charitable Trust
Charitable activities, ResearchMainly provides academic support for individuals and research institutions. In addition, the trustees give grants to other charitable organisations with non scientific objects.
Newbury And District Beekeepers Association
Charitable activities, Education, Environment, ResearchPromote and develop beekeeping as a enjoyable and beneficial activityProvide an information service to the public in matters of beekeeping and swarm collectionVisit schools and provide educational input on apiculture for the science curriculum"Liaise with national beekeeping authorities in matters of good beekeeping practice, disease control and the environment
Lambeth Orchestra Fund
Arts, ResearchPromotion and development of the education of its members and the public in an appreciation of the art and science of music in all its aspects by the presentation of public orchestral concerts and by such other ways as the Orchestra through its Committee shall determine from time to time.
Society For Research Into Hydrocephalus And Spina Bifida
ResearchThe Society's objectives are to further the research and knowledge into prevention and management of Hydrocephalus and Spina Bifida. It has over 190 members from 29 different countries, and holds an annual scientific meeting (ASM) every year where research and knowledge are shared and disseminated. It is active in supporting folate fortification of flour to prevent neural tube defects.
Leicestershire And Rutland Ornithological Society
ResearchTo further the science of ornithology and the study of wild birds, especially in Leicestershire, Leicester City & Rutland; to promote the protection of wild birds and their conservation; to provide facilities for persons interested in ornithology; to meet and exchange ideas and information and to catalogue and document public information gained in the study of birds.
Smethwick Photographic Society
Arts, ResearchTo promote the general advancement of the art and science of photography
The Edith Evelyn Wali Mohammad Memorial Fund
Charitable activities, Education, ResearchThe WMT gives grants to deserving students from Pakistan at Universities in the UK who are in need of funds to complete their course of study. The grants are restricted to science, medicine and technology.
The Gaynor Cemlyn-Jones Trust
Arts, ResearchConservation and protection of features of general public amenity or historic or public interests. Medical research, protection and welfare of birds and animals. Study and promotion of music. Religious and educational bodies. Particular emphasis on specific projects for the above aims in the old counties of Gwynedd and Caernarvonshire and Isle of Anglesey.
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.