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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.

Lincoln Choral Society

Arts, Research

The Society was founded in 1896 with the object of educating the public in the arts and sciences and in particular the art and sciences of music by the study, practice and performance of music and other such activities as may be felt by the committee to be incidental to the achievements of these objectives.

Latest Income: £28,928
Areas of Operation: Lincolnshire
Status: Registered
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Sodbury Vale Musical Comedy Club

Arts, Charitable activities, Research

The object of the club shall be to promote, improve, develop and maintain public education in and appreciation of the art and science of musical comedy in all its aspects by the presentation of public performances and by such ways as the society through its committee shall determine from time to time.

Latest Income: £28,903
Areas of Operation: South Gloucestershire
Status: Registered
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The Plymouth Athenaeum

Arts, Research

Education & support for literature science and the arts.

Latest Income: £28,834
Areas of Operation: Plymouth City
Status: Registered
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First Church Of Christ, Scientist, Cambridge

Education, Research

CHURCH PROVIDING CHURCH SERVICES, A SUNDAY SCHOOL, A READING ROOM, AND LECTURES, ALL FOR THE PUBLIC; MAINLY SERVING THE CAMBRIDGE AREA.

Latest Income: £28,771
Areas of Operation: Cambridgeshire
Status: Registered
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The National Sweet Pea Society

Arts, Leisure, Research

The objects of the society are to disseminate knowledge of sweet peas and other lathyrus species for the public benefit, to encourage, improve and extend the cultivation of these species by means of scientific trials, the holding of exhibitions and displays, by publications and other activities.

Latest Income: £28,481
Areas of Operation: Various
Status: Registered
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Pison Association

Religion, Research, Social welfare

Provide accommodation for the relief and care of active members of the Christian Science Church who are in condition of need, hardship or distress

Latest Income: £28,439
Areas of Operation: Birmingham City
Status: Registered
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Doncaster Choral Society

Arts, Research

The main objects of the Society are to educate the public in the appreciation of the art and science of music by the presentation of concerts and other activities.

Latest Income: £28,287
Areas of Operation: Doncaster
Status: Registered
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Christian Science Society Sheffield

Arts, Religion, Research

Holds religious services on Sundays & Wednesdays in our Church in Broomhill. Provides Reading Room at same building, with facilities for reading books and periodicals and access to a computer for accessing online information etc. on Christian Science.Also provides space for quiet reflection and study of Christian Science.All are welcome to use our facilities and join in our services

Latest Income: £28,121
Areas of Operation: Sheffield City
Status: Registered
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Winchester Symphony Orchestra

Arts, Charitable activities, Research

To advance public education and appreciation of the art and science of orchestral music in all its aspects by the presentation of public orchestral concerts and by other ways as the orchestra from time to time determine.

Latest Income: £28,013
Areas of Operation: Hampshire
Status: Registered
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West London Sinfonia

Arts, Charitable activities, Research

To advance the education of the public in the arts and sciences of music and drama by the presentation of concerts - and in other ways as the West London Sinfonia shall think fit.

Latest Income: £27,979
Areas of Operation: London
Status: Registered
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The Kirkwood Memorial Fund

Research, Saving of lives, Social welfare

Three main areas of activity: firstly medical research, particularly respiratory disease,and uncommon medical diseases. Then educational projects, and lastly for the relief of poverty and famine on causes well known or personal to the Trustees whereby donations are significant . The Trustees are proactive and the charity's resources are fully committed for the foreseeable future.

Latest Income: £27,901
Areas of Operation: England And Wales
Status: Registered
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The National Association Of Choirs

Arts, Charitable activities, Research

To promote, develop and maintain public education in and appreciation of the art and science of music, and in particular choral music. To "Join the Nation in Choral Singing" - across the UK, Scotland and Northern Ireland.

Latest Income: £27,861
Areas of Operation: Northern Ireland
Status: Registered
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Cardiff Polyphonic Choir

Arts, Research

THE OBJECTS OF THE CHOIR SHALL BE TO EDUCATE THE PUBLIC IN THE ARTS AND SCIENCES, IN PARTICULAR THE ART AND SCIENCE OF MUSIC, BY THE PRESENTATION OF CONCERTS AND OTHER ACTIVITIES

Latest Income: £27,848
Areas of Operation: Cardiff
Status: Registered
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Sat Kaival Circle

Religion, Research

a.To promote the teachings of HIS DIVINE SHREEMAT KARUNASAGAR'S philosophy on Hindu religionb.To advance education and understanding concerning aspects of Hindu religion

Latest Income: £27,781
Areas of Operation: Leicestershire
Status: Registered
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Honourable Society Of Cymmrodorion

Arts, Heritage, Research

The promotion and discussion of Literature, History, the Arts and Science (including Social Science) in so far as they are of special interest to Welsh people

Latest Income: £27,621
Areas of Operation: England And Wales
Status: Registered
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Midland Neuroscience Teaching And Research Fund

Charitable activities, Research

makes grants to appropriate medical personnel who undertake research work within the charity's objectives

Latest Income: £27,528
Areas of Operation: Birmingham City
Status: Registered
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Swinton And District Excelsior Band

Arts, Research

To educate the public in the art and sciences, and in particular the arts and sciences of music, in the presentation of concerts and other activities.

Latest Income: £27,418
Areas of Operation: North Yorkshire
Status: Registered
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Dartmouth Street Trust

Charitable activities, Research

The Trust makes grants for the promotion of studies in political, economic and social science and cognate educational subjects, and for the promotion of education and dissemination of knowledge in such science and subjects. Restriction: the Trust does not fund students, undergraduate or postgraduate courses.

Latest Income: £26,641
Areas of Operation: England And Wales
Status: Registered
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British Society For Haemostasis And Thrombosis

Charitable activities, Education, Research

The objectives of BSHT are the advancement of public education and the promotion of those branches of medical science concerned with haemostasis and thrombosis. The Society holds meetings at which members and guests present and discuss their work; provides a website and annual newsletter; and makes grants and bursaries available for education and research in haemostasis and thrombosis.

Latest Income: £26,351
Areas of Operation: Northern Ireland
Status: Registered
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Sybil Eastwood Memorial Trust

Research

THE PROMOTION MAINTENANCE AND ADVANCEMENT OF ANY BRANCH OR BRANCHES OF SCIENTIFIC RESEARCH

Latest Income: £26,350
Areas of Operation: Cambridgeshire
Status: Registered
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Anglo Dutch Migraine Association

Research

A group of neurologists from England and Holland meet annually to hold a scientific meeting on all aspects oh headache. The purpose of the charity is to promote understanding, knowledge and improve treatments in headache. We publish an account of our meeting.

Latest Income: £26,343
Areas of Operation: Netherlands
Status: Registered
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Bearsted And Thurnham Women's Institute

Arts, Associations, Beneficiary group, Economic and community development, Housing, Research, Society

The main purposes of the Women's Institute organisation are to enable women who are interested in issues associated with rural life, including arts, crafts and sciences, to improve and develop conditions of rural life, to advance their education in citizenship, in public questions, in music, drama, all branches of agriculture, home economics, health and social welfare.

Latest Income: £25,968
Areas of Operation: Kent
Status: Registered
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The Graham-Dixon Charitable Trust

Education, Health, Research

The promotion and encouragement of education and research in Cardiovascular Surgery and Medicione at Charing Cross Hospital and its associated Medical Schools , to promote the study of Nursing and the award of prizes related to these activities

Latest Income: £25,407
Areas of Operation: Hammersmith And Fulham
Status: Registered
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Addenbrooke's Kidney Patients Association Limited

Research

The charity's objects are to promote the relief of persons suffering from renal disease and to educate the public in the needs of such persons by encouraging public awareness and understanding of renal diseases,treatments and research.

Latest Income: £25,261
Areas of Operation: Various
Status: Registered
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The Nottingham Education Trust

Arts, Beneficiary group, Education, Leisure, Research

The purpose of The Nottingham Education Trust is advance the education of young people, under the age of 21 and permanently resident in the City of Nottingham to pursue activities outside of their formal education, particularly in Music & the Arts, the Sciences, Languages, Travel & Cultural Experience, Sports & Outdoor & Adventurous pursuits, who would otherwise not have the opportunity.

Latest Income: £25,244
Areas of Operation: Nottingham City
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.