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.
Lincoln Choral Society
Arts, ResearchThe 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.
Sodbury Vale Musical Comedy Club
Arts, Charitable activities, ResearchThe 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.
The Plymouth Athenaeum
Arts, ResearchEducation & support for literature science and the arts.
First Church Of Christ, Scientist, Cambridge
Education, ResearchCHURCH PROVIDING CHURCH SERVICES, A SUNDAY SCHOOL, A READING ROOM, AND LECTURES, ALL FOR THE PUBLIC; MAINLY SERVING THE CAMBRIDGE AREA.
The National Sweet Pea Society
Arts, Leisure, ResearchThe 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.
Pison Association
Religion, Research, Social welfareProvide accommodation for the relief and care of active members of the Christian Science Church who are in condition of need, hardship or distress
Doncaster Choral Society
Arts, ResearchThe 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.
Christian Science Society Sheffield
Arts, Religion, ResearchHolds 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
Winchester Symphony Orchestra
Arts, Charitable activities, ResearchTo 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.
West London Sinfonia
Arts, Charitable activities, ResearchTo 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.
The Kirkwood Memorial Fund
Research, Saving of lives, Social welfareThree 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.
The National Association Of Choirs
Arts, Charitable activities, ResearchTo 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.
Cardiff Polyphonic Choir
Arts, ResearchTHE 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
Sat Kaival Circle
Religion, Researcha.To promote the teachings of HIS DIVINE SHREEMAT KARUNASAGAR'S philosophy on Hindu religionb.To advance education and understanding concerning aspects of Hindu religion
Honourable Society Of Cymmrodorion
Arts, Heritage, ResearchThe 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
Midland Neuroscience Teaching And Research Fund
Charitable activities, Researchmakes grants to appropriate medical personnel who undertake research work within the charity's objectives
Swinton And District Excelsior Band
Arts, ResearchTo 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.
Dartmouth Street Trust
Charitable activities, ResearchThe 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.
British Society For Haemostasis And Thrombosis
Charitable activities, Education, ResearchThe 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.
Sybil Eastwood Memorial Trust
ResearchTHE PROMOTION MAINTENANCE AND ADVANCEMENT OF ANY BRANCH OR BRANCHES OF SCIENTIFIC RESEARCH
Anglo Dutch Migraine Association
ResearchA 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.
Bearsted And Thurnham Women's Institute
Arts, Associations, Beneficiary group, Economic and community development, Housing, Research, SocietyThe 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.
The Graham-Dixon Charitable Trust
Education, Health, ResearchThe 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
Addenbrooke's Kidney Patients Association Limited
ResearchThe 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.
The Nottingham Education Trust
Arts, Beneficiary group, Education, Leisure, ResearchThe 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.
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.