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.
City Music Society
Arts, Charitable activities, ResearchTO PROMOTE, IMPROVE, DEVELOP AND MAINTAIN PUBLIC EDUCATION IN AND APPRECIATION OF THE ART AND SCIENCE OF MUSIC IN ALL ITS ASPECTS BY THE PRESENTATION OF OF PUBLIC CONCERTS AND RECITALS.
Economic Research Council
ResearchTo promote education in the science of economics with particular reference to monetary practice.
B T Cancer Research Trust
Health, ResearchResearch and clinical trials into abdominal cancer.
Melbourne Operatic Society
Arts, ResearchThe presentation of stage performances of the operas of Gilbert and Sullivan and other musical acivities to educate the public in the arts and sciences.
Ross On Wye Choral Society
Arts, ResearchThe Society aims to present first-class performances of a wide variety of choral music, working with first rate soloists and orchestras, to educate the public in the arts and sciences of choral music and to enhance the arts culture of the town. By rehearsing great choral works, the society promotes well-being and social cohesion among its members and the audiences.
Newbury Symphony Orchestra
Arts, Charitable activities, ResearchTo promote, improve, develop and maintain public education in the appreciation of the art and science of orchestral music in all its aspects.
First Church Of Christ Scientist Newcastle-Upon-Tyne
Arts, Religion, ResearchTo demonstrate and publicly present the Truth as set forth in the Bible and interpreted by Mary Baker Eddy, the Discoverer and Founder of Christian Science in her book "Science and Health with Key to the Scriptures".
J R Heslam Trust
Arts, Heritage, ResearchThe Trustees have the power to apply income or capital to the purchase of pictures, prints, sculptures, books, works of art as the Trustees consider to be of national, scientific, historic or artistic interest in connection with City of Lincoln. The ownership of items purchased to be transferred to the City, such items to be exhibited in the Usher Gallery or such other place in the City.
Alan Squirrell Artificial Kidney Unit Trust
ResearchThe provision of grant funding to 1) assist research into renal disease. 2) assist the treatment of patients with renal disease. 3) provide help to persons suffering from renal disease.
Worthing Symphony Society
Arts, Charitable activities, ResearchPromotion and financial support of Symphony Concerts by Worthing Symphony Orchestra and other public musical events in furtherance of its objectives to promote, improve, develop and maintain public education in and appreciation of the art and science of music. Concerts could not be held for a long period due to Covid but have now resumed
Reading Phoenix Choir
Arts, ResearchReading Phoenix Choir is a mixed voice amateur choir. Our objectives are to educate the public in the art and science of music by the presentation of concerts and other activities. To achieve as high a standard as possible in the performance of choral and allied music. To arrange concerts, to enter music festivals and to participate in concerts arranged by other organisations.
Holmesdale Natural History Club
Arts, Heritage, ResearchMonthly lectures on natural history, physical sciences, local history and archeaology. Monthly walks and / or outings to places relevant to the Club's interests, mainly in the Reigate / Redhill area in particular and east Surrey in general. Research by members and non-members. Care of our Museum and library.
The Mevagissey Male Choir
Arts, Beneficiary group, ResearchThe objects of the Choir are to educate the public in the arts and sciences, particularly the art and science of music and male voice singing.
St Neots Choral Society
Arts, Charitable activities, ResearchThe object of the Society shall be to promote, improve, develop and maintain public education in and appreciation of the art and science of music in all its aspects by the presentation of public concerts and recitals and by such other ways as the Society through its Committee shall from time to time determine.
Finchley Symphony Orchestra
Arts, Charitable activities, ResearchFSO aims to promote, improve, develop and maintain public education in and appreciation of the art and science of music by the presentation of public concerts and recitals and by such other means as the society, shall determine from time to time. The society aims to provide a high standard of orchestral and performance opportunities for amateur musicians from Finchley and surrounding areas.
The British Equine Veterinary Association Trust
Animals, Arts, ResearchThe BEVA Trust was established in 1966 to provide a mechanism for giving strategic support towards the primary mission of the BEVA which is "To promote the veterinary and allied sciences in relation to the welfare of the horse".
The Mfantsipim Foundation
Charity and VCS support, Education, Research1. Sustain the interest of Mfantsipim Past Students in the diaspora by organising meetings and functions.2. Coordinate fundraising activities for Mfantsipim School in particular and the Cape Coast Metropolitan area in general.3. Acquire and donate scientific equipment, information and communications technology tools, fund scholarships, awards, prizes, teaching aids and mentoring projects etc.
The Annette Lawson Charitable Trust
Beneficiary group, ResearchThe Trust has an educational aim. Preference has been given to work in women's studies and social and cultural sciences - especially Sociology - as well as health-related topics. The Trust gives up to three small grants each year.
Middlesex Hospital And Medical School General Charitable Trust
Education, Health, ResearchThe charity makes available funds to support small to medium-scale research activities to further the charity's aims of the advancement of medical education and research in the Medical School.
Anaesthetic Research Society
ResearchTo promote research into the practice of anaesthesia and sciences related thereto and to publish the useful results of such research.
Second Church Of Christ, Scientist, Birmingham
Arts, Education, ResearchProvides regular public Sunday service and Sunday School & public meetings on Wednesday evenings. Provides a Reading Room open four days per week for the public to read, borrow or purchase literature on Christian Science. Distributes free literature to the workers at hotels and offices in the church area. Gives at least one free Christian Science lecture to the public each year.
Joseph Rotblat Memorial Trust
Arts, ResearchThe Trust seeks to inform the government and public on matters of science & world affairs, in particular the issues surrounding nuclear weapons, nuclear power, war and peace, and the social responsibility of scientists. It arranges seminars & public meetings, undertakes research projects and issues publications, is establishing Joseph Rotblat's archive, and runs education programmes.
Surrey Gardens Trust
Charitable activities, Facilities, ResearchPromotes the education of the public in matters connected with the arts and sciences of garden land.Helps to preserve, enhance and re-create for the education and enjoyment of the public, whatever garden land may exist or have existed in and around the County of Surrey
The Abergavenny Borough Band
Arts, ResearchTo educate the public in the Arts and Sciences, and in particular, the art and science of music, by the presentation of concerts and other activities.
Study Of Parliament Group
ResearchThe Group exists to study the working of Parliament and Parliamentary institutions, and other related aspects of Parliamentary government and political science, and to advance public knowledge of these subjects.
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.