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.
The David Hide Asthma And Allergy Research Centre
ResearchCLINICAL RESEARCH INTO ASTHMA AND ALLERGIES
Colchester Medical Charitable Trust
ResearchThe aim of the charity is to encourage, assist and extend the academic and research activities of all members of the medical and dental professions practising within the area of Colchester and North East Essex
Bristol Male Voice Choir
Arts, Beneficiary group, Charitable activities, ResearchTo promote, improve, develop and maintain public education in, and appreciation of, the art and science of music and in particular choral music by the presentation of public concerts.
Abertillery Town Band
Arts, Beneficiary group, ResearchTo educate the public in the arts and sciences, and in particular the arts and sciences of brass music. By presentation of public concerts and recitals and by such other ways as the committee shall determine.
The Ryton Chorale
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 by such other ways as the choir, through its committee shall from time to time determine.
Richmond Chamber Choir
Arts, Charitable activities, ResearchTo promote, improve, develop and maintain public education of the art and science of choral music of all periods with particular emphasis on early music, suitable for a choir of limited size (max 36 members) by the presentation of public concerts and recitals.
Hoylake Chamber Concert Society
Arts, Charitable activities, ResearchTo advance, improve, develop and maintain public education in, and appreciation of, the art and science of music in all its aspects by any means the trustees see fit, including through the presentation of public concerts and recitals
Colchester Surgical Research Foundation
Health, ResearchTO ADVANCE THE EDUCATION OF THE GENERAL PUBLIC BUT PARTICULARLY MEDICAL AND SURGICAL PROFESSIONALS IN THE SCIENCE AND PRACTICE OF SURGERY BY PROMOTING AND ENCOURAGING THE STUDY OF AND RESEARCH INTO SURGERY AND PAYING OR CONTRIBUTING TO EDUCATIONAL ACTIVITIES RELATED TO SURGERY NOT PROVIDED BY THE NATIONAL HEALTH SERVICE.
Salisbury Hospitals Foundation
Health, ResearchEducation and training. Awarding grants for clinical staff to attend courses which will increase their qualifications, or improve their medical understanding, or to attend conferences and training periods. Research. Providing funding towards research projects and helping staff attend specialist conferences worldwide to increase their knowledge and share their expertise.
Christian Science Society Camborne-Redruth
Religion, ResearchReligious Activities Provides Church Services and a Christian Science Reading Room
Stour Valley Arts And Music Society
Arts, ResearchThe objects of the society are to educate the public in the arts and sciences, and in particular the art and science of music, in the presentation of concerts and other activities.
Sleaford Choral Society
Arts, ResearchThe objects of the Society shall be to 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.
Bristol Health Research Charity
Health, ResearchSupports medical research within North Bristol NHS Trust and the wider local health community.
Surrey Bird Club
ResearchRESEARCH: To co-operate with national and local scientific ornithological enquiries and to study and record all aspects of avifauna in Surrey.PUBLICATION: To produce an annual report on the birds of the county to be known as the Surrey Bird ReportCONSERVATION: To support conservation of birdlife in the countyEDUCATION: To promote an increased interest in ornithology in Surrey
The Christian Science Society, Nottingham
Arts, Religion, ResearchHolding Church Services, Meetings and Lectures on Christian Science.Running a Reading Room and Resource Centre where the Bible and Christian Science literature can be read, borrowed or purchased.All these activities are open to the public.
The British Sub Aqua Jubilee Trust
ResearchFor the advancement of underwater exploration, discovery of safety health and science and for other kindred purposes.
Mendip Nature Research Committee
Environment, Heritage, ResearchThe Mendip Nature Research Committee, is a self-governing body. Its objectives are to advance education by the study and research of the flora, fauna, geology, archaeology, speleology and allied sciences principally on Mendip, and to pursue other activities outside the scientific sphere, as may be determined and promoted by the MNRC.
Clevedon Choral Society
Arts, Charitable activities, ResearchThe choir exists to promote, improve, develop and maintain public education in the appreciation of the art and science of music through the public presentation of concerts and recitals.
Women's Institute - Copmanthorpe
Arts, Associations, Beneficiary group, Economic and community development, Housing, Research, SocietyThe main purpose of the WI organisation are to enable women who are interested in issues associated with rural life including arts, crafts and sciences, to improve & develop conditions of rural life, to advance their education in citizenship, in public questions both national & international, in music, drama & other cultural subjects & in all branches of agriculture, handicrafts, home economics, h
Christian Science Society, Kingston Upon Thames
Beneficiary group, Education, ResearchChurch Services are held on Sunday Mornings and every 2nd and 4th Wednesday Evenings. .Sunday School is held on Sunday Mornings for young people.Reading Room is where people can find out about Christian Science during the week.Lectures about Christian Science are given in the community. Other events occur sometimes.All activities are open to the community.
The Fagus Anstruther Memorial Trust
ResearchTo benefit individuals to further their education. Advancement of learned arts and sciences and for furtherance of research and study
Leicester Literary And Philosophical Society
Arts, Education, Heritage, ResearchThe Society organises an annual series of lectures, usually held in Leicester New Walk Museum, for the advancement of education in Literature, Science and the Arts. It publishes proceedings and supports the museum. Natural History and Geology Sections organise further events. The Society has close links with Leicester, De Montfort and Loughborough universities and Leicester City Council.
Vocalis
Arts, Charitable activities, ResearchTHE PRESENTATION OF PUBLIC CONCERTS AND RECITALS IN ORDER TO ADVANCE, IMPROVE, DEVELOP AND MAINTAIN PUBLIC EDUCATION IN, AND APPRECIATION OF, THE ART AND SCIENCE OF MUSIC.
The Parkes Foundation
Charitable activities, ResearchTo make grants for the furtherance of education by supporting scientific projects aimed at improving knowledge of demographic and health-related problems worldwide, and especially in developing countries.
The Scientific And Medical Network Charitable Trust
Charitable activities, ResearchSupporting other charities and making grants.
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.