Research Charities

The Huo Family Foundation is a grant-giving foundation based in London. Its mission is to support education, communities and the pursuit of knowledge. The Foundations current focus are in the five main areas, education, neuroscience and psychology, public policy, the arts and scientific research.

The Mission of the Royal Air Force Charitable Trust is to Promote the RAF and Inspire young people and RAF personnel to fulfil their potential in air, space and technology . This is achieved through the staging of the Royal International Air Tattoo annually and by the awarding of grants for flying scholarships and national STEM initiatives which are delivered throughout the year.

To advance learning, education and research in the arts and sciences and to provide for men and women who shall be members of the University a College wherein they may work for degrees in the University or may carry out postgraduate or other special studies.

Blue Ventures is a science-led social enterprise that works with coastal communities to develop transformative approaches for nurturing and sustaining locally led marine conservation initiatives. We work in places where the ocean is vital to local people, cultures and economies, and where there is a fundamental need to support human development.

The charitable object of APM is advancing the science theory and practice of project and programme management for the public benefit. We are the Chartered Body for the project profession and offer membership, qualifications and wide support to project professionals.

Operation of hands-on interactive Science Centre for family and school visitors

Hospice care with the aim of enhancing the quality of life of patients with cancer, progressive neurological disease and other conditions, and for whom curative treatment is no longer possible. Patients are aged 18 years and upwards.Areas of activity:In-patient Ward (31 beds), Clinics:Community Nurse Specialists, DayTherapy, Counselling, Lymphoedema Clinics, Education/Training, Research

All Souls College is part of the University of Oxford. It advances research and education, particularly in the Humanities, the Law, the Social Sciences, the Natural Sciences, and Mathematics; promotes the links between the academic world and public life; and maintains the tradition of the College as a place of prayer.

The Animal Health Trust is dedicated to reducing suffering in animals by increasing the understanding of how to prevent and treat animal diseases. We do this by the provision of clinical and diagnostic services and research and educational work. The results of our studies are disseminated, thereby improving animal welfare on a world-wide basis.

The CIOB is governed by Royal Charter with the following objectives - the promotion for the public benefit of the science and practice of building and construction and, the advancement of public education in the science and practice of building and construction including necessary research and the publication thereof.

To promote and advance education, training and skills in science, technology, engineering and manufacturing, and in particular to advance skills in such areas as are or may be in future required by the engineering profession, for the development of: (i) persons employed or intending to be employed in Industry and / or commerce, and (ii) the public generally.

Asthma and Lung UK exists to help people with lung disease. It achieves this by:1 - Funding vital research into understanding, treating and preventing lung disease.2 - Promoting greater understanding of lung disease and campaigning for positive change in the nation's lung health.3 - Offering services and support so no one has to face it alone.

The College's principal activity is to provide for students and Fellows who are studying and conducting research in the Social Sciences.

To support the Trusts provision of world class research-led treatment, care and support for patients and families affected by cancer as well as other patients supported by the Trust and those who are involved in the donation of blood or stem cells.

The advancement of biological & biotechnological science by undertaking & promoting research in biology at the molecular level & the genomic functions of organisms by: generating, analysing & sharing genome sequences; facilitating other researchers by providing access to our data analysis resources & tools; & educating others through comprehensive training programmes, publications & outreach work.

To assist academics who are subject to or at risk of discrimination, persecution, suffering or violence, to relieve needs among them and their dependants so that their abilities can continue to be used for the public benefit; to support academics and their institutions in countries where their work is at risk or compromised, to ensure that they can continue to fulfil their role as educators.

Raises funds to support Addenbrooke's and the Rosie Hospitals; connecting givers and causes, supporting projects and facilities beyond the boundaries of NHS funding to achieve the highest possible standards and outcomes in patient experience, clinical care, research and education. Successor to 1048868 - see www.act4addenbrookes.org.uk/Aboutus/Publications for annual report 2016/17 & earlier years.

St John of Jerusalem Eye Hospital Group is the main provider of eye care in Jerusalem, the West Bank and Gaza. It is a renowned teaching hospital with medical and nursing training programmes. Research and development are also part of the hospitals' activities.

The Trust aims to achieve its objectives by funding work that includes education, scientific research, investigations and promoting sustainable development.In the medium to long term we are prioritising work in the areas of Climate change, Forests, and Oceans.We work closely with other Greenpeace entities around the world so as to maximise the impact of our charitable work.

The objects of the College are to advance the science and practice of Clinical Radiology and Clinical Oncology.

Commission and distribute literature on the Radha Soami teachings. Guide authors in their research and writings on spirituality and religion. Raise awareness of organ donations and support NHS in holding blood donation camps. Support other Charities in UK and Europe with similar objectives to its own to hold weekly and national meetings where discourses on the Radha Soami teachings are given.

The principal activity of the charity is plant and plant disease research, with the aim of funding out how pests cause disease, and exploring how plants protect themsleves against these pathogens. The Laboratory also provides education and research training in the subject areas of the research programme.

To raise awareness that the risk of cancer is reduced by healthy food and nutrition, physical activity and weight management.To fund cutting-edge research on how the foods we eat, the amount of physical activity we do and our body weight impact our cancer risk so that our diet and health recommendations for reducing the risk of cancer are based on current science.

To advance the education of the public and to promote the conservation of biological and other natural resources; in particular by but not limited to the provision of public education, scientific study, and the restoration and maintenance of endangered animals, plants and habitats in both protective and natural environments.

The advancement of social well being, particularly by scientific research. We do this in two ways: by supporting research, enquiry and innovative development that will contribute to the improvement of policy and practice; and by supporting young people to develop their interest in science, technology, engineering and maths (STEM).