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 Chelmsford Science And Engineering Society
Beneficiary group, Education, ResearchWe run school's technology competition yearly. We hold engineering related talks in the winter period, September to April. We give award to Anglia Ruskin University top engineering degree student. We promote children taking STEM subjects.
Cymdeithas Hynafiaethwyr Môn / Anglesey Antiquarian Society
Arts, Heritage, ResearchThe Society's objects are the practical study of archaeology, natural science, art, literature, history and kindred subjects as far as they pertain to Anglesey, also the preservation of historical documents, ancient monuments, rare birds and plants and objects of geological or other scientific interest in the Island, and to foster public interest in and appreciation of these subjects.
The Dovercourt Choral Society
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 presentation of public choral concerts and by such other ways as the society through its committee shall determine from time to time.
Skeletal Dysplasia Group For Teaching And Research
ResearchTwice-yearly scientific/teaching meetingsBi-annual instructional course on the diagnosis of skeletal dysplasiasSupport to members for research and teaching in this field
The Science Fiction Foundation
Arts, Associations, Charity and VCS support, ResearchMaintains and develops a science fiction research collection and library.Raises funds to support the Foundation Collection.Publishes the Journal Foundation: The International Review of Science Fiction.Organises and supports conferences for the furtherance of Science Fiction education.Publishes papers, pamphlets and books on the subject of Science Fiction.
Christian Science Society, Leeds
Religion, ResearchTo promote the truths of the Bible as explained in the writings of Mary Baker Eddy.
Christian Science Society, Cardiff
Religion, ResearchCHRISTIAN SCIENCE CHURCH SERVICES AND ACTIVITIES.
The Society Of Clinical Psychiatrists Research Fund
Beneficiary group, Charity and VCS support, ResearchRaise money to help to advance research in PsychiatryHelp people with Auspergers and Autistic Spectrum with a place to work and develop
Christian Science Society, Cheadle Hulme
Religion, ResearchOur church is a branch of The Mother Church. The First Church of Christ, Scientist in Boston, Massachusetts. We hold Sunday services at 11am - also a Testimony meeting every first Wednesday of the month at 7.30 p.m. Our Reading Room is open for half an hour before each service. The general public and visitors are warmly welcome.
Reading Foundation For Art
Heritage, ResearchThe purchase of works of art or other objects of archaeological historical or scientific interest for the benefit of the public in the permanent collection maintained by Reading Borough Council
Swansea Bay Ladies Choir
Arts, Beneficiary group, Charity and VCS support, ResearchTo promote the art and science of Music by presentations of concerts and other activities. To raise funds and support any charitable trusts, associations and institutions, local and national and make any charitable donations as the committee shall ,from time to time determine.
Fleetwood And District Choral Society
Arts, ResearchThe objects of the Society shall be to educate the public in the art and science of music by the rehearsal of choral music and the presentation of public concerts
Lydeard St. Lawrence Parents, Teachers And Friends Association
Beneficiary group, Charity and VCS support, Education, Researchwe fundraise to provide the school with various items that they wish for, varying from science workshops, hire of water cooler, school trips.
Metchley Park Medical Society
Health, ResearchMetchely Park Medical Society promotes and supports postgraduate medical education and the advancement of academic research of, and amongst, medical and senior paramedical staff of NHS hospital trusts and primary care providers in South Birmingham
The Leonardo Da Vinci Society
ResearchThe Leonardo da Vinci Society provides a forum for those interested in Leonardo or aspects of the culture of his time to which he contributed. The Society's interests also extend to the Art/Science overlap in other periods. The Society holds an Annual Lecture, publishes a Newsletter and holds Symposia on relevant topics.
Visva Adhyatmik Sansthan
Religion, Research, Social welfareRemoval of poverty and advancement of Hinduism, education, particularly sanskrit and philosophy, as well as helping the needy and vulnerable in the community and elsewhere regardless of age, gender, origin or belief
Allerford Community Hall
Beneficiary group, Facilities, Leisure, ResearchCOMMUNITY HALL IN THE HEART OF EXMOOR FOR GENERAL CHARITABLE PURPOSES, ARTS/CULTURE/HERITAGE/SCIENCE.AMATEUR SPORT, YOUTH FOOTBALL BOYS & GIRLSPROVIDES BUILDINGS/FACILITIES/OPEN SPACE HELPING THE LOCAL AND DISTRICT GENERAL PUBLIC AND WHERE APPLICABLE THE TOURIST INDUSTRY
The Portsmouth Branch Of The University Of The Third Age
Arts, Education, Heritage, ResearchWe are a self-help educational and social organisation for retired and semi-retired. We offer a range of groups and activities such as: music discovery; french; spanish; book club; french reading; law, art; art appreciation; Upwords; Mah Jong; Rummikub; history; architecture; poetry & plays; film club; science & technology; philosophy.
Lightwater Women's Institute
Arts, Associations, Beneficiary group, Economic and community development, Housing, Research, SocietyTo enable women who are interested in issues associated with rural life including Arts, Crafts and Science to improve and develop conditions of rural life. To advance their education in citizenship in public questions, both national and international in music, drama and other cultural subjects, branches of agriculture, handicrafts, home economics, health and social welfare.
The Holman-Climax Male Voice Choir
Arts, Beneficiary group, Charitable activities, ResearchThe charity's activity is to promote,improve,develop and maintain public education in and appreciation of the art and science of music, in particular choir singing, by the presentation of public concerts and recitals.
Christian Science Society, Southport
Arts, Education, ResearchChurch services Sunday School. Meetings for testimony of the saving and healing power of God on our lives. Talks on Christian science its teachings with relevance to our lives. Maintaining a room for private study of the bible and the Christian science text book "science and health with key to the scriptures by Mary Baker Eddy and publications of the church all activities free and open to all.
European Society For Microcirculation
ResearchThe charity seeks to enhance the understanding of the function of the microcirculation in health and disease, to advance the study of the flow of blood and other tissue fluids especially in the smallest vessels and or matters related there to. It encourages the exchange of knowledge and ideas through the interaction of international scientific conferences which the society holds every 2 years.
The L G Groves Memorial Prizes And Awards
Leisure, ResearchThe promotion of the preservation and protection of life and property in the air, in particular the safety of flying personnel and aircraft. The promotion of the research into and the study of the science of meteorology and its application to aviation by the awarding of prizes and awards to nominated personnel.
Vaccine Research Trust
ResearchResearch development and education in medicine. We are helping fund analysis of data which will help towards better understanding of hypothyroidism.
D J Fielding Medical Research Trust
Health, ResearchCurrently;Studies into genetic factors influencing brain tumour risk and prostate cancer undertaken by The Institute of Cancer Research.Studies or Grants given for research and training into Adult Congenital Heart Disease.
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.