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.
British Microcirculation And Vascular Biology Society
Charitable activities, ResearchTo provide a specialised network for the dissemination of new discoveries in the field of microcirovascular health research to scientists and lay persons, thus advancing our knowledge of small blood vessels. Allocation of small grants to perform laboratory visits and attend conferences, to foster career development of society members and scientific technologies in the UK.
British Psychosocial Oncology Society
Beneficiary group, Health, ResearchBPOS promotes the advancement of education, clinical practice, and research in psychosocial oncology among those who work with people with cancer and their families.
Tickhill Music Society
Arts, Charitable activities, ResearchThe objects of the society shall be to 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 events
Applied Vision Association
Education, ResearchThe objects of the charity are to advance, promote, develop and improve the study and knowledge of vision sciences.It holds regular conferences and administers the Vision Scientists Memorial Fund (a restricted fund) to provide travel to conferences and bursaries for junior scientists working in this field.
The Boloz-Kulesza Trust Fund
Education, ResearchSupporting Polish medical students wishing to study at Edinburgh University.
Sussex Throat And Ear Research Fund
Charitable activities, ResearchTO PROMOTE THE CARE TREATMENT AND REHABILITATION OF PERSONS SUFFERING FROM COMPLAINTS RELATING TO EAR NOSE AND THROAT(OR FROM ANY OTHER MEDICAL PROBLEMS) AND TO PROMOTE OR ASSIST IN THE PROMOTION OF PUBLIC EDUCATION RESEARCH AND PUBLICATION OF THE RESULTS OF ANY SUCH RESEARCH RELATING THERETO.
Streatham St Bart's Chamber Orchestra
Arts, Charitable activities, ResearchPromotion, improvement, development and maintenance of public education in and appreciation of the art and science of orchestral music by the presentation of public orchestral concerts and by such other ways as the Orchestra shall determine from time to time.
The North Of England Institute Of Mining And Mechanical Engineers
Professions, ResearchTo advance & promote the science, education & technology of Mining Engineering & engineering generally. To secure the increased safety & improved health and well being of those employed. To collect, acquire & disseminate, scientific knowledge & technical information. To advance & promote the science & technology of addressing the environmental & socio-economic legacies of former mining activities.
Walsall Choral Society
Arts, Charitable activities, ResearchThe study and practice of choral and other types of communal singing and music. To promote, improve, and maintain public education in and the appreciation of the art and science of choral singing by presenting regular choral concerts and/or recitals.
Bridgwater Choral Society
Arts, Charitable activities, ResearchTHE OBJECT OF THE SOCIETY IS TO PROMOTE, IMPROVE, DEVELOP AND MAINTAIN PUBLIC EDUCATION IN, AND APPRECIATION OF THE ART AND SCIENCE OF MUSIC GENERALLY, AND ESPECIALLY OF CHORAL MUSIC BY PRESENTATION OF PUBLIC CONCERTS AND RECITALS. THE SOCIETY MEETS AND PRACTICES FROM SEPTEMBER TO MAY, PUTTING ON TWO CONCERTS EACH YEAR. ONE CONCERT IS IN EARLY DECEMBER AND THE OTHER IS IN MAY.
Women's Institute - West Mersea
Arts, Associations, Beneficiary group, Charity and VCS support, Economic and community development, Housing, Research, SocietyAdvances the education of women and girls in important local and national political and social issues, music, drama and other cultural subjects, agriculture, crafts, home economics, science, health and social welfare; promotes sustainable development; advances health and advances citizenship by promoting civic responsibility and volunteering.
Risley Medical, Research And Charity Trust Fund
Charitable activities, Research1) To advance the education of the public by promoting research, particular in the field of medicine. 2) To promote or assist in the provision of medical services or equipment for the benefit of the public. 3) To assist or promote charitable organisations.
The 'west Midlands' Surgical Society
Health, ResearchThe advancement of the science and art of surgery in all its branches and to promote and encourage for the public benefit within the area covered by the West Midlands Regional Authority, the study, general practice and general knowledge of surgery
National Association Of Plumbing Heating And Mechanical Service Contractors Training
Charitable activities, ResearchThe Charity's objective is to provide training and public education in the science and practice of plumbing and allied sciences by the provision of education and training facilities and by promotion of study and research work in the science and practice of plumbing and allied sciences.
The Andrew Rawlings Memorial Fund
Beneficiary group, Economic and community development, Education, ResearchThe objects of the charity are to help young people with their training and education in agricultural science, whether at full time college or on short term courses, by making a grant towards this end.
The Burden Neurological Institute Limited
ResearchThe study and investigation of brain and nervous function in relation to normal and abnormal behaviour and disease and the treatment, alleviation and prevention of neurological, psychiatric and psychological diseases, ailments, disorders, complaints and defects.
Harlow Symphony Orchestra
Arts, ResearchTo 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.
Combustion Institute (british Section)
ResearchWe are the British Section of the Combustion Institute. The Combustion Institute is an International Learned Society whose purpose is to promote and disseminate research into Combustion Science and Engineering.see www.combustion.org.uk
The Ashley Charitable Trust
Health, ResearchThe relief of sickness and the promotion of good health, and the fostering, encouragement, development, study, promotion of and research into the causes, treatment, avoidance of and cure for disease, especially cancer.
The Association For The Scientific Study Of Anomalous Phenomena
ResearchWe provide education and training to the public, offering training days and courses throughout the year as well as online training via our website. We also provide technical assistance and charitable funding for scientific research projects.
Healthsense UK
ResearchThe objects of the charity are the advancement for the public benefit of medical knowledge, training and care in all its branches and in particular the development of good practices in the assessment and testing of treatments and the conduct of clinical trials generally and the promotion of high standards of health care by practitioners.
Brighton Science Festival Limited
Arts, Facilities, Researcheducation activities in Sussex; in particular, science-related
First Church Of Christ, Scientist, Stroud
Religion, ResearchTo advance and promote the Christian faith. To provide regular church services on Sundays and Wednesdays. At the Wednesday meetings a time is set aside to share healing experiences based on the teachings of Christian Science. Our reading room is open on weekdays for the public. An annual free public lecture is given based on Christian healing.
Abbotts Ann Womens Institute
Associations, Beneficiary group, Economic and community development, ResearchOur charity's current activities include talks on educational, cultural and scientific subjects. Visits to cultural and heritage sites. Involvement in local community activities.
Hadleigh Afternoon Womens 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 sciences,to improve & develop conditions of rural life. To advance education in citizenship, & other cultural subjects & in agriculture, handicrafts, home economics, health and social welfare. Women are given the opportunity to work together to put into practice the ideals of the organisation.
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.