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 Christian Science Association Of The Pupils Of Michael B Thorneloe C S B
ResearchThe main purpose of the Association is to promote Christian Science by maintaining linkswith its members and providing spiritual inspiration. Each year a meeting is held to whichmembers from all over the world come to hear an address given by a guest speaker.Travel assistance is made available if necessary. Other charitable donations are made.
Lewes And District Visual Arts Association
Arts, Charitable activities, ResearchThe principal objectives of the charity is to promote, improve, develop and maintain public education in the appreciation of the art and science of visual arts including practical participation in them such as the holding of lectures, seminars and exhibitions.
Lytham St Annes Photographic Society
Arts, ResearchTo teach and practice the art and science of photography.
Institute Of Sheet Metal Engineering
ResearchPromotes the science of sheet metal working via forums, lectures and other promotions.
Wolverton Science And Art Institute Fund
ResearchTo promote the education and in particular education in art, science and related subjects, of persons residing, studying or working in the Parishes of Wolverton and Stantonbury
Mechanic's Institute
ResearchThe advancement of knowledge, in all subjects including arts, sciences, mechanics and social intergration.
Women's Institute - St Agnes
Arts, Associations, Beneficiary group, Economic and community development, ResearchWe aim to provide a centre for socail intercourse and promote understanding of issues associated with rural life, including arts,crafts and sciences. We are involved with our local community and offer a wide variety of opportunities through our meetings, outings and activities.
Henley Women's Institute
Arts, Associations, Beneficiary group, Charity and VCS support, Economic and community development, Housing, Research, SocietyTo advance the education of women in important local and national political and social issues, music, drama and other cultural subjects, agriculture, crafts, home economics, science, health and social welfare. To promote sustainable development; advance health and advance citizenship by promoting civic responsibility and volunteering.
Science And Religion Forum
Charitable activities, ResearchAdvances public education in the relationship between science and theology.
British Society For The Philosophy Of Religion
ResearchMajor biannual UK conference on philosophy of religion.Support of research activities in the UK in the philosophy of religion.
Bournemouth Church Of Religious Science
Religion, ResearchOur mission revolves around teaching and promoting a spiritual way of life throughout the UK and beyond. The basis of which are the works of Dr Ernest Holmes and the Science of Mind philosophy.In order to promote these teachings we facilitate activities such as internet classes and workshops.
Stevenage Unit No 493 Of The Sea Cadet Corps
Armed forces, Associations, Leisure, ResearchStevenage Sea Cadets and Royal Marines Cadets offer a range of activities designed to develop the skills and values for success in life, adopting principles, values and training akin to the Royal Navy. Skills such as First Aid, Marine Engineering, Public Service, Fieldcraft, Weapons Handling, Orienteering, DofE, BTEC, STEM proficiency, Water activities such as rowing, kayak, powerboat and paddle
Bristol East Band
Arts, ResearchThe education of people of all ages, abilities and backgrounds, in the arts and sciences of music, through the presentation of concerts, through teaching, training and other activities
The Cambridge Astronomical Association
Charitable activities, Leisure, ResearchTo promote and advance public education in the Science of Astronomy and the provision of facilities for active participation in astronomical observation.
The Institution Of Electronics
Researchpromoting information on the science of electronics and other scientific subjects by the Institutions website, lectures, discussions, exhibitions, training and other means
Christian Science Society Stockport
Education, ResearchChurch provides a place of worship (a Sunday school) primarily for Christian Scientists, but services are open to all. Makes charitable donations.
St Leonards Gilbert And Sullivan Group
Arts, Charity and VCS support, ResearchThe objectives of the group shall be to educate the public in the arts and sciences and in particular the art and science of music by the promotion primarily of the works of Gilbert & Sullivan in concert and operatic form. To assist in raising funds for charitable purposes.
The Association For Radiation Research
ResearchThe Association is a charitable, non-profit organisation established to promote learning and advance education in the field of radiation research and to extend knowledge of radiation research in the fields of biology, chemistry, physics, medicine and other related disciplines.
Bransgore Evening Womens Institute
Arts, Associations, Beneficiary group, Economic and community development, Research, SocietyTO ENABLE WOMEN WHO ARE INTERESTED IN ISSUES ASSOCIATED WITH RURAL LIFE INC ARTS, CRAFTS & SCIENCES, TO TAKE AN EFFECTIVE PART IN THE IMPROVEMENT & DEVELOPMENT OF THE CONDITIONS OF RURAL LIFE. TO ADVANCE THEIR EDUCATION IN CITIZENSHIP, IN PUBLIC QUESTIONS BOTH NATIONAL & INTERNATIONAL, IN MUSIC, DRAMA & OTHER CULTURAL SUBJECTS & TO SECURE INSTRUCTION. TRAINING FOR THEM IN ALL BRANCHES OF AGRICULTU
St Crispin's Parent/teacher Association
Associations, Beneficiary group, Charity and VCS support, Education, Leisure, ResearchArranging fund-raising events, e.g. Quiz night, Comedy night, Car-boot sales. Managing voluntary donations.Donating money to the school for science, arts & sports activities & the school environment, e.g. Dining Room refurbishment, and supporting a variety of extra-curricular projects to benefit the whole school community.
Northamptonshire Choral Foundation Limited
Arts, Charitable activities, ResearchThe charity was formed to advance the education of choristers, to hold concerts, to advance, promote, improve, develop and maintain public education and enjoyment in the appreciation of the art and science of music.
William Little Foundation
Health, ResearchEncouraging, identifying and supporting scientific research that will produce the greatest impact in the shortest time by establishing the causes of and preventing cerebral palsy.Bringing together the communities and organisations that will inform and influence the setting of global research priorities.Hosting and contributing to international workshops and conferences to share the insights.
British Society For Matrix Biology
Charitable activities, ResearchThe objectives of the Society are: * To advance the science of the extracellular matrix and related subjects. * To promote public education therein. * To promote academic study and research on the extracellular matrix and related areas and to publish the results of such study and research
The British Liquid Crystal Society
ResearchPromotion of liquid crystal science
Fisher Memorial Trust
ResearchThe Fisher Memorial Trust was set up to promote interest in the life and work of the great statistician, evolutionary biologist and geneticist, Sir Ronald Aylmer Fisher (1890-1962) and to maintain his scientific legacy by encouraging discussion of the scientific fields in which he was active.
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.