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 Brotherton Science Scholarship
Education, ResearchBequeathed by the Will of the late Lord Brotherton of Wakefield to provide for the establishment of a scholarship for the study of physics and chemistry at the Universities of Manchester and Leeds.
Christian Science Nursing Support Fund (east & West Sussex)
Health, Professions, ResearchGives aid to Christian scientists in need of nursing and or pastoral care either within East & West Sussex or living within 40 miles of Brighton. In addition we give financial support to Christian science nurses living within 40 miles of Brighton for training purposes.
Vale Royal Singers
Arts, Charitable activities, ResearchTo promote, improve, develop and maintain public education in and appreciation of the art and science of music in all its aspects by the presentation of public concerts and recitals and by such other ways as the Singers through its committee shall determine from time to time and in addition to foster the enjoyment of choral singing by both performers and listeners.
The Hadleigh Healing Society
Health, ResearchTo serve the public good by the due promotion of the study and practice of the art and science of spiritual healing in Hadleigh and the neighbourhood. Also a teaching centre for healing and psychic studies.
Surrey Healing Association
ResearchTo serve the public good by promotion of the study and practice of the art and science of spiritual healing. In churches, halls, and centres where the public can receive this service. We have an on-going training program for our Tutors, keeping not only our full healers, but also our student healers up to date with current (changing) legislation.
The European Environmental And Contact Dermatitis Research Group (eecdrg)
ResearchClinical research into environmental causes of skin diseases, including cutaneous allergy
The Friends Of Cardinal Newman Charitable Trust
Arts, Associations, Charity and VCS support, Religion, Researchto disseminate knowledge of the teaching and philosophy of Saint John Henry Newman.to assist in collecting evidence of devotion to Newman for the furtherance of his cause as Doctor of the Church and to raise funds for popular publications, talks and audio-visual aids.
Burham And Wouldham Womens Institute
Arts, Associations, Beneficiary group, Housing, Leisure, Research, Social welfareMembers meet together for talks and various social activities. We meet with other W I s within our District and/or Federation for social activities, talks, demonstrations, and workshops connected with subjects such as home economics, arts and crafts, sports and leisure, performing arts, science, health and social welfare.
The Christina Aitchison Trust
Arts, Health, ResearchThe advancement of the education of youngThe relief of persons who are blind or suffering from any opthalmic disease or disabilitySupport Research into the causes, treatment and prevention of such.Financial assistance for the relief of sickness of persons who are suffering from terminal illness.To promote, improve, develop and maintain the education and appreciation music.
Edenbridge Town Band
Arts, ResearchEdenbridge Town Band is a brass band. The band performs concerts to the general public It also educates the public in the arts and science and in particular the art and science of music by the presentation of concerts and other activities.
The Islamic Foundation For Ecology And Environmental Sciences
Environment, Religion, ResearchIFEES networks world-wide and invites collaboration from all those who are dedicated to the maintenance of the earth as healthy habitat for future generations of humankind as well as other living beings.
Mid-Sussex Postgraduate Medical Centre Trust Limited
Health, ResearchThe objective of the charity is to promote and advance the study and general knowledge of science and medicine and all matters relating to the progress and development of all branches of medicine and surgery within Mid Sussex.
Orlestone, Hamstreet And Ruckinge W.i.
Arts, Associations, Beneficiary group, Economic and community development, Housing, Research, SocietyThe main purposes of the WI are to enable women who are interested in the issues associated with rural life, including arts, crafts and sciences, to advance their education in citizenship, in music, drama and other cultural subjects, handicrafts, home economics, health and social welfare. It seeks to give to women the opportunity of putting into practice those ideals for which it stands.
Nailsworth Womens Institute
Arts, Associations, Beneficiary group, Economic and community development, Housing, Research, SocietyThe main purposes of the WI are to enable women who are interested in issues associated with rural life, including arts, crafts and sciences, 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 and in all branches of agriculture, handicrafts, home and economics.
Wolsingham Women's Institute
Arts, Associations, Beneficiary group, Economic and community development, Housing, Research, SocietyActivities & events to advance the education of women for the public benefit in all areas including: issues of political & social importance; music, drama etc.; all branches of agriculture, craft, home economics, science, health and social welfare. To promote sustainable development for the public benefit. To advance health and citizenship for the public benefit. Monthly meetings in Wolsingham.
Society For Computing And Technology In Anaesthesia
ResearchSCATA exists to promote research into the use of computing and technology in anaesthesia, the science related thereto, and to disseminate the useful results of such research.In addition, SCATA aims to promote and facilitate education and training in the areas of health IT and health information management.
The Brightlingsea Spiritualist Movement
Religion, ResearchTo promote and spread the understanding and philosophy of spiritualism in and around Brightlingsea.
The Harlow Spiritual Centre
Religion, ResearchTo further the advancement of Spiritualism in the form of Philosophy, Healing and communication by way of Sunday Services open to all faiths and the general public.
Southampton Medical Society
Charitable activities, ResearchDispenses medical and scientific information. Provides grants to study medical practice in the U.K. and abroad.
Burghfield Women's Institute
Arts, Associations, Beneficiary group, Economic and community development, Housing, Research, Social welfare, SocietyThe Women's Institute organisation is based on the ideals of friendship, truth, tolerance and justice. We aim to advance our member's education in citizenship, national and international affairs, music, drama, science, handicrafts, agriculture, home economics and health and social welfare. We seek to give members the opportunity of working together, and of putting into practice our ideals.
Windmill Women's Institute
Arts, Associations, Beneficiary group, Economic and community development, Research, SocietyTo enable women who are interested in issues associated with rural life, arts, crafts and sciences, to improve and develop rural life, to advance education in citizenship, national and international matters. It seeks to give to women the opportunity of working together through the WI and of putting into practice those ideals for which it stands.
The Manchester Association Of Engineers
ResearchDisemination of engineering knowledge and training by way of lectures, visits and the advancement of the science and practices of engineering.
Bexleyheath & Crayford Waterside Women's Institute
Arts, Associations, Beneficiary group, Economic and community development, ResearchThe WI is based on the ideals of fellowship, truth, tolerance and justice. All women who are interested in issues associated with rural life including arts, crafts and sciences, may join no matter what their views on religion or politics may be. The organisation is non-sectarian and non-party political.
Christian Science Society, Framlingham
Religion, ResearchReligious activities
Woodmancote And Henfield Womens Institute
Arts, Associations, Beneficiary group, Economic and community development, Housing, Research, SocietyThe main purpose of the WI is to enable women interested in arts, crafts and sciences to advance their education in citizenship, in public questions, in music, drama and other cultural subjects and in all branches of agriculture, handicrafts, home economics, health and social welfare. The WI gives women the opportunity of working together to put into practice those ideals for which it stands.
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.