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Discover 1,032 Research charities. Use the search below to filter within these results.

1,032
Charities
£3,871,727,922
Total Income
£3,346,351
Avg Income
100.0%
Program Ratio

Major UK charities curated by Charity Finder for size, recognition, and registry coverage. Click through for full profiles, financials, and trustees.

Techniquest

Research

Techniquest's aim is to promote the advancement of education and improve the public perception of science, technology, engineering and maths (STEM) by establishing permanent and temporary interactive exhibitions across Wales, together with supporting educational programmes and a series of outreach programmes for those unable to visit a permanent exhibition.

Latest Income: £3,037,816
Areas of Operation: Wales
Status: Registered
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Krishnamurti Foundation Trust LTD

Charitable activities, Health, Research

To advance the education of the public in philosophy, sociology, psychology and comparative religion and in particular to promote in those fields the study of the teachings of Jiddu Krishnamurti.

Latest Income: £2,960,806
Areas of Operation: Hampshire
Status: Registered
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The Society For Experimental Biology

Arts, Charitable activities, Research

THE SOCIETY PROMOTES EXPERIMENTAL BIOLOGY WITHIN THE INTERNATIONAL SCIENTIFIC COMMUNITY AND SOCIETY. THE SOCIETY'S ACTIVITIES INCLUDE ORGANISATION AND SPONSORSHIP OF CONFERENCES; THE PUBLICATION AND DISSEMINATION OF SCIENTIFIC LITERATURE; EDUCATION, CAREERS AND POLICY WORK; THE ADMINISTRATION OF TRAVEL GRANTS; MEMBERSHIP TO EXPERIMENTAL BIOLOGY RESEARCHERS.

Latest Income: £2,917,162
Areas of Operation: England And Wales
Status: Registered
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The Horse Trust

Animals, Housing, Research, Social care

The Horse Trust exists to enhance and improve the quality of life of equines in the UK. In achieving these objectives The Trust undertakes three main strategic aims:Sanctuary - to provide sanctuary and respite care at The Home of Rest for Horses Scientific Research - to fund non-invasive research.Knowledge and Skills - to devise and deliver a broad spectrum of training courses.

Latest Income: £2,744,682
Areas of Operation: England And Wales
Status: Registered
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The British School At Rome

Education, Research

The British School at Rome is a centre of interdisciplinary research excellence in the Mediterranean supporting the full range of arts , humanities and social sciences . We create an environment for work of international standing and impact from Britain and the Commonwealth , and a bridge into the intellectual heart of Rome and Italy .

Latest Income: £2,735,000
Areas of Operation: Italy
Status: Registered
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The Linnean Society Of London

Heritage, Leisure, Research

The Society's Royal Charter 1802 states the purpose as 'The Cultivation of the Science of Natural History in all its branches'. We have three key charitable activities:1) safeguarding and promoting our heritage collections; 2) advancing scientific knowledge and understanding; 3) engaging the public and educational outreach. Our vision is a world where nature is understood, valued and protected.

Latest Income: £2,632,979
Areas of Operation: England
Status: Registered
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A M Qattan Foundation

Research

Identify and promote scholarly, artistic and scientific excellence and research in any field that caters for and contributes towards the cultural and educational advancement of Arabs in general and Palestinians in particular

Latest Income: £2,618,972
Areas of Operation: Lebanon
Status: Registered
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Trebah Garden Trust

Charitable activities, Facilities, Research

To preserve enhance and re-create for the education and enjoyment of the public the gardens of Trebah, Mawnan Smith, Cornwall, and other such properties for which the Trust may accept responsibility.To promote the education of the public on matters connected with the arts and sciences of garden land.

Latest Income: £2,573,926
Areas of Operation: Cornwall
Status: Registered
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Huntingtons Disease Association

Beneficiary group, Research

Relief and treatment of those suffering from or believed to be suffering from Huntington's Disease and to provide support to them and their families. The Association also sponsors research and is involved in disseminating the results of research.

Latest Income: £2,531,843
Areas of Operation: England And Wales
Status: Registered
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Liver UK

Research

Patient services, including information and our nationwide network of patient support groups.Improving awareness of the risks and causes of liver disease.Research into the causes and treatments of liver disease.Supporting health professionals to deliver high standards of care and support to those affectedEnsuring patients have a voice at local and national government level

Latest Income: £2,483,343
Areas of Operation: Northern Ireland
Status: Registered
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The Society For The Study Of Inborn Errors Of Metabolism

Arts, Research

The aim of SSIEM is to foster the study of inherited metabolic disorders and related topics by arranging scientific meetings, publications and training. SSIEM is willing to spread interest and study in inborn errors around the world by selectively supporting membership and attendance at conferences from areas where financial resources are more limited.

Latest Income: £2,473,605
Areas of Operation: Various
Status: Registered
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The William Harvey Research Foundation

Research

Support and promote medical research primarily through grants for research on cardiovascular disease, inflammatory disorders, and endocrine or metabolic diseases

Latest Income: £2,390,968
Areas of Operation: London
Status: Registered
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Wellbeing Of Women

Beneficiary group, Health, Research

Wellbeing of Women is the charity dedicated to improving the health of women and babies to make a difference to everybody's lives today and tomorrow. * We provide information to raise awareness of health issues to keep women and babies well today.* We fund medical research and training grants, which have and will continue to develop better treatments and outcomes for tomorrow.

Latest Income: £2,358,436
Areas of Operation: Various
Status: Registered
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Royal Statistical Society

Research

The objects for which the Society is hereby constituted ("the Objects") are for the benefit of the pubic: the advancement of the science of statistics and its applications, and the promotion of the appropriate use and awareness of statistics.

Latest Income: £2,335,769
Areas of Operation: Northern Ireland
Status: Registered
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Royal Commission For The Exhibition Of 1851

Research

Awarding Research Fellowships, Industrial Fellowships, Industrial Design Studentships, Fellowships in Design and the Built Environment, Enterprise Fellowships, Technical Teaching Fellowships and Special Awards and administering its South Kensington estate all with the aim to increase the means of industrial education and extend the influence of science and art upon productive industry.

Latest Income: £2,267,734
Areas of Operation: Northern Ireland
Status: Registered
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The Heritage Trust For The North West

Heritage, Research

To promote and preserve the English historical, architectural, natural, social or scientific heritage.

Latest Income: £2,137,261
Areas of Operation: Various
Status: Registered
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Cumberland And Westmorland Convalescent Institution

Health, Housing, Research, Social care

The main objectives of the charity continues to focus on delivering a range of extensive care services within the fee structure, including the provision of post operative convalescence, short and long stay nursing/residential care. The following Core Values of Care are fundamental to our philosophy: Privacy, Dignity, Rights, Independence, Choice, Fulfilment, Security, Respect and Equality.

Latest Income: £2,113,963
Areas of Operation: Cumbria
Status: Registered
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The Tavistock Institute Of Human Relations

Beneficiary group, Charitable activities, Research

We have been at the forefront of social science research and development for over 70 years, applying ideas and providing practical support to individuals and organisations dealing with issues of change, innovation and policy delivery. We work with government, voluntary and private sectors at local, national and international level, combining research, consultancy and professional development.

Latest Income: £2,095,656
Areas of Operation: Various
Status: Registered
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Norfolk And Norwich Hospitals Charity

Beneficiary group, Education, Health, Research

We support even better care at the Norfolk & Norwich, Cromer and Jenny Lind Children's Hospitals. Donations enable us to offer much more than NHS funding alone can provide. We fund medical equipment, specialist staff, research projects, improvements to the hospital environment and more to improve the comfort and care of patients, visitors and staff. Visit nnhospitalscharity.org.uk for more info

Latest Income: £2,088,394
Areas of Operation: Norfolk
Status: Registered
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The Intensive Care Society

Research

Advance and promote the care of critically ill patients, including medical science and research concerned with critical care.

Latest Income: £2,035,032
Areas of Operation: Northern Ireland
Status: Registered
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The British Institute Of Radiology

Arts, Health, Research

THE BRITISH INSTITUTE OF RADIOLOGY IS A SOCIETY WHOSE MEMBERSHIP IS OPEN TO EVERYONE INTERESTED IN RADIOLOGY, RADIATION ONCOLOGY AND THE UNDERLYING SCIENCES, AND WHICH EXISTS TO HELP IMPROVE THE PREVENTION, DETECTION AND TREATMENT OF DISEASE. IT DISSEMINATES KNOWLEDGE THROUGH ITS MEETINGS, PUBLICATIONS AND INFORMATION SERVICES.

Latest Income: £1,987,214
Areas of Operation: England And Wales
Status: Registered
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Royal Institution Of Naval Architects

Research

The Charity is a professional body and its aims are the improvement of ships and all that specially appertains to them and the arrangement of periodical meetings for the purpose of discussing practical and scientific subjects bearing upon the design and construction of ships and their means of propulsion and all that relates thereto.

Latest Income: £1,929,015
Areas of Operation: Various
Status: Registered
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The Candlelighters Trust

Associations, Beneficiary group, Health, Research, Social welfare

CANDLELIGHTERS SUPPORTS THE WORK OF THE REGIONAL PAEDIATRIC ONCOLOGY & HAEMATOLOGY UNIT IN LEEDS. FUNDING IS PROVIDED FOR HARDSHIP GRANTS, SUPPORT GROUPS, HOLIDAYS AND SOCIAL ACTIVITIES FOR FAMILIES WHOSE CHILDREN ARE UNDERGOING TREATMENT FOR CANCER OR LEUKAEMIA AT THE UNIT; MEDICAL AND OTHER EQUIPMENT; MEDICAL; NURSING AND SOCIAL SUPPORT STAFF AND RESEARCH INTO CHILDHOOD CANCER AND LEUKAEMIA

Latest Income: £1,903,375
Areas of Operation: Various
Status: Registered
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The Emerson College Trust Limited

Education, Research

Providing adult education courses inspired by the work and philosophy of Rudolf Steiner

Latest Income: £1,866,815
Areas of Operation: East Sussex
Status: Registered
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The British Geriatrics Society

Beneficiary group, Research

The Society aims to be the pre-eminent professional body for practitioners engaged in the specialty health care of older people. Our mission is to improve the health care of older people throughout the UK. We hold scientific meetings, publish approved papers and promote research, education and training in all aspects of geriatric medicine.

Latest Income: £1,844,874
Areas of Operation: Northern Ireland
Status: Registered
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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.