Research Charities

Brain tumours kill more children and adults under 40 than any other cancer..yet just 1% of the national spend on cancer research has been allocated to this devastating disease.This is unacceptable!We are striving to fund a network of 7 research centres whilst challenging government and larger cancer charities to invest more in brain tumour research.Help us fund the fight and find a cure.

Providing support & information for patients & their families who are affected by Inflammatory Bowel Diseases (IBD)Raising public & political awareness of IBDStriving to improve healthcare services & provision for IBDInfluencing the attitudes of society to achieve positive change for those affected by IBDPromoting research into all aspects of IBD & how they affect people's lives

The object of the Chartered Institute, as incorporated in the Supplemental Charter 2003, is to advance the science and art of planning (town and country and spatial planning) for the benefit of the public.Key objectives during the year have been the promotion of spatial planning and membership of the Institute, support for members and Planning Aid.

The advancement of medical knowledge by promoting scientific and clinical advances in the field of nephrology, dialysis, renal transplantation, hypertension & related subjects. The objectives are achieved by publishing journals, holding annual congresses, producing epidemiological data for research, organising educational courses, supporting fellowships and research, producing guidelines.

The charity's activities are to advance scientific knowledge of plants, animals and the natural world; to advance education on the conservation of the physical and natural world and the promotion of biodiversity; to promote the conservation of the physical and the natural environment and the maintenance of the physical and natural environment and the maintenance of biological diversity.

Action Medical Research is a charity whose objects are to promote medical research into the prevention, management and cure of disabling diseases and conditions. We are a UK-wide charity saving and changing children's lives through medical research. We fund a broad range of cutting-edge medical research most likely to deliver real benefit to babies, children and young people.

The Ri's mission is to harness science for the maximum benefit of society. The Ri's objects, as defined by the Royal Charter of 1800, are to diffuse knowledge, facilitate the general introduction of useful mechanical inventions and improvements and for teaching by courses of philosophical lectures and experiments, the application of science to the common purposes of life.

CW+ is the charity for Chelsea and Westminster Hospital NHS Foundation Trust. Our supporters enable us to: - Build new facilities, invest in health innovations and bring the latest technologies to our hospitals. - Deliver a unique art and design programme to transform the hospital experience and clinical environment.- Support research to help improve treatments and care for patients.

To promote research and study across all branches of biology through the publication of journals: Development, Journal of Cell Science, Journal of Experimental Biology, Disease Models & Mechanisms and Biology Open. To provide free access to journal content in the developing world and to fund workshops, grants and travelling fellowships to support the scientific community.

Nekton Foundation is a new marine research organisation dedicated to exploring the deep ocean, the most unknown frontier on our planet. By understanding how the oceans are changing due to human impacts and promoting awareness of marine science through communications and education, we seek to increase ocean protection and stewardship.

Cheltenham Festivals runs four international festivals of jazz, science, music and literature. The programme is accompanied by a wide-reaching education and outreach programme. The festivals also specialise in developing young talented musicians, scientists and writers.

(a) inspire curiosity in science through a programme of exhibitions and events, to raise standards in science education for young people and to engage everyone in contemporary science issues, such as climate change and stem cell technology.(b) provide substantial annual funding and state-of-the-art facilities on site to support world-class scientific research in medicine to benefit the public

The objects of the Charity are, to the extent that the same are exclusively charitable according to the laws of England and Wales, the advancement of health, medical education and research for the benefit of the public and in particular (but without limitation) in supporting The Cleveland Clinic Foundation.

The College creates and maintains standards in ophthalmic training and practice, organises examinations and sets the curriculum. It maintains a CPD system and provides surgical skills courses for trainees. It organises scientific meetings, publishes a scientific journal and provides information on ophthalmic matters for practitioners and the general public.It encourages eye related research.

FEBS promotes and supports biochemistry, molecular cell biology, molecular biophysics and related areas, particularly in Europe and neighbouring regions. It publishes four scientific journals and funds principally an Annual Congress, Research Fellowships, Prizes, Advanced Courses, a Young Scientists' Forum, Education and other Workshops, and Travel Grants.

The advancement of education in the art and science of government in the UK for the benefit of the public on a non-party political basis.

To further the education and learning of both the Great Britain and Northern Ireland and the other countries around the world in the art or science of literature and poetry, in particular by promoting public festivals. shows, readings and fairs in both the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland and such other countries as the Board of Trustees may decide from time to time

To establish and maintain for the benefit of the nation a motor vehicle museum and promote the preservation of motor vehicles, archives and artefacts relating to the British Motor Industry with historic, scientific or educative value.To exhibit and allow public access to such vehicles, archives and artefacts by means of exhibitions and demonstrate operation of any such vehicles or artefacts.

Ark UK Programmes has the principal objective of advancing the education of the public. It acts as a 'seed-bed' for creating and testing new Ark programmes and supporting other ventures to launch and scale.

ADVANCEMENT OF EDUCATION IN ZOOLOGY, ANIMAL WELFARE AND ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION BY INSPIRING INTEREST BY THE GENERAL PUBLIC IN ZOOLOGY AND STUDY OF ANIMALS BY RUNNING ONE OR MORE ZOOLOGICAL GARDENS OR SCIENTIFIC ESTABLISHMENTS.PROMOTION OF RESEARCH INTO WILDLIFE AND NATURAL HISTORY AND RELATED SCIENTIFIC FIELDS, AND CONTRIBUTION TO THE CONSERVATION OF WILDLIFE, BIODIVERSITY AND NATURAL HABITATS.

The principal objects of the Society are the general advancement of Aeronautical Art, Science and Engineering and more particularly promoting that species of knowledge which distinguishes the profession of Aeronautics.

Amref Health Africa is Africa's leading health development organisation. Headquartered in Nairobi, we work with some of the most remote and marginalised communities on the African continent, ensuring they can access their right to health. We believe women and girls have the power to effect lasting change in their communities: that?s why they?re at the heart of everything we do.

Promotion of education and training in the science, practice and history of aviation and automotive transportandPromotion of education and training in the science and practice of agriculture, food production and management of rural resources by making arrangements for the provision and conduct of a college.

The BSAVA is a professional body for veterinary surgeons and nurses who treat companion animals. It drives/promotes excellence in small animal veterinary practice through focusing on education, science and the community to develop the knowledge and skills of its members. PetSavers, its research arm, funds veterinary clinical studies into diseases of pets and the treatment thereof

RECORD, STUDY AND PROTECT PLACES AND OBJECTS OF ORNITHOLOGICAL, ENTOMOLOGICAL, BOTANICAL, ZOOLOGICAL, GEOLOGICAL, ARCHAEOLOGICAL OR SCIENTIFIC INTEREST, OR OF NATURAL BEAUTY; OWN AND MANAGE NATURE RESERVES FOR THE CONSERVATION AND CONTROL OF PLANTS AND WILD CREATURES LIVING THEREIN; PROMOTE, ORGANISE AND ENCOURAGE STUDY AND RESEARCH FOR THE ADVANCEMENT OF KNOWLEDGE IN THE NATURAL SCIENCES.