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.
Institute Of Physics And Engineering In Medicine
Arts, ResearchIPEM promotes physics and engineering applied to medicine and biology by organising scientific meetings; developing educational materials for specialists and the public; accrediting people, courses and training centres; publishing reports and journals promoting scientific knowledge and best practice; encouraging research and innovation; developing and maintaining professional standards.
British Society For Immunology
Education, ResearchRunning innovative events in research, public engagement & educationPromoting & disseminating research, good practice in Immunology, translational medicine and vaccinationWorking with its members to develop the benefits of membership & the relevance of the societyProviding bursaries & grantsEnhancing public awareness of ImmunologyWorking with other societies
The Warren Of Hull Limited
Arts, Beneficiary group, Facilities, Health, Leisure, ResearchYoung peoples resource centre offering informal education, accredited and non-accredited courses, childcare, counselling, cafe, health activities, womens work, work with LGBT young people, music, art, recording studios and sports. All of these activities are provided with in a philosophy of encouraging young people to take control over their own lives).
Anatomical Society
ResearchTHE PROMOTION, DEVELOPMENT AND ADVANCEMENT OF THE ANATOMICAL SCIENCES, THE PROMOTION OF RESEARCH IN FURTHERANCE OF THE ABOVE OBJECT AND THE PUBLICATION OF THE USEFUL RESULTS OF SUCH RESEARCH AND THE PROMOTION AND ADVANCEMENT OF EDUCATION IN THE ANATOMICAL SCIENCES.
Royal Microscopical Society
ResearchOur object is to promote the advancement of microscopical science through the discussion and publication of research into improvements in the construction and mode of application of microscopes and into those branches of science where microscopy is important, and to organise educational activities concerned with microscopy for the benefit of the general public and for the science community.
Remind UK Charity
Beneficiary group, Health, ResearchRICE ACTIVELY WORKS TO ADVANCE RESEARCH INTO AGE RELATED DISORDERS AND TO IMPROVE THE ON GOING CARE OF PEOPLE DIAGNOSED WITH CONDITIONS SUCH AS ALZHEIMER'S DISEASE. RICE RUNS MEMORY CLINICS, SUPPORTS CARERS AND HAS A WIDER EDUCATIONAL ROLE HIGHLIGHTING THE IMPORTANCE OF EARLY ASSESSMENT, TREATMENT POSSIBILITIES AND OTHER HELP AVAILABLE. RICE COLLABORATES LOCALLY, NATIONALLY AND INTERNATIONALLY.
Malvern Hills Conservators
Environment, Facilities, Leisure, ResearchMHT shall manage the hills toPreserve the natural aspect of the hillsProtect and manage trees, shrubs, turf and other vegetationPrevent unlawful digging and quarryingKeep the hills open, unenclosed and unbuilt on as open spaces for the recreation and enjoyment of the publicConserve and enhance biodiversity, Sites of Special Scientific Interest and Scheduled Ancient Monuments on its land.
The De Laszlo Foundation
Arts, ResearchAdvancement and promotion of education and interest in the visual arts; to encourage research into the retoration of works of art; to advance education and research generally in the areas of arts, science, economics and medicine; and to encourage the study, reproduction and cataloguing of works of art.
The Great Britain Sasakawa Foundation
Arts, Beneficiary group, Leisure, ResearchAwards grants upon application to organisations in the UK and Japan for UK-Japan related projects in the following fields:- youth & education, science, technology & environment, medicine & health, arts & culture, sport, the humanities, Japanese language and Japanese studies. Awards will only be made to individuals where they can demonstrate their planned activity has an organisation's backing.
Royal Entomological Society Of London
Arts, ResearchOur aim is to improve/disseminate knowledge of insect science. We organise meetings of a general/specialist nature where scientific knowledge is presented. The relationship of insects to ecology, conservation, food, animal or human health being a part of the science. We publish academic journals and identification guides for the general public and scientists. Our membership is international
October Gallery Trust
Arts, Charity and VCS support, Heritage, Research, SocietyThe October Gallery is an arts complex dedicated to the appreciation of the transvangarde - the cross-cultural avant garde. The Gallery hosts exhibitions of art from around the world, talks on art and science, poetry readings, theatre and dance performances. Support is from sales of art, rental of the Gallery's unique facilities, grants, donations, staff, volunteers and friends.
Endometriosis UK
Beneficiary group, ResearchThe principal objectives and activities of the Society are:--+? to provide services to women for the relief of endometriosis,--+? to advance the education of the general public and health professionals regarding endometriosis --+? to promote research into the disease
The Royal Economic Society
Arts, ResearchTo promote and foster the study of economic science, by means of publications, the annual conference and helping further the study of economics via the annual public lecture and the postgraduate conference.
Royal Meteorological Society
Arts, ResearchPROMOTION OF THE UNDERSTANDING OF WEATHER AND CLIMATE SCIENCE AND ADVANCEMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION; PUBLIC ENGAGEMENT; EDUCATION; EDUCATIONAL GRANTS; SUPPORT TO WEATHER-RELATED SAFETY CRITICAL SERVICES; PUBLICATION OF WEATHER AND CLIMATE RELATED SCIENTIFIC JOURNALS; ACTIVE MEMBERSHIP.
Colchester Archaeological Trust Limited
Charitable activities, Heritage, ResearchThe objectives of the Trust are to advance the education of the public in the science of archaeology and to promote the appropriate preservation, recording, excavation and interpretation of archaeological sites and historic buildings in Colchester and the neighbouring districts.
The North Of England Horticultural Society
Leisure, ResearchThe charity's object and principal activity is the promotion and development of the science, art and practice of horticulture by the promotion of shows and events.
Anthroposophical Society In Great Britain
ResearchTo promote an understanding of Anthroposophy, that is the spiritual science which forms the subject matter of the writings and teachings of Dr. Rudolf Steiner, and to aid in its development.
Action For Me
Charitable activities, Health, ResearchAction for M.E. was established for the relief of people suffering from the disease MyalgicEncephalomyelitis, (commonly known as M.E., or CFS/ME), and to provide information, advice and support, and to promote public education, campaigning and research into the disease. On a day to day basis we provide telephone support to people with M.E., manage Online M.E Centre and publish 'InterAction'.
The Nutrition Society
Arts, ResearchThe Society is the largest Learned Society for nutrition in Europe and a leading authority in the world in the field of nutritional science. Its principal activities are:Publishing internationally renowned learned journals; Publishing nutrition text books; Disseminating scientific information through its publications and an annual programme of scientific meetings; membership
Operational Research Society Limited
Arts, Charitable activities, ResearchCharitable aims are the advancement of knowledge, education and interest in OR, through its publications, conferences, training, accreditation scheme, awards, regional societies, and special interest groups. Its 'Science of Better' campaign is specifically designed to promote wider knowledge of OR and how it can be used in the public and private sectors alike.
The Royal Veterinary College Animal Care Trust
Charitable activities, Charity and VCS support, Education, ResearchTo raise funds in support of the educational, research, clinical and animal welfare activities of the Royal Veterinary College. Funds are raised using a variety of methods, from members of the public, College Alumni, grant-making trusts, companies and other voluntary sources.
Association Of Medical Research Charities
ResearchThe principal activity of the Association is the charitable advancement of medical and health research in the United Kingdom generally and in particular the advancement and promotion of the collective effectiveness of those charities of which a principal activity is medical and health research.
The Institute Of Mathematics And Its Applications
ResearchThe Institute promotes and supports understanding, teaching, research and applications of mathematics.
Science Projects
ResearchTo educate the public generally in respect of science and technology in all its branches and in particular to promote those objects by assembling and putting on interactive exhibitions of every kind.
The Wolfson Family Charitable Trust
Beneficiary group, Charitable activities, ResearchThe objectives of the Trust, through its grant-making, are the advancement of science and medicine, health and disability, education, the arts and humanities. The Trust pursues these activities, usually by the provision of buildings and equipment.
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.