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.
Writers And Scholars Educational Trust
Research, SocietySuch charitable purposes including the advancement and promotion by teaching, lecturing, publishing or disseminating in written or spoken form or otherwise, as shall best advance and encourage education or other charitable purposes beneficial to the community in connection with the study of political, economic, social, natural sciences and the humanities and human rights.
The Association For Child And Adolescent Mental Health
Beneficiary group, Education, Health, ResearchThe objects of the Company are the advancement of all matters concerning the mental health and development of children, young people and their families by promoting and disseminating scientific research and scholarship, and their implications for the evidence-base of multi-disciplinary clinical practice.
The College Of Psychic Studies
Education, Health, Religion, ResearchThe College explores consciousness beyond matter.
The Chartered Institute Of Logistics And Transport
Arts, ResearchPromoting, encouraging and co-ordinating the study of the science and art of logistics and transport in all aspects - by facilitating and providing access to information, education and training as well as producing publications and organising meetings, lectures, exhibitions and conferences on a worldwide basis through over 40 recognised national organisations.
Northcare Charity
Health, ResearchPromoting the welfare of patients and staff of Salford Royal NHS Foundation Trust and the support of medical education and research within the trust.
The A1 Steam Locomotive Trust
Heritage, ResearchTo build, preserve, operate and exhibit for public benefit, for educational benefit and instructional purposes locomotives of historical or scientific importance, in particular a peppercorn class A1 express passenger locomotive.
The Institute Of Quarrying
ResearchTo advance the science, practice and professionalism of quarrying through education, training and the encouragement of progressive improvements in standards of business, technical and environmental performance.
Bju International
Arts, Beneficiary group, ResearchThe charity's main objectives are the advancement and improvement of education in urology, men's health and related areas and the diffusion of knowledge of new and improved methods of teaching and practising urology, men's health and related areas. Activities include publishing BJU International and other scientific and learned works and other educational activity.
Gwent Ballet Theatre Limited
Arts, Charitable activities, ResearchTo provide, maintain, improve and advance the education of the public in the arts and sciences, in particular the art of dance by the presentation of public performances, workshops and other similar activities.
Nene Valley Railway
Heritage, ResearchThe charity promotes the permanent preservation of lines, locomotives, rolling stock, buildings and equipment of railway interest of actual or potential historic or scientific importance and educational value. These items to be exhibited to members of the public and, where possible, operated to demonstrate the working and operation of railways in general and some aspects in particular.
The Maurice Wohl Charitable Foundation
Beneficiary group, Religion, Research, Social welfareIn making donations,the trustees place particular emphasis on causes within the UK in the following areas:-Health,welfare and medical sciences, including the elderly-Welfare and relief of poverty within the Jewish community, with a particular emphasis on children and young adults-Jewish education.
Markshall Estate
Economic and community development, Environment, Facilities, Leisure, ResearchArboretum and Gardens open to the public with extensive woodland and arable farmland. In pursuit of the Trust's charitable objects the property is managed with due regard for nature conservation, landscape, historic interest and heritage, recreation, and as a scientific and educational resource
Leicestershire Education Business Company Limited
Beneficiary group, Charity and VCS support, Childcare, Economic and community development, Education, ResearchTO PROMOTE LINKS BETWEEN BUSINESS AND EDUCATION. PREPARING YOUNG PEOPLE FOR THE WORLD OF WORK THROUGH CAREERS ADVICE, GUIDANCE AND EVENTS; PROVIDING WORK-EXPERIENCE PLACEMENTS TO SECONDARY STUDENTS AND ADULTS; SUPPORTING YOUNG PEOPLE TO ACCESS OUT OF SCHOOL PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT OPPORTUNITIES, TRAINING, EMPLOYMENT AND VOLUNTEERING; RAISING AWARENESS AND INSPIRING YOUNG PEOPLE ABOUT CAREERS IN STEM.
The Institution Of Lighting Professionals
ResearchThe institution aims to promote, encourage and improve the science and art of lighting for the benefit of the public.
Reta Lila Weston Trust For Medical Research
Education, Health, ResearchThe principal objectives of the Charity are to provide monies for the purposes of providing medical research and promoting neurological research throughout the UK and providing funding to the Department of Neurological Studies at the Middlesex Hospital and Medical School, London, now part of University College London.
Tendring Mental Health Support
Health, ResearchProviding a holistic philosophy to supporting people with the intention of improving individual personal health and supporting people towards inclusion.
The Lister Institute Of Preventive Medicine
ResearchThe charitable objectives of the Institute are to further understanding and progress in preventive medicine by promoting biomedical excellence in the UK and the Republic of Ireland through its support of the biological sciences and to ensure long-term public benefit through publication of the knowledge gained and, where appropriate, by encouraging its exploitation.
Radha Madhav Society (uk)
Education, Health, Leisure, ResearchPromoting the philosophy and practice of Bhakti Yoga as per promoted by Jagadguru Shri Kripalu Ji Maharaj and her foremost senior disciple HH Sushree Dr Bageeshwari Devi. In addition, the society undertakes philanthropic activity by financially supporting Charity hospitals, schools and relief to the needy, especially in India.
The National Horseracing Museum
Heritage, Leisure, ResearchTo promote public interest in the preservation of all articles as are of historical or scientific interest in connection with racehorses and persons connected with racehorses. To enlarge the Museum's network of partnerships within the education, racing industry and museums sector to mutual benefit.
Freshwater Biological Association
ResearchA membership organisation that aims to promote freshwater science by supporting innovative research and providing training facilities as well as being a source of sound independent scientific opinion
Cambridge Philosophical Society
ResearchThe aims of the Society are to promote research in all branches of science and to encourage the communication of the results of scientific research.
The British Institute Of Archaeology At Ankara
Heritage, ResearchThe British Institute at Ankara (BIAA) supports, facilitates, promotes and publishes British research focused on Turkey and the Black Sea littoral in all academic disciplines within the arts, humanities and social sciences, whilst maintaining a centre of excellence in Ankara focused on the archaeology and related subjects of Turkey.
Stockport NHS Foundation Trust General Fund
Charitable activities, ResearchThe Objects of the charity are:- to provide funds for any charitable purpose, or purpose relating to the National Health service; to relief of sickness by promoting the efficient performance of their duties by staff; for the relief of patients treated by Stockport NHS Foundation Trust ; to further the aim of advancing scientific or medical research and for staff development.
The Association For Science Education
Arts, Beneficiary group, Charitable activities, ResearchImproving science education for all young people, primarily but not exclusively across the UK. This is achieved by supporting science educators, including trainees, teachers, technicians, initial teacher educators and others in the sector through conferences, journals and resources, curriculum and professional development programmes and contributions to research and policy debates.
British Association For Psychopharmacology
ResearchTo advance education and research in the science of psychopharmacology.
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.