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.
Surrey Satro
ResearchSTEMX AwardsDiscovery Science & Maths Primary programmeSTEMX Challenges and EventsMentoringMobile Construction Classrooms
Catalyst Science Discovery Centre And Museum Trust Limited
Heritage, ResearchScience Discovery Centre and Museum
The Institution Of Environmental Sciences Limited
ResearchThe Institution is a charitable organisation which promotes and raises public awareness of environmental science by supporting professional scientists and academics.
Institute Of Corrosion
ResearchThe principal aim of the institute is to advance the understanding of the ScienceTechnology and Engineering practice of Corrosion Control and to facilitate the exchange of information and ideas thereon for the public benefit.
The Christian Science Trust In Great Britain
Charitable activities, ResearchMakes grants to organisations.
British Exploring Society
Beneficiary group, Education, ResearchBritish Exploring Society is an educational charity. We inspire young people from all backgrounds to unlock their potential through exploration on demanding and scientific expeditions, helping them and society better understand the world around us.
Jaguar Daimler Heritage Trust
ResearchTo establish and maintain for the benefit of the nation a permanent collection of archive material,artefacts and motor vehicles manufactured and sold by Jaguar Land Rover Ltd,Jaguar Cars Ltd and all its predecessor companies which are of actual or potential historic,scientific importance and educational value.To exhibit,demonstrate and allow public access to these vehicles and artefacts.
The Institute Of Family Therapy
Beneficiary group, Researcha) The objects are for the advancement of the science and skill of family therapy and systemic practice.b) For the purposes of clause 3 (a) the term 'systemic practice'science. means an approach based on how wider systems, such as the family and the community, affect personal relationships and the behaviour of the individual; andii. includes the resolution of the relationship disputes.
British And Irish Orthoptic Society
ResearchSupport to the provision of the profession & clinical, medical & educational benefits of the practice of Orthoptics. This includes developemnt of professional standards to ensure quality of assessment & treatment & safety to members of the public, research & development of orthoptic techniques. Special interest groups lead on specfic areas of interest with common themes to gather evidence UK wide.
Devotional Associates Of Yogeshwar
Religion, Research, Saving of lives, Social welfare1) Advance education in the field of philosophy, sociology, culture and religion with specific emphasis on the vedas. 2) Advance Hindu religion through the promotion of vedic philosophy and culture. 3) Relieve poverty, sickness and effects of natural or other disasters. 4) Donate the net income of the trust properties or any part therefore to any charitable institution with any or the same or simi
National Heart And Lung Foundation
Education, ResearchThe Charity aims to reduce pain, suffering and premature death caused by heart, lung and cardiovascular disease and disorders. The Charity's beneficiary is National Heart and Lung Institute, Faculty of Medicine, Imperial College London, delivering world leading improvements in clinical care, education and research activities. Special areas of interest include COPD and heart failure.
The Royal Philatelic Society, London
ResearchThe advancement of education by promoting, encouraging and contributing to the scientific study and practice of Philately in all its branches for the benefit of the public.
International Bee Research Association
Environment, ResearchIBRA promotes the value of bees by providing information on bee science and beekeeping worldwide.
The Salters' Institute Of Industrial Chemistry
Arts, Education, ResearchThe Institute's core activities are:Curriculum DevelopmentSalters' Festivals of Chemistry - Day events held at universities throughout UK and Ireland for 11-13 year olds. Prizes for excellence in science educationSalters' Chemistry Camps - these were run annually for 15 year olds throughout UK. The Camps ceased in July 2015.
The Guild Of Benevolence Of The Institute Of Marine Engineering, Science And Technology
Charitable activities, Housing, Research, Social care, Social welfareThe Guild aims to assist generally in the relief of hardship for marine engineers, past and present members of the IMarEST, and their dependents, by making regular grants to supplement very low incomes and by making one-off grants to assist in the purchase of items essential for the recipient's wellbeing, essential home repairs, costs of respite care and with debt relief.
International Headache Society
Arts, ResearchPublication of peer-reviewed journal-Cephalalgia; Educational materials; Development and publication of international headache guidelines and classification; Education of neurologists and other HCPs in underserved countries/regions; Scientific research grants; Website; Bi-ennial international congress; Support for young physicians attending international headache congresses and headache centres
Radnorshire Wildlife Trust Limited
Environment, ResearchPromotion of conservation and maintenance and study of places of biological, zoological geological, ecological and scientific interest especially in Radnorshire
The Armourers And Brasiers Gauntlet Trust
ResearchThe Trustees make a number of individual small grants in support of education, materials science and general charitable purposes.
The Sargent Charitable Trust
Economic and community development, Heritage, Leisure, ResearchTHE PRESERVATION PROTECTION AND IMPROVEMENT OF ANY AMENITY OR LAND THAT MAY BE VESTED IN THE CHARITY OR IS OF SCIENTIFIC AGRICULTURE, HORTICULTURAL OR SILVICULTURAL INTEREST. THE ESTABLISHMENT OF A CONSERVATION OR FIELD CENTRE OR MUSEUM FOR THE EDUCATION AND BENEFIT OF THE GENERAL PUBLIC.ASSIST OR PROMOTE ANY CHARITABLE ORGANISATION OR CHARITABLE PURPOSE.
The British Charolais Cattle Society Limited
ResearchThe principal activities of the charity are the registration and genetic evaluation of Charolais cattle registered in the United Kingdom. Research work is carried out with various scientific organisations looking into efficient beef production, and improving the taste and tenderness of beef produced from Charolais cattle.
The National Pony Society
Animals, ResearchThe Charity's objects are to promote the interests of pony breeding and to encourage the use and protection of ponies. To promote and facilitate the acquisition and distribution of the knowledge of the various arts and sciences connected with the pony and the use and management thereof.
Al Jameah Al Sayfiyah Trust
Arts, Religion, Research1. To propagate the ilm of Ahl-e-Bayt and their culture, philosophy, literature and heritage.2. To advance and propogate Islamic culture and education in its widest connotation, directly or indirectly, including the teaching, learning and recitation of Al-Quran.
Brace
Charity and VCS support, Health, ResearchBRACE RAISES FUNDS TO SUPPORT RESEARCH INTO DEMENTIA, PARTICULARLY ALZHEIMER'S DISEASE. IT DOES NOT DISTRIBUTE FUNDS TO INDIVIDUAL MEMBERS OF THE PUBLIC.
The Anglesey Agricultural Society
Economic and community development, Leisure, ResearchTo promote agriculture, horticulture and forestry and to advance science and research in connection with these subjects for the benefit of the public and to promote the improvement of livestock and the prevention and eradication of disease in animals useful to man in particular in the Isle of Anglesey and other parts of Wales.
The British Medical Ultrasound Society
ResearchBMUS works to advance the science and application of ultrasound in medicine, and to provide education, guidance and information for its members and the public.
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.