Medical research `RS101`¶

Medical research is a tag in the UK-CAT classification of charities in the UK. It is part of the Research category.

1,081 charities have been tagged with this tag. This represents 0.53% of all charities.

Keywords to find charities¶

UK-CAT categories are applied to charities based on a set of keywords, in the form of a regular expression.

The regular expression used to find charities in this tag is:

Distribution by size of charity¶

Income band	Charities with tag	Percent of all charities
Under £10k	264	0.37%
£10k - £100k	292	0.42%
£100k - £250k	106	0.48%
£250k - £500k	89	0.82%
£500k - £1m	66	0.96%
£1m - £10m	149	1.64%
Over £10m	51	2.28%
Total	1,017	0.53%

Distribution by charity regulator¶

Regulator	Charities with tag	Percent of all charities
ccew	802	0.47%
oscr	256	1.03%
ccni	23	0.32%
Total	1,081	0.53%

Ten largest charities (by income)¶

Name	Latest income
Cancer Research UK [Charity number: SC041666] The objects for which the Company is established are to protect and promote the health of the public in particular by research into the nature, causes, diagnosis, prevention, treatment and cure of all forms of cancer, including the development of findings of research into practical applications for the prevention, treatment and cure of cancer and in furtherance of that primary object, to provide information and raise public understanding of such matters.	£734,753,802
CANCER RESEARCH UK [Charity number: 1089464] Cancer Research UK is dedicated to saving lives through research. Our mission is to prevent, control and cure cancer through our ground-breaking research and in the last 40 years our work has helped double survival rates. But there is more work to be done. The only charity fighting over 200 types of cancer, we rely on every pound donated to help get us closer to beating cancer.	£734,753,802
WELLCOME TRUST [Charity number: 210183] Wellcome exists to improve health by helping great ideas to thrive.We support researchers, we take on big health challenges, we campaign for better science, and we help everyone get involved with science and health research. We are a politically and financially independent foundation.	£569,497,051
BRITISH HEART FOUNDATION [Charity number: 225971] The BHF is the UK's largest independent funder of cardiovascular research in the UK. For over 60 years BHF has pioneered life-saving research that has helped halve the number of deaths from heart and circulatory disease in the UK. BHF also helps provide vital support and information for the 7.4m people living in the UK with heart and circulatory disease.	£410,600,000
British Heart Foundation [Charity number: SC039426] The objects for which the Foundation is established are: to attack and defeat diseases and conditions of the heart and circulation and other diseases illness or conditions, by undertaking and promoting research for the public benefit into their cause , diagnosis, treatment and prevention, promoting their diagnosis, treatment and prevention, educating the public and alleviating suffering and promoting the welfare of persons afflicted and those who care for such persons	£410,600,000
THE FRANCIS CRICK INSTITUTE LIMITED [Charity number: 1140062] The Francis Crick Institute is dedicated to understanding the fundamental biology underlying health and disease. Our work is helping to understand why disease develops and to translate discoveries into new ways to prevent, diagnose and treat illnesses such as cancer, heart disease, stroke, infections and neurodegenerative diseases.	£246,171,125
LIFEARC [Charity number: 1015243] SIC Code: 72110 - Research and experimental development on biotechnology1. Performing our own research in order to progress technologies and treatments for the benefit of human health.2. Work with universities, charities, public bodies and industry to accelerate the progression of biomedical discoveries to develop new treatments or therapeutics for the medical profession and public.	£205,043,000
LifeArc [Charity number: SC037861] To promote the public benefit by improving human health and medical research in particular by assisting the progress of the scientific discoveries and new technologies arising from research into therapeutic treatments, drugs, diagnostics, other technologies or information resources. To work with industry, charities, universities, the health service and other relevant bodies as well as conducting its own research and development as needed to accelerate the progress of these discoveries and technologies to the stage at which they are (i) capable of being made generally available to the medical profession and the public for practical application for the improvement of health and/or (ii) are transferred or licensed to a third party to progress development of such discoveries or technologies towards such goals	£205,043,000
TRUSTEES OF THE LONDON CLINIC LIMITED [Charity number: 211136] The provision of medical care to patients and the sick and the promotion and advancement of scientific research, good clinical practice and training.	£188,080,000
Marie Curie [Charity number: SC038731] The Charity is established as a memorial to the late Marie Curie in lasting tribute to her life’s work, and in particular to her discovery of radium and its contribution in fighting the disease of cancer. The charity exists to serve all those with a terminal diagnosis, from cancer or other causes, their families and carers. The objects for which the charity is established for the public benefit are: 2.1.1 to provide and develop caring services, offering support, care and compassion through palliative care, advice and assistance for the benefit of people suffering from terminal cancer and other terminal illnesses and their families and carers. 2.1.2 to undertake and fund research into any aspect of the care and support of people suffering from terminal cancer and other terminal illnesses and their families and carers. and 2.1.3 to provide information, education and support to patients, their families, carers, those working in medical and other caring fields and the public regarding the care of people suffering from terminal cancer and other terminal illnesses.	£181,101,000

Ten random charities¶

Name	Latest income
THE DAVID ASHWELL FOUNDATION [Charity number: 1121783] The charity funds research into Alveolar Capillary Dysplasia, a fatal childhood disease;	£2,011
THE CHARLIE GARD FOUNDATION [Charity number: 1176344] We support families affected by mitochondrial disease offering services to aid a better quality of life, and fund research into viable treatments for this currently incurable disease. We aim to raise awareness for mitochondrial disease within the general public through a variety of events, and support patients by connecting them to the correct support networks within the mitochondrial community.	£1,653
THE INTERNATIONAL SOCIETY FOR PEDIATRIC AND ADOLESCENT DIABETES [Charity number: 1126927] To improve the lives of children and young people with diabetes. We engage in worldwide activities in the domains of science, education and advocacy. We support attendance at our annual scientific meeting by delegates who would otherwise be unable to afford it. We sponsor research and clinical fellowships and write clinical guidance and deliver postgraduate teaching throughout the world.	£1,185,503
Fight Bladder Cancer [Charity number: SC051881] The objects of the CIO are: 3.1.1 The relief of sickness and the preservation of health amongst people affected by bladder cancer, in particular, but not exclusively by: (a) the provision of support and assistance to patients diagnosed with bladder cancer, their families, friends, and carers (b) the provision of information on the subject of bladder cancer, its symptoms, range, treatments, and aftercare needs (c) promoting awareness campaigns regarding the causes, symptoms, treatments and aftercare to the public and within the medical profession (d) supporting research into the nature, causes, diagnosis, prevention, treatment, and cure of bladder cancer (e) promoting and advocating for effective policies for the prevention, care, treatment, and support for people affected by bladder cancer Nothing in this constitution shall authorise an application of the property of the CIO for the purposes which are not charitable in accordance with section 7 of the Charities and Trustee Investment (Scotland) Act 2005 and section 2 of the Charities Act (Northern Ireland) 2008.	£603,483
THE HULL MICROBIOLOGY EDUCATION AND RESEARCH FUND [Charity number: 509879] Support of Medical Education in Microbiology, and research which contributes to Medical Education in Microbiology.	£1
PTEN RESEARCH FOUNDATION [Charity number: 1173589] We build and work with the community around PHTS, engaging leaders in the fields of research and clinical care, to collaborate, and identify research projects and potential treatments that will lead to effective therapies. We fund academic and clinical research projects, and we provide support for building networks between clinicians, researchers, corporate partners and patients.	£715,577
THE CHRONIC DISEASE RESEARCH FOUNDATION [Charity number: 1186102] The CDRF, an independent medical research charity, funds a range of research programs that aim to discover the cause of common chronic diseases such as heart disease, arthritis, migraine, asthma, dementia. The CDRF runs many projects at the Department of Twin Research, St Thomas' Hospital. It is hoped the research will contribute to the development of future diagnostic tests and treatments.	£214,353
Alzheimer's Research UK [Charity number: SC042474] 3.1 The Objects of the Charity are: (a) to preserve and protect the health of the public by promoting or assisting the promotion of research into the causal mechanisms of neuro-degenerative diseases with the aim of treating or preventing Alzheimer's Disease, dementia and other conditions having a similar or related cause and to disseminate the results of such research . and (b) to advance the education of the public into the symptoms, causes and treatment of dementia and other conditions having a similar or related cause.	£61,949,957
International Paediatric Haematology & Oncology Educational Forum [Charity number: SC039634] To advance the study of oncological, haematological and other related diseases and the care of young people with such diseases. To promote interest inland educate the medical doctors and complimentary practitioners in all areas of paediatric oncological and haematological disease medicine and related fields. To encourage research for the public benefit into all areas of haematology and oncology healthcare for young people and traditional medical systems and remedies throughout the world and matters directly or indirectly related thereof and to disseminate the results of such research The Charity would also wish to make such knowledge available to those professionals with limited resources worldwide.
BRITISH AND IRISH ORTHOPTIC SOCIETY [Charity number: 326905] Support 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.	£773,236