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	260	0.36%
£10k - £100k	292	0.42%
£100k - £250k	110	0.50%
£250k - £500k	83	0.77%
£500k - £1m	63	0.94%
£1m - £10m	145	1.61%
Over £10m	54	2.48%
Total	1,007	0.52%

Distribution by charity regulator¶

Regulator	Charities with tag	Percent of all charities
ccew	803	0.47%
oscr	255	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.	£684,207,447
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.	£684,207,447
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.	£398,900,000
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	£398,900,000
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.	£231,227,374
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
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
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
GENOME RESEARCH LIMITED [Charity number: 1021457] A) TO ADVANCE RESEARCH INTO AND INVESTIGATION OF THE HUMAN GENOME AND TO PUBLISH THE USEFUL RESULTS OF SUCH RESEARCH B) TO ADVANCE SCIENTIFIC AND MEDICAL RESEARCH	£177,347,000

Ten random charities¶

Name	Latest income
CORDA PREVENTING HEART DISEASE AND STROKE [Charity number: 271070] Supports clinical research projects into the early diagnosis and prevention of heart disease and stroke through the use of non-invasive techniques
West of Scotland Anaesthetic Teaching [Charity number: SC046663] 4.1 The advancement, promotion and delivery of medical education and training including (without prejudice to the foregoing generality) education and training in the field of anaesthesia. 4.2 The advancement, promotion and delivery of medical research including (without prejudice to the foregoing generality) research in the field of anaesthesia. and 4.3 The granting of scholarships, awards and prizes for the advancement of the purposes set out in paragraph 4.1 and 4.2.	£46,078
BURMA SKINCARE INITIATIVE [Charity number: 1187197] The mission of the Burma Skincare Initiative charity is to promote excellence in skincare for the people of Myanmar (Burma) through improving education, training, research and clinical services in the country by working closely with Myanmar and international dermatology communities.	£971
THE HCA INTERNATIONAL FOUNDATION [Charity number: 1107145] The relief of sickness and the preservation and protection of good health by the provision of financial and other assistance for medical facilities, medical education and research.
THE CHILDREN'S HYPERINSULINISM CHARITY [Charity number: 1165562] This charity will support families who have children with CHI by arranging conferences for the families to meet others and also learn more about CHI through presentations from medical professionals expert in the condition.We will also make donations regarding research into CHI.	£14,684
THE DWYER-HART MEDICAL RESEARCH CIO [Charity number: 1213507] 3.1.1. THE ADVANCEMENT OF EDUCATION FOR THE PUBLIC BENEFIT BY PROMOTING TRANSLATIONAL AND APPLIED MEDICAL RESEARCH AT POSTDOCTORAL LEVEL, INCLUDING BY THE FOLLOWING MEANS:3.1.1.1 MAKING CONTRIBUTIONS TO ANY INDIVIDUAL, INSTITUTE OR FUND CARRYING ON MEDICAL RESEARCH;3.1.1.2 ARRANGING AND SPONSORING COMPETITIONS;3.1.1.3 SETTING UP A UNIVERSITY MEDICAL CHAIR;OR IN SUCH OTHER WAY AS THE TRUSTEES IN THEIR ABSOLUTE DISCRETION THINK FIT.
INSULINOMA CHARITY UK [Charity number: 1204926] We provide support, education, and advocacy for individuals and families affected by an insulinoma, a rare type of neuroendocrine tumour. Operating throughout the UK, we offer peer support groups, evidence-based resources, patient-friendly summaries of clinical guidelines, and promote research to improve care and awareness. Our work empowers patients and enhances treatment outcomes.	£6,992
CANDLES [Charity number: 1125834] To raise funds for the conduct of medical research into the causes and management of breast and other cancers in particular the immunotherapy studies led by Professor O. Eremin.	£1,780
LONDON'S AIR AMBULANCE LIMITED [Charity number: 801013] The relief of sickness and physical injury by the provision of emergency medical services and equipment and in particular by the provision of a helicopter ambulance service or other emergency transport.The provision of training, research and education in the field of pre-hospital medicine for the treatment and/or prevention of sickness and physical injury.	£24,077,000
REMIND UK CHARITY [Charity number: 1042559] RICE 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.	£1,271,175