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.

1,036 charities have been tagged with this tag. This represents 0.51% 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	269	0.36%
£10k - £100k	272	0.40%
£100k - £250k	106	0.51%
£250k - £500k	88	0.89%
£500k - £1m	54	0.88%
£1m - £10m	134	1.57%
Over £10m	43	2.11%
Total	966	0.51%

Distribution by charity regulator¶

Regulator	Charities with tag	Percent of all charities
ccew	760	0.45%
oscr	253	1.01%
ccni	23	0.32%
Total	1,036	0.51%

Ten largest charities (by income)¶

Name	Latest income
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.	£381,300,000
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.	£167,507,000
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.	£167,252,000
The HALO Trust [Charity number: SC037870] A. The relief of poverty, sickness, suffering and distress throughout the world, in particular by the provision of hydrological, engineering and other works and medical aid with particular emphasis on the care and rehabilitation of non-combatant victims in areas where there is human conflict and the provision of assistance in the removal of debris of military hardware which may be a direct threat to non-combatants in hazerdous areas where hostilities have ceased. B. To carry out or conduct or to assist in carrying out or conducting any research into the special problems arising from injuries sustained by noncombatants in hazardous areas and into methods of alleviating suffering arising therefrom and to publish the useful results of any such research. Provided always that in discharging the foregoing objects, it is hereby declared that the Company shall discharge and carry out its objects without recourse to any political stance or viewpoint whether party political or otherwise with the sole aim of relieving such poverty, sickness to distress.	£128,437,000
GREAT ORMOND STREET HOSPITAL CHILDREN'S CHARITY [Charity number: 1160024] Great Ormond Street Hospital Children's Charity undertakes fundraising activities in order to invest in development, research and innovation, welfare and clinical development projects, medical equipment and capital infrastructure, all of which will enhance Great Ormond Street Hospital's ability to transform the health and well being of children and young people.	£107,691,000
THE DONALD GORDON SECOND FOUNDATION [Charity number: 1122865] Medical and technological research, education, relief of poverty, promotion and support of the arts and other charitable causes	£94,910,200
HEALTH DATA RESEARCH UK [Charity number: 1194431] The national institute for health data for England, Wales, Scotland and N Ireland. We develop and apply cutting-edge data science approaches to clinical, biological, genomic and other multi-dimensional health data to address the most pressing health research challenges facing the public. Our mission is to unite, improve and use the UK's health data to enable discoveries that improve people's lives	£85,623,563
Emms Nazareth [Charity number: SC032510] The relief of sickness, poverty or suffering by the establishment, maintenance etc of Medical Missions in accordance with Christian principles and in conformity with Christ's own example and command 'Heal the sick, and say unto them, 'The Kingdom of God is come night unto you'' in Israel and/or elsewhere. (b) the advancement of the Christian religion throughout the World. and (c) the advancement of the education and in particular the education of the general public throughout the World as to the teachings, life and times of Jesus of Nazareth. (d) the advancement of education by the teaching of all aspects of medicine and medical sciences and the promotion of medical science and medical research	£66,841,000
Anthony Nolan [Charity number: SC038827] The objects for which the Company is established are: 2.1 the relief, treatment, cure or support of those with blood cancers or other blood disorders or affected by an immunological deficiency and any similar or related diseases or conditions (including the provision of support to their family members or carers). 2.2 the relief, treatment, cure or support of those who require a stem cell transplant or who are affected by any disease or condition that may be relieved, treated or cured by any organ or stem cell transplant (including the provision of support to their family members or carers). 2.3 the advancement of research into the causes of and the diagnosis, relief, treatment or cure of those requiring a stem cell transplant or who are affected by an immunological deficiency or any similar or related diseases or conditions and to publish the useful results of such research. and 2.4 the advancement of research into improving organ or stem cell transplantation or any related technique or technology and to publish the useful results of such research.	£58,592,000
Enable Scotland (Leading The Way) [Charity number: SC021731] The Company’s objects are to promote the welfare of people with learning disabilities by the promotion of services to them and their carers, including (without prejudice to the foregoing generality) services for:- (a) employment, training and occupation. (b) day care. (c) holidays and respite care. (d) domiciliary assistance. (e) advocacy. (f) education. (g) medical or nursing care. (h) financial and personal management and advice. and the foregoing may be promoted either by the Company making such provision itself or, insofar as it is charitable in Law, by the Company fostering, facilitating and encouraging such provision by others and to that end providing and promoting information, advice, assistance, education and research. The above objects shall be construed subject to the provision that they are charitable	£57,094,402

Ten random charities¶

Name	Latest income
Heart Research UK [Charity number: SC053550] The Charity’s objects are restricted to: 5.1 the promotion and furtherance of medical research into the prevention, treatment and cure of heart disease and related conditions. and 5.2 the advancement of health or the saving of lives by providing practical help with the prevention, treatment and rehabilitation of people with such diseases.
CITY HOSPITAL MEDICAL STAFF RESEARCH FUND [Charity number: 516811] We persuade consultants employed at the Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust to donate cremation form payments they earn to this charitable fund.We fund consultants' travel and accomodation costs to attend overseas conferences.We also support junior doctors to attend similar meetings to present their research and help with the costs of binding and submitting their PhD and MD theses.
THE LIVERPOOL HEART AND CHEST HOSPITAL CHARITY [Charity number: 1052813] Funds are applied to Research into diseases of the heart and lungs;Enhanced welfare and amenities available to staff and patients;Purchase of invaluable additional medical equipment;Provide education opportunities for our staff to develop their clinical techniques to further improve patient care;Robert Owen House providing inexpensive overnight accommodation to patient relatives	£692,612
British Society of Lifestyle Medicine [Charity number: SC046920] The BSLM promotes education and research into the field of Lifestyle Medicine by providing support and a networking platform for doctors, associated health professionals and others by: Collecting and sharing research and case studies Providing online discussion forums on lifestyle medicine related matters Publishing regular newsletters for exchange of ideas and information Providing educational and networking opportunities The BSLM promotes public awareness of Lifestyle Medicine and to educate the public by: Providing a list of practitioners working in the field who accept referrals Disseminating relevant scientific and educational information in easily understandable language to enable persons to take informed lifestyle choices Facilitating educational meetings and gatherings. Promoting the adoption of healthy lifestyles by all sections of the population for their general wellbeing and prevention of illness.	£1,097,483
THE GAUCHERS ASSOCIATION LIMITED [Charity number: 1095657] The objects of the charity are to relieve the need of sufferers of Gauchers Disease (GD) and to promote research into GD. The charity aims to (1) provide information about GD and keep sufferers, their families and medical advisers up to date with the latest developments (2) encourage the availiability of treatment for GD and (3) actively encourage and raise funds for medical research into GD.	£109,697
THE BLOND MCINDOE RESEARCH FOUNDATION [Charity number: 1106240] Blond McIndoe Research Foundation is a medical research charity that is devoted to supporting leading edge research into wound healing and soft tissue reconstruction. The Foundation seeks to play an essential role in translating practical research into results that advance patient care. We work in partnership with The Royal College of Surgeons of England.	£39,002
THE ANGLESEY AGRICULTURAL SOCIETY [Charity number: 510048] To 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.	£553,576
SINDH DOCTORS ASSOCIATION (UK) [Charity number: 327015] 1.Voluntary work for the relief of human suffering and human illness by offering free medical/ financial help to in Sindh.2. To promote and facilitate medical education, research, publications at Sindh.4. To encourage primary education in rural areas by offering financial donations.5. To cooperate, federate and encourage Sindhi Doctors promote the honourable cause of this association.	£339,972
Love From Jamie [Charity number: SC052259] The organisation's purposes are: 1 to provide relief to those in need by reason of bereavement through the death of a child 1.1 financing the provision of counselling or other professional services. and/or 1.2 providing financial assistance to families/guardians to relieve general financial strain. 2 to provide relief to those in need by reason of children and young people (0-18 years) who are suffering from a terminal illness where the medical prognosis is that such child is likely to have not more than 2 years left to live, by: 2.1 financing the provision of equipment, activities or other special experiences. and/or 2.2 providing financial assistance to families/guardians to relieve general financial strain. 3 to provide financial support for the advancement of research into genetic conditions
THE BRITISH ASSOCIATION FOR THE STUDY OF THE LIVER [Charity number: 1106320] The purpose of the Association is to a) promote research and the exchange of scientific information concerning the liver;b) foster clinical and scientific studies within the UK; c) promote education on liver diseases and their management; d) promote public awareness of liver diseases; e) advise national health authorities regarding all aspects of liver disease, clinical services and research.	£397,892