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title: "Best medical research charities in London | CharityCompare"
description: "Compare 21 medical research charities in London, including SIGHT RESEARCH UK. Free Clarity Scores from UK regulator filings on CharityCompare."
source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/browse/medical-research/london
retrieved: 2026-08-18T01:28:02.119Z
license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0"
---

Quick answer

Among the highest Clarity Scores on CharityCompare for medical research work connected to London are SIGHT RESEARCH UK, HEALTH DATA RESEARCH UK, HEART RESEARCH UK. There are 21 rated options here — a mix of local charities and UK-wide organisations serving the area. Scores reflect filing transparency and financial stewardship from UK regulator filings, not programme impact. Use the table to compare, then give via each charity’s official site if you want to donate to local medical research charities in London.
| Charity | Score | Cause spend | Income | Scope |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| [SIGHT RESEARCH UK](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/sight-research-uk) | 94 | 85% | £871k | UK-wide |
| [HEALTH DATA RESEARCH UK](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/health-data-research-uk) | 87 | 100% | £15m | UK-wide |
| [HEART RESEARCH UK](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/heart-research-uk) | 87 | 78% | £3.4m | UK-wide |
| [HOMEOPATHY RESEARCH INSTITUTE](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/homeopathy-research-institute) | 87 | 99% | £1.6m | UK-wide |
| [ALZHEIMER'S RESEARCH UK](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/alzheimer-s-research-uk) | 84 | 68% | £62m | UK-wide |
| [Bowel Research UK](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/bowel-research-uk) | 82 | 67% | £1.4m | UK-wide |
| [CURE EB (FORMERLY KNOWN AS SOHANA RESEARCH FUND)](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/cure-eb-formerly-known-as-sohana-research-fund) | 82 | 92% | £4.9m | UK-wide |
| [WINGS FOR LIFE UK SPINAL CORD RESEARCH FOUNDATION](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/wings-for-life-uk-spinal-cord-research-foundation) | 82 | 66% | £4.8m | UK-wide |
| [DEMENTIA RESEARCH UK](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/dementia-research-uk) | 81 | 75% | £947k | UK-wide |
| [PULMONARY VASCULAR RESEARCH INSTITUTE](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/pulmonary-vascular-research-institute) | 80 | 98% | £611k | UK-wide |
| [JUVENILE DIABETES RESEARCH FOUNDATION LIMITED](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/juvenile-diabetes-research-foundation-limited) | 78 | 65% | £8.0m | UK-wide |
| [KIDNEY RESEARCH UK](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/kidney-research-uk) | 78 | 79% | £14m | UK-wide |
| [EPILEPSY RESEARCH INSTITUTE UK](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/epilepsy-research-institute-uk) | 75 | 93% | £1.7m | UK-wide |
| [MEDICAL RESEARCH FOUNDATION](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/medical-research-foundation) | 74 | 88% | £3.7m | UK-wide |
| [MENINGITIS RESEARCH FOUNDATION](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/meningitis-research-foundation) | 72 | 65% | £2.6m | UK-wide |
| [THE CHRONIC DISEASE RESEARCH FOUNDATION](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/the-chronic-disease-research-foundation) | 72 | 100% | £214k | Local |
| [ACTION MEDICAL RESEARCH](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/action-medical-research) | 69 | 47% | £7.8m | UK-wide |
| [THE THROMBOSIS RESEARCH INSTITUTE](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/the-thrombosis-research-institute) | 67 | 100% | £3.4m | UK-wide |
| [THE NEEDHAM RESEARCH INSTITUTE](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/the-needham-research-institute) | 64 | 91% | £583k | UK-wide |
| [SOUTH ATLANTIC ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH INSTITUTE](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/south-atlantic-environmental-research-institute) | 63 | 85% | £1.1m | UK-wide |
| [THE HEART RESEARCH INSTITUTE (UK)](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/the-heart-research-institute-uk) | 44 | 71% | £834k | UK-wide |

## Frequently asked questions

What are the best medical research charities in London? + Among the highest Clarity Scores on CharityCompare for medical research work connected to London are SIGHT RESEARCH UK, HEALTH DATA RESEARCH UK, HEART RESEARCH UK. There are 21 rated options here — a mix of local charities and UK-wide organisations serving the area. Scores reflect filing transparency and financial stewardship from UK regulator filings, not programme impact. Use the table to compare, then give via each charity’s official site if you want to donate to local medical research charities in London.

Are these local medical research charities in London or UK-wide? + Both. This page includes charities based in London and UK-wide organisations that operate in or serve the area. Check each profile’s location and scope before you donate if you specifically want money to stay local.

How do I donate to a local medical research charity in London? + Verify the charity number on the CharityCompare profile or the official register, compare Clarity Score and cause spend with peers, then donate through the charity’s own website — never via an unsolicited link. Prefer organisations listed as local to London if community spend is your priority.

How does CharityCompare rate medical research charities in London? + Each rated charity gets a Clarity Score (0–100) from four beacons — Accountability & Transparency, Financial Health, Financial Efficiency, and Community Support — calculated from Charity Commission and other UK regulator filings. It is not donation advice and not an impact ranking.

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