# The National Centre for the 3Rs

- **Website:** <https://nc3rs.org.uk>
- **Primary alias:** `nc3rs.org.uk`

## Description

The National Centre for the Replacement, Refinement and Reduction of Animals in Research (NC3Rs) is a pioneering UK-based scientific organization dedicated to advancing humane research practices globally. With a strong focus on the 3Rs—Replacement, Reduction, and Refinement—the NC3Rs empowers the research community to identify, develop, and implement innovative technologies and methodologies that reduce the reliance on animal testing. 

The organization provides an extensive 3Rs resource library, offering guidelines, practical information, publications, and training materials to facilitate the integration of these principles in research environments. Additionally, NC3Rs funds world-class projects and initiatives aimed at improving experimental design, enhancing animal welfare, and driving ethical reviews. Through strategic partnerships and collaborations, such as its recent funding schemes and the CRACK IT Innovation Platform, the NC3Rs actively promotes the development of predictive, humane alternatives to traditional models. By fostering cross-sector cooperation, NC3Rs enhances scientific relevance and drives real change in how animals are used in research, ultimately benefiting both science and society.

## Industries

- 🧪 Science and Education
- 📊 Business and Consumer Services
- 🧪 Universities and Colleges _(under Science and Education)_
- 🧪 Education _(under Science and Education)_
- ⚖️ Law and Government

## Links

- [youtube](https://youtube.com/user/NC3Rs1)
- [facebook](https://facebook.com/NC3Rs)
- [linkedin](https://linkedin.com/company/national-centre-3rs)
- [twitter](https://twitter.com/nc3rs)

## Logos & icons

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## Colors

| Name | Hex | Theme |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Lochmara | #0081c2 | accent |
| Regal Blue | #004769 | dark |
| White | #ffffff | light |

## Fonts

- Arial — asset _(custom)_

## Imagery

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