Richmond Foundation grants
Richmond Foundation is a regional foundation giving around £2.2 million to organisations supporting people in the London Borough of Richmond upon Thames, with a typical grant of £41,050.
Guidance last checked 16 July 2026· from the funder’s own website
Overview
Richmond Foundation is a regional foundation that funds organisations supporting people living in the London Borough of Richmond upon Thames, specifically postcodes TW9, TW10, SW13 and SW14. It awarded around £2.2 million in grants in its latest year, with typical grants around £41,050. It is registered with the Charity Commission under number 200069.
What they fund
Richmond Foundation funds the advancement of health, the prevention or relief of poverty, accommodation and housing, and education and training.
Who and where
It supports people with disabilities, children and young people, older people and other groups, funding organisations working in the London Borough of Richmond upon Thames, within London and the South East.
Who they help
Where they fund
What Richmond Foundation says in its own guidance
Quoted directly from the funder’s own website, with a link to the page each quote came from. Always the most current word is theirs — check the source before you apply.
Who they say they'll fund
“We do not fund applications that do not support people living in our benefit area postcodes: TW9, TW10, SW13, and SW14.”
Source: richmondfoundation.org.uk — Organisations - Richmond Foundation →
What they say they won't fund
“Organisations that are not registered charities, community interest companies, schools or other properly constituted not for profit organisations”
Source: richmondfoundation.org.uk — Organisations - Richmond Foundation →
“Any activities that promote the practice of religion or specific belief systems (including the lack of belief)”
Source: richmondfoundation.org.uk — Organisations - Richmond Foundation →
“Education Catalyst grants related to post-graduate studies or for additional degrees.”
Source: richmondfoundation.org.uk — Our Funding - Richmond Foundation →
Income limits they mention
“Usually have an annual turnover of less than £1m”
Source: richmondfoundation.org.uk — Organisations - Richmond Foundation →
What a typical grant looks like
| Typical (median) grant | £41,050 |
|---|---|
| Middle half of grants | £14,996 – £90,000 |
| Grants published openly | 178 |
| Most recent published grant | 2025 |
Recent grants
- RICHMOND MENCAP LIMITEDTo help support adults, children and young people with learning disabilities through activities, advising and advocating for members and carers, building on strong local partnerships, collaborating with providers to widen reach, increase more opportunities and provide a comprehensive signposting service within the borough.£105,000June 2025
- Ukrainian Social Club CICTo help deliver a programme of inclusive cultural, educational and wellbeing activities for displaced Ukrainians to reduce isolation, improve mental health, and strengthen community cohesion by fostering meaningful connections with the local community through arts, language exchange, volunteering and support services.£60,000June 2025
- RE N-GAGETo help support 5 boys and 5 girls within the Richmond Foundation area of benefit at risk of exclusion or criminal activity towards a positive life direction.£60,000June 2025
- FiSH Neighbourhood CareTo help provide vital community services to combat loneliness and isolation among older and vulnerable adults in Barnes, Mortlake, and East Sheen. Through a network of volunteers, accessible transport, and inclusive social activities, FiSH empowers individuals to live independently, fostering a caring and connected community.£60,000June 2025
- Lowther Primary SchoolTo help support their healthy eating and cookery project at Lowther Primary School over 3 years.£39,000June 2025
- MAN&BOYTo help support children and families, often from low-income or SEND backgrounds, through camps, activities and courses that help rebuild relationships and foster family connections.£15,000June 2025
From grants Richmond Foundation publishes openly via 360Giving (the UK open grants-data standard), used under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 licence.
Their charitable objects
As registered with the Charity Commission (their formal purposes):
The object of the charity shall be to further all or any of the following purposes:-(1) the relief of the inhabitants of the london borough of richmond upon thames (the inhabitants of the said london borough being hereinafter referred to as “the said inhabitants”) who are poor or otherwise in need by reason of their…
How to approach them
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Common questions
How much does Richmond Foundation typically give?
Based on grant records, the typical grant is around £41,050, with most grants falling between roughly £15,000 and £90,000.
What does Richmond Foundation fund?
Richmond Foundation funds the advancement of health, the prevention or relief of poverty, accommodation and housing, and education and training.
Who can apply to Richmond Foundation?
Applications must support people living in the foundation's benefit-area postcodes: TW9, TW10, SW13 and SW14. Organisations applying for core funding usually need an annual turnover of less than £1 million.
What won't Richmond Foundation fund?
The foundation does not fund organisations that are not registered charities, community interest companies, schools or other properly constituted not-for-profit organisations, or activities that promote the practice of religion or a specific belief system. Its Education Catalyst grants do not cover post-graduate studies or additional degrees.
How do I apply to Richmond Foundation?
Details of how to apply are on the foundation's website at www.richmondfoundation.org.uk. You can also check the foundation's entry on the Charity Commission register under charity number 200069, and always confirm current rules and deadlines directly with the foundation, as these can change.
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Contains public sector information from the Charity Commission for England and Wales licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0, and grants data from 360Giving used under Creative Commons Attribution 4.0. Figures are derived (filtered and summarised by TrusteeMeetings), not republished unchanged. About the data · Terms of use. This page is a starting point for your own research, not a promise of funding, and is not endorsed by or affiliated with Richmond Foundation.