Richardson Brothers Foundation

The Richardson Brothers Foundation, established in 2006 by C A Richardson, M F Richardson, and L S Richardson, is a family-led independent grant-maker rooted in decades of charitable tradition. Its core mission is to promote practical charitable activities that improve the lives of the less fortunate by tackling disadvantage, fostering self-help, and emphasizing education, social and community development, youth skills and leadership, and support for retired and disabled ex-service personnel. Guided by values of quiet philanthropy, social mobility, opportunity, and community resilience, the Foundation prioritizes hands-on, flexible funding over publicity, directing resources to impactful, barrier-breaking initiatives without elaborate bureaucracy.

It funds a broad yet focused range of projects benefiting disadvantaged groups, including children's disability charities, grassroots sports clubs, armed forces welfare funds, community-wide causes like mayoral charities, educational scholarships, and peace-themed events. Support covers project costs, core funding, occasional capital needs, and even individuals, with grants to UK organizations—primarily in England and Wales, especially the West Midlands—enhancing social inclusion, education, leadership, and services for marginalized communities.

Eligible applicants are limited to UK-registered charities and community groups, ideally small to medium-sized grassroots entities; currently, unsolicited applications are not accepted, with funding focused on existing partners only. Trustees meet monthly to review, historically on a rolling basis via an online form when open. Typical grants range from £500 to £10,000, mostly £2,000–£5,000. With no religious restrictions or strict income thresholds, its distinctiveness lies in modest operations funded by endowment income, trustee non-remuneration, and a principled commitment to overlooked, community-driven efforts in the UK.