Richmond Foundation
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- Typical grants
- Up to £180,000
- Where they fund
- TW9, TW10, SW13, SW14
- Applications
- Accepted
- How to apply
- Online form
- Decisions
- Quarterly
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richmondfoundation.org.ukAbout Richmond Foundation
Richmond Foundation, established in 1786 from a royal land donation by King George III and Queen Charlotte, is an independent charitable foundation rooted in the London Borough of Richmond upon Thames. Its mission is to ensure that everyone in the borough has the opportunity to build healthy and fulfilling lives, with a focus on alleviating poverty, advancing education, and strengthening community connections. The foundation values collaborative, place-based philanthropy and seeks to empower local organisations to create lasting positive change. It stewards its endowment for hyperlocal impact, supporting initiatives that address the most pressing needs of the community.
What Richmond Foundation funds
The foundation supports work across poverty and hardship, education and skills, mental and physical health, community development, homelessness, debt, food security, and special educational needs. It funds project delivery and core costs, with multi-year funding available through several programmes. All funded activity must take place within the foundation’s benefit area: the part of the London Borough of Richmond upon Thames east of the Thames, covering postcodes TW9, TW10, SW13, and SW14. Specific themes include respite care, habitat restoration, and reducing inequalities in education for disadvantaged children and low-income adults.
Who can apply
Registered charities, community interest companies, constituted community organisations, state-funded schools, and other constituted not-for-profit organisations are eligible. Applicants must have a strong local presence and deliver services within the specified postcodes. The foundation prioritises grassroots and small to medium-sized organisations that are rooted in the community. It does not fund individuals. Beneficiaries are the general public, with a particular focus on those facing disadvantage or marginalisation.
What Richmond Foundation doesn't fund
The foundation does not support animals, faith-based activities, political causes, capital works, retrospective costs, or anything that is the primary responsibility of a statutory body. General charitable appeals and improvements to buildings mainly used for worship or other religious activities are also excluded. Additionally, individuals with existing degrees are not eligible for the Education Catalyst programme.
How they like to fund
Richmond Foundation offers both one-off and multi-year grants, supporting project delivery and core costs. It welcomes unsolicited applications and works collaboratively with funded partners. The foundation values relational funding and seeks to build long-term partnerships with organisations that share its mission. Funding is available through several distinct programmes, each tailored to different types of work and organisational needs.
How much does Richmond Foundation give?
Richmond Foundation runs 7 grant programmes. Every figure below is sourced from their published guidance.
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- Online application form
- 4 rounds a year
- Multi-year funding
- 4 rounds a year
- Online application form
- 4 rounds a year
- Single-year grants
- By invitation only
- Multi-year funding
- Online application form
- 4 rounds a year
- Multi-year funding
- 4 rounds a year
Those are the published figures. What your charity could realistically get — and whether you'd clear their rules on income, location and legal structure — is what the free fit check answers.
What Richmond Foundation funds — and what they won't
We support organisations to create lasting positive change in the London Borough of Richmond upon Thames. Our funding initiatives are designed to ensure that everyone in Richmond has the opportunity to build healthy and fulfilling lives.
The full exclusions list (4)
- Anything that is the primary responsibility of a statutory body
- General charitable appeals
- Improvements to buildings mainly used for worship or other religious activities
- Individuals with existing degrees (for Education Catalyst)
Good to know
How to apply to Richmond Foundation
Richmond Foundation takes applications via online form.
- Published programme route: online application form.
- Decisions are typically quarterly.
- Check whether your charity is in scope before you spend time on a full bid.
How it works
- 1Describe your project. Once — used for this funder and others.
- 2See if this could be a fit. Honest check on cause, place, size, and rules.
- 3Draft if yes. From your real data — or move on if not.
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Frequently asked questions
How much funding does Richmond Foundation provide?
Richmond Foundation runs 7 grant programmes — Core Funding: £30,000 – £180,000 · Gateway Funding: Up to £15,000 · Project Funding: Up to £90,000.
Where does Richmond Foundation fund charities?
Richmond Foundation funds charities operating in TW9, TW10, SW13, SW14.
Does Richmond Foundation accept unsolicited applications?
Richmond Foundation accepts unsolicited applications from eligible organisations. Current programme status is on this page — do not assume a round is open.
What does Richmond Foundation not fund?
Their published exclusions include: Anything that is the primary responsibility of a statutory body; General charitable appeals; Improvements to buildings mainly used for worship or other religious activities; Individuals with existing degrees (for Education Catalyst). The full exclusions list is further up this page.
How do I apply for funding from Richmond Foundation?
Richmond Foundation takes applications via online form. Published programme route: online application form.
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