Mayors Appeal Fund
Also known as: Mayor's Special Charity
Each year the incumbent Mayor raises money for a named charity/charities. All proceeds are paid over to the named charity/charities at the year end. All administrative costs are borne by the London Borough of Richmond upon Thames.
Activities & Mission
Each year the incumbent Mayor raises money for a named charity/charities. All proceeds are paid over to the named charity/charities at the year end. All administrative costs are borne by the London Borough of Richmond upon Thames.
Areas of Operation
Where this charity is registered to operate, as self-declared to the Charity Commission. These are regulatory classifications, not a list of active programmes, and don't necessarily indicate fundraising activity in each location.
Local Authority
Financial Information
Financial Efficiency
Financial Trend
Annual Returns
As filed with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Most recent filing covers the financial year ending 2025.
One or more years show a significant change in income (over ±100%) compared with the prior year. This usually reflects a merger, transfer of activities, restated accounts, or a one-off legacy — not necessarily a real change in operating scale. See the methodology for context.
The Commission record shows this related event on the register:
- Asset transfer in in 2025 — The Rotary Club of Islington, Highgate and Muswell Hill Benevolent Fund (organisation 262517)
| Financial Year | Income | Expenditure | Charitable Spending | Net Assets | Reserves | Staff |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | £23,688 | £20,939 | 0 / 20 | |||
| 2024 | £38,730 | £17,808 | 0 / 0 | |||
| 2023 | £47,469 | £29,676 | 0 / 0 | |||
| 2022 | £23,518 | £0 | 0 / 2 |
Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers
Frequently asked questions about Mayors Appeal Fund
What does Mayors Appeal Fund do?
Each year the incumbent Mayor raises money for a named charity/charities. All proceeds are paid over to the named charity/charities at the year end. All administrative costs are borne by the London Borough of Richmond upon Thames.
How much income did Mayors Appeal Fund report in 2025?
Mayors Appeal Fund reported total income of £24k and reported expenditure of £21k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
When was Mayors Appeal Fund registered as a charity?
Mayors Appeal Fund was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 20 November 1984 as charity number 290585. It has been registered for 42 years.
Who runs Mayors Appeal Fund?
Mayors Appeal Fund is governed by a board of 4 trustees. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does Mayors Appeal Fund operate?
Mayors Appeal Fund operates in Richmond Upon Thames, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.
Is Mayors Appeal Fund a registered charity?
Yes — Mayors Appeal Fund is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 290585.
Details
Mayor's Office
York House
Richmond Road
TWICKENHAM
Registry Information
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Trustees
Sectors & Classifications
Also Known As
- Mayor's Special Charity
Data & trust
- Register data refreshed
- 30 July 2026
- Methodology
- How metrics are calculated