Richmond Foundation

Also known as: Richmond Parish Charity Lands, Richmond Parish Lands Charity, Rplc

Richmond Foundation administers a royal gift made in 1786 to help the community in Richmond. Through grant-giving, education support and charitable housing we seek to improve the quality of life of disadvantaged people within our benefit area

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Activities & Mission

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

Richmond Upon Thames Surrey

Financial Information

Latest Income

£2,328,949

Latest Expenditure

£4,196,178

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 153.4%

% of income going directly to charitable activities

Higher than 98% of UK Housing charities with income £1M to £10M (sample: 1072). How is this calculated?

Overall Efficiency 85.1%

% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)

Higher than 20% of UK Housing charities with income £1M to £10M. How is this calculated?

Administrative Ratio 17.3%

Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Lower overhead than 16% of UK Housing charities with income £1M to £10M. (Lower overhead is generally read as more efficient.) How is this calculated?

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £19,811

Charitable Activities £723,555

Other Trading £6,510

Investments £1,059,215

Other Income £519,858

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £3,571,963

Raising Funds £624,215

Governance £102,896

Grants to Institutions £2,313,449

Other Expenditure £0

Financial Trend

Annual Returns

As filed with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Most recent filing covers the financial year ending 2025.

Financial Year	Income	Expenditure	Charitable Spending	Net Assets	Reserves	Staff
2025	£2,328,949	£4,196,178	£3,571,963	£117,786,159	£1,090,321	7 / 0
2024	£2,603,309	£3,915,611	£3,463,566	£118,804,118	£600,108	7 / 0
2023	£2,409,218	£3,601,124	£3,138,774	£115,355,224	£387,311	5 / 0
2022	£2,724,222	£4,180,348	£3,671,854	£115,168,667	£1,219,139	4 / 0
2021	£3,236,542	£3,774,329	£3,424,413	£115,491,228	£1,774,804	4 / 0

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about Richmond Foundation

What does Richmond Foundation do?

How much income did Richmond Foundation report in 2025?

Richmond Foundation reported total income of £2.33m and reported expenditure of £4.20m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

How efficient is Richmond Foundation?

Richmond Foundation has a program ratio of 153.4%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 98% of UK Housing charities with income £1M to £10M (sample of 1072 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.

When was Richmond Foundation registered as a charity?

Richmond Foundation was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 12 August 1968 as charity number 200069. It has been registered for 58 years.

Who runs Richmond Foundation?

Richmond Foundation is governed by a board of 12 trustees. The chair of trustees is Dr Mary Elizabeth Frederica Henes. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does Richmond Foundation operate?

Richmond Foundation operates across 2 areas: Richmond Upon Thames and Surrey.

Is Richmond Foundation a registered charity?

Yes — Richmond Foundation is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 200069.