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Trust / foundation · Charity no. 527580
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The Richardson Charity is a charity registered in England and Wales under number 527580. The Charity Commission register lists its area of operation as Dudley. The register describes its activities as: “education prize.” Its charitable objects are: “Net income to be applied in any of the following ways for the benefit of young persons under the age of 25 who are resident in wordsley and the parish of kingswingford in the county borough of Dudley (hereinafter called "the beneficial area") and who, other than those beneficiaries who qualify for benefit under…” In the year to 31 Mar 2026 it reported income of £9 and spending of £0.
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From the charity register and the funder's published information.
Latest income
£9
Latest spending
£0
- What it funds
- Education / training
- Who it helps
- Children / young people
- How it gives
- Makes grants to individualsMakes grants to organisations
| Year ending | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31 Mar 2026 | £9 | £0 |
| 31 Mar 2025 | £11 | £0 |
| 31 Mar 2024 | £10 | £0 |
| 31 Mar 2023 | £5 | £0 |
| 31 Mar 2022 | £0 | £0 |
Charitable objects
Net income to be applied in any of the following ways for the benefit of young persons under the age of 25 who are resident in wordsley and the parish of kingswingford in the county borough of Dudley (hereinafter called "the beneficial area") and who, other than those beneficiaries who qualify for benefit under sub-clause (e) Under, are in the opinion of the council, in need of financial assistance. (a) Exhibitions at any secondary school, college of education for the training of teachers, university or other institution of further education approved by the council: (b) Providing fnancial assistance, outfits, clothing, tools, instruments or books to help beneficiaries on leaving school, university or any other education establishment to prepare for, or to enter, a profession, trade or calling; (c) Awarding birsaries or maintenance allowances to enable beneficiaries to travel whether in this country or abroad, to pursue their education; (d) Providing financial additions to enable beneficiaries to study music or other arts; (e) Making payments to the managers or governors of any county or vuluntary school in the beneficial area to be applied by such managers or governors in the award of prizes to pupils at such shcools, such prizes to be called "Richardson prizes"; and (f) Otherwise promoting the education (including social and physical training) of beneficiaries.
Where it operates
Dudley
- Trustees
- 1
What The Richardson Charity funds
The Richardson Charity is registered under the Charity Commission purposes education / training for children / young people; the register records that it makes grants to individuals and makes grants to organisations. Over its last 5 reported years, to 31 Mar 2026, it spent £0 in total.
How to apply to The Richardson Charity
OpenGrant has not found an open scheme from The Richardson Charity in its sources (last checked 4 Nov 2026). It may fund by invitation only, or through programmes that OpenGrant's sources do not cover. OpenGrant does not take applications; always check the funder's own guidance.
Questions about The Richardson Charity
Is The Richardson Charity open for applications now?
Not in OpenGrant's sources as of 4 Nov 2026: no open or forthcoming scheme from The Richardson Charity is listed. Check the funder's website for programmes that are not yet open or that it does not advertise.
Where does The Richardson Charity fund?
The Charity Commission register lists its area of operation as Dudley.
Does The Richardson Charity give grants to individuals?
Yes, according to the Charity Commission register, which records that The Richardson Charity makes grants to individuals as well as to organisations. Check its own guidance for who qualifies.
How much does The Richardson Charity give each year?
The register does not break out The Richardson Charity's grants for its latest year (only charities with income over £500,000 file that detail). Its total spending in the year to 31 Mar 2026 was £0. Over its last 5 reported years its spending averaged £0 a year.
How large is The Richardson Charity?
In its latest reported year The Richardson Charity reported income of £9 and spending of £0.
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