The Chris Richardson Fund
Analysis
The Chris Richardson Fund is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in Macclesfield. It was registered in October 2017, 9 years ago. Its declared purposes cover animals, which this site groups under animals. Legally it is a charitable incorporated organisation (CIO). It says it makes grants to individuals, makes grants to organisations and provides other finance.
In the financial year ending September 2025, The Chris Richardson Fund reported income of £150k and spending of £11k, leaving 92% of income unspent that year. Across the 5 years on record, from August 2021 to September 2025, income grew from £600 to £150k (+24942%), an average of +298% a year. The sharpest change came in the year to August 2024, when income dropped by 100%. Over the whole period it spent 51% of the income it received.
Among 2,161 England and Wales charities whose main cause is animals and that reported income, The Chris Richardson Fund sits at the 69th percentile: it is larger than about 69% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 77th percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include Cat-Ching (£150k), The Arthur Camp Foundation Trust (£151k) and The Mumme-Ackford Charitable Trust (£150k).
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Other 100%
In the charity's own words
For the benefit of the public to relieve the suffering of animals in need of care and attention and, in particular, to provide facilities for the reception, care, birth control and treatment of such animals, and to promote humane behaviour towards animals by providing appropriate care and treatment for animals which are in need of care and attention by reason of sickness etc.
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| Cat-Ching | Sheffield | £150k |
| The Arthur Camp Foundation Trust | London | £151k |
| The Mumme-Ackford Charitable Trust | Cornwall | £150k |
| Forgotten Felines Cat Rescue | West Glamorgan | £151k |