THE CHRIS RICHARDSON FUND
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.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that unrestricted funds amounted to £168,875 at the year end, with total receipts of £150,255 and total payments of £11,463. The trustees aim to retain sufficient funds for urgent appeals and ongoing projects. No material matters were identified by the independent examiner that would cause concern regarding the accounts.
What the accounts disclose
Trustees
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 30/09/2025 | £150k | £11k |
| 31/08/2024 | £0 | £23k |
| 31/08/2023 | £878 | £24k |
| 31/08/2022 | £853 | £21k |
| 31/08/2021 | £600 | £20k |
Common questions
Is THE CHRIS RICHARDSON FUND financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that unrestricted funds amounted to £168,875 at the year end, with total receipts of £150,255 and total payments of £11,463. The trustees aim to retain sufficient funds for urgent appeals and ongoing projects. No material matters were identified by the independent examiner that would cause concern regarding the accounts. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Who funds THE CHRIS RICHARDSON FUND?
Funders whose own accounts filings name THE CHRIS RICHARDSON FUND as a grant recipient include HIMALAYAN ANIMAL TREATMENT CENTRE (UK).
Shared trustees with funders
- ANNE WIGNALL — trustee here and at HIMALAYAN ANIMAL TREATMENT CENTRE (UK)
- BARBARA CHRISTINA WEBB — trustee here and at HIMALAYAN ANIMAL TREATMENT CENTRE (UK)
- James Pearson — trustee here and at HIMALAYAN ANIMAL TREATMENT CENTRE (UK)
Known funders
| Funder | Year | Amount | Purpose (as stated by the funder) |
|---|---|---|---|
| HIMALAYAN ANIMAL TREATMENT CENTRE (UK) | FY2025 | £150k | Grant of donation from Castanea Trust |
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- THE MARCHIG ANIMAL WELFARE TRUST
- WILLIAM GEOFFREY HARVEY'S DISCRETIONARY SETTLEMENT NO 2
- ROYAL SOCIETY FOR THE PREVENTION OF CRUELTY TO ANIMALS DURHAM AND DISTRICT BRANCH
- ANIMAL AID CHARITABLE TRUST
- LABORATORY ANIMALS LIMITED
- ROYAL SOCIETY FOR THE PREVENTION OF CRUELTY TO ANIMALS BURY OLDHAM AND DISTRICT BRANCH
Side by side with its peers
| Charity | Income | Top pay band | Staff >£60k | Reserves vs policy | Fundraising cost | Going concern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| THE CHRIS RICHARDSON FUND | £150k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| THE MARCHIG ANIMAL WELFARE TRUST | £556k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| WILLIAM GEOFFREY HARVEY'S DISCRETIONARY SETTLEMENT NO 2 | £377k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| ROYAL SOCIETY FOR THE PREVENTION OF CRUELTY TO ANIMALS DURHAM AND DISTRICT BRANCH | £315k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| ANIMAL AID CHARITABLE TRUST | £200k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| LABORATORY ANIMALS LIMITED | £250k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |