Kevin Richardson Foundation NPC
Ensuring a future for lions and vulnerable wildlife
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The Kevin Richardson Foundations aims to preserve habitat and garner protection and awareness for Africa's most iconic specie, the lion. The lion is under threat and scientists predict that by 2050, there will be no lions remaining in the wild. This blindspot in conservation is a challenge because of the total systemic complexity in which the lion exists. Our foundation seeks to address this issue from all angles through: 1. Buying up large tracts of land to preserve in perpetuity for lions and thus other wildlife species 2. Educate and empower rural communities living on the fringes of wildlife habitats so as to show meaningful benefit to conserving the wildlife surrounding them. Through providing opportunities for nature sensitization (especially for …
The Foundation was established in 2018. Kevin Richardson and Edwina Thring had shared a long-standing ambition to create a foundation supporting lion conservation, drawing on their previous commercial work. Caroline Edmonds joined its board after Kevin invited her to become …
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Namibia
South Africa
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Kevin Richardson Foundation NPC is a registered animal welfare nonprofit based in Pretoria, Gauteng, South Africa. It is registered with the Department of Social Development NPO Directorate. It was founded in 2021 and has been operating for 5 years. Its registration number is PBO 930037802. GiveRadar's Integrity Assessment for the organization is 27/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate.
The Kevin Richardson Foundations aims to preserve habitat and garner protection and awareness for Africa's most iconic specie, the lion. The lion is under threat and scientists predict that by 2050, there will be no lions remaining in the wild. This blindspot in conservation is a challenge because of the total systemic complexity in which the lion exists. Our foundation seeks to address this issue from all angles through: 1. Buying up large tracts of land to preserve in perpetuity for lions and thus other wildlife species 2. Educate and empower rural communities living on the fringes of wildlife habitats so as to show meaningful benefit to conserving the wildlife... Kevin Richardson Foundation NPC is classified as an animal welfare organization registered in South Africa. The organization was founded in 2021.
Kevin Richardson Foundation NPC's official registration number is PBO 930037802, as recorded in the national registry of South Africa.
Kevin Richardson Foundation NPC is located in Pretoria, Gauteng, South Africa. The organization was established in 2021 and has been active for 5 years.
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Quick facts about Kevin Richardson Foundation NPC
- What is Kevin Richardson Foundation NPC?
- Kevin Richardson Foundation NPC is a animal welfare nonprofit organization based in Pretoria, South Africa. The Kevin Richardson Foundations aims to preserve habitat and garner protection and awareness for Africa's most iconic specie, the lion. The lion is under threat and scientists predict that by 2050, there will be no lions remaining in the wild. This blindspot in conservation is a challenge because of the total systemic complexity in which the lion exists. Our foundation seeks to address this issue from all angles through: 1. Buying up large tracts of land to preserve in perpetuity for lions and thus other wildlife species 2. Educate and empower rural communities living on the fringes of wildlife habitats so as to show meaningful benefit to conserving the wildlife surrounding them. Through providing opportunities for nature sensitization (especially for students) and respond to the immediate needs of these communities, we hope to help break the destructive habits of poaching and the bush meat trade. 3. Collaborate with a wide range of like minded individuals - we welcome scientists, artists, students, house moms, influencers, anyone with a passion for conserving the lion and other species, to come together to creatively pool our talent and resources to find innovative ways to address issues such as captive lion breeding, canned hunting and cub petting and help bring an end to these barbaric practices. historically we have worked with closely with scientists, especially those of the University of Pretoria's Wildlife Management Programme in their Carnivore studies to help provide more data on protecting big cats and improving their care when in captive situations or undergoing translocation. 4. Protect and maintain the Kevin Richardson wildlife sanctuary which is home to 40 predators rescued from the captive breeding and canned hunting industry. These animals deserve a safe and enriched lifelong home.
- When was Kevin Richardson Foundation NPC founded?
- Kevin Richardson Foundation NPC was founded in 2021.
- Where is Kevin Richardson Foundation NPC located?
- Headquartered in Pretoria, Gauteng, South Africa. The charity operates in 2 countries.
- Is Kevin Richardson Foundation NPC trustworthy?
- Kevin Richardson Foundation NPC has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 27 out of 100 (Limited data available). The score reflects public-data transparency: registration, financial disclosure, governance, contact details, and how recently data was refreshed. It does not measure program impact.
- What is Kevin Richardson Foundation NPC's registration number?
- Registration: PBO 930037802 (South Africa).
- What is Kevin Richardson Foundation NPC's website?
- http://www.kevinrichardsonfoundation.org
- Are donations to Kevin Richardson Foundation NPC tax-deductible?
- Donations may be tax-deductible for residents of South Africa under local rules. US donors should check whether the charity has an equivalency-determination letter or a US-based fiscal sponsor before claiming a deduction.