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Richmond's Hope

Edinburgh, Scotland Reg: SC036720 (Charity Commission) Sign up to see website
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Integrity Assessment
Partial transparency
53/100 · methodology

About Richmond's Hope

Richmond's Hope is a place where bereaved children can work through their grief and have the support, information and help to allow them to manage the impact of death in their lives. This will be achieved by: 1. Offering to children a medium (therapeutic play) to express the emotions associated with their loss. 2. Helping children to understand the effects of mourning on their lives. 3. Offering support to the whole family by means of a range of information and access to other agencies. 4. Providing information and training to professionals working with children who have been bereaved. 'the advancement of education','the advancement of health','the relief of those in need by reason of age, ill-health, disability, financial hardship or other …

Founded
Headquarters
Edinburgh, Scotland
Foundation type
SCIO

Verified certifications

Confirmed against the issuing authority - not self-reported.

Good Fundraising Guarantee since 2026

Focus areas & reach

· What they work on and where

How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 8 similar education in United Kingdom
Integrity Assessment This charity: 53
Peer average: 86

Concerns

· None found
No red flags found
Screened for Charity Commission removal, Open investigations, Governance scandals, Related-party deals, Excessive exec comp.

Where every £1 goes

· FY2023 · oscr (FY2025)
£0.99
Program£0.99
Fundraising£0.00

GiveRadar Analysis

Original analysis from GiveRadar's dataset of comparable organizations

GiveRadar's verified records show Richmond's Hope with a substantially complete profile, sourced from OSCR.

  • GiveRadar holds 5 years of financial filings for this organization, the most recent for fiscal year 2025. See the filings
  • Its integrity score of 53 is below most of the 87,708 education charities in the United Kingdom GiveRadar tracks. GiveRadar bases this on limited verified information so far, with little on record for its governance. Explore United Kingdom data
GiveRadar has verified
  • government registration
  • financial records (5 filed years)
  • a website
  • a contact email
  • a donation page
Not yet verified by GiveRadar
  • leadership details (present for 78% of comparable organizations)
  • third-party accreditation
  • an owner-submitted profile claim

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Common questions

· Auto-generated from filings + methodology

Richmond's Hope is a registered education nonprofit based in Edinburgh, Scotland, United Kingdom. It is registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. It was founded in 2005 and has been operating for 21 years. Its registration number is SC036720. GiveRadar's Integrity Assessment for the organization is 53/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. The organization reports £429K in annual revenue.

Richmond's Hope's official registration number is SC036720, as recorded in the national registry of United Kingdom.

Richmond's Hope has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 53/100. This score combines five components: Registration (20 pts), Financial Transparency (30 pts), Governance (20 pts), Contact Availability (10 pts), and Data Recency (20 pts), with negative adjustments for any red flags. A score of 53 ('Partial transparency') means some public data is on file but key signals are missing - worth a closer look before donating. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for education charities in United Kingdom is 86/100.

Richmond's Hope is located in Edinburgh, Scotland, United Kingdom. The organization was established in 2005 and has been active for 21 years.

Based on official tax filings, Richmond's Hope has £429K in annual revenue. Its revenue is below the peer average of £994K. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.

Richmond's Hope is classified as an Education organization, registered in United Kingdom. It operates as a SCIO. It has £429K in annual revenue.

According to GiveRadar's records, Richmond's Hope is registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales and overseen by the Charity Commission. You can donate directly through their official donation page linked on their GiveRadar profile. GiveRadar provides data for research and does not endorse any organization. A GiveRadar Integrity Assessment reflects how much public data is available, not whether an organization is safe to donate to, so it is always smart to do your own research before giving.

Richmond's Hope is a place where bereaved children can work through their grief and have the support, information and help to allow them to manage the impact of death in their lives. This will be achieved by: 1. Offering to children a medium (therapeutic play) to express the emotions associated with their loss. 2. Helping children to understand the effects of mourning on their lives. 3. Offering support to the whole family by means of a range of information and access to other agencies. 4. Providing information and training to professionals working with children who have been bereaved. 'the advancement of education','the advancement of health','the relief of those in need... Richmond's Hope is classified as an education organization registered in United Kingdom. The organization was founded in 2005.

Among education charities registered in United Kingdom: Its annual revenue of £429K is below the peer average of £994K.

You can verify Richmond's Hope in several ways. First, search the Charity Commission Register at https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/ - every charity registered in England and Wales appears here with its registration number, trustees, governing document, and filed accounts. Second, check whether the charity's annual return and accounts are up to date - the Commission flags charities with overdue filings. Third, look for the Fundraising Regulator badge on the charity's website, which signals voluntary compliance with the Code of Fundraising Practice.

You can donate to Richmond's Hope directly through its donation page (https://www.richmondshope.org.uk/ways-to-donate/). UK charities typically accept online card payments, direct debit, and bank transfer. Many also use platforms such as JustGiving or Charities Aid Foundation (CAF). If you are a UK taxpayer, make sure to tick the Gift Aid box: it lets the charity reclaim 25p from HMRC for every pound you give at no extra cost to you. Higher-rate taxpayers can claim back the difference between basic-rate and their marginal rate through Self Assessment. Payroll Giving (Give As You Earn) lets you donate pre-tax through your employer.

Donations to Richmond's Hope are eligible for Gift Aid if you are a UK income-tax or capital-gains-tax payer. Gift Aid adds 25% to your donation at no cost to you (the charity reclaims basic-rate tax from HMRC). Higher-rate and additional-rate taxpayers can also claim back the difference through Self Assessment or by adjusting their PAYE tax code. Gifts of shares, property, or land to charity are free of Capital Gains Tax and can be deducted from your income for Income Tax purposes. Legacy gifts (in your will) reduce the value of your estate for Inheritance Tax and can lower the IHT rate from 40% to 36% if you leave at least 10% to charity.

Richmond's Hope is based in Edinburgh in Scotland. The Charity Commission for England and Wales (CCEW) is the primary regulator. Scotland has its own regulator (OSCR), and Northern Ireland has the Charity Commission for Northern Ireland (CCNI). A charity registered with the CCEW may operate across the whole of the UK or internationally.

Richmond's Hope was first registered in 2005, making it approximately 21 years old. UK charities must file an annual return with the Charity Commission to remain on the register. A long registration history generally indicates sustained operations and continuous regulatory compliance.

Annual revenue
£100K-£1M
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Filing history

5 years on file from oscr (FY2025): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.

Years on record: FY2025, FY2024, FY2023, FY2022, FY2021.
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Taxes

Tax-deductibility for donors

Donations may be tax-deductible for residents of United Kingdom under local rules. Confirm with the charity directly.

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Staff & volunteers

From filings and published profiles

Employees
16
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Latest news

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Activity timeline

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Form filed
£0.4M revenue
FY2025
OSCR
Form filed
£0.4M revenue
FY2024
OSCR
Form filed
£0.4M revenue
FY2023
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Form filed
£0.4M revenue
FY2022
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£0.4M revenue
FY2021
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Cause areas in United Kingdom

How many charities work in each area, with this charity's area highlighted.

Education this charity 87,646
Health 28,382
Religion 22,146
Arts & Culture 21,802
Community Development 10,738
Environment 5,683
Social Services 4,899
Youth Development 4,637
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Most common causes in United Kingdom

Causes charities work on most, with this charity's causes ticked.

Education 54,780
Arts & Culture 17,729
Disability 17,106
Religion 16,671
Health 15,045
Poverty 14,062
Community Development 11,486
Cultural Heritage 8,526

Sources and verification

Registration and legal identity
Charity Commission for England and Wales - Register of Charities
Financial filings
Charity Commission annual returns - Fiscal year 2025 most recent on file.

Data freshness

Last updated
Jun 17, 2026
Registry checked
Jun 17, 2026
Profile completeness
65%

What we know and don't know

Exactly which public data we hold on this charity. Our score reflects transparency, not impact.

On record · 7
  • Financial data · FY2025 on record
  • Government registration · Registered with an official registry
  • Official website · On record
  • Headquarters address · On file
  • Direct contact · Email or phone published
  • Tax-deductibility · Verified
  • Founding date · 2005
Not available · 4
  • Named leadership
    Board and officer list not yet indexed
  • Executive pay
    Top-officer pay not disclosed
  • Mission statement
    No self-published statement of purpose
  • Programs & activities
    No named programs listed by the charity

Methodology

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Quick facts about Richmond's Hope

What is Richmond's Hope?
Richmond's Hope is a education scio based in Edinburgh, United Kingdom. Richmond's Hope is a place where bereaved children can work through their grief and have the support, information and help to allow them to manage the impact of death in their lives. This will be achieved by: 1. Offering to children a medium (therapeutic play) to express the emotions associated with their loss. 2. Helping children to understand the effects of mourning on their lives. 3. Offering support to the whole family by means of a range of information and access to other agencies. 4. Providing information and training to professionals working with children who have been bereaved. 'the advancement of education','the advancement of health','the relief of those in need by reason of age, ill-health, disability, financial hardship or other disadvantage' The organisation’s purposes are: 4.1 To advance the health and well-being of bereaved children and young people (aged 4 to 18 years) and their families by providing advice and support which helps them to understand the effects of mourning on their lives. 4.2 To advance the education of professionals and external organisations working in the field of child bereavement through provision of training and advice to facilitate their work in bereavement support. 4.3 To relieve the needs of bereaved children and young people (aged 4 – 18 years) by supporting them as they explore and express their grief through the provision of specialist therapeutic play. 4.4 To provide a high-quality service, based on clinical reflection, which is capable of advancing knowledge and understanding in the field of child bereavement. 4.5 In furtherance of these purposes, they will be achieved through working in collaboration with Richmond Craigmillar Parish Church of Scotland, a registered Scottish Charity (SC009035) (the Founding Body) providing a community-based bereavement support on an ecumenical and interfaith basis for all faiths and none.
When was Richmond's Hope founded?
Richmond's Hope was founded in 2005.
Where is Richmond's Hope located?
Headquartered in Edinburgh, Scotland, United Kingdom.
What is Richmond's Hope's annual budget?
Annual revenue for fiscal year 2025 is approximately £100K-£1M.
Is Richmond's Hope trustworthy?
Richmond's Hope has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 53 out of 100 (Partial transparency). 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 Richmond's Hope's registration number?
Registration: SC036720 (United Kingdom).
What is Richmond's Hope's website?
https://www.richmondshope.org.uk
Are donations to Richmond's Hope tax-deductible?
Donations may be tax-deductible for residents of United Kingdom 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.