Improving lives across Richmond
OneRichmond is a place-based giving charity for the Borough of Richmond – from Barnes to Hampton, Richmond, Twickenham, Kew, and Whitton. We use our deep local knowledge and networks to tackle the borough’s social, economic, and community-specific challenges, by raising funds and directing resources to the most effective local organisations and projects.
Richmond may appear affluent, but beneath the surface lies real and growing need – particularly around social isolation, housing insecurity, mental health, and youth vulnerability.
At the same time, very little outside funding reaches the borough. Local funders do what they can, but they cannot meet the need alone.
There is a generous and capable population in Richmond. OneRichmond was created to connect that goodwill to real local impact – mobilising residents, businesses, and philanthropists to support the causes that matter most.
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Our Vision
A connected and engaged Richmond where everyone has the opportunity to thrive.
Our Mission
To tackle social isolation by creating an engaged community of local donors, mobilising local resources, and empowering communities to address the wide range of hidden needs across Richmond borough. We are building a borough where everyone is valued, supported, and connected to the community.
Our Core Values
Community First
We prioritize the needs, voices, and wellbeing of the Richmond community in everything we do.
- We listen to local voices and co-create solutions.
- We work in partnership with residents, schools, and organizations.
- We aim to strengthen local bonds and empower every generation.
Empowerment Through Connection
We combat social isolation by creating opportunities for people to reconnect, grow, and feel valued.
- We build safe, inclusive spaces where individuals can meet, share, and belong.
- We support isolated individuals of all ages with activities that rebuild confidence and community ties.
- We empower people through volunteering, mentoring, and participation, helping them find purpose and connection.
- We focus on long-term change by addressing the root causes of isolation, not just the symptoms.
Transparency and Trust
We act with honesty, integrity, and openness in everything we do.
- We are accountable to our community, partners, and donors.
- We measure our impact and share outcomes clearly.
- We build lasting trust through ethical practices.
Collaboration for Impact
We achieve more when we work together.
- We foster partnerships across sectors – public, private, and voluntary.
- We value shared goals and collective action.
- We believe sustainable change is a team effort.
Inclusivity and Equity
We believe everyone in Richmond deserves equal access to opportunities, regardless of background or circumstance.
- We celebrate diversity and ensure everyone feels seen, heard, and valued.
- We actively work to reduce inequality and remove barriers.
- We support the most vulnerable with compassion and dignity.
Our Focus: Tackling Social Isolation
Social isolation is one of the most pressing challenges in Richmond, and it affects all age groups. Place-based giving charities like OneRichmond are perfectly positioned to address it at a local level through:
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- Elderly Support
- Mental Health Services
- Disability Advocacy
- Homelessness & Housing
- Youth & Children’s Programmes
Supporting these causes locally has a powerful ripple effect. It:
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- Encourages local people to take action
- Invokes a sense of shared humanity and responsibility
- Creates visible, lasting change in our own neighbourhoods
- Helps local businesses and high-net-worth individuals focus their social footprint where they can see the impact