--- title: "Mayors Appeal Fund — check charity number 290585 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Mayors Appeal Fund a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 290585. General Charitable Purposes charity based in Mayor's Office. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/mayors-appeal-fund retrieved: 2026-08-23T20:54:46.662Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Mayors Appeal Fund is a registered charity (number 290585) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: general charitable purposes; disability; the prevention or relief of poverty. Its latest reported income was £23,688 (year ending 2025-05-13). CharityCompare shows its official register record below; a Clarity Score is added automatically once detailed filing history is available. ## What are the key facts about Mayors Appeal Fund? Registered charity number 290585 Status Registered (active) Charity type Other Location Mayor's Office Latest income (year ending 2025-05-13) £23,688 Website [www.richmond.gov.uk/home/council/councillors/mayor/mayors_charities.htm](http://www.richmond.gov.uk/home/council/councillors/mayor/mayors_charities.htm) ## What does Mayors Appeal Fund do? Each year the incumbent Mayor raises money for a named charity/charities. All proceeds are paid over to the named charity/charities at the year end. All administrative costs are borne by the London Borough of Richmond upon Thames. ## What causes is Mayors Appeal Fund registered for? General Charitable PurposesDisabilityThe Prevention Or Relief Of Poverty ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Mayors Appeal Fund yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Mayors Appeal Fund is on the official register but outside the detailed-filing group we currently score (or awaiting its first filings), so we show its official register record instead of a rating. Its score appears automatically once enough filing data exists — never by payment. [How scoring works](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/methodology) ## Is this your charity? Claim this profile free to add your own description, correct details, or respond publicly. Optional [partner plans](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/partners) add your logo, photos, verified badge and supporter features — claiming itself is always free and never changes any score. [Claim this profile — free](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/claim?charity=mayors-appeal-fund&type=claim) [Visit charity website](http://www.richmond.gov.uk/home/council/councillors/mayor/mayors_charities.htm) ## Frequently asked questions Is Mayors Appeal Fund a legitimate charity? Yes. Mayors Appeal Fund is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 290585) regulated by the Charity Commission for England and Wales. You can verify it on the official register. Registration proves status — it is not a Clarity Score or an impact rating. What is Mayors Appeal Fund's charity number? Mayors Appeal Fund's charity number is 290585. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 290585? Search 290585 on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register or on CharityCompare. Confirm the registered name matches the organisation asking for money — scammers sometimes reuse real charity numbers. What does Mayors Appeal Fund do? Each year the incumbent Mayor raises money for a named charity/charities. All proceeds are paid over to the named charity/charities at the year end. All administrative costs are borne by the London Borough of Richmond upon Thames. Does Mayors Appeal Fund have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Mayors Appeal Fund. This basic profile confirms registration and register facts. Rated charities also show a filing-based Clarity Score. For formal complaints, contact the Charity Commission for England and Wales or the Fundraising Regulator as appropriate. How can I donate to Mayors Appeal Fund? Mayors Appeal Fund's website is http://www.richmond.gov.uk/home/council/councillors/mayor/mayors_charities.htm — donate there directly so the charity receives the full amount. CharityCompare never takes a commission on donations. Source: Charity Commission for England and Wales register extract dated 2026-07-31, used under the [Open Government Licence v3.0](https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/). Always verify current details on the [official register entry](https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/en/charity-search/-/charity-details/290585).