Our Story

From an Idea to a Kingston Institution

2021

Founded

Kingston Charitable Foundation was established on 1 April 2021 to serve the local community of Kingston upon Thames.

2021

Registered

We registered with the Charity Commission of England and Wales as charity no. 1190241, formalising our commitment to accountable giving.

2022

First Grants

We awarded our first community grants to local projects across the Royal Borough, helping organisations that make a real difference to people's lives.

2025

Fundraising Regulator

Re-registered with the Fundraising Regulator for 2025/26, reaffirming our commitment to best practice in charitable fundraising.

2025

The Love Kingston Raffle

We launched the Love Kingston Community Raffle to raise vital funds for local causes — giving everyone in the borough a way to contribute.

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Every raffle ticket you buy helps fund local projects that matter to Kingston.

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