Darren Richards Selected for Foundever AI 100 UK 2026 List

Darren Richards, founder of Charity AI Partners and an expert in applying artificial intelligence to charity fundraising, has been named to the Foundever AI 100 UK 2026 list by Digital Leaders. The list identifies 100 individuals making a significant impact with AI for social good across the United Kingdom.

Announced ahead of AI Week 2026, the list recognizes people from business, government, academia, and the third sector who are demonstrating practical applications and positive impact through AI. The organizers stated the list is about influence and impact, not just job titles.

With over 24 years of experience in charity fundraising and leadership, Richards uses his firm, Charity AI Partners, to help organizations increase revenue and donor engagement. His "Humans Lead, AI Scales" framework prioritizes human decision-making in the adoption of AI tools.

"I am truly pleased and proud to see charity fundraising represented on this list," Richards stated. "My role is to help charity leaders decide what AI will do in their charity’s name and what it will never do, enabling them to raise more funds without losing supporter trust. AI is not a strategy; leadership is."

Richards is scheduled to speak at AI Week 2026, discussing "Robot Surfers, 007 and the Wisdom of Abraham Lincoln." A public vote for the People's Choice award is open until October 5.