What reforms did Richard III attempt during his short reign?

During his brief two-year reign, Richard III presented himself as a reformer dedicated to justice and morality, aiming to address the perceived misrule of his brother Edward IV’s final years.1

His attempted reforms and administrative initiatives included:

• Financial Reforms: He abolished the highly unpopular forced gifts known as "benevolences," which had been employed by his brother. However, due to the extreme financial pressure of mobilizing against potential French invasion, he was eventually forced to revive them.1
• Governance and Management: Richard utilized his signet registers to plan improvements for the management of royal estates and the administration of northern England.1
• Legal and Social Protections: His government introduced legislation aimed at providing protection for English merchants and craftsmen.2
• Reconciliation: He reached an agreement with Queen Elizabeth and the Wydevilles, allowing them to emerge from sanctuary and providing for them, which served to stabilize his position early in his reign.1

Despite these intentions, Richard’s ability to implement lasting reforms was severely limited by significant political opposition, his reputation regarding the fate of his nephews, and the constant threat of rebellion.12