brian mercer trust
Activities & Mission
The Brian Mercer Trust awards grants to charities and organisations whose aims are: a) Prevention of, or relief from, disadvantage and suffering resulting from poverty, ill-health, or other causes globally.b) Promotion of visual arts, and artistic talent especially in the North West of England.c) Support for charitable community initiatives local to Blackburn, Lancashire
Fundraising
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Local Authority
Financial Information
Latest Income
£1,373,488
Latest Expenditure
£429,608
Financial Efficiency
Program Ratio 20.1%
% of income going directly to charitable activities
Overall Efficiency 64.3%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)
Administrative Ratio 40.4%
Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure
Latest Financial Breakdown
Income Sources
Donations & Legacies £0
Charitable Activities £0
Other Trading £0
Investments £1,373,488
Other Income £0
Expenditure Categories
Charitable Expenditure £276,410
Raising Funds £153,198
Governance £20,215
Grants to Institutions £256,195
Other Expenditure £0
Financial Trend
Annual Returns
| Financial Year | Income | Expenditure | Charitable Spending | Net Assets | Reserves | Staff |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | £1,373,488 | £429,608 | £276,410 | £38,789,333 | £38,789,333 | 0 / 0 |
| 2023 | £1,319,934 | £1,259,834 | £1,108,545 | £35,409,021 | £35,409,021 | 0 / 0 |
| 2022 | £1,315,044 | £1,095,367 | £938,565 | £38,011,597 | £38,011,597 | 0 / 0 |
| 2021 | £1,321,060 | £1,063,159 | £919,128 | £36,874,140 | £36,874,140 | 0 / 0 |
| 2020 | £1,288,311 | £354,070 | £218,026 | £29,739,491 | £29,739,491 | 0 / 0 |
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Details
Address
Suite 16b
The Beehive Lions Drive
Blackburn
Lancashire
The Beehive Lions Drive
Blackburn
Lancashire
Website
www.brianmercertrust.orgRegistration Date
6 August 1999
Status
Registered
Registry Information
Organisation Number
3964157
Charity Number
1076925
Trustees
CHRISTINE JANE CLANCY
KENNETH JOHN MERRILL
Luke John Merrill
Sarah Wakefield
Sectors & Classifications
Also Known As
- THE BRIAN MERCER CHARITABLE TRUST
- Brian Mercer Trust