Brian Mercer Trust
Also known as: The Brian Mercer Charitable Trust
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
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
Areas of Operation
Where this charity is registered to operate, as self-declared to the Charity Commission. These are regulatory classifications, not a list of active programmes, and don't necessarily indicate fundraising activity in each location.
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Financial Information
Financial Efficiency
Higher than 4% of UK Arts charities with income £1M to £10M (sample: 780). How is this calculated?
Higher than 8% of UK Arts charities with income £1M to £10M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 5% of UK Arts charities with income £1M to £10M. (Lower overhead is generally read as more efficient.) How is this calculated?
Latest Financial Breakdown
Income Sources
Expenditure Categories
Financial Trend
Annual Returns
As filed with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Most recent filing covers the financial year ending 2024.
| 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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Frequently asked questions about Brian Mercer Trust
What does Brian Mercer Trust do?
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
How much income did Brian Mercer Trust report in 2024?
Brian Mercer Trust reported total income of £1.37m and reported expenditure of £430k for the financial year ending 2024, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is Brian Mercer Trust?
Brian Mercer Trust has a program ratio of 20.1%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 4% of UK Arts charities with income £1M to £10M (sample of 780 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
When was Brian Mercer Trust registered as a charity?
Brian Mercer Trust was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 6 August 1999 as charity number 1076925. It has been registered for 27 years.
Who runs Brian Mercer Trust?
Brian Mercer Trust is governed by a board of 3 trustees. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does Brian Mercer Trust operate?
Brian Mercer Trust operates across 8 areas, including Burkina Faso, Congo (Democratic Republic), India and 5 others. The full list is shown on its profile.
Is Brian Mercer Trust a registered charity?
Yes — Brian Mercer Trust is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1076925.
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Also Known As
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- Register data refreshed
- 14 May 2026
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