Mercers' Company Housing Association
THE MERCERS' COMPANY HOUSING ASSOCIATION:1. PROVIDES HOUSING AND ANY ASSOCIATED AMENITIES FOR PERSONS IN NECESSITOUS CIRCUMSTANCES UPON TERMS APPROPRIATE TO THEIR MEANS; AND2. PROVIDES FOR AGED PERSONS IN NEED THEREOF HOUSING AND ANY ASSOCIATED AMENITIES SPECIALLY DESIGNED OR ADAPTED TO MEET THE DISABILITIES AND REQUIREMENTS OF SUCH PERSONS.
Activities & Mission
THE MERCERS' COMPANY HOUSING ASSOCIATION:1. PROVIDES HOUSING AND ANY ASSOCIATED AMENITIES FOR PERSONS IN NECESSITOUS CIRCUMSTANCES UPON TERMS APPROPRIATE TO THEIR MEANS; AND2. PROVIDES FOR AGED PERSONS IN NEED THEREOF HOUSING AND ANY ASSOCIATED AMENITIES SPECIALLY DESIGNED OR ADAPTED TO MEET THE DISABILITIES AND REQUIREMENTS OF SUCH PERSONS.
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.
Local Authority
Financial Information
Financial Efficiency
Higher than 31% of UK Housing charities with income £100K to £1M (sample: 863). How is this calculated?
Higher than 100% of UK Housing charities with income £100K to £1M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 44% of UK Housing charities with income £100K to £1M. (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 2025.
| Financial Year | Income | Expenditure | Charitable Spending | Net Assets | Reserves | Staff |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | £861,000 | £665,000 | £665,000 | £4,336,000 | £692,000 | 0 / 72 |
| 2024 | £761,000 | £707,000 | £696,000 | £4,140,000 | £494,000 | 0 / 72 |
| 2023 | £691,000 | £667,000 | £663,000 | £4,431,000 | £328,000 | 0 / 83 |
| 2022 | £629,000 | £677,000 | £675,000 | £4,419,000 | £182,000 | 0 / 83 |
| 2021 | £631,000 | £488,000 | £488,000 | £2,996,000 | £78,000 | 0 / 42 |
Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers
Frequently asked questions about Mercers' Company Housing Association
What does Mercers' Company Housing Association do?
THE MERCERS' COMPANY HOUSING ASSOCIATION:1. PROVIDES HOUSING AND ANY ASSOCIATED AMENITIES FOR PERSONS IN NECESSITOUS CIRCUMSTANCES UPON TERMS APPROPRIATE TO THEIR MEANS; AND2. PROVIDES FOR AGED PERSONS IN NEED THEREOF HOUSING AND ANY ASSOCIATED AMENITIES SPECIALLY DESIGNED OR ADAPTED TO MEET THE DISABILITIES AND REQUIREMENTS OF SUCH PERSONS.
How much income did Mercers' Company Housing Association report in 2025?
Mercers' Company Housing Association reported total income of £861k and reported expenditure of £665k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is Mercers' Company Housing Association?
Mercers' Company Housing Association has a program ratio of 77.2%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 31% of UK Housing charities with income £100K to £1M (sample of 863 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
When was Mercers' Company Housing Association registered as a charity?
Mercers' Company Housing Association was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 27 March 2017 as charity number 1172263. It has been registered for 9 years.
Who runs Mercers' Company Housing Association?
Mercers' Company Housing Association is governed by a board of 4 trustees. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does Mercers' Company Housing Association operate?
Mercers' Company Housing Association operates in Islington, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.
Is Mercers' Company Housing Association a registered charity?
Yes — Mercers' Company Housing Association is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1172263.
Details
LONDON
EC2R 8AB
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