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Mercy In Action

Also known as: Mia, The Source

MERCY IN ACTION WORKS IN THE PHILIPPINES IN CEBU AND MINDANAO AMONGST THE POOREST OF THE POOR. WE CURRENTLY SEND AROUND 400 CHILDREN TO SCHOOL AND COLLEGE & RUN 3 CHILDREN'S HOMES. WE HAVE FEEDING PROGRAMMES AND A DROP IN CENTRE FOR STREET CHILDREN, BUILD HOMES FOR DESTITUTE FAMILIES AND PROVIDE GRANTS FOR SMALL BUSINESSES. 'FEEDING THE HUNGRY TODAY; EQUIPPING THEM FOR TOMORROW'.

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Activities & Mission

MERCY IN ACTION WORKS IN THE PHILIPPINES IN CEBU AND MINDANAO AMONGST THE POOREST OF THE POOR. WE CURRENTLY SEND AROUND 400 CHILDREN TO SCHOOL AND COLLEGE & RUN 3 CHILDREN'S HOMES. WE HAVE FEEDING PROGRAMMES AND A DROP IN CENTRE FOR STREET CHILDREN, BUILD HOMES FOR DESTITUTE FAMILIES AND PROVIDE GRANTS FOR SMALL BUSINESSES. 'FEEDING THE HUNGRY TODAY; EQUIPPING THEM FOR TOMORROW'.

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.

Show all 11 areas of operation

Financial Information

Latest Income
£6,104,104
Latest Expenditure
£5,877,322

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 19.6%
% of income going directly to charitable activities
Overall Efficiency 20.3%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)
Administrative Ratio 80.0%
Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £840,451
Charitable Activities £275,102
Other Trading £4,988,551
Investments £0
Other Income £0

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £1,195,257
Raising Funds £4,682,065
Governance £19,130
Grants to Institutions £397,414
Other Expenditure £0

Financial Trend

Annual Returns

As filed with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Most recent filing covers the financial year ending 2025.

Financial YearIncomeExpenditureCharitable SpendingNet AssetsReservesStaff
2025
£6,104,104
£5,877,322£1,195,257£709,419£457,439188 / 360
2024
£5,751,932
£5,753,668£1,159,529£482,637£224,638189 / 376
2023
£5,214,489
£5,614,520£1,113,051£484,373£484,373168 / 350
2022
£4,538,761
£4,583,995£1,687,965£884,404£884,404132 / 300
2021
£3,525,508
£3,158,056£1,190,101£929,638£929,638123 / 200

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about Mercy In Action

What does Mercy In Action do?

MERCY IN ACTION WORKS IN THE PHILIPPINES IN CEBU AND MINDANAO AMONGST THE POOREST OF THE POOR. WE CURRENTLY SEND AROUND 400 CHILDREN TO SCHOOL AND COLLEGE & RUN 3 CHILDREN'S HOMES. WE HAVE FEEDING PROGRAMMES AND A DROP IN CENTRE FOR STREET CHILDREN, BUILD HOMES FOR DESTITUTE FAMILIES AND PROVIDE GRANTS FOR SMALL BUSINESSES. 'FEEDING THE HUNGRY TODAY; EQUIPPING THEM FOR TOMORROW'.

How much income did Mercy In Action report in 2025?

Mercy In Action reported total income of £6.10m and reported expenditure of £5.88m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

When was Mercy In Action registered as a charity?

Mercy In Action was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 19 February 2003 as charity number 1096068. It has been registered for 23 years.

Who runs Mercy In Action?

Mercy In Action is governed by a board of 4 trustees. The chair of trustees is David Day. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does Mercy In Action operate?

Mercy In Action operates across 11 areas, including Philippines, Sri Lanka, Bath And North East Somerset and 8 others. The full list is shown on its profile.

Is Mercy In Action a registered charity?

Yes — Mercy In Action is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1096068.

Details

Address
Unit 11
Foxcote Avenue
Bath Business Park
Peasedown St. John
BATH
BA2 8SF
Registration Date
19 February 2003
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
3997767
Charity Number
1096068

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Trustees

David Day Chair
FRANK CLARK
Also governs 1 other charity
Lesley Mcallister
Also governs 2 other charities
Rhian Day

Also Known As

  • Mia
  • The Source

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