Mercy Relief
We help children in need, particularly orphans, through a sponsorship scheme. This helps them pursue education, improve their health care and provide for their general welfare.We also help people directly affected by natural and manmade disasters e.g. flooding, famine, war.
Activities & Mission
We help children in need, particularly orphans, through a sponsorship scheme. This helps them pursue education, improve their health care and provide for their general welfare.We also help people directly affected by natural and manmade disasters e.g. flooding, famine, war.
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 45% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £1M to £10M (sample: 3130). How is this calculated?
Higher than 25% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £1M to £10M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 90% of UK Beneficiary group 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 | £3,816,317 | £3,944,314 | £3,520,794 | £232,487 | £150,000 | 12 / 20 |
| 2023 | £3,027,671 | £3,977,013 | £3,429,808 | £360,484 | £50,000 | 9 / 20 |
| 2022 | £3,094,098 | £1,895,298 | £1,212,184 | £1,309,826 | £50,000 | 0 / 12 |
| 2021 | £2,261,872 | £2,267,309 | £1,454,678 | £111,026 | £13,774 | 0 / 0 |
| 2020 | £1,215,953 | £1,176,388 | £936,490 | £116,462 | £15,000 | 0 / 20 |
Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers
Frequently asked questions about Mercy Relief
What does Mercy Relief do?
We help children in need, particularly orphans, through a sponsorship scheme. This helps them pursue education, improve their health care and provide for their general welfare.We also help people directly affected by natural and manmade disasters e.g. flooding, famine, war.
How much income did Mercy Relief report in 2024?
Mercy Relief reported total income of £3.82m and reported expenditure of £3.94m for the financial year ending 2024, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is Mercy Relief?
Mercy Relief has a program ratio of 92.3%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 45% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £1M to £10M (sample of 3130 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
When was Mercy Relief registered as a charity?
Mercy Relief was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 21 January 2008 as charity number 1122376. It has been registered for 18 years.
Who runs Mercy Relief?
Mercy Relief is governed by a board of 7 trustees. The chair of trustees is ABDUL WADOD MOHAMED GHALEB. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does Mercy Relief operate?
Mercy Relief operates across 6 areas, including Lebanon, Occupied Palestinian Territories, Pakistan and 3 others. The full list is shown on its profile.
Is Mercy Relief a registered charity?
Yes — Mercy Relief is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1122376.
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BIRMINGHAM
B10 0UN
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