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Merky Foundation Limited

A UK Foundation committed to fighting racial inequalities, justice reform, discrimination, employment and social inclusion within the black community. To protect, promote and strengthen the social, economic, educational and political capital of black people. Advancing self-empowerment, liberation and well being by provisions including bursaries primarily, but not exclusively, Cambridge University.

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Activities & Mission

A UK Foundation committed to fighting racial inequalities, justice reform, discrimination, employment and social inclusion within the black community. To protect, promote and strengthen the social, economic, educational and political capital of black people. Advancing self-empowerment, liberation and well being by provisions including bursaries primarily, but not exclusively, Cambridge University.

Grants

Merky Foundation Limited is a grant-making charity: making grants is its main activity.

Grants paid (2025)
£760,000
Who it helps
children and young people
What it supports
education and training, disability and human rights, religious or racial harmony, equality, or diversity

As recorded with the Charity Commission. To ask about applying, use the contact details and check the trustees and latest accounts below.

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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.

Financial Information

Latest Income
£991,000
Latest Expenditure
£799,947

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 76.7%
% of income going directly to charitable activities
Overall Efficiency 95.0%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)
Administrative Ratio 5.0%
Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £991,000
Charitable Activities £0
Other Trading £0
Investments £0
Other Income £0

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £760,000
Raising Funds £39,947
Governance £0
Grants to Institutions £760,000
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
£991,000
£799,947£760,000£258,765£241,7653 / 0
2024
£872,450
£846,212£778,590£67,712£50,7120 / 0
2023
£968,652
£974,429£791,000£41,474£41,4740 / 3
2022
£816,404
£860,811£845,062£47,251£27,2510 / 2
2021
£760,958
£666,636£642,086£91,658£91,6580 / 0

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about Merky Foundation Limited

What does Merky Foundation Limited do?

A UK Foundation committed to fighting racial inequalities, justice reform, discrimination, employment and social inclusion within the black community. To protect, promote and strengthen the social, economic, educational and political capital of black people. Advancing self-empowerment, liberation and well being by provisions including bursaries primarily, but not exclusively, Cambridge University.

How much income did Merky Foundation Limited report in 2025?

Merky Foundation Limited reported total income of £991k and reported expenditure of £800k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

When was Merky Foundation Limited registered as a charity?

Merky Foundation Limited was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 11 December 2019 as charity number 1186891. It has been registered for 7 years.

Who runs Merky Foundation Limited?

Merky Foundation Limited is governed by a board of 2 trustees. The chair of trustees is Michael Owuo. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does Merky Foundation Limited operate?

Merky Foundation Limited operates in England And Wales, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.

Is Merky Foundation Limited a registered charity?

Yes — Merky Foundation Limited is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1186891.

Details

Contact (address, email, phone)
Registration Date
11 December 2019
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
5143346
Charity Number
1186891

Trustees

Michael Owuo Chair
Richard Barry Rosenberg
Also governs 1 other charity

Data & trust

Register data refreshed
19 October 2026
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