Merseyside Play Action Council
Also known as: M P a C, Mpac
INFORMATION, ADVICE AND RESOURCE CENTRE FOR COMMUNITY/VOLUNTARY SECTOR GROUPS WORKING WITH CHILDREN AND YOUNG PEOPLE ON MERSEYSIDE
Activities & Mission
INFORMATION, ADVICE AND RESOURCE CENTRE FOR COMMUNITY/VOLUNTARY SECTOR GROUPS WORKING WITH CHILDREN AND YOUNG PEOPLE ON MERSEYSIDE
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 93% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £100K to £1M (sample: 3459). How is this calculated?
Higher than 49% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £100K to £1M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 44% of UK Beneficiary group 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 | £727,885 | £908,977 | £895,560 | £944,692 | £344,457 | 11 / 5 |
| 2024 | £2,002,640 | £1,683,094 | £1,662,485 | £1,162,079 | £586,896 | 11 / 5 |
| 2023 | £1,199,802 | £1,027,436 | £1,010,339 | £842,533 | £448,517 | 9 / 4 |
| 2022 | £750,017 | £564,506 | £543,783 | £670,167 | £241,233 | 8 / 4 |
| 2021 | £586,202 | £532,380 | £484,885 | £484,656 | £0 | 4 / 4 |
Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers
Frequently asked questions about Merseyside Play Action Council
What does Merseyside Play Action Council do?
INFORMATION, ADVICE AND RESOURCE CENTRE FOR COMMUNITY/VOLUNTARY SECTOR GROUPS WORKING WITH CHILDREN AND YOUNG PEOPLE ON MERSEYSIDE
How much income did Merseyside Play Action Council report in 2025?
Merseyside Play Action Council reported total income of £728k and reported expenditure of £909k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is Merseyside Play Action Council?
Merseyside Play Action Council has a program ratio of 123.0%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 93% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £100K to £1M (sample of 3459 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
When was Merseyside Play Action Council registered as a charity?
Merseyside Play Action Council was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 26 July 1995 as charity number 1048263. It has been registered for 31 years.
Who runs Merseyside Play Action Council?
Merseyside Play Action Council is governed by a board of 5 trustees. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does Merseyside Play Action Council operate?
Merseyside Play Action Council operates across 5 areas, including Knowsley, Liverpool City, Sefton and 2 others. The full list is shown on its profile.
Is Merseyside Play Action Council a registered charity?
Yes — Merseyside Play Action Council is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1048263.
Details
1-27 Bridport Street
Liverpool
L3 5QF
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Sectors & Classifications
Also Known As
- M P a C
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Data & trust
- Register data refreshed
- 14 May 2026
- Methodology
- How metrics are calculated