Merton Community Transport
Merton Community Transport (MCT) is a local not for profit charity providing innovative, flexible and accessible transport solutions to affiliated organisations and individuals in Merton and surrounding districts.
Activities & Mission
Merton Community Transport (MCT) is a local not for profit charity providing innovative, flexible and accessible transport solutions to affiliated organisations and individuals in Merton and surrounding districts.
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
Financial Efficiency
Higher than 44% of UK Social welfare charities with income £1M to £10M (sample: 1359). How is this calculated?
Higher than 40% of UK Social welfare charities with income £1M to £10M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 58% of UK Social welfare 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 2025.
| Financial Year | Income | Expenditure | Charitable Spending | Net Assets | Reserves | Staff |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | £1,480,192 | £1,418,668 | £1,343,240 | £347,206 | £339,093 | 42 / 2 |
| 2024 | £1,167,022 | £1,036,048 | £980,506 | £285,682 | £1,075,867 | 36 / 3 |
| 2023 | £768,057 | £777,220 | £777,220 | £154,708 | £0 | 30 / 3 |
| 2022 | £633,314 | £611,565 | £611,565 | £163,871 | £0 | 29 / 0 |
| 2021 | £530,987 | £560,350 | £560,350 | £142,122 | £0 | 27 / 0 |
Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers
Frequently asked questions about Merton Community Transport
What does Merton Community Transport do?
Merton Community Transport (MCT) is a local not for profit charity providing innovative, flexible and accessible transport solutions to affiliated organisations and individuals in Merton and surrounding districts.
How much income did Merton Community Transport report in 2025?
Merton Community Transport reported total income of £1.48m and reported expenditure of £1.42m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is Merton Community Transport?
Merton Community Transport has a program ratio of 90.7%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 44% of UK Social welfare charities with income £1M to £10M (sample of 1359 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
When was Merton Community Transport registered as a charity?
Merton Community Transport was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 14 January 1999 as charity number 1073312. It has been registered for 27 years.
Who runs Merton Community Transport?
Merton Community Transport is governed by a board of 10 trustees. The chair of trustees is Russell Makin. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does Merton Community Transport operate?
Merton Community Transport operates across 2 areas: Surrey and London.
Is Merton Community Transport a registered charity?
Yes — Merton Community Transport is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1073312.
Details
Batsworth Road
Mitcham
Surrey
CR4 3BX
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Sectors & Classifications
Also Known As
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Data & trust
- Register data refreshed
- 14 May 2026
- Methodology
- How metrics are calculated