The Liverpool Merchants' Guild
To relieve individuals who have been a professional or self employed person, a person who worked in a supervisory capacity, or a clerical or non manual worker and their dependents who are residing in Merseyside or who have so resided for a continuous period of not less than 15 years who are not less than 50 years of age and who are in conditions of need, hardship or distress
Activities & Mission
To relieve individuals who have been a professional or self employed person, a person who worked in a supervisory capacity, or a clerical or non manual worker and their dependents who are residing in Merseyside or who have so resided for a continuous period of not less than 15 years who are not less than 50 years of age and who are in conditions of need, hardship or distress
Grants
The Liverpool Merchants' Guild is a grant-making charity: making grants is its main activity.
- Gives grants to
- individuals
- Total spending (2025)
- £1,296,851
- Only charities with income over £500,000 file a separate grants figure.
- Who it helps
- elderly people
- What it supports
- the prevention or relief of poverty
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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Financial Information
Financial Efficiency
Higher than 32% of UK Social welfare charities with income £1M to £10M (sample: 297). How is this calculated?
Higher than 27% of UK Social welfare charities with income £1M to £10M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 15% 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 | £1,322,871 | £1,296,851 | £1,096,959 | £58,723,800 | £5,960,561 | 0 / 0 |
| 2024 | £1,491,304 | £1,314,187 | £1,118,818 | £55,716,830 | £5,604,028 | 0 / 0 |
| 2023 | £1,590,688 | £1,283,799 | £1,101,153 | £52,627,203 | £4,960,666 | 0 / 0 |
| 2022 | £1,544,787 | £1,433,892 | £1,253,799 | £50,936,897 | £4,317,293 | 0 / 0 |
| 2021 | £1,518,134 | £1,510,261 | £1,322,822 | £55,276,308 | £4,888,927 | 0 / 0 |
Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers
Frequently asked questions about The Liverpool Merchants' Guild
What does The Liverpool Merchants' Guild do?
To relieve individuals who have been a professional or self employed person, a person who worked in a supervisory capacity, or a clerical or non manual worker and their dependents who are residing in Merseyside or who have so resided for a continuous period of not less than 15 years who are not less than 50 years of age and who are in conditions of need, hardship or distress
How much income did The Liverpool Merchants' Guild report in 2025?
The Liverpool Merchants' Guild reported total income of £1.32m and reported expenditure of £1.30m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is The Liverpool Merchants' Guild?
The Liverpool Merchants' Guild has a program ratio of 82.9%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 32% of UK Social welfare charities with income £1M to £10M (sample of 297 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
When was The Liverpool Merchants' Guild registered as a charity?
The Liverpool Merchants' Guild was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 28 February 1963 as charity number 206454. It has been registered for 63 years.
Who runs The Liverpool Merchants' Guild?
The Liverpool Merchants' Guild is governed by a board of 10 trustees. The chair of trustees is ROBERT JOHN CARTER. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does The Liverpool Merchants' Guild operate?
The Liverpool Merchants' Guild operates across 5 areas, including Knowsley, Liverpool City, Sefton and 2 others. The full list is shown on its profile.
Is The Liverpool Merchants' Guild a registered charity?
Yes — The Liverpool Merchants' Guild is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 206454.
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Trustees
Also governs 1 other charity
Sectors & Classifications
Data & trust
- Register data refreshed
- 2 November 2026
- Methodology
- How metrics are calculated