The Mercers Charitable Foundation
Grant making programmes for:1. Young People and Education;2. Older People and Housing;3. Church and Communities.
Activities & Mission
Grant making programmes for:1. Young People and Education;2. Older People and Housing;3. Church and Communities.
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 10% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £1M to £10M (sample: 1170). How is this calculated?
Higher than 46% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £1M to £10M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 19% 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
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Financial Trend
Annual Returns
As filed with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Most recent filing covers the financial year ending 2025.
One or more years show a significant change in income (over ±100%) compared with the prior year. This usually reflects a merger, transfer of activities, restated accounts, or a one-off legacy — not necessarily a real change in operating scale. See the methodology for context.
The Commission record shows these related events on the register:
- Asset transfer in in 2021 — The Mercers' Company Educational Trust Fund (organisation 313222)
- Asset transfer in in 2016 — Richard Fishbourne's Charity (mercers Co) (organisation 241697)
- Asset transfer in in 2016 — John Bancks for Sermons (organisation 256055)
- Asset transfer in in 2015 — John Banck's Charity (mercers' Company) (organisation 210290)
| Financial Year | Income | Expenditure | Charitable Spending | Net Assets | Reserves | Staff |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | £6,645,000 | £4,349,000 | £4,262,000 | £38,032,000 | £15,759,000 | 0 / 130 |
| 2024 | £7,981,000 | £3,425,000 | £3,391,000 | £35,356,000 | £29,439,000 | 0 / 130 |
| 2023 | £10,877,000 | £2,008,000 | £1,978,000 | £30,470,000 | £24,441,000 | 0 / 130 |
| 2022 | £6,734,000 | £2,921,000 | £2,893,000 | £21,943,000 | £12,478,000 | 0 / 130 |
| 2021 | £1,769,000 | £5,625,000 | £5,600,000 | £17,614,000 | £11,142,000 | 0 / 77 |
Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers
Frequently asked questions about The Mercers Charitable Foundation
What does The Mercers Charitable Foundation do?
Grant making programmes for:1. Young People and Education;2. Older People and Housing;3. Church and Communities.
How much income did The Mercers Charitable Foundation report in 2025?
The Mercers Charitable Foundation reported total income of £6.64m and reported expenditure of £4.35m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is The Mercers Charitable Foundation?
The Mercers Charitable Foundation has a program ratio of 64.1%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 10% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £1M to £10M (sample of 1170 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
When was The Mercers Charitable Foundation registered as a charity?
The Mercers Charitable Foundation was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 29 April 1983 as charity number 326340. It has been registered for 43 years.
Who runs The Mercers Charitable Foundation?
The Mercers Charitable Foundation is governed by a board of 1 trustee. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does The Mercers Charitable Foundation operate?
The Mercers Charitable Foundation operates in England And Wales, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.
Is The Mercers Charitable Foundation a registered charity?
Yes — The Mercers Charitable Foundation is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 326340.
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