The Merchant Venturers Charities Investment Pool
Also known as: Mvcip
TO PROVIDE A COMMON INVESTMENT FUND WITHIN THE MEANING OF THE CHARITIES ACT 1960.
Activities & Mission
TO PROVIDE A COMMON INVESTMENT FUND WITHIN THE MEANING OF THE CHARITIES ACT 1960.
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 67% of UK Charity and VCS support charities with income £100K to £1M (sample: 724). How is this calculated?
Higher than 38% of UK Charity and VCS support charities with income £100K to £1M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 86% of UK Charity and VCS support 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 2024.
| Financial Year | Income | Expenditure | Charitable Spending | Net Assets | Reserves | Staff |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | £415,086 | £486,388 | 0 / 0 | |||
| 2023 | £506,047 | £518,355 | £491,474 | £12,589,399 | £12,589,399 | 0 / 0 |
| 2022 | £473,611 | £486,323 | 0 / 0 | |||
| 2021 | £423,422 | £436,666 | 0 / 0 | |||
| 2020 | £453,678 | £464,884 | 0 / 0 |
Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers
Frequently asked questions about The Merchant Venturers Charities Investment Pool
What does The Merchant Venturers Charities Investment Pool do?
TO PROVIDE A COMMON INVESTMENT FUND WITHIN THE MEANING OF THE CHARITIES ACT 1960.
How much income did The Merchant Venturers Charities Investment Pool report in 2024?
The Merchant Venturers Charities Investment Pool reported total income of £415k and reported expenditure of £486k for the financial year ending 2024, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is The Merchant Venturers Charities Investment Pool?
The Merchant Venturers Charities Investment Pool has a program ratio of 97.1%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 67% of UK Charity and VCS support charities with income £100K to £1M (sample of 724 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
When was The Merchant Venturers Charities Investment Pool registered as a charity?
The Merchant Venturers Charities Investment Pool was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 4 March 1996 as charity number 1053459. It has been registered for 30 years.
Who runs The Merchant Venturers Charities Investment Pool?
The Merchant Venturers Charities Investment Pool 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 Merchant Venturers Charities Investment Pool operate?
The Merchant Venturers Charities Investment Pool operates in Bristol City, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.
Is The Merchant Venturers Charities Investment Pool a registered charity?
Yes — The Merchant Venturers Charities Investment Pool is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1053459.
Details
MERCHANTS HALL
THE PROMENADE
CLIFTON DOWN
BRISTOL
BS8 3NH
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Sectors & Classifications
Also Known As
- Mvcip
Data & trust
- Register data refreshed
- 14 May 2026
- Methodology
- How metrics are calculated