the merchant venturers charity

The charity supports children and young people, elderly people, people with disabilities, people of a particular ethnic or racial origin, and other charities or voluntary bodies. The Merchant Venturers Charity is a registered charity whose purpose is general charitable purposes. It delivers its work by making grants to individuals. The charity is based in Bristol and operates in Bristol City.

This page summarises publicly available information about the charity, including its activities, beneficiaries, and registration details, based on official records.

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Activities & Mission

THE AIM OF THE CHARITY IS TO ENHANCE THE QUALITY OF LIFE FOR ALL, PARTICULARLY THE YOUNG, AGED AND DISADVANTAGED; TO PROMOTE LEARNING AND THE ACQUISITION OF SKILLS BY SUPPORTING EDUCATION; TO ACTIVELY SUPPORT COMMUNITY ACTIVITY AND TO HELP PRESERVE THE OPEN SPACES AND HERITAGE FOR WHICH THE MERCHANT VENTURERS ARE RESPONSIBLE.

Fundraising

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Local Authority

Bristol City

Financial Information

Latest Income

£447,297

Latest Expenditure

£506,291

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 84.7%

% of income going directly to charitable activities

Overall Efficiency 98.8%

% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)

Administrative Ratio 0.0%

Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £264,673

Charitable Activities £0

Other Trading £0

Investments £262,089

Other Income £0

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £445,981

Raising Funds £0

Governance £0

Grants to Institutions £0

Other Expenditure £5,596

Financial Trend

Annual Returns

Financial Year	Income	Expenditure	Charitable Spending	Net Assets	Reserves	Staff
2024	£447,297	£506,291				0 / 0
2023	£440,726	£447,087				0 / 0
2022	£526,762	£451,577	£445,981	£7,439,205	£6,213,177	0 / 0
2021	£407,272	£365,083				0 / 0
2020	£390,764	£657,428				0 / 0