The Merchant Venturers Charity
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.
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.
Grants
The Merchant Venturers Charity is a grant-making charity: making grants is its main activity.
- Gives grants to
- organisations and individuals
- Total spending (2025)
- £346,420
- Only charities with income over £500,000 file a separate grants figure.
- Who it helps
- children and young people, elderly people, people with disabilities, people of a particular ethnic or racial origin and other charities or voluntary bodies
- What it supports
- general charitable purposes, education and training, the advancement of health or the saving of lives, disability, arts, culture, heritage, or science and amateur sport
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 Efficiency
Higher than 50% of UK Facilities charities with income £100K to £1M (sample: 101). How is this calculated?
Higher than 61% of UK Facilities charities with income £100K to £1M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 88% of UK Facilities 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 2025.
| Financial Year | Income | Expenditure | Charitable Spending | Net Assets | Reserves | Staff |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | £419,702 | £346,420 | 0 / 0 | |||
| 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 |
Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers
Frequently asked questions about The Merchant Venturers Charity
What does The Merchant Venturers Charity do?
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.
How much income did The Merchant Venturers Charity report in 2025?
The Merchant Venturers Charity reported total income of £420k and reported expenditure of £346k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is The Merchant Venturers Charity?
The Merchant Venturers Charity has a program ratio of 84.7%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 50% of UK Facilities charities with income £100K to £1M (sample of 101 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
When was The Merchant Venturers Charity registered as a charity?
The Merchant Venturers Charity was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 16 August 1972 as charity number 264302. It has been registered for 54 years.
Who runs The Merchant Venturers Charity?
The Merchant Venturers Charity 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 Charity operate?
The Merchant Venturers Charity operates in Bristol City, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.
Is The Merchant Venturers Charity a registered charity?
Yes — The Merchant Venturers Charity is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 264302.
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Sectors & Classifications
Data & trust
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- 9 November 2026
- Methodology
- How metrics are calculated