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the mercury foundation

The charity supports the general public. The Mercury Foundation is a registered charity whose purpose is general charitable purposes. It delivers its work by making grants to organisations. The charity is based in London and operates in England And Wales.


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

To advance the education of the public, in particular but not exclusively, in the history of the second world war and the Battle of Britain and the Royal Air Force, by the establishment and maintenance of a museum and associated collections, and such other means as the Trustees shall in their discretion determine.

Fundraising

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Financial Information

Latest Income
£69,288
Latest Expenditure
£66,405

Financial Efficiency

Overall Efficiency 95.8%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)
Expenditure Ratio 95.8%
Expenditure as % of income

Financial Trend

Annual Returns

Financial YearIncomeExpenditureCharitable SpendingNet AssetsReservesStaff
2024£69,288£66,4050 / 0
2023£99,367£90,3290 / 0
2022£255,277£69,5400 / 0
2021£181,591£63,1420 / 0
2020£366,841£145,3960 / 0

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers