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The Mersey Charitable Trust

It is the trustees' policy to distribute approximately one year's income in the course of each financial year.

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Activities & Mission

It is the trustees' policy to distribute approximately one year's income in the course of each financial year.

Grants

The Mersey Charitable Trust makes grants as part of its work.

Gives grants to
organisations and individuals
Total spending
£6,340
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, other charities or voluntary bodies, other defined groups and the general public
What it supports
general charitable purposes, education and training, the advancement of health or the saving of lives, disability, the prevention or relief of poverty, overseas aid or famine relief, religious activities, arts, culture, heritage, or science, animals, the environment, conservation, or heritage and economic or community development and employment

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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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.

Financial Information

Latest Income
£4,382
Latest Expenditure
£6,340

Financial Efficiency

Expenditure Ratio 144.7%
Expenditure as % of income

Frequently asked questions about The Mersey Charitable Trust

What does The Mersey Charitable Trust do?

It is the trustees' policy to distribute approximately one year's income in the course of each financial year.

When was The Mersey Charitable Trust registered as a charity?

The Mersey Charitable Trust was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 2 July 1984 as charity number 289745. It has been registered for 42 years.

Who runs The Mersey Charitable Trust?

The Mersey Charitable Trust is governed by a board of 3 trustees. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does The Mersey Charitable Trust operate?

The Mersey Charitable Trust operates in England And Wales, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.

Is The Mersey Charitable Trust a registered charity?

Yes — The Mersey Charitable Trust is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 289745.

Details

Contact (address, phone)
Registration Date
2 July 1984
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
289745
Charity Number
289745

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Trustees

HON EDWARD JOHN HALLAM BIGHAM
Viscountess Caroline Clare Bigham
VISCOUNTESS JOANNA BIGHAM

Sectors & Classifications

Data & trust

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