MERCY RESCUE TRUST
Mercy Rescue Trust runs a baby rescue centre in Kitale, Kenya. Babies who would otherwise be left to die are rescued, nursed back to health, and re-homed with local families. The centre is staffed by Kenyan nationals, maintaining the local culture and providing local employment.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity reported a net inflow of resources of £4,475 for the year ended 31 March 2025, a significant decrease from the previous year's £19,999. Total reserves stood at £180,040, comprising a General Fund of £29,211 and a Restricted Fund of £150,829. The trustees noted increasing costs in Kenya and domestic demands on donors but confirmed that sufficient liquid funds are available to meet ongoing commitments.
What the accounts disclose
Register events
- Received assets from another charity (17/04/2020)
Trustees
- CLARE JENKINSchair
- Michael John Allen
- NEIL BRIDLE
- TIM CURNOCK
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/03/2025 | £119k | £115k |
| 31/03/2024 | £126k | £106k |
| 31/03/2023 | £100k | £113k |
| 31/03/2022 | £92k | £90k |
| 31/03/2021 | £72k | £70k |
Common questions
Is MERCY RESCUE TRUST financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity reported a net inflow of resources of £4,475 for the year ended 31 March 2025, a significant decrease from the previous year's £19,999. Total reserves stood at £180,040, comprising a General Fund of £29,211 and a Restricted Fund of £150,829. The trustees noted increasing costs in Kenya and domestic demands on donors but confirmed that sufficient liquid funds are available to meet ongoing commitments. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Who funds MERCY RESCUE TRUST?
Funders whose own accounts filings name MERCY RESCUE TRUST as a grant recipient include THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF ST KEA, TRURO, THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF PARBOLD, CHRIST CHURCH.
Known funders
| Funder | Year | Amount | Purpose (as stated by the funder) |
|---|---|---|---|
| THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF ST KEA, TRURO | FY2022 | £5k | Gospel Partnerships |
| THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF ST KEA, TRURO | FY2021 | £5k | |
| THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF PARBOLD, CHRIST CHURCH | FY2022 | £2k | Harvest Appeal |
| THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF ST KEA, TRURO | FY2023 | £396 | Gospel Partnership |
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| W F SOUTHALL TRUST | 2 | £12k |
| GILCHRIST EDUCATIONAL TRUST | 2 | £4k |
| THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF WOKING CHRIST CHURCH | 1 | £111k |
| SEEDFIELD TRUST | 1 | £8k |
| ALLAN AND NESTA FERGUSON CHARITABLE SETTLEMENT | 1 | £7k |
| THE PETER STEBBINGS MEMORIAL CHARITY | 1 | £5k |
| THE CARMELA & RONNIE PIGNATELLI FOUNDATION | 1 | £5k |
| THE FORRESTER FAMILY TRUST | 1 | £5k |
Charities like this
- NEW LIFE HOME TRUST UK CIO
- UMOJA STREET CHILD TRUST
- THE KISUMU CHILDREN TRUST
- MERCY OUTREACH
- KENYA CHILDREN CENTRES
- MEDICAL AND EDUCATIONAL AID TO KENYA
Side by side with its peers
| Charity | Income | Top pay band | Staff >£60k | Reserves vs policy | Fundraising cost | Going concern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MERCY RESCUE TRUST | £119k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| NEW LIFE HOME TRUST UK CIO | £118k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| UMOJA STREET CHILD TRUST | £102k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| THE KISUMU CHILDREN TRUST | £225k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| MERCY OUTREACH | £103k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| KENYA CHILDREN CENTRES | £142k | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |