THE MERCURY CHARITABLE TRUST
1. Advance education of the public, particularly but not exclusively, in field of financial awareness; 2. To improve the health of the public through research into the prevention and cure of disease; 3. To advance the protection of the environment in particular by promoting more efficient use of resources; 4. Other objects and purposes that are exclusively charitable within laws of England & Wales
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity reported a net loss of £4,767 for the year, reducing its unrestricted funds to £1,113. The trustees note that the cost of living crisis has impacted fundraising and that the charity's continued operation is dependent on the personal wealth of trustees and future donations from a key individual.
What the accounts disclose
“Income comprises of donations and interest.”
“For this reason, they continue to adopt the going concern basis in preparing the financial statements.” — page 5
Trustees
- ANDREW FISHERchair
- CAROLINE FISHER
- MARTIN GLENN
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 13/08/2025 | £140k | £145k |
| 13/08/2024 | £1k | £500 |
| 13/08/2023 | £0 | £1k |
| 13/08/2022 | £0 | £0 |
| 13/08/2021 | £0 | £0 |
Common questions
Is THE MERCURY CHARITABLE TRUST financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity reported a net loss of £4,767 for the year, reducing its unrestricted funds to £1,113. The trustees note that the cost of living crisis has impacted fundraising and that the charity's continued operation is dependent on the personal wealth of trustees and future donations from a key individual. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.