Fountain of Mercy
Fountain of Mercy is a charitable organization dedicated to alleviating the suffering of the needy worldwide by distributing aid, food and clothing. We also provide support to vulnerable children and adults including those with additional needs within the UK and abroad.
Objects
(1) THE PREVENTION AND RELIEF OF POVERTY AND SUFFERING BY PROVIDING ORPHANS, UNDERPRIVILEGED CHILDREN AND NEEDY PEOPLE ACCESS TO EDUCATION, FOOD, CLEAN WATER, MEDICAL AID AND SHELTER.(2) THE RELIEF AND ASSISTANCE OF PEOPLE WHO ARE THE VICTIMS OF WAR OR NATURAL DISASTER, TROUBLE, OR CATASTROPHE, IN PARTICULAR, BY THE SUPPLY OF MEDICAL AID TO SUCH PERSONS.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity reported a net deficit of £180,407 for the year ended 31 March 2025, resulting in a reduction of unrestricted reserves from £303,554 to £123,147. The trustees confirm that current reserves are adequate based on their knowledge and experience, and they have resolved to build reserves to cover six months of future expenditure. The independent examiner confirmed that no material matters came to their attention that would cause concern regarding the accounts.
What the accounts disclose
“The Trustees have resolved to establish over the next few years reserves to provide for future activities, and to provide funding for the expected expenditure for six months ahead.” — page 4
“No fee or expenses were paid to trustees or persons connected with them” — page 12
Policies the charity declares
- Complaints handling
- Complaints policy and procedures
- Conflicting interests
- Financial reserves policy and procedures
- Internal charity financial controls policy and procedures
- Risk management
- Safeguarding vulnerable beneficiaries
- Trustee conflicts of interest policy and procedures
- Trustee expenses policy and procedures
- Volunteer management
Trustees
- MOHAMMED KAYDUL ISLAMchair
- ABDULLAH MEMI
- MOHAMMED AMINUR RAHMAN
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/03/2025 | £199k | £379k |
| 31/03/2024 | £282k | £152k |
| 31/03/2023 | £235k | £211k |
| 31/03/2022 | £324k | £311k |
| 31/03/2021 | £174k | £119k |
Common questions
Is Fountain of Mercy financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity reported a net deficit of £180,407 for the year ended 31 March 2025, resulting in a reduction of unrestricted reserves from £303,554 to £123,147. The trustees confirm that current reserves are adequate based on their knowledge and experience, and they have resolved to build reserves to cover six months of future expenditure. The independent examiner confirmed that no material matters came to their attention that would cause concern regarding the accounts. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| HUMAN APPEAL | 1 | £444k |
| KENNETH COPELAND MINISTRIES | 1 | £68k |
| THE JERUSALEM TRUST | 1 | £55k |
| GLOBAL RELIEF TRUST | 1 | £12k |
| Stolkin Foundation | 1 | £5k |
| THE GOSHEN TRUST | 1 | £2k |
| THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF HOLY APOSTLES, CHARLTON KINGS | 1 | £500 |
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Side by side with its peers
| Charity | Income | Top pay band | Staff >£60k | Reserves vs policy | Fundraising cost | Going concern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fountain of Mercy | £199k | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |
| MOUNTAIN OF MERCY | £317k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| MERCY FOUNDATION CIO | £111k | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |
| MERCY MEDIA | £954k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| RAHMA (MERCY) | £4.2m | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| MERCY RELIEF | £3.8m | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |