THE MERI TRUST
As detailed in the Trust deed
Objects
1. THE RELIEF OF POVERTY AND FINANCIAL HARDSHIP OF PEOPLE LIVING IN THE UK AND ISRAEL BY MAKING GRANTS OF MONEY FOR PROVIDING OR PAYING FOR ITEMS, SERVICES OR FACILITIES.2. THE RELIEF OF SICKNESS AND PRESERVATION OF HEALTH OF PEOPLE LIVING IN THE UK OR ISRAEL.3. SUCH CHARITABLE PURPOSES FOR THE PUBLIC BENEFIT AS ARE EXCLUSIVELY CHARITABLE ACCORDING TO THE LAWS OF ENGLAND AND WALES AS THE TRUSTEES MAY FROM TIME TO TIME DETERMINE.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity reported a net expenditure of £398 for the year, resulting in unrestricted funds decreasing from £24,589 to £24,191. The trustees consider the resulting unrestricted deficit acceptable and are confident the shortfall will be covered by future fundraising, supported by assurances from a local philanthropist.
What the accounts disclose
“the trustees have resolved to maintain a minimum reserve roughly equal to the net current assets of the charity.”
“During the year MBH Investments Ltd donated £34,250 and Mr J Adler donated £36,000 to The Meri Trust.” — page 17
Trustees
- JACOB ADLERchair
- MARK JEREMY MILLER
- SARAH RUBINFELD
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/10/2025 | £79k | £80k |
| 31/10/2024 | £134k | £209k |
| 31/10/2023 | £156k | £158k |
| 31/10/2022 | £326k | £329k |
| 31/10/2021 | £364k | £363k |
Common questions
Is THE MERI TRUST financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity reported a net expenditure of £398 for the year, resulting in unrestricted funds decreasing from £24,589 to £24,191. The trustees consider the resulting unrestricted deficit acceptable and are confident the shortfall will be covered by future fundraising, supported by assurances from a local philanthropist. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.