Mercer Family Charitable Foundation
The Foundation supports activities and initiatives run by organisations that deliver benefit in one or more of the qualifying categories; Education - a focus on farming, agriculture and food. Healthcare - a focus on those suffering from incurable illnesses. Community - a focus on community facilities in Staffordshire.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that unrestricted reserves stood at £528,398, which is below the Trustees' stated policy target of two years' average expenditure (£560,000). The charity reported a surplus of £60,613 for the year, with total income of £400,016 and charitable expenditure of £339,403.
What the accounts disclose
“Reserves at 30 September 2025 amounted to £528,398 (2024: £467,785). The Trustees aim to hold two years’ average expenditure in reserve. This currently equates to £560,000.” — page 5
“Sally Mercer and Rob Mercer (Trustees) are Trustees of Farm Fresh Revolution to which a grant was given of £30,000.” — page 17
“Tom Mercer Limited - £25,000 - Tom Mercer and Roger Mercer (Trustees) are current directors.” — page 17
“Sally Mercer and Rob Mercer (Trustees) are Trustees of Farm Fresh Revolution to which a grant was given of £30,000.” — page 17
“Tom Mercer Limited - £25,000 - Tom Mercer and Roger Mercer (Trustees) are current directors.” — page 17
“Sally Mercer and Rob Mercer (Trustees) are Trustees of Farm Fresh Revolution to which a grant was given of £30,000.” — page 17
“Tom Mercer Limited - £25,000 - Tom Mercer and Roger Mercer (Trustees) are current directors.” — page 17
“Sally Mercer and Rob Mercer (Trustees) are Trustees of Farm Fresh Revolution to which a grant was given of £30,000.” — page 17
“Tom Mercer Limited - £25,000 - Tom Mercer and Roger Mercer (Trustees) are current directors.” — page 17
Year-over-year changes
- Reserves position vs the charity's own policy moved from "above" (FY2024) to "below" (FY2025).
Trustees
- ROGER MALLABER MERCERchair
- ALEC ROGER MERCER
- HENRIETTA TAMSIN MERCER
- KATHRYN JULIE MERCER
- MR THOMAS ALEXANDER MERCER
- PHILIPPA JANE MERCER
- ROBERT PERCY MERCER
- SALLY LOUISE MERCER
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 30/09/2025 | £400k | £339k |
| 30/09/2024 | £287k | £272k |
| 30/09/2023 | £200k | £235k |
| 30/09/2022 | £277k | £286k |
| 30/09/2021 | £267k | £251k |
Common questions
Is Mercer Family Charitable Foundation financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that unrestricted reserves stood at £528,398, which is below the Trustees' stated policy target of two years' average expenditure (£560,000). The charity reported a surplus of £60,613 for the year, with total income of £400,016 and charitable expenditure of £339,403. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| THE GRAND CHARITY | 1 | £29.6m |
| NORTHUMBERLAND MASONIC CHARITY ASSOCIATION | 1 | £825k |
| Leicestershire and Rutland Freemasons' Charity (LRFC) | 1 | £187k |
| DARTINGTON CATTLE BREEDING TRUST | 1 | £59k |
| THE NFU MUTUAL CHARITABLE TRUST | 1 | £57k |
| YORKSHIRE AGRICULTURAL SOCIETY | 1 | £56k |
| THE WARWICKSHIRE MASONIC CHARITABLE ASSOCIATION LIMITED | 1 | £41k |
| THE WILFRED AND ELSIE ELKES CHARITY FUND | 1 | £24k |
Charities like this
- THE MERCERS CHARITABLE FOUNDATION
- Community Foundation for Staffordshire and Shropshire
- T. & J. MEYER FAMILY FOUNDATION LIMITED
- MERCY FOUNDATION CIO
- Nuffield Farming Scholarships Trust
- THE MERCER FOUNDATION
Side by side with its peers
| Charity | Income | Top pay band | Staff >£60k | Reserves vs policy | Fundraising cost | Going concern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mercer Family Charitable Foundation | £400k | — | 0 | below | — | no doubt |
| THE MERCERS CHARITABLE FOUNDATION | £6.6m | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| Community Foundation for Staffordshire and Shropshire | £4.6m | — | — | unclear | — | no doubt |
| T. & J. MEYER FAMILY FOUNDATION LIMITED | £427k | — | — | above | — | no doubt |
| MERCY FOUNDATION CIO | £111k | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |
| Nuffield Farming Scholarships Trust | £804k | — | — | unclear | — | no doubt |