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MERKY FOUNDATION LIMITED

Registered charity 1186891 · accounts filings on the Charity Commission register

A UK Foundation committed to fighting racial inequalities, justice reform, discrimination, employment and social inclusion within the black community. To protect, promote and strengthen the social, economic, educational and political capital of black people. Advancing self-empowerment, liberation and well being by provisions including bursaries primarily, but not exclusively, Cambridge University.

Causes: Education/training · Disability · Human Rights/religious Or Racial Harmony/equality Or Diversity · website · Get email alerts

Latest income
£991k
Latest spending
£800k
Registered
2019
Accounts read
FY2025

Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts

The accounts state that the charity held unrestricted reserves of £241,765 at the end of the financial year, an increase from the previous year's £50,712. The trustees consider this level of unrestricted reserves to be appropriate for the period ahead, noting that they will set a specific target reserves range as the new operating cost base becomes clear. The charity reported a net income surplus of £191,053 for the year, funded primarily by donations.

Automated summary of the FY2025 accounts; the evidenced findings below carry the verbatim passages.

What the accounts disclose

Related-party transaction: Donation from Stormzy Ltd
“During the year Stormzy Ltd donated £120,000 (2024 - £120,000) to the Cambridge University scholarship fund.” — page 17
“At the end of the financial year, the foundation owed Stormzy Ltd £60,800 (2024 - £48,800).” — page 17
Per its FY2025 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Related-party transaction: Amount owed to Stormzy Ltd
“During the year Stormzy Ltd donated £120,000 (2024 - £120,000) to the Cambridge University scholarship fund.” — page 17
“At the end of the financial year, the foundation owed Stormzy Ltd £60,800 (2024 - £48,800).” — page 17
Per its FY2025 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Related-party transaction: Amount owed to Merky LLP
“During the year Stormzy Ltd donated £120,000 (2024 - £120,000) to the Cambridge University scholarship fund.” — page 17
“At the end of the financial year, the foundation owed Stormzy Ltd £60,800 (2024 - £48,800).” — page 17
Per its FY2025 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Related-party transaction: Amount owed by Hashtag Merky Books Limited
“During the year Stormzy Ltd donated £120,000 (2024 - £120,000) to the Cambridge University scholarship fund.” — page 17
“At the end of the financial year, the foundation owed Stormzy Ltd £60,800 (2024 - £48,800).” — page 17
Per its FY2025 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.

Accounts independently examined (not a full audit). Discloses 4 of 6 completeness components.

Funders the charity credits

Named as funders/supporters on the charity’s own website (the charity’s claim, distinct from accounts-verified grants).

Public profiles (found on the charity’s own website): facebook · instagram

Structured financials (annual return, FY ending 31/08/2025)

Total income
£991k
Total spending
£800k
Cost of raising funds
£40k
Reserves (reported)
£242k
Employees
3

Reported reserves equal ~3.6 months of spending — below the median for charities its size (median 5.2 months; benchmarks).

Trustees · trustee networks

Trustee list from the Charity Commission register (current, not historical).

Operates in: Throughout England And Wales

Income and spending

Financial year endIncomeSpending
31/08/2025£991k£800k
31/08/2024£872k£846k
31/08/2023£969k£974k
31/08/2022£816k£861k
31/08/2021£761k£667k

Common questions

Is MERKY FOUNDATION LIMITED financially healthy?

Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity held unrestricted reserves of £241,765 at the end of the financial year, an increase from the previous year's £50,712. The trustees consider this level of unrestricted reserves to be appropriate for the period ahead, noting that they will set a specific target reserves range as the new operating cost base becomes clear. The charity reported a net income surplus of £191,053 for the year, funded primarily by donations. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.