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THE MERSEY MISSION TO SEAFARERS

Registered charity 220793 · accounts filings on the Charity Commission register · also known as THE MERSEY MISSION TO SEAMEN

PROVIDE RELIGIOUS, MORAL AND TEMPORAL WELFARE FOR SEAFARERS VISITING MERSEYSIDE AND ALSO TO RETIRED SEAFARERS AND THEIR FAMILIES

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Latest income
£166k
Latest spending
£180k
Registered
1963
Accounts read
FY2026

Financial health, per its FY2026 accounts

The accounts state that the charity reported a net deficit from charitable activities of £14,063, offset by investment gains to produce a total net gain of £28,214. Free unrestricted reserves increased to £236,932, and the trustees confirm the charity has adequate resources to continue in operational existence on a going concern basis.

Automated summary of the FY2026 accounts; the evidenced findings below carry the verbatim passages.

What the accounts disclose

Reserves policy: sufficient reserves to meet annual expenditure in the medium to long term (held: £237k)
“The Trustees agreed policy to maintain sufficient reserves, will generate a level of income from its investments including the property together with donations and fundraising effort to meet the annual expenditure in the medium to long term, thus ensuring the sustainability of the charity.” — page 6
Per its FY2026 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Related-party transaction: The Mersey Mission together with the Apostleship of the Sea (Liverpool), a registered charity No. 224664, jointly own the premises of Colonsay House and charge rent to Liverpool Seafarers Centre for the use of the premises.
“The Mersey Mission together with the Apostleship of the Sea (Liverpool), a registered charity No. 224664, jointly own the premises of Colonsay House and charge rent to Liverpool Seafarers Centre for the use of the premises.” — page 22
“The Mersey Mission provided financial support of £130,000 (2025: £100,000) to Liverpool Seafarers Centre and received rental income of £17,500 (2025: £17,500) from Liverpool Seafarers Centre for the use of Colonsay House.” — page 22
Per its FY2026 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Related-party transaction: The Mersey Mission provided financial support of £130,000 (2025: £100,000) to Liverpool Seafarers Centre and received rental income of £17,500 (2025: £17,500) from Liverpool Seafarers Centre for the use of Colonsay House.
“The Mersey Mission together with the Apostleship of the Sea (Liverpool), a registered charity No. 224664, jointly own the premises of Colonsay House and charge rent to Liverpool Seafarers Centre for the use of the premises.” — page 22
“The Mersey Mission provided financial support of £130,000 (2025: £100,000) to Liverpool Seafarers Centre and received rental income of £17,500 (2025: £17,500) from Liverpool Seafarers Centre for the use of Colonsay House.” — page 22
Per its FY2026 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Related-party transaction: Liverpool Seafarers Centre also provides management support to the Mersey Mission through the services of its staff. During the year, Liverpool Seafarers Centre agreed to waive the accumulated balance of £118,210 previously due from the Mersey Mission, principally arising from historic salary recharges. The amount waived has been recognised as a donation.
“The Mersey Mission together with the Apostleship of the Sea (Liverpool), a registered charity No. 224664, jointly own the premises of Colonsay House and charge rent to Liverpool Seafarers Centre for the use of the premises.” — page 22
“The Mersey Mission provided financial support of £130,000 (2025: £100,000) to Liverpool Seafarers Centre and received rental income of £17,500 (2025: £17,500) from Liverpool Seafarers Centre for the use of Colonsay House.” — page 22
Per its FY2026 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.

Accounts independently examined (not a full audit). Discloses 5 of 6 completeness components.

Corporate structure

The charity’s company — latest Companies House iXBRL filing (balance sheet 31 March 2026)
  • Average employees: 0.01

Company officers (Companies House)

Current officers of the charity’s own company per the Companies House register, cross-checked against the Charity Commission trustee list by name. A director not on the trustee list is usually a timing or naming difference between the two registers — check both records before drawing conclusions.

Official officers record.

Property (HM Land Registry)

1 registered title in England and Wales held by the charity’s company or corporate body (1 freehold). All charity-held property. Contains HM Land Registry data © Crown copyright, OGL v3.0.

Trustees · trustee networks

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

Operates in: Blackburn With Darwen · Cheshire East · Cheshire West & Chester · Cumbria · Isle Of Man · Lancashire · Liverpool City · Manchester City · Sefton · Shropshire · Wirral

Income and spending

Financial year endIncomeSpending
31/03/2026£166k£180k
31/03/2025£53k£147k
31/03/2024£88k£128k
31/03/2023£60k£127k
31/03/2022£72k£127k

Common questions

Is THE MERSEY MISSION TO SEAFARERS financially healthy?

Per its FY2026 accounts: The accounts state that the charity reported a net deficit from charitable activities of £14,063, offset by investment gains to produce a total net gain of £28,214. Free unrestricted reserves increased to £236,932, and the trustees confirm the charity has adequate resources to continue in operational existence on a going concern basis. Its FY2026 accounts were independently examined.