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THE MERLIN TRUST

Registered charity 803441 · accounts filings on the Charity Commission register

The aim of the Trust is to give financial assistance to keen young horticulturists, and those new to horticulture, enabling them to further their knowledge of plants in the wild, or in gardens. This study could take any of the following forms - photography, painting, written observations, seed collecting or help with conservation projects, especially involving garden plants.

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Latest income
£27k
Latest spending
£48k
Registered
1990
Accounts read
FY2025

Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts

The accounts state that the charity reported a net loss of £26,305 for the year ended 5 April 2025, driven by a net investment loss of £5,971 and increased grant expenditure. Per the trustees' report, free reserves stood at £23,697, which is close to their stated target level of £30,000–£35,000, allowing them to meet annual commitments despite the current financial deficit.

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

What the accounts disclose

Reserves position: below the charity's own stated reserves policy (held: £24k; policy: between £30,000 and £35,000)
“At 5th April 2025, free reserves, excluding designated funds and tangible assets, were £23,697. This is close to the target level” — page 5
Per its FY2025 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.

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

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Operates in: Northern Ireland · Scotland · Throughout England And Wales

Income and spending

Financial year endIncomeSpending
05/04/2025£27k£48k
05/04/2024£24k£39k
05/04/2023£30k£20k
05/04/2022£28k£16k
05/04/2021£38k£13k

Common questions

Is THE MERLIN TRUST financially healthy?

Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity reported a net loss of £26,305 for the year ended 5 April 2025, driven by a net investment loss of £5,971 and increased grant expenditure. Per the trustees' report, free reserves stood at £23,697, which is close to their stated target level of £30,000–£35,000, allowing them to meet annual commitments despite the current financial deficit. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.