Is Brian Mercer Trust a legitimate charity?

The register data used for this profile lists Brian Mercer Trust as a registered charity (number 1076925) with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Check the current register entry. A real charity number does not verify a fundraiser or appeal, and registration is not an impact rating.

What is Brian Mercer Trust's charity number?

Brian Mercer Trust's charity number is 1076925. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number 1076925?

Search 1076925 on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register or on CharityCompare. Confirm the registered name matches the organisation asking for money — scammers sometimes reuse real charity numbers.

Does Brian Mercer Trust have reviews and complaints?

CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Brian Mercer Trust. This basic profile confirms registration and register facts. Rated charities also show a filing-based Clarity Score. For formal complaints, contact the Charity Commission for England and Wales or the Fundraising Regulator as appropriate.

How can I donate to Brian Mercer Trust?

Brian Mercer Trust's website listed in our register data is http://www.brianmercertrust.org. Verify it against the current register before donating. CharityCompare does not process donations or take a commission; the charity's payment provider may charge fees.

What was Brian Mercer Trust previously called?

The register lists this previous name for Brian Mercer Trust: The Brian Mercer Charitable Trust.

When was Brian Mercer Trust registered as a charity?

Brian Mercer Trust was entered on the register on 6 August 1999.

Registered charity · No. 1076925Trust

Brian Mercer Trust

Independent profile · Charity Commission for England and Wales data

Brian Mercer Trust is a registered charity in England & Wales. Its register classifications include the advancement of health or saving of lives, the prevention or relief of poverty, overseas aid/famine relief.

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What are the key facts about Brian Mercer Trust?

Reported income · year ending 2025-04-05: £752,936
Reported spending · year ending 2025-04-05: £1,274,605
Registered charity number: 1076925
Status in source extract: Registered
Charity type: Trust
Register contact address detail (not service area): The Beehive Lions Drive
Registered for Gift Aid (HMRC): Not recorded
Website: www.brianmercertrust.org

Quick answer

Brian Mercer Trust (number 1076925) is listed as registered in the Charity Commission snapshot used here. Check the live register for its current position. Registration does not authenticate a particular fundraising appeal or establish the impact of a donation.

What does Brian Mercer Trust do?

The Brian Mercer Trust awards grants to charities and organisations whose aims are: a) Prevention of, or relief from, disadvantage and suffering resulting from poverty, ill-health, or other causes globally.b) Promotion of visual arts, and artistic talent especially in the North West of England.c) Support for charitable community initiatives local to Blackburn, Lancashire

Activities reported on the official register · extract 2026-10-04.

From the annual return

Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for Brian Mercer Trust

Answers Brian Mercer Trust gave in its annual return to the Charity Commission for the year ending 5 April 2025, plus its register entry. A blank answer in the return is shown as not reported, never as “no”.

Where does Brian Mercer Trust's money come from?

Brian Mercer Trust reported £753k total income for the year ending 5 April 2025. The largest sources were investments £753k (100%).

Investments£753k · 100%

Can I claim Gift Aid, and are the trustees paid?

The register does not record Brian Mercer Trust as registered with HMRC for Gift Aid. Ask the charity before assuming a donation can be Gift Aided.

Brian Mercer Trust's annual return for the year ending 5 April 2025 reports that no trustee received remuneration or other benefits from the charity.

Registration details

Registered as a charity: 6 August 1999
Previous names on the register: The Brian Mercer Charitable Trust
Where it says it operates: Burkina Faso · India · Malawi · Togo · Uganda · Congo (Democratic Republic) · Zambia · Blackburn With Darwen

Who it supports and how it works

Reported beneficiaries: Other Charities Or Voluntary Bodies.

Reported activities: Makes Grants To Organisations.

Classifications supplied to the register; extract 2026-10-04. These broad categories do not establish eligibility or current capacity. Use the official contact details to ask about access, referrals and service area.

What causes is Brian Mercer Trust registered for?

The Advancement Of Health Or Saving Of LivesThe Prevention Or Relief Of PovertyOverseas Aid/famine Relief

Why is there no Clarity Score for Brian Mercer Trust yet?

Our dataset does not yet contain the detailed filing history needed to score Brian Mercer Trust. An unrated profile is a gap in our assessment, not a negative judgement about the charity. The register facts and available annual-return disclosures above remain useful. Payment never influences a rating. How scoring works

What should you check before donating to Brian Mercer Trust?

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Frequently asked questions

Is Brian Mercer Trust a legitimate charity?: The register data used for this profile lists Brian Mercer Trust as a registered charity (number 1076925) with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Check the current register entry. A real charity number does not verify a fundraiser or appeal, and registration is not an impact rating.
What is Brian Mercer Trust's charity number?: Brian Mercer Trust's charity number is 1076925. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
How do I check charity number 1076925?: Search 1076925 on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register or on CharityCompare. Confirm the registered name matches the organisation asking for money — scammers sometimes reuse real charity numbers.
What does Brian Mercer Trust do?: The Brian Mercer Trust awards grants to charities and organisations whose aims are: a) Prevention of, or relief from, disadvantage and suffering resulting from poverty, ill-health, or other causes globally.b) Promotion of visual arts, and artistic talent especially in the North West of England.c) Support for charitable community initiatives local to Blackburn, Lancashire
Does Brian Mercer Trust have reviews and complaints?: CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Brian Mercer Trust. This basic profile confirms registration and register facts. Rated charities also show a filing-based Clarity Score. For formal complaints, contact the Charity Commission for England and Wales or the Fundraising Regulator as appropriate.
How can I donate to Brian Mercer Trust?: Brian Mercer Trust's website listed in our register data is http://www.brianmercertrust.org. Verify it against the current register before donating. CharityCompare does not process donations or take a commission; the charity's payment provider may charge fees.
Where does Brian Mercer Trust's money come from?: Brian Mercer Trust reported £753k total income for the year ending 5 April 2025. The largest sources were investments £753k (100%).
Can I claim Gift Aid on a donation to Brian Mercer Trust?: The register does not record Brian Mercer Trust as registered with HMRC for Gift Aid. Ask the charity before assuming a donation can be Gift Aided.
Are Brian Mercer Trust's trustees paid?: Brian Mercer Trust's annual return for the year ending 5 April 2025 reports that no trustee received remuneration or other benefits from the charity.
What was Brian Mercer Trust previously called?: The register lists this previous name for Brian Mercer Trust: The Brian Mercer Charitable Trust.
When was Brian Mercer Trust registered as a charity?: Brian Mercer Trust was entered on the register on 6 August 1999.

Source: Charity Commission for England and Wales register extract dated 2026-10-04, used under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Always verify current details on the official register entry.