--- title: "Charity of Sir Richard Whittington — check charity number 1087167 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Charity of Sir Richard Whittington a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1087167. The Prevention Or Relief Of Poverty charity based in London. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/charity-of-sir-richard-whittington retrieved: 2026-08-18T18:31:46.825Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Charity of Sir Richard Whittington is a registered charity (number 1087167) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: the prevention or relief of poverty; accommodation/housing. Its latest reported income was £4,380,000 (year ending 2025-03-31). CharityCompare shows its official register record below; a Clarity Score is added automatically once detailed filing history is available. ## What are the key facts about Charity of Sir Richard Whittington? Registered charity number 1087167 Status Registered (active) Charity type Other Location London Latest income (year ending 2025-03-31) £4,380,000 Website [www.mercers.co.uk](http://www.mercers.co.uk/) ## What does Charity of Sir Richard Whittington do? 1. The administration of two thriving almshouse communities for the elderly, one in London and one in Surrey, providing homes for nearly 100 individuals 2.Grant making, primarily for the relief of need and to support the elderly. ## What causes is Charity of Sir Richard Whittington registered for? The Prevention Or Relief Of PovertyAccommodation/housing ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Charity of Sir Richard Whittington yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Charity of Sir Richard Whittington is on the official register but outside the detailed-filing group we currently score (or awaiting its first filings), so we show its official register record instead of a rating. Its score appears automatically once enough filing data exists — never by payment. [How scoring works](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/methodology) ## Is this your charity? Claim this profile free to add your own description, correct details, or respond publicly. Optional [partner plans](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/partners) add your logo, photos, verified badge and supporter features — claiming itself is always free and never changes any score. [Claim this profile — free](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/claim?charity=charity-of-sir-richard-whittington&type=claim) [Visit charity website](http://www.mercers.co.uk/) ## Frequently asked questions Is Charity of Sir Richard Whittington a legitimate charity? Yes. Charity of Sir Richard Whittington is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1087167) regulated by the Charity Commission for England and Wales. You can verify it on the official register. Registration proves status — it is not a Clarity Score or an impact rating. What is Charity of Sir Richard Whittington's charity number? Charity of Sir Richard Whittington's charity number is 1087167. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 1087167? Search 1087167 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 Charity of Sir Richard Whittington do? 1. The administration of two thriving almshouse communities for the elderly, one in London and one in Surrey, providing homes for nearly 100 individuals 2.Grant making, primarily for the relief of need and to support the elderly. Does Charity of Sir Richard Whittington have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Charity of Sir Richard Whittington. 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 Charity of Sir Richard Whittington? Charity of Sir Richard Whittington's website is http://www.mercers.co.uk — donate there directly so the charity receives the full amount. CharityCompare never takes a commission on donations. Source: Charity Commission for England and Wales register extract dated 2026-07-31, used under the [Open Government Licence v3.0](https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/). Always verify current details on the [official register entry](https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/en/charity-search/-/charity-details/1087167).