The Governance RegisterEdition 2026 · Compiled 12th July 2026

Mercian Community Trust

Registered charity 1090596 Registered since 2002

Operates: Sandwell, Walsall, Wolverhampton, Shropshire, Staffordshire, Stoke-on-trent City

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7
trustees on the board
6.4y median 5y
average tenure
9y
longest tenure
2
trustees past 6 years
11.7y
average years in governance
3 vs 1 portfolio
first-time trustees
4
company-linked trustees

Sector coverage

Education/training 7The Prevention Or Relief Of Poverty 7Economic/community Development/employment 4Religious Activities 3

Commercial experience

Other services 10Education 4Business services 1
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Contact

Websitemerciantrust.org.uk/
Emailinfo@lichfield.anglican.org
Phone01543306054
AddressLichfield Diocesan Board Of Finance Inc, St. Marys House, Lichfield, Staffordshire, WS13 7LD

Finances

£167,922 latest income

YearIncomeSpending
2020£96,981£108,098
2021£72,462£95,291
2022£214,001£200,503
2023£133,493£209,431
2024£167,922£157,028

What it does

What

Education/trainingThe Prevention Or Relief Of PovertyEconomic/community Development/employment

Who

The General Public/mankind

How

Makes Grants To OrganisationsProvides Human ResourcesProvides Buildings/facilities/open SpaceProvides ServicesActs As An Umbrella Or Resource Body

Charitable objects

THE ADVANCEMENT OF EDUCATION THROUGH THE PROVISION AND SUPPORT OF INFORMATION AND TRAINING SCHEMES;THE RELIEF OF UNEMPLOYMENT;THE RELIEF OF POVERTY;THE PROTECTION AND PRESERVATION OF GOOD HEALTH;THE PROVISION OF FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE, TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE OR BUSINESS ADVICE OR CONSULTANCY IN ORDER TO PROVIDE TRAINING, EMPLOYMENT AND VOLUNTARY OPPORTUNITIES FOR UNEMPLOYED PEOPLE IN CASES OF FINANCIAL OR OTHER CHARITABLE NEED;THE PROVISION OF RECREATIONAL FACILITIES FOR THE PUBLIC AT LARGE OR THOSE WHO BY REASON OF THEIR YOUTH, AGE, INFIRMITY OR DISABILITY, POVERTY OR SOCIAL OR ECONOMIC CIRCUMSTANCES HAVE NEED OF SUCH FACILITIES; ANDTO RELIEVE POVERTY AND ADVANCE EDUCATION BY INITIATING DEVELOPMENT AND REGENERATION PROJECTS AND PROGRAMMES; BUILDING CAPACITY, SUPPORT AND HELP TO THOSE THAT NEED TRAINING FOR EMPLOYMENT AND ENGAGING IN BUSINESS;PARTICULARLY BUT NOT EXCLUSIVELY WITHIN THE DIOCESE OF LICHFIELD IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE BASICS OF THE CHARITY SET OUT IN THE SCHEDULE ATTACHED TO THIS MEMORANDUM

Governing document: MEMORANDUM AND ARTICLES INCORPORATED 24/12/2001AS AMENDED BY SPECIAL RESOLUTION(S) DATED 05/02/2002AS AMENDED BY SPECIAL RESOLUTION(S) DATED 07/06/2004AS AMENDED BY CERTIFICATE OF INCORPORATION ON CHANGE OF NAME DATED 29/02/2012

Trustees (7)

7trustees
63median age
1aged 70+

Linked company (Companies House)

Mercian Community Trust · 04345177 · Active

PRI/LBG/NSC (Private, Limited by guarantee, no share capital, use of 'Limited' exemption) · incorporated 24/12/2001

5 governing document(s) held from Companies House.

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