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title: "Mercian Community Trust — check charity number 1090596 | CharityCompare"
description: "Is Mercian Community Trust a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1090596. Education/training charity based in St. Marys House. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare."
source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/mercian-community-trust
retrieved: 2026-08-23T21:47:37.213Z
license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0"
---

Quick answer

Mercian Community Trust is a registered charity (number 1090596) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: education/training; the prevention or relief of poverty; economic/community development/employment. Its latest reported income was £167,922 (year ending 2024-12-31). 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 Mercian Community Trust?

Registered charity number

1090596

Status

Registered (active)

Charity type

Charitable company

Location

St. Marys House

Latest income (year ending 2024-12-31)

£167,922

Website

[merciantrust.org.uk](http://merciantrust.org.uk/)

## What does Mercian Community Trust do?

Tackling issues of deprivation, poverty and social exclusion across the geographical area covered by the Diocese of Lichfield in both urban and rural communities

## What causes is Mercian Community Trust registered for?

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

## Why is there no Clarity Score for Mercian Community Trust yet?

The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Mercian Community Trust 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?

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## Frequently asked questions

Is Mercian Community Trust a legitimate charity?

Yes. Mercian Community Trust is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1090596) 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 Mercian Community Trust's charity number?

Mercian Community Trust's charity number is 1090596. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number 1090596?

Search 1090596 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 Mercian Community Trust do?

Tackling issues of deprivation, poverty and social exclusion across the geographical area covered by the Diocese of Lichfield in both urban and rural communities

Does Mercian Community Trust have reviews and complaints?

CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Mercian Community 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 Mercian Community Trust?

Mercian Community Trust's website is http://merciantrust.org.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/1090596).