--- title: "Mere Charity — check charity number 527769 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Mere Charity a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 527769. Education/training charity based in Estate Office. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/mere-charity retrieved: 2026-08-23T23:55:57.043Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Mere Charity is a registered charity (number 527769) 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. Its latest reported income was £4,081 (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 Mere Charity? Registered charity number 527769 Status Registered (active) Charity type Other Location Estate Office Latest income (year ending 2024-12-31) £4,081 ## What does Mere Charity do? The Trustees have power to apply the net income for educational benefits in the City of Lincoln, parishes of Branston & Mere for persons under the age of 25 years.The Trustees also have power to pay grants to qualifying persons of pensionable age in the hamlets of Mere and East Mere and also in the parishes of Branston and Mere and parishes adjacent thereto. ## What causes is Mere Charity registered for? Education/trainingThe Prevention Or Relief Of Poverty ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Mere Charity yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Mere Charity 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=mere-charity&type=claim) ## Frequently asked questions Is Mere Charity a legitimate charity? Yes. Mere Charity is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 527769) 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 Mere Charity's charity number? Mere Charity's charity number is 527769. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 527769? Search 527769 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 Mere Charity do? The Trustees have power to apply the net income for educational benefits in the City of Lincoln, parishes of Branston & Mere for persons under the age of 25 years.The Trustees also have power to pay grants to qualifying persons of pensionable age in the hamlets of Mere and East Mere and also in the parishes of Branston and Mere and parishes adjacent thereto. Does Mere Charity have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Mere Charity. 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 Mere Charity? Mere Charity does not list a website in its register entry. Its official Charity Commission entry lists its contact details — CharityCompare never processes 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/527769).