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Trust / foundation · Charity no. 1055598
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The Eric Drummond-Mercer Memorial Trust is a charity registered in England and Wales under number 1055598. The Charity Commission register lists its area of operation as Cambridgeshire, Norfolk and Suffolk. The register describes its activities as: “The Trust was established in order to provide financial help for people with a learning disability and their carers. The intention is to make grants towards projects such as helping with holidays, providing equipment outright or on loan, paying for transport, paying fees for educational help etc.” Its charitable objects are: “1.the relief of persons with a learning disability 2.the provision of assistance care welfare services and education for such persons commensurate with their needs 3.the relief in cases of financial need of the carers of such persons 4.the promotion of study and research into learning disability on terms that the…” In the year to 31 Dec 2025 it reported income of £20.8k and spending of £19.3k.
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From the charity register and the funder's published information.
Latest income
£20.8k
Latest spending
£19.3k
- What it funds
- General charitable purposesEducation / trainingHealth / saving of livesDisabilityPrevention or relief of poverty
- Who it helps
- People with disabilitiesOther charities or voluntary bodies
- How it gives
- Makes grants to individualsMakes grants to organisationsSponsors or undertakes research
| Year ending | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31 Dec 2025 | £20.8k | £19.3k |
| 31 Dec 2024 | £14.7k | £7,356 |
| 31 Dec 2023 | £7,536 | £10.8k |
| 31 Dec 2022 | £4,517 | £2,263 |
| 31 Dec 2021 | £5,060 | £11.1k |
Charitable objects
1.the relief of persons with a learning disability 2.the provision of assistance care welfare services and education for such persons commensurate with their needs 3.the relief in cases of financial need of the carers of such persons 4.the promotion of study and research into learning disability on terms that the results of such research are published.
Where it operates
Cambridgeshire, Norfolk, Suffolk
- Trustees
- 7
What The Eric Drummond-Mercer Memorial Trust funds
The Eric Drummond-Mercer Memorial Trust is registered under the Charity Commission purposes education / training, health / saving of lives, disability and prevention or relief of poverty for people with disabilities and other charities or voluntary bodies; the register records that it makes grants to individuals, makes grants to organisations and sponsors or undertakes research. Over its last 5 reported years, to 31 Dec 2025, it spent £50.8k in total.
How to apply to The Eric Drummond-Mercer Memorial Trust
OpenGrant has not found an open scheme from The Eric Drummond-Mercer Memorial Trust in its sources (last checked 4 Nov 2026). It may fund by invitation only, or through programmes that OpenGrant's sources do not cover. OpenGrant does not take applications; always check the funder's own guidance.
Questions about The Eric Drummond-Mercer Memorial Trust
Is The Eric Drummond-Mercer Memorial Trust open for applications now?
Not in OpenGrant's sources as of 4 Nov 2026: no open or forthcoming scheme from The Eric Drummond-Mercer Memorial Trust is listed. Check the funder's website for programmes that are not yet open or that it does not advertise.
Where does The Eric Drummond-Mercer Memorial Trust fund?
The Charity Commission register lists its area of operation as Cambridgeshire, Norfolk and Suffolk.
Does The Eric Drummond-Mercer Memorial Trust give grants to individuals?
Yes, according to the Charity Commission register, which records that The Eric Drummond-Mercer Memorial Trust makes grants to individuals as well as to organisations. Check its own guidance for who qualifies.
How much does The Eric Drummond-Mercer Memorial Trust give each year?
The register does not break out The Eric Drummond-Mercer Memorial Trust's grants for its latest year (only charities with income over £500,000 file that detail). Its total spending in the year to 31 Dec 2025 was £19.3k. Over its last 5 reported years its spending averaged £10.2k a year.
How large is The Eric Drummond-Mercer Memorial Trust?
In its latest reported year The Eric Drummond-Mercer Memorial Trust reported income of £20.8k and spending of £19.3k.
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