# The Mayor of Merton'S Charitable Trust

- Type: Local / combined authority
- Charity number: 1149209 (https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/charity-search/-/charity-details/1149209)
- Website: https://www.merton.gov.uk/mayor
- Latest income: £62.5k; spending £65k
- What it funds: General charitable purposes
- Who it helps: The general public
- How it gives: Makes grants to organisations
- Last verified: 2026-10-16T00:00:00.000Z
- Canonical URL: https://opengrant.co.uk/funders/mayor-of-mertons-charitable-trust

The charity's objects are any purposes currently recognised as charitable and any new charitable purposes which are similar to another charitable purpose. The purpose of the Trust is to collect and distribute charitable donations for the benefit of the residents of the borough. The focus will shift from year to year so that each year the Trust can support specific organisations and/or themes.

## Open and forthcoming schemes (0)

None in OpenGrant's sources right now.

## What it funds

The Mayor of Merton'S Charitable Trust is registered under general charitable purposes for the general public and other defined groups; the register records that it makes grants to organisations. In its latest reported year The Mayor of Merton'S Charitable Trust reported income of £62.5k and spending of £65k.

## How to apply

OpenGrant has not found an open scheme from The Mayor of Merton'S Charitable Trust in its sources (last checked 16 Oct 2026). Its website (merton.gov.uk) may list programmes that are not yet open or are by invitation only. OpenGrant does not take applications; always check the funder's own guidance.

## Questions

### Is The Mayor of Merton'S Charitable Trust open for applications now?

Not in OpenGrant's sources as of 16 Oct 2026: no open or forthcoming scheme from The Mayor of Merton'S Charitable Trust is listed. Check the funder's website for programmes that are not yet open or that it does not advertise.

### Does The Mayor of Merton'S Charitable Trust give grants to individuals?

The Charity Commission register records that The Mayor of Merton'S Charitable Trust makes grants to organisations, not that it makes grants to individuals.

### How large is The Mayor of Merton'S Charitable Trust?

In its latest reported year The Mayor of Merton'S Charitable Trust reported income of £62.5k and spending of £65k.


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