# Mercy Centre UK

- Type: Trust / foundation
- Charity number: 1133896 (https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/charity-search/-/charity-details/1133896)
- Website: http://mercy-centre.org.uk
- Latest income: £11.8k; spending £12k
- What it funds: General charitable purposes, Education / training, Health / saving of lives, Disability, Prevention or relief of poverty, Overseas aid / famine relief, Accommodation / housing, Religious activities, Economic / community development / employment
- Who it helps: Children / young people, Older people, People with disabilities, Other charities or voluntary bodies
- How it gives: Makes grants to individuals, Makes grants to organisations, Provides other finance, Provides buildings / facilities / open space, Provides advocacy / advice / information
- Area of operation: Throughout England and Wales, Thailand, Scotland, Northern Ireland
- Trustees: 10
- Last verified: 2026-11-04T00:00:00.000Z
- Canonical URL: https://opengrant.co.uk/funders/mercy-centre-uk

Mercy Centre UK supports the Human Development Foundation in Bangkok, Thailand for children who have been abused and abandoned, living with Aids or HIV. We support young people in education and leisure when they visit the UK. We will initiate an educational programme which will raise awareness of the sex trade and its consequences.

## Open and forthcoming schemes (0)

None in OpenGrant's sources right now.

## Finances by year (Charity Commission)

| Year ending | Income | Spending | Grants to organisations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5 Apr 2025 | £11.8k | £12k | not filed |
| 5 Apr 2024 | £8,657 | £10.3k | not filed |
| 5 Apr 2023 | £9,589 | £16k | not filed |
| 5 Apr 2022 | £10.7k | £6,720 | not filed |
| 5 Apr 2021 | £10.1k | £100 | not filed |

## Charitable objects

> 1 to advance the education of underprivileged children in bangkok, Thailand by providing and assisting in the provision of affordable schooling.2 the relief of financial hardship by the provision of legal advice to underprivileged children who through a lack of means would otherwise be unable to obtain such advice.3 the relief and assistance of people in Thailand who are the victims of war or natural disaster, trouble or catastrophe in particular by the supply of medical aid to such persons. 4 to relieve financial hardship, sickness and poor health amongst hiv/aids sufferers in bangkok, Thailand. 5 the relief of financial hardship amongst people living in bangkok, Thailand by providing such persons with goods and services which they could not otherwise afford through lack of means. 6 to promote and protect the physical and mental health of sufferers of hiv or aids in bangkok, Thailand through the provision of financial assistance, support, education and practical advice.7 to act as a resource for young people up to the age of 18 years living in bangkok, Thailand and in particular slum children by providing advice and assistance and organising programmes with physical, educational and other activities as a means of:a advancing in life and helping young people by developing their skills, capacities and capabilities to enable them to participate in society as independednt, mature and responsible individuals;b advancing education;c relieving unemployment;d providing recreational…

## What it funds

Mercy Centre UK is registered under the Charity Commission purposes education / training, health / saving of lives, disability, prevention or relief of poverty, overseas aid / famine relief, accommodation / housing, religious activities and economic / community development / employment for children / young people, older people, people with disabilities and other charities or voluntary bodies; the register records that it makes grants to individuals, makes grants to organisations, provides other finance, provides buildings / facilities / open space and provides advocacy / advice / information. In its latest reported year Mercy Centre UK reported income of £11.8k and spending of £12k. Over its last 5 reported years, to 5 Apr 2025, it spent £45.1k in total.

The Charity Commission register lists its area of operation as England and Wales, Thailand, Scotland and Northern Ireland.

## How to apply

OpenGrant has not found an open scheme from Mercy Centre UK in its sources (last checked 4 Nov 2026). Its website (mercy-centre.org.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 Mercy Centre UK open for applications now?

Not in OpenGrant's sources as of 4 Nov 2026: no open or forthcoming scheme from Mercy Centre UK is listed. Check the funder's website for programmes that are not yet open or that it does not advertise.

### Where does Mercy Centre UK fund?

The Charity Commission register lists its area of operation as England and Wales, Thailand, Scotland and Northern Ireland.

### Does Mercy Centre UK give grants to individuals?

Yes, according to the Charity Commission register, which records that Mercy Centre UK makes grants to individuals as well as to organisations. Check its own guidance for who qualifies.

### How much does Mercy Centre UK give each year?

The register does not break out Mercy Centre UK's grants for its latest year (only charities with income over £500,000 file that detail). Its total spending in the year to 5 Apr 2025 was £12k. Over its last 5 reported years its spending averaged £9,024 a year.

### How large is Mercy Centre UK?

In its latest reported year Mercy Centre UK reported income of £11.8k and spending of £12k.


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