Merton Somali Community (Mesco)
Analysis
Merton Somali Community (Mesco) is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in Surrey. It was registered in August 1998, 28 years ago. Its declared purposes cover general charitable purposes, education/training, the advancement of health or saving of lives and disability, which this site groups under health and saving lives. It says it provides services and provides advocacy/advice/information.
In the financial year ending March 2025, Merton Somali Community (Mesco) reported income of £33k and spending of £33k, spending 100% of its income. The sharpest change came in the year to March 2024, when income rose by 80%. Over the whole period it spent 96% of the income it received.
Among 24,651 England and Wales charities whose main cause is health and saving lives and that reported income, Merton Somali Community (Mesco) sits at the 46th percentile: it is larger than about 46% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 54th percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include Partner Aid International (UK) (£33k), Corinya Charitable Trust (£33k) and Hazharan Charity CIO (£33k).
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Other 100%
In the charity's own words
For the public benefit of Greater London and Somalia, and in particular for the benefit of those members of the community who are Somali by relieving such persons who are in need by reason of poverty, sickness and distress, by advancing education and by providing and assisting in the provision of facilities for recreation and leisure time occupation in the interest of the social welfare.
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| Partner Aid International (UK) | High Wycombe | £33k |
| Corinya Charitable Trust | Lancashire | £33k |
| Hazharan Charity CIO | Leeds | £33k |
| Lady Blakenham's Charity Trust | London | £33k |