Fountain of Mercy
Analysis
Fountain of Mercy is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in Luton. It was registered in May 2014, 12 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. Legally it is a charitable incorporated organisation (CIO). It says it makes grants to individuals, makes grants to organisations and provides other finance.
In the financial year ending March 2025, Fountain of Mercy reported income of £199k and spending of £379k, spending 191% of what it took in. Across the 5 years on record, from March 2021 to March 2025, income grew from £174k to £199k (+14%), an average of +3.3% a year. The sharpest change came in the year to March 2022, when income rose by 86%. 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, Fountain of Mercy sits at the 72nd percentile: it is larger than about 72% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 81st percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include Broadheath Central Football Club (£199k), The Harebell Centenary Fund (£199k) and The Carrbridge Centre Ltd (£199k).
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Other 100%
In the charity's own words
Fountain of Mercy is a charitable organization dedicated to alleviating the suffering of the needy worldwide by distributing aid, food and clothing. We also provide support to vulnerable children and adults including those with additional needs within the UK and abroad.
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| Broadheath Central Football Club | Altrincham | £199k |
| The Harebell Centenary Fund | Manchester | £199k |
| The Carrbridge Centre Ltd | Wirral | £199k |
| Inner London Magistrates Court Poor Box | London | £199k |