THE MERLIN TRUST

About THE MERLIN TRUST

THE MERLIN TRUST is a registered charity in England and Wales (registration number 803441). Based on official Charity Commission data, it holds a "Verified" rating with a CharityScore of 70/100 — a well-rated and transparent charity that meets strong governance standards. This indicates a reliable charity with strong fundamentals across most of our assessment criteria. In its most recent reporting year (2025), THE MERLIN TRUST reported a total income of £27,478 and total expenditure of £47,812, a spending ratio of 174% indicating a strong proportion of funds directed to charitable work. According to the Charity Commission register, THE MERLIN TRUST describes its activities as follows: The aim of the Trust is to give financial assistance to keen young horticulturists, and those new to horticulture, enabling them to further their knowledge of plants in the wild, or in gardens. This study could take any of the following forms - photography, painting, written observations, seed collecting or help with conservation projects, especially involving garden plants. Our analysis has identified 1 high-severity concern for this charity. We recommend reviewing the detailed flags below before donating. This profile is based on data publicly available from the Charity Commission for England and Wales and is updated periodically as new filings are processed. CharityScore UK provides independent, data-driven transparency ratings to help donors give with confidence — we are not affiliated with this charity or any government body.

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Financial History

Latest spending ratio: 174.0% of income spent on charitable work