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86
Integrity Assessment
Strong transparency
86/100 · methodology

About Mercury Phoenix Trust

To help relieve poverty, sickness and distress associated with AIDs

Founded
Headquarters
London
Foundation type
Trust
Size
medium

Focus areas & reach

· What they work on and where
Cause tags
SDG alignment The 17 UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) are the global agenda for ending poverty, protecting the planet, and ensuring prosperity by 2030. We tag each charity to the goals its work advances.

How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 8 similar social services in United Kingdom
Program spending This charity: 97%
Peer average: 90%
Integrity Assessment This charity: 86
Peer average: 86

Concerns

· None found
No red flags found
Screened for Charity Commission removal, Open investigations, Governance scandals, Related-party deals, Excessive exec comp.

Where every £1 goes

· FY2025 · Charity Commission (UK) (FY2025)
£0.97
Program£0.97
Fundraising£0.03
97% to programs beats the peer average (90%) and beats the Charity Navigator "highly efficient" threshold (75%).

GiveRadar Analysis

Original analysis from GiveRadar's dataset of comparable organizations

Based on the records currently verified by GiveRadar, Mercury Phoenix Trust has a substantially complete profile, cross-referenced across 4 independent sources including the Charity Commission.

  • GiveRadar has cross-referenced this organization across 4 independent sources, led by the Charity Commission - more than 78% of comparable charities. See the sources
  • GiveRadar holds 5 years of financial filings for this organization, the most recent for fiscal year 2025. See the filings
  • Its integrity score of 86 places it in the top 1% of the 4,903 social services charities in the United Kingdom GiveRadar tracks, because GiveRadar has verified its financial disclosures and its registration. View this cohort
GiveRadar has verified
  • government registration
  • financial records (5 filed years)
  • disclosed leadership
  • a website
  • a contact email
Not yet verified by GiveRadar
  • a donation page
  • third-party accreditation
  • an owner-submitted profile claim

Analysis based on GiveRadar's benchmark dataset of 2026-07-03. It describes what GiveRadar has verified, not a judgment of the organization itself.

Common questions

· Auto-generated from filings + methodology

Mercury Phoenix Trust is a registered social services nonprofit based in London, United Kingdom. It is registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. It was founded in 1992 and has been operating for 34 years. GiveRadar's Integrity Assessment for the organization is 86/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. The organization reports £516K in annual revenue. No red flags have been detected.

Mercury Phoenix Trust's registered charity number is 1013768. You can use it to look up the organization on the Charity Commission register.

Mercury Phoenix Trust has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 86/100. This score combines five components: Registration (20 pts), Financial Transparency (30 pts), Governance (20 pts), Contact Availability (10 pts), and Data Recency (20 pts), with negative adjustments for any red flags. A score of 86 ('Strong transparency') reflects well-documented governance, recent financials, named leadership, and working contact details. The charity allocates 97% of expenses to programs, which contributes positively to its score. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for social services charities in United Kingdom is 86/100.

Mercury Phoenix Trust is located in London, United Kingdom. The organization was established in 1992 and has been active for 34 years.

Based on official tax filings, Mercury Phoenix Trust has £516K in annual revenue. It allocates 97% of expenses to programs and services. This is above the average of 90% for social services charities in United Kingdom. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.

Mercury Phoenix Trust is classified as a Social Services organization, registered in United Kingdom. It operates as a Trust. By size, it is categorized as a medium organization. It has £516K in annual revenue. The organization has 3 disclosed officers and directors.

No red flags have been detected for Mercury Phoenix Trust. GiveRadar automatically screens charities for concerning patterns including high executive compensation, low program spending, and missing financial filings. Based on available official data, no issues have been identified.

According to GiveRadar's records, Mercury Phoenix Trust is registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales and overseen by the Charity Commission. It reports that 97% of expenses go to programs (the peer average is 90%). GiveRadar provides data for research and does not endorse any organization. A GiveRadar Integrity Assessment reflects how much public data is available, not whether an organization is safe to donate to, so it is always smart to do your own research before giving.

To help relieve poverty, sickness and distress associated with AIDs Mercury Phoenix Trust is classified as a social services organization registered in United Kingdom. The organization was founded in 1992.

Among social services charities registered in United Kingdom: It allocates 97% of expenses to programs, above the peer average of 90%. Its annual revenue of £516K is comparable to the peer average of £662K.

Mercury Phoenix Trust is a charitable trust, the oldest legal form for UK charities. Trusts are governed by a trust deed and overseen by trustees who manage the charity's assets for the benefit of its stated purposes. Trusts are not incorporated and do not have a separate legal personality.

You can verify Mercury Phoenix Trust in several ways. First, search the Charity Commission Register at https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/ - every charity registered in England and Wales appears here with its registration number, trustees, governing document, and filed accounts. Second, check whether the charity's annual return and accounts are up to date - the Commission flags charities with overdue filings. Third, look for the Fundraising Regulator badge on the charity's website, which signals voluntary compliance with the Code of Fundraising Practice.

Contact Mercury Phoenix Trust directly for current donation methods. UK charities typically accept online card payments, direct debit, and bank transfer. Many also use platforms such as JustGiving or Charities Aid Foundation (CAF). If you are a UK taxpayer, make sure to tick the Gift Aid box: it lets the charity reclaim 25p from HMRC for every pound you give at no extra cost to you. Higher-rate taxpayers can claim back the difference between basic-rate and their marginal rate through Self Assessment. Payroll Giving (Give As You Earn) lets you donate pre-tax through your employer.

Donations to Mercury Phoenix Trust are eligible for Gift Aid if you are a UK income-tax or capital-gains-tax payer. Gift Aid adds 25% to your donation at no cost to you (the charity reclaims basic-rate tax from HMRC). Higher-rate and additional-rate taxpayers can also claim back the difference through Self Assessment or by adjusting their PAYE tax code. Gifts of shares, property, or land to charity are free of Capital Gains Tax and can be deducted from your income for Income Tax purposes. Legacy gifts (in your will) reduce the value of your estate for Inheritance Tax and can lower the IHT rate from 40% to 36% if you leave at least 10% to charity.

Mercury Phoenix Trust is based in London. The Charity Commission for England and Wales (CCEW) is the primary regulator. Scotland has its own regulator (OSCR), and Northern Ireland has the Charity Commission for Northern Ireland (CCNI). A charity registered with the CCEW may operate across the whole of the UK or internationally.

Mercury Phoenix Trust was first registered in 1992, making it approximately 34 years old. UK charities must file an annual return with the Charity Commission to remain on the register. A long registration history generally indicates sustained operations and continuous regulatory compliance.

Annual revenue
£100K-£1M
97% to programs
Source: Charity Commission (UK) (FY2025) why this matters
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Filing history

5 years on file from Charity Commission (UK) (FY2025): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.

Years on record: FY2025, FY2024, FY2023, FY2022, FY2021.
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Taxes

Tax-deductibility for donors

UK donations qualify for Gift Aid. MERCURY PHOENIX TRUST is registered with the Charity Commission. Eligible UK taxpayers can boost their gift by 25% at no extra cost.

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Leadership

From FY2025 filing

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Brian M••
Trustee

Officers & trustees (3)

Source: Public filings

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Latest news

From global news sources

10 articles found

From news sources and the organization. Shown for transparency; news never affects the integrity score.

The Royal Mint Honours Freddie Mercury With Collectible Coin Celebrating Rock Icon's Legacy - That Eric Alper

www.thatericalper.com ·

Queen Announce Official Freddie Mercury 80th Birthday Party - antiMusic

www.antimusic.com ·

QUEEN – The Mercury Phoenix Trust Offers FREDDIE MERCURY Gold Proof Coin In “Givergy” Prize Draw - BraveWords

bravewords.com ·

Freddie Mercury's death anniversary: Remembering the “Queen” legend on November 24, the legacy of “Bohemian Rhapsody” and his final announcement about AIDS - The Economic Times

m.economictimes.com ·

Freddie Mercury's death anniversary: Remembering the “Queen” legend on November 24, the legacy of “Bohemian Rhapsody” and his final announcement about AIDS - The Economic Times

m.economictimes.com ·

Record‑setting hits of Queen - Freddie Mercury's death anniversary: Remembering the “Queen” legend on November 24, the legacy of “Bohemian Rhapsody” and his final announcement about AIDS - The Economic Times

m.economictimes.com ·

Royal Mint celebrates rock legend Freddie Mercury on collectable coin - BBC

www.bbc.com ·

Royal Mint celebrates rock legend Freddie Mercury on collectable coin - BBC

www.bbc.co.uk ·

New miniseries to mark 30th anniversary of Freddie Mercury Tribute Concert - Smooth Radio

www.smoothradio.com ·

Freddie Mercury Tribute Concert 30th anniversary marked with new YouTube series WATCH - Daily Express

www.express.co.uk ·

Activity timeline

Filings and press mentions, merged

The Royal Mint Honours Freddie Mercury With Collectible Coin Celebrating Rock Icon's Legacy - That Eric Alper
Feb 2026
www.thatericalper.com
Queen Announce Official Freddie Mercury 80th Birthday Party - antiMusic
Jan 2026
www.antimusic.com
Form filed
£0.5M revenue
FY2025
Charity Commission (UK)
QUEEN – The Mercury Phoenix Trust Offers FREDDIE MERCURY Gold Proof Coin In “Givergy” Prize Draw - BraveWords
Dec 2025
bravewords.com
Freddie Mercury's death anniversary: Remembering the “Queen” legend on November 24, the legacy of “Bohemian Rhapsody” an
Nov 2025
m.economictimes.com
Freddie Mercury's death anniversary: Remembering the “Queen” legend on November 24, the legacy of “Bohemian Rhapsody” an
Nov 2025
m.economictimes.com
Record‑setting hits of Queen - Freddie Mercury's death anniversary: Remembering the “Queen” legend on November 24, the l
Nov 2025
m.economictimes.com
Royal Mint celebrates rock legend Freddie Mercury on collectable coin - BBC
Nov 2025
www.bbc.com
Royal Mint celebrates rock legend Freddie Mercury on collectable coin - BBC
Nov 2025
www.bbc.co.uk
Form filed
£0.5M revenue
FY2024
Charity Commission (UK)
Form filed
£0.6M revenue
FY2023
Charity Commission (UK)
Form filed
£0.6M revenue
FY2022
Charity Commission (UK)
New miniseries to mark 30th anniversary of Freddie Mercury Tribute Concert - Smooth Radio
Apr 2022
www.smoothradio.com
Freddie Mercury Tribute Concert 30th anniversary marked with new YouTube series WATCH - Daily Express
Apr 2022
www.express.co.uk
Form filed
£0.7M revenue
FY2021
Charity Commission (UK)

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Cause areas in United Kingdom

How many charities work in each area, with this charity's area highlighted.

Education 87,646
Health 28,382
Religion 22,146
Arts & Culture 21,802
Community Development 10,738
Environment 5,683
Social Services this charity 4,899
Youth Development 4,637
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Most common causes in United Kingdom

Causes charities work on most, with this charity's causes ticked.

Education 54,780
Arts & Culture 17,729
Disability 17,106
Religion 16,671
Health 15,045
Poverty 14,062
Community Development 11,486
Cultural Heritage 8,526

Sources and verification

Registration and legal identity
Charity Commission for England and Wales - Register of Charities
Financial filings
Charity Commission annual returns - Fiscal year 2025 most recent on file.
Officers and trustees
Charity Commission for England and Wales - Register of Charities - 3 disclosed in the public registry.
News and media coverage
GDELT Project + Google News
Supplementary verification
Wikidata structured data

Data freshness

Last updated
Jun 17, 2026
Registry checked
Jun 17, 2026
Profile completeness
85%

What we know and don't know

Exactly which public data we hold on this charity. Our score reflects transparency, not impact.

On record · 8
  • Financial data · FY2025 on record
  • Named leadership · 3 officers on file
  • Government registration · Registered with an official registry
  • Official website · On record
  • Headquarters address · On file
  • Direct contact · Email or phone published
  • Tax-deductibility · Verified
  • Founding date · 1992
Not available · 3
  • Executive pay
    Top-officer pay not disclosed
  • Mission statement
    No self-published statement of purpose
  • Programs & activities
    No named programs listed by the charity

Methodology

GiveRadar builds each profile primarily from official government charity registries, supplemented where available by third-party nonprofit databases and news archives, and combines it into a single 0-100 integrity assessment. The exact sources for this charity are listed above. We don't take a cut of any donation, ever.

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Quick facts about Mercury Phoenix Trust

What is Mercury Phoenix Trust?
Mercury Phoenix Trust is a social services trust based in London, United Kingdom. To help relieve poverty, sickness and distress associated with AIDs
When was Mercury Phoenix Trust founded?
Mercury Phoenix Trust was founded in 1992.
Where is Mercury Phoenix Trust located?
Headquartered in London, United Kingdom.
What is Mercury Phoenix Trust's annual budget?
Annual revenue for fiscal year 2025 is approximately £100K-£1M. 97% of expenses go to program services.
Is Mercury Phoenix Trust trustworthy?
Mercury Phoenix Trust has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 86 out of 100 (Strong transparency). The score reflects public-data transparency: registration, financial disclosure, governance, contact details, and how recently data was refreshed. It does not measure program impact.
What is Mercury Phoenix Trust's website?
https://mercuryphoenixtrust.com
Are donations to Mercury Phoenix Trust tax-deductible?
Donations may be tax-deductible for residents of United Kingdom under local rules. US donors should check whether the charity has an equivalency-determination letter or a US-based fiscal sponsor before claiming a deduction.