# THE MERSEA ISLAND FESTIVAL TRUST

## Details

- **Country:** England & Wales
- **Charity number:** 1097455
- **Status:** Registered
- **Legal form:** Other
- **Registered:** May 9, 2003
- **Register:** https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/en/charity-search/?p_p_id=uk_gov_ccew_onereg_charitydetails_web_portlet_CharityDetailsPortlet&p_p_lifecycle=0&p_p_state=maximized&p_p_mode=view&_uk_gov_ccew_onereg_charitydetails_web_portlet_CharityDetailsPortlet_regId=1097455


## Contact

- **Address:** 50 Firs Chase, West Mersea, Colchester
- **Postcode:** CO5 8NG
- **Phone:** 07515 945803
- **Email:** info@merseafestival.org.uk
- **Website:** www.merseafestival.org.uk



## Activities

**Objects:** THE ADVANCEMENT AND EDUCATION OF YOUNG PEOPLE (UP TO THE AGE OF 25) AND ADULTS  WITH DISABILITIES, BY THE PROMOTION OF ACTIVITIES SO THAT THEY MAY DEVELOP THEIR MENTAL , PHYSICAL AND SPIRITUAL CAPACITIES AND ACHIEVE GREATER MATURITY AS INDIVIDUALS AND MEMBERS OF SOCIETY

**Activities:** The Trust supports two annual camps on Mersea Island, Essex that bring together over 400 young people and adults with or without a physical or learning disability. Participants are challenged and stimulated as they gain confidence, self esteem and new friends whilst experiencing a wide range of fun and exciting activities, supported by a team of over 70 volunteers of all ages and abilities.

**Area of benefit:** NOT DEFINED




## Classification

- **How:** Makes Grants To Individuals, Provides Human Resources, Provides Buildings/facilities/open Space, Provides Services
- **What:** Education/training, Disability, Arts/culture/heritage/science, Amateur Sport
- **Who:** Children/young People, People With Disabilities



## Areas of operation

- Essex



## Finances

| Period end | Income | Expenditure | Assets | Employees |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec. 31, 2024 | £115122 | £116178 | — | — |
| April 5, 2024 | £93498 | £101005 | — | — |
| April 5, 2023 | £33554 | £39654 | — | — |
| April 5, 2022 | £4021 | £396 | — | — |
| April 5, 2021 | £3382 | £1199 | — | — |



## Trustees

- **Thomas Brennan** (Chair)
- Ewen Stewart Wilson — appointed March 23, 2023
- JOANNA DAYTON
- Paula Moore — appointed April 11, 2016
- Rosemarie Elizabeth Saunders — appointed March 26, 2025