Mission Statement

The Mercian Trust aims to tackle issues of exclusion, isolation and exploitation of people who are oppressed by poverty, regardless of colour, race or creed. The Trust seeks to provide access to human and financial advice and resources, which can be used to help the parishes of the Diocese of Lichfield and the people of the communities that they serve.

About The Mercian Trust

The Mercian Trust is a limited company with charitable status that was developed in order to deal with issues of deprivation, poverty and social exclusion across the Diocese of Lichfield in both urban and rural communities.

History: The Trust developed from the work of the Faith-in-the-City Action Committee. It was established on 24^th December 2001 and gained charitable status on 3^rd February 2002.

Area Covered: The Mercian Trust serves the whole of the Diocese of Lichfield, stretching from Shropshire, across Staffordshire and down into parts of the Black Country. The Diocese is the 5^th largest in the country in terms of the population (c.2 million) and the 9^th largest in area (1,744 sq metres).

Funding Partners:

Church Urban Fund

Esmee Fairbairn Foundation