Bishops Stortford Mencap
Also known as: Grove Cottage
Spec Needs Nursery for under 5 s.Speech and language therapy.Weekend and school holiday clubs for children and young people.Adult social and support sessions.Sports, gardening, performing arts, and Music Man Project groups for adults.Resulting short respite for carers.
Activities & Mission
Spec Needs Nursery for under 5 s.Speech and language therapy.Weekend and school holiday clubs for children and young people.Adult social and support sessions.Sports, gardening, performing arts, and Music Man Project groups for adults.Resulting short respite for carers.
Areas of Operation
Where this charity is registered to operate, as self-declared to the Charity Commission. These are regulatory classifications, not a list of active programmes, and don't necessarily indicate fundraising activity in each location.
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Financial Information
Financial Efficiency
Higher than 27% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £100K to £1M (sample: 3459). How is this calculated?
Higher than 40% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £100K to £1M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 7% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £100K to £1M. (Lower overhead is generally read as more efficient.) How is this calculated?
Latest Financial Breakdown
Income Sources
Expenditure Categories
Financial Trend
Annual Returns
As filed with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Most recent filing covers the financial year ending 2024.
One or more years show a significant change in income (over ±100%) compared with the prior year. This usually reflects a merger, transfer of activities, restated accounts, or a one-off legacy — not necessarily a real change in operating scale. See the methodology for context.
The Commission record shows this related event on the register:
- Asset transfer in in 2012 — Bishop's Stortford Mencap Society (organisation 247831)
| Financial Year | Income | Expenditure | Charitable Spending | Net Assets | Reserves | Staff |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | £948,709 | £710,913 | £687,558 | £2,297,327 | £608,683 | 38 / 60 |
| 2023 | £542,623 | £523,185 | £511,024 | £1,996,027 | £553,889 | 38 / 79 |
| 2022 | £538,285 | £555,856 | £529,491 | £1,997,740 | £518,234 | 39 / 80 |
| 2021 | £1,876,577 | £421,811 | £416,541 | £2,146,539 | £560,877 | 37 / 100 |
| 2020 | £601,108 | £419,311 | £401,075 | £675,380 | £597,774 | 38 / 100 |
Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers
Frequently asked questions about Bishops Stortford Mencap
What does Bishops Stortford Mencap do?
Spec Needs Nursery for under 5 s.Speech and language therapy.Weekend and school holiday clubs for children and young people.Adult social and support sessions.Sports, gardening, performing arts, and Music Man Project groups for adults.Resulting short respite for carers.
How much income did Bishops Stortford Mencap report in 2024?
Bishops Stortford Mencap reported total income of £949k and reported expenditure of £711k for the financial year ending 2024, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is Bishops Stortford Mencap?
Bishops Stortford Mencap has a program ratio of 72.5%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 27% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £100K to £1M (sample of 3459 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
When was Bishops Stortford Mencap registered as a charity?
Bishops Stortford Mencap was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 14 January 2008 as charity number 1122298. It has been registered for 18 years.
Who runs Bishops Stortford Mencap?
Bishops Stortford Mencap is governed by a board of 9 trustees. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does Bishops Stortford Mencap operate?
Bishops Stortford Mencap operates across 2 areas: Essex and Hertfordshire.
Is Bishops Stortford Mencap a registered charity?
Yes — Bishops Stortford Mencap is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1122298.
Details
151 LONDON ROAD
BISHOP'S STORTFORD
CM23 3JX
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Also Known As
- Grove Cottage
Data & trust
- Register data refreshed
- 14 May 2026
- Methodology
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