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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.

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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.

Local Authority

Financial Information

Latest Income
£1,228,504
Latest Expenditure
£648,074

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 52.3%
% of income going directly to charitable activities
Overall Efficiency 99.1%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)
Administrative Ratio 14.9%
Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £171,182
Charitable Activities £912,521
Other Trading £68,245
Investments £76,536
Other Income £20

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £642,096
Raising Funds £5,978
Governance £90,358
Grants to Institutions £0
Other Expenditure £0

Financial Trend

Annual Returns

As filed with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Most recent filing covers the financial year ending 2025.

Financial YearIncomeExpenditureCharitable SpendingNet AssetsReservesStaff
2025
£1,228,504
£648,074£642,096£2,880,989£244,30137 / 60
2024
£948,709
£710,913£687,558£2,297,327£608,68338 / 60
2023
£542,623
£523,185£511,024£1,996,027£553,88938 / 79
2022
£538,285
£555,856£529,491£1,997,740£518,23439 / 80
2021
£1,876,577
£421,811£416,541£2,146,539£560,87737 / 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 2025?

Bishops Stortford Mencap reported total income of £1.23m and reported expenditure of £648k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

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

Address
GROVE COTTAGE
151 LONDON ROAD
BISHOP'S STORTFORD
CM23 3JX
Registration Date
14 January 2008
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
4036808
Charity Number
1122298

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Trustees

Charlotte Anne Simmonds
Claire Ruth Arnold
Duncan James William Murdoch
Karen Lynn Gilfillan Wallace
KEVIN DAVIS
RICHARD SMITH
Sarah Francesca Hill
Stephen Downing
Tracy Fisher
Also governs 1 other charity

Also Known As

  • Grove Cottage

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30 July 2026
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