Carlisle Mencap

Also known as: Carlisle Mencap Limited

supports people with learning disabilities and their families in Cumbria

Activities & Mission

supports people with learning disabilities and their families in Cumbria

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

Cumbria

Financial Information

Latest Income

£2,504,219

Latest Expenditure

£2,203,150

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 88.0%

% of income going directly to charitable activities

Overall Efficiency 100.0%

% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)

Administrative Ratio 2.2%

Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £239,664

Charitable Activities £2,263,564

Other Trading £0

Investments £991

Other Income £0

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £2,203,150

Raising Funds £0

Governance £47,741

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 Year	Income	Expenditure	Charitable Spending	Net Assets	Reserves	Staff
2025	£2,504,219	£2,203,150	£2,203,150	£1,332,340	£549,881	86 / 2
2024	£3,014,767	£2,916,791	£2,916,791	£1,031,271	£224,536	80 / 1
2022	£2,034,176	£2,138,870	£2,138,870	£933,295	£83,388	101 / 0
2021	£2,880,968	£3,039,501	£3,039,501	-£1,067,011	£0	133 / 0
2020	£2,996,194	£3,057,517	£3,051,144	-£1,218,478	£450,000	145 / 0

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about Carlisle Mencap

What does Carlisle Mencap do?

supports people with learning disabilities and their families in Cumbria

How much income did Carlisle Mencap report in 2025?

Carlisle Mencap reported total income of £2.50m and reported expenditure of £2.20m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

When was Carlisle Mencap registered as a charity?

Carlisle Mencap was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 14 July 2006 as charity number 1115348. It has been registered for 20 years.

Who runs Carlisle Mencap?

Carlisle Mencap is governed by a board of 5 trustees. The chair of trustees is CHRISTINE BOWDITCH. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does Carlisle Mencap operate?

Carlisle Mencap operates in Cumbria, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.

Is Carlisle Mencap a registered charity?

Yes — Carlisle Mencap is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1115348.