Greenwich Mencap
Also known as: Greenwich Society for the Mentally Handicapped (greenwich Mencap)
Greenwich Mencap works with and for people with a learning disability and their families. Our Children's services are: support with challenging behaviour, activity sessions (short breaks) and support surrounding the transition to adulthood. Our Adult services are: information, advice, advocacy, 1-1 support, travel training, job coaching, day services including handicrafts, gardening & painting.
Activities & Mission
Greenwich Mencap works with and for people with a learning disability and their families. Our Children's services are: support with challenging behaviour, activity sessions (short breaks) and support surrounding the transition to adulthood. Our Adult services are: information, advice, advocacy, 1-1 support, travel training, job coaching, day services including handicrafts, gardening & painting.
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
Financial Efficiency
Higher than 74% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £100K to £1M (sample: 3459). How is this calculated?
Higher than 100% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £100K to £1M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 83% 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 2025.
| Financial Year | Income | Expenditure | Charitable Spending | Net Assets | Reserves | Staff |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | £690,347 | £693,364 | £693,364 | £1,145,086 | £1,130,446 | 22 / 13 |
| 2024 | £554,887 | £620,632 | £620,632 | £1,128,953 | £1,117,647 | 28 / 13 |
| 2023 | £522,068 | £557,047 | £557,047 | £1,139,185 | £1,103,340 | 26 / 13 |
| 2022 | £555,107 | £521,148 | £521,148 | £1,174,165 | £1,121,576 | 22 / 13 |
| 2021 | £1,264,896 | £475,900 | £475,900 | £1,140,205 | £1,087,616 | 24 / 13 |
Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers
Frequently asked questions about Greenwich Mencap
What does Greenwich Mencap do?
Greenwich Mencap works with and for people with a learning disability and their families. Our Children's services are: support with challenging behaviour, activity sessions (short breaks) and support surrounding the transition to adulthood. Our Adult services are: information, advice, advocacy, 1-1 support, travel training, job coaching, day services including handicrafts, gardening & painting.
How much income did Greenwich Mencap report in 2025?
Greenwich Mencap reported total income of £690k and reported expenditure of £693k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is Greenwich Mencap?
Greenwich Mencap has a program ratio of 100.4%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 74% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £100K to £1M (sample of 3459 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
When was Greenwich Mencap registered as a charity?
Greenwich Mencap was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 22 November 1989 as charity number 802103. It has been registered for 37 years.
Who runs Greenwich Mencap?
Greenwich Mencap is governed by a board of 6 trustees. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does Greenwich Mencap operate?
Greenwich Mencap operates in Greenwich, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.
Is Greenwich Mencap a registered charity?
Yes — Greenwich Mencap is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 802103.
Details
Woolwich Common Enterprise Centre
Peace Street
Woolwich
London
SE18 4HX
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Sectors & Classifications
Also Known As
- Greenwich Society for the Mentally Handicapped (greenwich Mencap)
- Greenwich Mencap
Data & trust
- Register data refreshed
- 14 May 2026
- Methodology
- How metrics are calculated