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Harpenden Mencap

Also known as: Harpenden Society for Mentally Handicapped Children and Adults, Harpenden Mencap Society

Harpenden Mencap was first formed in 1959 as a parental support group. The organisation has expanded over the years and now provides services for adults with learning disabilities including supported living, domiciliary care, employment support and social activities.

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Activities & Mission

Harpenden Mencap was first formed in 1959 as a parental support group. The organisation has expanded over the years and now provides services for adults with learning disabilities including supported living, domiciliary care, employment support and social activities.

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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
£2,890,859
Latest Expenditure
£2,701,847

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 93.1%
% of income going directly to charitable activities
Overall Efficiency 99.6%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)
Administrative Ratio 0.4%
Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £330,397
Charitable Activities £2,532,697
Other Trading £0
Investments £14,343
Other Income £13,422

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £2,691,847
Raising Funds £10,000
Governance £0
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
£2,890,859
£2,701,847£2,691,847£2,940,484£2,940,48451 / 15
2024
£2,463,387
£2,506,066£2,499,702£2,751,472£2,693,88053 / 5
2023
£2,510,055
£2,699,807£2,592,711£2,794,151£259,08061 / 5
2022
£2,770,013
£2,433,831£2,335,529£2,983,903£524,64161 / 11
2021
£2,330,755
£2,261,426£2,203,336£2,647,721£235,42461 / 17

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about Harpenden Mencap

What does Harpenden Mencap do?

Harpenden Mencap was first formed in 1959 as a parental support group. The organisation has expanded over the years and now provides services for adults with learning disabilities including supported living, domiciliary care, employment support and social activities.

How much income did Harpenden Mencap report in 2025?

Harpenden Mencap reported total income of £2.89m and reported expenditure of £2.70m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

When was Harpenden Mencap registered as a charity?

Harpenden Mencap was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 22 March 1994 as charity number 1035252. It has been registered for 32 years.

Who runs Harpenden Mencap?

Harpenden Mencap is governed by a board of 10 trustees. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does Harpenden Mencap operate?

Harpenden Mencap operates in Hertfordshire, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.

Is Harpenden Mencap a registered charity?

Yes — Harpenden Mencap is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1035252.

Details

Contact (address, email, phone)
Registration Date
22 March 1994
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
1035252
Charity Number
1035252

Trustees

Ana-Julia Van Bilsen Irias
Andrew Wilks
CAROLINE ROSSER-SMYTH
Deborah Stuart
Gary Caseberry
Jennifer Russell
Julie Caseberry
Roma Epstein
Sharon Joan Long
Also governs 1 other charity
Stephen Cook

Also Known As

  • Harpenden Society for Mentally Handicapped Children and Adults
  • Harpenden Mencap Society

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9 November 2026
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