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Haswell And District Mencap

Also known as: Haswell and District Society for Mentally Handicapped Children and Adults

Haswell & District Mencap operate from a purpose built building in the heart of the community. Our main target group are people with a learning disability, their carers and the wider community. Our services and activities include daycare, sport and social groups, carer support, advocacy, a catering and a furniture social enterprise. We are also a Gateway Beacon Club and have Gateway Active Status.

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Activities & Mission

Haswell & District Mencap operate from a purpose built building in the heart of the community. Our main target group are people with a learning disability, their carers and the wider community. Our services and activities include daycare, sport and social groups, carer support, advocacy, a catering and a furniture social enterprise. We are also a Gateway Beacon Club and have Gateway Active Status.

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
£231,062
Latest Expenditure
£333,649

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 67.4%
% of income going directly to charitable activities
Overall Efficiency 98.3%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)
Administrative Ratio 4.4%
Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £339,238
Charitable Activities £173,364
Other Trading £51,017
Investments £278
Other Income £14

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £380,136
Raising Funds £6,533
Governance £10,573
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
£231,062
£333,6490 / 44
2024
£563,911
£386,669£380,136£709,992£171,91710 / 37
2023
£321,142
£344,8230 / 31
2022
£208,183
£289,1050 / 18
2021
£442,503
£267,5130 / 92

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about Haswell And District Mencap

What does Haswell And District Mencap do?

Haswell & District Mencap operate from a purpose built building in the heart of the community. Our main target group are people with a learning disability, their carers and the wider community. Our services and activities include daycare, sport and social groups, carer support, advocacy, a catering and a furniture social enterprise. We are also a Gateway Beacon Club and have Gateway Active Status.

How much income did Haswell And District Mencap report in 2025?

Haswell And District Mencap reported total income of £231k and reported expenditure of £334k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

When was Haswell And District Mencap registered as a charity?

Haswell And District Mencap was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 23 March 2006 as charity number 1113417. It has been registered for 20 years.

Who runs Haswell And District Mencap?

Haswell And District Mencap is governed by a board of 5 trustees. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does Haswell And District Mencap operate?

Haswell And District Mencap operates in Durham, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.

Is Haswell And District Mencap a registered charity?

Yes — Haswell And District Mencap is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1113417.

Details

Address
THE LISA DIXON CENTRE
BURT CLOSE
HASWELL
COUNTY DURHAM
DH6 2DA
Registration Date
23 March 2006
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
4018873
Charity Number
1113417

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Trustees

Cheryl Overton
David Jackson
Also governs 2 other charities
Karen Buck
Sophie Brown
William Robert McCafferty

Also Known As

  • Haswell and District Society for Mentally Handicapped Children and Adults

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30 July 2026
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