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Havering Learning Disability Society

Also known as: Havering Mencap, South Essex Society for the Mentally Handicapped (formerly South Essex Society for Mentally Handicapped Children), Havering L D Society

Havering Learning Disability Society (also known as HLDS) is a charity established for the social activities, care, welfare and in the interests and advancement of people with learning disability in the Borough of Havering, covering Romford, Hornchurch, Rainham and Upminster areas.

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Activities & Mission

Havering Learning Disability Society (also known as HLDS) is a charity established for the social activities, care, welfare and in the interests and advancement of people with learning disability in the Borough of Havering, covering Romford, Hornchurch, Rainham and Upminster areas.

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
£61,888
Latest Expenditure
£60,687

Financial Efficiency

Overall Efficiency 98.1%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)
Expenditure Ratio 98.1%
Expenditure as % of income

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
£61,888
£60,6870 / 27
2024
£44,081
£65,0950 / 25
2023
£50,666
£51,1040 / 25
2022
£41,197
£34,6500 / 24
2021
£38,034
£11,7660 / 26

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about Havering Learning Disability Society

What does Havering Learning Disability Society do?

Havering Learning Disability Society (also known as HLDS) is a charity established for the social activities, care, welfare and in the interests and advancement of people with learning disability in the Borough of Havering, covering Romford, Hornchurch, Rainham and Upminster areas.

How much income did Havering Learning Disability Society report in 2025?

Havering Learning Disability Society reported total income of £62k and reported expenditure of £61k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

When was Havering Learning Disability Society registered as a charity?

Havering Learning Disability Society was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 2 September 1963 as charity number 229483. It has been registered for 63 years.

Who runs Havering Learning Disability Society?

Havering Learning Disability Society 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 Havering Learning Disability Society operate?

Havering Learning Disability Society operates across 2 areas: Essex and Havering.

Is Havering Learning Disability Society a registered charity?

Yes — Havering Learning Disability Society is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 229483.

Details

Address
VICTORIA HALL
91 Victoria Road
ROMFORD
RM1 2LT
Registration Date
2 September 1963
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
229483
Charity Number
229483

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Trustees

Brian David Clements
Brian John Burridge
GRACE WOODS
Karen Jane Hamilton
Linda Caroline Kirby
Lynne Julie Foreland
Patricia Ann Kirby
Sandra Creighton Metcalf Burridge
SANDRA KILLION
Stephen Peter Johns

Also Known As

  • Havering Mencap
  • South Essex Society for the Mentally Handicapped (formerly South Essex Society for Mentally Handicapped Children)
  • Havering L D Society

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Register data refreshed
30 July 2026
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