Leeds Mencap

Also known as: Hawthorn Family Support Centre, The Rookery Residential Home

Leeds Mencap aims to improve the the lives of children and young people with learning disabilities and their families through a range of projects.

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Activities & Mission

Leeds Mencap aims to improve the the lives of children and young people with learning disabilities and their families through a range of projects.

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

Leeds City

Financial Information

Latest Income

£937,429

Latest Expenditure

£1,081,009

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 109.3%

% of income going directly to charitable activities

Higher than 86% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £100K to £1M (sample: 3459). How is this calculated?

Overall Efficiency 94.8%

% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)

Higher than 34% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £100K to £1M. How is this calculated?

Administrative Ratio 5.8%

Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Lower overhead than 30% 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

Donations & Legacies £105,422

Charitable Activities £681,267

Other Trading £147,754

Investments £2,986

Other Income £0

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £1,024,482

Raising Funds £56,527

Governance £6,053

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 2024.

Financial Year	Income	Expenditure	Charitable Spending	Net Assets	Reserves	Staff
2024	£937,429	£1,081,009	£1,024,482	£1,874,581	£300,239	61 / 22
2023	£1,074,208	£1,058,345	£994,674	£2,018,161	£386,779	60 / 22
2022	£1,002,426	£1,030,559	£962,611	£2,002,298	£394,000	61 / 27
2021	£1,028,261	£1,005,553	£926,833	£2,030,431	£165,469	61 / 41
2020	£992,570	£1,043,623	£933,380	£2,007,723	£191,355	69 / 55

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about Leeds Mencap

What does Leeds Mencap do?

Leeds Mencap aims to improve the the lives of children and young people with learning disabilities and their families through a range of projects.

How much income did Leeds Mencap report in 2024?

Leeds Mencap reported total income of £937k and reported expenditure of £1.08m for the financial year ending 2024, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

How efficient is Leeds Mencap?

Leeds Mencap has a program ratio of 109.3%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 86% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £100K to £1M (sample of 3459 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.

When was Leeds Mencap registered as a charity?

Leeds Mencap was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 29 April 2002 as charity number 1091809. It has been registered for 24 years.

Who runs Leeds Mencap?

Leeds 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 Leeds Mencap operate?

Leeds Mencap operates in Leeds City, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.

Is Leeds Mencap a registered charity?

Yes — Leeds Mencap is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1091809.