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Lowestoft And District Mencap Society

Also known as: Lowestoft and District Society for Handicapped Children, Lowestoft and District Society for Handicapped Children and Adults

The Unity Centre is a cafe/charity shop offering advice/befriending/hate crime support. Activities: karaoke, arts & crafts, Bang & Crash, wellbeing and Groove.Our Unity Youth Projects department runs The Fort, a gaming hub that specialises in improving social connectivity & life/social skills, through digital/IT-based & modernised projects & activities, such as card/board/video games, D&D & VR.

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Activities & Mission

The Unity Centre is a cafe/charity shop offering advice/befriending/hate crime support. Activities: karaoke, arts & crafts, Bang & Crash, wellbeing and Groove.Our Unity Youth Projects department runs The Fort, a gaming hub that specialises in improving social connectivity & life/social skills, through digital/IT-based & modernised projects & activities, such as card/board/video games, D&D & VR.

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
£68,609
Latest Expenditure
£112,397

Financial Efficiency

Overall Efficiency 163.8%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)
Expenditure Ratio 163.8%
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 2024.

Financial YearIncomeExpenditureCharitable SpendingNet AssetsReservesStaff
2024
£68,609
£112,3970 / 20
2023
£109,694
£81,2910 / 20
2022
£87,548
£96,8840 / 20
2021
£44,715
£41,8350 / 15
2020
£43,177
£34,5450 / 25

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about Lowestoft And District Mencap Society

What does Lowestoft And District Mencap Society do?

The Unity Centre is a cafe/charity shop offering advice/befriending/hate crime support. Activities: karaoke, arts & crafts, Bang & Crash, wellbeing and Groove.Our Unity Youth Projects department runs The Fort, a gaming hub that specialises in improving social connectivity & life/social skills, through digital/IT-based & modernised projects & activities, such as card/board/video games, D&D & VR.

How much income did Lowestoft And District Mencap Society report in 2024?

Lowestoft And District Mencap Society reported total income of £69k and reported expenditure of £112k for the financial year ending 2024, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

When was Lowestoft And District Mencap Society registered as a charity?

Lowestoft And District Mencap Society was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 11 March 1964 as charity number 233331. It has been registered for 62 years.

Who runs Lowestoft And District Mencap Society?

Lowestoft And District Mencap Society is governed by a board of 7 trustees. The chair of trustees is JACQUELINE GUYTON. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does Lowestoft And District Mencap Society operate?

Lowestoft And District Mencap Society operates in Suffolk, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.

Is Lowestoft And District Mencap Society a registered charity?

Yes — Lowestoft And District Mencap Society is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 233331.

Details

Address
The Unity Centre / The Fort
Unit 1
3
4
6 Milton Road East
LOWESTOF
Registration Date
11 March 1964
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
233331
Charity Number
233331

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Trustees

JACQUELINE GUYTON Chair
Also governs 1 other charity
Alan Roll
DAVID BEN HOLLINGWORTH
Also governs 1 other charity
Giselle Czajka
Also governs 1 other charity
Janet Elizabeth Craig
Nathan Jon Anthony McWade
Toni Jackson
Also governs 1 other charity

Also Known As

  • Lowestoft and District Society for Handicapped Children
  • Lowestoft and District Society for Handicapped Children and Adults
  • Lowestoft and District Mencap Society

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