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Melton Mencap

Support to people of all ages with learning disability in & around Melton, through clubs, services and facilities for leisure-time occupation, and the development of skills for independent living. Personal support to people with learning disability in their homes and in the community, enabling respite for families and carers. A pre-school nursery inclusive of children with learning disability.

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Activities & Mission

Support to people of all ages with learning disability in & around Melton, through clubs, services and facilities for leisure-time occupation, and the development of skills for independent living. Personal support to people with learning disability in their homes and in the community, enabling respite for families and carers. A pre-school nursery inclusive of children with learning disability.

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.

Financial Information

Latest Income
£654,568
Latest Expenditure
£641,028

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 97.9%
% of income going directly to charitable activities

Higher than 67% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £100K to £1M (sample: 3459). How is this calculated?

Overall Efficiency 100.0%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)

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

Administrative Ratio 1.9%
Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Lower overhead than 49% 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 £14,404
Charitable Activities £636,893
Other Trading £0
Investments £2,508
Other Income £763

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £641,028
Raising Funds £0
Governance £12,373
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
£654,568
£641,028£641,028£316,592£309,96061 / 10
2024
£599,564
£591,038£591,038£303,052£303,05261 / 8
2023
£574,649
£580,058£580,058£294,526£294,52666 / 7
2022
£498,831
£539,0700 / 7
2021
£456,661
£473,0390 / 5

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about Melton Mencap

What does Melton Mencap do?

Support to people of all ages with learning disability in & around Melton, through clubs, services and facilities for leisure-time occupation, and the development of skills for independent living. Personal support to people with learning disability in their homes and in the community, enabling respite for families and carers. A pre-school nursery inclusive of children with learning disability.

How much income did Melton Mencap report in 2025?

Melton Mencap reported total income of £655k and reported expenditure of £641k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

How efficient is Melton Mencap?

Melton Mencap has a program ratio of 97.9%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 67% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £100K to £1M (sample of 3459 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.

When was Melton Mencap registered as a charity?

Melton Mencap was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 23 May 2014 as charity number 1157180. It has been registered for 12 years.

Who runs Melton Mencap?

Melton 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 Melton Mencap operate?

Melton Mencap operates across 2 areas: Leicestershire and Rutland.

Is Melton Mencap a registered charity?

Yes — Melton Mencap is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1157180.

Details

Address
MENCAP CENTRE
CHAPEL STREET
MELTON MOWBRAY
LEICESTERSHIRE
LE13 1LZ
Registration Date
23 May 2014
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
5045848
Charity Number
1157180

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Trustees

Allen Thwaites
Andrew Innes
David Michael Billsdon
Also governs 1 other charity
Eric Gordon John Brown
James Mason
Joanne Ruth Carver

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