Merton Mencap
The provision of projects and services for children, young people and adults with a learning disability and for their parents/carers, promoting choice, opportunity, independence and inclusion, and raising awareness and understanding of learning disability
Activities & Mission
The provision of projects and services for children, young people and adults with a learning disability and for their parents/carers, promoting choice, opportunity, independence and inclusion, and raising awareness and understanding of 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.
Local Authority
Financial Information
Financial Efficiency
Higher than 50% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £100K to £1M (sample: 3459). How is this calculated?
Higher than 45% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £100K to £1M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 41% 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
Expenditure Categories
Financial Trend
Annual Returns
As filed with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Most recent filing covers the financial year ending 2025.
| Financial Year | Income | Expenditure | Charitable Spending | Net Assets | Reserves | Staff |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | £826,670 | £765,413 | £748,331 | £478,416 | £310,593 | 47 / 16 |
| 2024 | £711,779 | £742,617 | £725,443 | £417,159 | £287,288 | 47 / 25 |
| 2023 | £697,491 | £701,073 | £686,394 | £447,997 | £198,358 | 41 / 30 |
| 2022 | £678,914 | £562,412 | £550,830 | £451,579 | £176,139 | 40 / 28 |
| 2021 | £554,573 | £489,298 | £478,506 | £335,077 | £168,028 | 38 / 62 |
Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers
Frequently asked questions about Merton Mencap
What does Merton Mencap do?
The provision of projects and services for children, young people and adults with a learning disability and for their parents/carers, promoting choice, opportunity, independence and inclusion, and raising awareness and understanding of learning disability
How much income did Merton Mencap report in 2025?
Merton Mencap reported total income of £827k and reported expenditure of £765k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is Merton Mencap?
Merton Mencap has a program ratio of 90.5%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 50% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £100K to £1M (sample of 3459 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
When was Merton Mencap registered as a charity?
Merton Mencap was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 28 March 2006 as charity number 1113444. It has been registered for 20 years.
Who runs Merton Mencap?
Merton Mencap is governed by a board of 8 trustees. The chair of trustees is Richard Drummond. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does Merton Mencap operate?
Merton Mencap operates in Merton, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.
Is Merton Mencap a registered charity?
Yes — Merton Mencap is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1113444.
Details
1 Central Road
Morden
Surrey
SM4 5PQ
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- 14 May 2026
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