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Newhaven, Lewes And District Mencap

Also known as: Newhaven and District Mencap, Newhaven and District Society for Mentally Handicapped Children, Newhaven and District Society for Mentally Handicapped Children and Adults

As a trustee for Mencap, the role involves overseeing the charity's strategic direction and ensuring it fulfils its mission to support individuals with learning disabilities. Trustees are collectively responsible for:Ensuring Mencap operates in accordance with its governing documents and complies with relevant laws.Making decisions that are in the charity's best interests.

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Activities & Mission

As a trustee for Mencap, the role involves overseeing the charity's strategic direction and ensuring it fulfils its mission to support individuals with learning disabilities. Trustees are collectively responsible for:Ensuring Mencap operates in accordance with its governing documents and complies with relevant laws.Making decisions that are in the charity's best interests.

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
£34,576
Latest Expenditure
£28,741

Financial Efficiency

Overall Efficiency 83.1%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)
Expenditure Ratio 83.1%
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.

One or more years show a significant change in income (over ±100%) compared with the prior year. This usually reflects a merger, transfer of activities, restated accounts, or a one-off legacy — not necessarily a real change in operating scale. See the methodology for context.

Financial YearIncomeExpenditureCharitable SpendingNet AssetsReservesStaff
2025
£34,576
£28,7410 / 5
2024
£16,350
£16,9810 / 4
2023
£20,359
£17,8030 / 6
2022
£16,503
£8,8800 / 8

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about Newhaven, Lewes And District Mencap

What does Newhaven, Lewes And District Mencap do?

As a trustee for Mencap, the role involves overseeing the charity's strategic direction and ensuring it fulfils its mission to support individuals with learning disabilities. Trustees are collectively responsible for:Ensuring Mencap operates in accordance with its governing documents and complies with relevant laws.Making decisions that are in the charity's best interests.

How much income did Newhaven, Lewes And District Mencap report in 2025?

Newhaven, Lewes And District Mencap reported total income of £35k and reported expenditure of £29k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

When was Newhaven, Lewes And District Mencap registered as a charity?

Newhaven, Lewes And District Mencap was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 5 November 1975 as charity number 270064. It has been registered for 51 years.

Who runs Newhaven, Lewes And District Mencap?

Newhaven, Lewes And District Mencap is governed by a board of 3 trustees. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does Newhaven, Lewes And District Mencap operate?

Newhaven, Lewes And District Mencap operates in East Sussex, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.

Is Newhaven, Lewes And District Mencap a registered charity?

Yes — Newhaven, Lewes And District Mencap is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 270064.

Details

Address
Mencap
Riverside Hall
West Quay
NEWHAVEN
BN9 9BP
Registration Date
5 November 1975
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
270064
Charity Number
270064

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Trustees

Adam Christopher Knell
Christopher Jan Sarson
Simone Paula Louise Tooley

Sectors & Classifications

Also Known As

  • Newhaven and District Mencap
  • Newhaven and District Society for Mentally Handicapped Children
  • Newhaven and District Society for Mentally Handicapped Children and Adults

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30 July 2026
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