Orwell Mencap
The provision of staff to support our clients within our day care centre, their home or other locations. Also, the provision of Social Enterprise initiatives including the garden furniture workshop and green bike project.
Activities & Mission
The provision of staff to support our clients within our day care centre, their home or other locations. Also, the provision of Social Enterprise initiatives including the garden furniture workshop and green bike project.
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 57% of UK Economic and community development charities with income £1M to £10M (sample: 829). How is this calculated?
Higher than 49% of UK Economic and community development charities with income £1M to £10M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 35% of UK Economic and community development charities with income £1M to £10M. (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 | £2,134,110 | £2,090,248 | £2,042,626 | £822,296 | £346,936 | 83 / 8 |
| 2024 | £2,019,483 | £2,182,158 | £2,131,323 | £767,248 | £473,254 | 92 / 8 |
| 2023 | £1,700,655 | £1,789,152 | £1,749,978 | £869,922 | £727,311 | 97 / 10 |
| 2022 | £1,525,433 | £1,561,436 | £1,523,512 | £958,419 | £868,117 | 92 / 6 |
| 2021 | £1,471,277 | £1,338,705 | £1,306,714 | £994,422 | £252,553 | 92 / 4 |
Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers
Frequently asked questions about Orwell Mencap
What does Orwell Mencap do?
The provision of staff to support our clients within our day care centre, their home or other locations. Also, the provision of Social Enterprise initiatives including the garden furniture workshop and green bike project.
How much income did Orwell Mencap report in 2025?
Orwell Mencap reported total income of £2.13m and reported expenditure of £2.09m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is Orwell Mencap?
Orwell Mencap has a program ratio of 95.7%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 57% of UK Economic and community development charities with income £1M to £10M (sample of 829 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
When was Orwell Mencap registered as a charity?
Orwell Mencap was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 8 February 2007 as charity number 1117888. It has been registered for 19 years.
Who runs Orwell Mencap?
Orwell Mencap is governed by a board of 8 trustees. The chair of trustees is Jill Knell. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does Orwell Mencap operate?
Orwell Mencap operates in Suffolk, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.
Is Orwell Mencap a registered charity?
Yes — Orwell Mencap is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1117888.
Details
6 Wright Road
Ipswich
IP3 9JG
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