Purple Oak Support
Also known as: Andover and District Mencap, Andover and District Mencap Ltd, Andover & District Mencap
Provision of advice, practical support and care, plus leisure and supported work activities for people of all ages with a learning disability, physical disability or mental health support need who live within Andover and Southern England. Also campaign for the rights of our beneficiaries and provide individual advocacy support.
Activities & Mission
Provision of advice, practical support and care, plus leisure and supported work activities for people of all ages with a learning disability, physical disability or mental health support need who live within Andover and Southern England. Also campaign for the rights of our beneficiaries and provide individual advocacy support.
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 72% of UK Charitable activities charities with income £1M to £10M (sample: 1335). How is this calculated?
Higher than 65% of UK Charitable activities charities with income £1M to £10M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 83% of UK Charitable activities 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 | £4,790,258 | £4,844,824 | £4,827,111 | £2,222,516 | £31,662 | 158 / 6 |
| 2024 | £3,964,892 | £4,351,247 | £4,302,594 | £2,277,082 | £186,992 | 180 / 4 |
| 2023 | £4,300,346 | £4,167,839 | £4,165,853 | £2,562,874 | £859,242 | 175 / 5 |
| 2022 | £2,562,567 | £2,479,332 | £2,472,334 | £2,559,266 | £2,553,105 | 115 / 10 |
| 2021 | £2,284,290 | £2,173,262 | £2,168,882 | £2,476,031 | £2,469,870 | 102 / 10 |
Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers
Frequently asked questions about Purple Oak Support
What does Purple Oak Support do?
Provision of advice, practical support and care, plus leisure and supported work activities for people of all ages with a learning disability, physical disability or mental health support need who live within Andover and Southern England. Also campaign for the rights of our beneficiaries and provide individual advocacy support.
How much income did Purple Oak Support report in 2025?
Purple Oak Support reported total income of £4.79m and reported expenditure of £4.84m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is Purple Oak Support?
Purple Oak Support has a program ratio of 100.8%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 72% of UK Charitable activities charities with income £1M to £10M (sample of 1335 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
When was Purple Oak Support registered as a charity?
Purple Oak Support was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 16 September 1994 as charity number 1040832. It has been registered for 32 years.
Who runs Purple Oak Support?
Purple Oak Support is governed by a board of 6 trustees. The chair of trustees is ANN WOODS. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does Purple Oak Support operate?
Purple Oak Support operates across 3 areas: Hampshire, West Berkshire and Wiltshire.
Is Purple Oak Support a registered charity?
Yes — Purple Oak Support is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1040832.
Details
3 Winchester Road
Andover
Hampshire
SP10 2EG
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Also Known As
- Andover and District Mencap
- Andover and District Mencap Ltd
- Andover & District Mencap
Data & trust
- Register data refreshed
- 14 May 2026
- Methodology
- How metrics are calculated