reading mencap

The charity supports children and young people, people with disabilities, and people of a particular ethnic or racial origin. Reading Mencap is a registered charity whose purpose is disability. It delivers its work by providing buildings, facilities, or open space. The charity is based in Reading and operates in Reading.

This page summarises publicly available information about the charity, including its activities, beneficiaries, and registration details, based on official records.

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Activities & Mission

Reading Mencap is a local charity, which aims to provide help and support for people with a learning disability, and their families, in the Reading area.

Fundraising

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Local Authority

Reading

Financial Information

Latest Income

£485,807

Latest Expenditure

£552,982

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 98.9%

% of income going directly to charitable activities

Overall Efficiency 97.1%

% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)

Administrative Ratio 4.2%

Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £10,366

Charitable Activities £513,211

Other Trading £0

Investments £2,744

Other Income £39,055

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £558,974

Raising Funds £16,528

Governance £7,626

Grants to Institutions £0

Other Expenditure £0

Financial Trend

Annual Returns

Financial Year	Income	Expenditure	Charitable Spending	Net Assets	Reserves	Staff
2025	£485,807	£552,982				0 / 55
2024	£565,376	£575,502	£558,974	£274,846	£274,846	25 / 4
2023	£538,736	£623,859	£590,663	£284,971	£193,825	26 / 35
2022	£571,388	£520,055	£494,463	£370,094	£157,082	29 / 20
2021	£555,747	£436,904	£436,904	£318,761	£318,761	30 / 25