Royal Mencap Society
Notable UK charityAlso known as: The National Society for Mentally Handicapped Children, The National Society for Mentally Handicapped Children and Adults, The Royal Society for Mentally Handicapped Children and Adults, Mencap
Provide support and advice services for people with a learning disabilty including care and support, advocacy, housing, leisure and employment. We work to improve services, challenge prejudice and directly support people to live their lives as they choose. We offer support through our website, printed resources and helpline. Our regional advisers offer direct support by phone, email and in person.
Activities & Mission
Provide support and advice services for people with a learning disabilty including care and support, advocacy, housing, leisure and employment. We work to improve services, challenge prejudice and directly support people to live their lives as they choose. We offer support through our website, printed resources and helpline. Our regional advisers offer direct support by phone, email and in person.
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.
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Financial Information
Financial Efficiency
Higher than 45% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income over £10M (sample: 372). How is this calculated?
Higher than 39% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income over £10M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 34% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income over £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 | £244,357,000 | £235,355,000 | £226,524,000 | £48,393,000 | £48,393,000 | 7394 / 2262 |
| 2024 | £228,027,000 | £226,044,000 | £219,050,000 | £36,593,000 | £36,593,000 | 7526 / 1921 |
| 2023 | £216,112,000 | £221,707,000 | £214,335,000 | £40,437,000 | £40,437,000 | 7534 / 1684 |
| 2022 | £239,014,000 | £233,949,000 | £226,987,000 | £112,497,000 | £24,700,000 | 8009 / 808 |
| 2021 | £238,249,000 | £225,307,000 | £219,189,000 | £108,016,000 | £19,700,000 | 8408 / 864 |
Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers
Frequently asked questions about Royal Mencap Society
What does Royal Mencap Society do?
Provide support and advice services for people with a learning disabilty including care and support, advocacy, housing, leisure and employment. We work to improve services, challenge prejudice and directly support people to live their lives as they choose. We offer support through our website, printed resources and helpline. Our regional advisers offer direct support by phone, email and in person.
How much income did Royal Mencap Society report in 2025?
Royal Mencap Society reported total income of £244.36m and reported expenditure of £235.35m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is Royal Mencap Society?
Royal Mencap Society has a program ratio of 92.7%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 45% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income over £10M (sample of 372 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
When was Royal Mencap Society registered as a charity?
Royal Mencap Society was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 23 July 1964 as charity number 222377. It has been registered for 62 years.
Who runs Royal Mencap Society?
Royal Mencap Society is governed by a board of 10 trustees. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does Royal Mencap Society operate?
Royal Mencap Society operates across 2 areas: Northern Ireland and England And Wales.
Is Royal Mencap Society a registered charity?
Yes — Royal Mencap Society is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 222377.
Details
6 Cyrus Way
Cygnet Park
Hampton
PETERBOROUGH
Cambridg
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Sectors & Classifications
Also Known As
- The National Society for Mentally Handicapped Children
- The National Society for Mentally Handicapped Children and Adults
- The Royal Society for Mentally Handicapped Children and Adults
- Mencap
Data & trust
- Register data refreshed
- 30 July 2026
- Methodology
- How metrics are calculated