Southend Mencap
Advocacy service for learning disabled; Family Support Worker for families of learning disabled; Transitional Advocate for young people with learning disabilities; daily music sessions for adults with learning disabilities; sports club, music school, drama group, children's and young person's clubs and social club all for the learning disabled; also 3 charity shops and a coffee-shop.
Activities & Mission
Advocacy service for learning disabled; Family Support Worker for families of learning disabled; Transitional Advocate for young people with learning disabilities; daily music sessions for adults with learning disabilities; sports club, music school, drama group, children's and young person's clubs and social club all for the learning disabled; also 3 charity shops and a coffee-shop.
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 15% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £100K to £1M (sample: 3459). How is this calculated?
Higher than 14% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £100K to £1M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 10% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £100K to £1M. (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 | £387,572 | £465,780 | 0 / 75 | |||
| 2024 | £874,185 | £515,200 | £408,006 | £421,541 | £421,541 | 26 / 63 |
| 2023 | £498,430 | £529,129 | 0 / 75 | |||
| 2022 | £463,030 | £502,537 | 0 / 84 | |||
| 2021 | £476,982 | £440,297 | 0 / 78 |
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Frequently asked questions about Southend Mencap
What does Southend Mencap do?
Advocacy service for learning disabled; Family Support Worker for families of learning disabled; Transitional Advocate for young people with learning disabilities; daily music sessions for adults with learning disabilities; sports club, music school, drama group, children's and young person's clubs and social club all for the learning disabled; also 3 charity shops and a coffee-shop.
How much income did Southend Mencap report in 2025?
Southend Mencap reported total income of £388k and reported expenditure of £466k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is Southend Mencap?
Southend Mencap has a program ratio of 46.7%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 15% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £100K to £1M (sample of 3459 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
When was Southend Mencap registered as a charity?
Southend Mencap was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 21 December 1999 as charity number 1078686. It has been registered for 27 years.
Who runs Southend Mencap?
Southend Mencap is governed by a board of 6 trustees. The chair of trustees is MR CHRIS HEBDEN. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does Southend Mencap operate?
Southend Mencap operates across 2 areas: Essex and Southend-on-sea.
Is Southend Mencap a registered charity?
Yes — Southend Mencap is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1078686.
Details
THE HARVEY CENTRE
100 LONDON ROAD
SOUTHEND-ON-SEA
ESSEX
SS1 1PG
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- 14 May 2026
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