The Meadowside Charity Newton Abbot And District
Also known as: Newton Abbot and District Society for Mentally Handicapped Children and Adults, Newton Abbot and District Society for the Mentally Handicapped, Newton Abbot and District Mencap Society
This charity runs "Meadowside" a residential home for up to 11 residents with varying degrees of learning and/or physical disabilities, which has been their home for up to 30 years. Respite Care is also provided. Social events are also organised for the members, including those from the wider community.
Activities & Mission
This charity runs "Meadowside" a residential home for up to 11 residents with varying degrees of learning and/or physical disabilities, which has been their home for up to 30 years. Respite Care is also provided. Social events are also organised for the members, including those from the wider community.
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 70% of UK Social care charities with income £100K to £1M (sample: 291). How is this calculated?
Higher than 68% of UK Social care charities with income £100K to £1M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 80% of UK Social care 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 | £701,812 | £711,485 | £710,865 | £386,448 | £386,448 | 22 / 0 |
| 2024 | £697,231 | £641,384 | £641,384 | £396,121 | £132,438 | 20 / 6 |
| 2023 | £916,850 | £837,578 | £837,578 | £340,274 | £0 | 16 / 10 |
| 2021 | £499,320 | £487,580 | 0 / 5 | |||
| 2020 | £497,462 | £465,963 | 0 / 5 |
Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers
Frequently asked questions about The Meadowside Charity Newton Abbot And District
What does The Meadowside Charity Newton Abbot And District do?
This charity runs "Meadowside" a residential home for up to 11 residents with varying degrees of learning and/or physical disabilities, which has been their home for up to 30 years. Respite Care is also provided. Social events are also organised for the members, including those from the wider community.
How much income did The Meadowside Charity Newton Abbot And District report in 2025?
The Meadowside Charity Newton Abbot And District reported total income of £702k and reported expenditure of £711k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is The Meadowside Charity Newton Abbot And District?
The Meadowside Charity Newton Abbot And District has a program ratio of 101.3%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 70% of UK Social care charities with income £100K to £1M (sample of 291 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
When was The Meadowside Charity Newton Abbot And District registered as a charity?
The Meadowside Charity Newton Abbot And District was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 24 August 1972 as charity number 264364. It has been registered for 54 years.
Who runs The Meadowside Charity Newton Abbot And District?
The Meadowside Charity Newton Abbot And District is governed by a board of 6 trustees. The chair of trustees is LYNN MCELHERON. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does The Meadowside Charity Newton Abbot And District operate?
The Meadowside Charity Newton Abbot And District operates in Devon, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.
Is The Meadowside Charity Newton Abbot And District a registered charity?
Yes — The Meadowside Charity Newton Abbot And District is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 264364.
Details
41 Highweek Road
Newton Abbot
TQ12 1TR
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Also Known As
- Newton Abbot and District Society for Mentally Handicapped Children and Adults
- Newton Abbot and District Society for the Mentally Handicapped
- Newton Abbot and District Mencap Society
Data & trust
- Register data refreshed
- 14 May 2026
- Methodology
- How metrics are calculated