Watford And District Mencap Society
Also known as: Watford and District Society for Mentally Handicapped Children and Adults, Watford Mencap
Watford Mencap currently provides the following services:Residential Homes, Supported Living and Individualised Living , Learning and Leisure, Children's Activities Clubs and Playschemes, Community Support, Domiciliary Care, Day and College Activity Schemes, Advice and InformationThese services are provided to over 800 service users in Watford, Three Rivers and Hertsmere
Activities & Mission
Watford Mencap currently provides the following services:Residential Homes, Supported Living and Individualised Living , Learning and Leisure, Children's Activities Clubs and Playschemes, Community Support, Domiciliary Care, Day and College Activity Schemes, Advice and InformationThese services are provided to over 800 service users in Watford, Three Rivers and Hertsmere
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 43% of UK Social care charities with income £1M to £10M (sample: 420). How is this calculated?
Higher than 35% of UK Social care charities with income £1M to £10M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 45% of UK Social care 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 | £4,023,196 | £3,867,092 | £3,750,768 | £2,940,389 | £2,940,839 | 176 / 27 |
| 2024 | £3,428,565 | £3,415,874 | £3,295,872 | £2,804,211 | £2,727,708 | 170 / 29 |
| 2023 | £3,411,072 | £3,087,616 | £2,985,744 | £2,791,664 | £2,729,578 | 161 / 54 |
| 2022 | £2,949,431 | £3,139,963 | £3,015,871 | £2,468,264 | £46,513 | 158 / 36 |
| 2021 | £3,087,016 | £2,911,303 | £2,806,376 | £2,283,063 | £65,290 | 134 / 55 |
Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers
Frequently asked questions about Watford And District Mencap Society
What does Watford And District Mencap Society do?
Watford Mencap currently provides the following services:Residential Homes, Supported Living and Individualised Living , Learning and Leisure, Children's Activities Clubs and Playschemes, Community Support, Domiciliary Care, Day and College Activity Schemes, Advice and InformationThese services are provided to over 800 service users in Watford, Three Rivers and Hertsmere
How much income did Watford And District Mencap Society report in 2025?
Watford And District Mencap Society reported total income of £4.02m and reported expenditure of £3.87m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is Watford And District Mencap Society?
Watford And District Mencap Society has a program ratio of 93.2%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 43% of UK Social care charities with income £1M to £10M (sample of 420 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
When was Watford And District Mencap Society registered as a charity?
Watford And District Mencap Society was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 15 October 1991 as charity number 1004431. It has been registered for 35 years.
Who runs Watford And District Mencap Society?
Watford And District 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 Watford And District Mencap Society operate?
Watford And District Mencap Society operates in Hertfordshire, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.
Is Watford And District Mencap Society a registered charity?
Yes — Watford And District Mencap Society is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1004431.
Details
92A Langley Road
WATFORD
Hertfordshire
WD17 4PJ
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Sectors & Classifications
Also Known As
- Watford and District Society for Mentally Handicapped Children and Adults
- Watford Mencap
Data & trust
- Register data refreshed
- 14 May 2026
- Methodology
- How metrics are calculated