Is Batley and District Mencap a legitimate charity?

The register data used for this profile lists Batley and District Mencap as a registered charity (number 248723) with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Check the current register entry. A real charity number does not verify a fundraiser or appeal, and registration is not an impact rating.

What is Batley and District Mencap's charity number?

Batley and District Mencap's charity number is 248723. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number 248723?

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Does Batley and District Mencap have reviews and complaints?

CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Batley and District Mencap. This basic profile confirms registration and register facts. Rated charities also show a filing-based Clarity Score. For formal complaints, contact the Charity Commission for England and Wales or the Fundraising Regulator as appropriate.

How can I donate to Batley and District Mencap?

Batley and District Mencap does not list a website in its register entry. Its official Charity Commission entry lists its contact details — CharityCompare never processes donations.

What was Batley and District Mencap previously called?

The register lists these previous names for Batley and District Mencap: Batley and District Society for Mentally Handicapped Children; Batley and District Society for Mentally Handicapped Children and Adults.

When was Batley and District Mencap registered as a charity?

Batley and District Mencap was entered on the register on 12 January 1967.

Registered charity · No. 248723

Batley and District Mencap

Independent profile · Charity Commission for England and Wales data

Batley and District Mencap is a registered charity in England & Wales. Its register classifications include general charitable purposes, education/training, the advancement of health or saving of lives.

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What are the key facts about Batley and District Mencap?

Reported income · year ending 2025-12-31: £22,156
Reported spending · year ending 2025-12-31: £6,564
Registered charity number: 248723
Status in source extract: Registered
Charity type: Other
Register contact address detail (not service area): Barnsley
Registered for Gift Aid (HMRC): Not recorded

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Batley and District Mencap (number 248723) is listed as registered in the Charity Commission snapshot used here. Check the live register for its current position. Registration does not authenticate a particular fundraising appeal or establish the impact of a donation.

What does Batley and District Mencap do?

We have social meetings every Thursday evening at Chickenley Community Centre, Chickenley, Dewsbury from 6pm to 8.30pm and swimming sessions every Tuesday at Batley Baths from 7 - 8pm. We arrange outings and have an annual outing to various places within a suitable travel distance with a meal afterwards. We hold events during the year as well as Xmas parties and Birthday parites.

Activities reported on the official register · extract 2026-10-04.

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Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for Batley and District Mencap

Answers Batley and District Mencap gave in its annual return to the Charity Commission for the year ending 31 December 2025, plus its register entry. A blank answer in the return is shown as not reported, never as “no”.

Can I claim Gift Aid, and are the trustees paid?

The register does not record Batley and District Mencap as registered with HMRC for Gift Aid. Ask the charity before assuming a donation can be Gift Aided.

Batley and District Mencap's annual return for the year ending 31 December 2025 reports that no trustee received remuneration or other benefits from the charity.

Registration details

Registered as a charity: 12 January 1967
Previous names on the register: Batley and District Society for Mentally Handicapped Children; Batley and District Society for Mentally Handicapped Children and Adults
Where it says it operates: Bradford City · Kirklees · Leeds City · City of Wakefield

Who it supports and how it works

Reported beneficiaries: People With Disabilities.

Reported activities: Provides Buildings/facilities/open Space; Provides Services; Provides Advocacy/advice/information; Other Charitable Activities.

Classifications supplied to the register; extract 2026-10-04. These broad categories do not establish eligibility or current capacity. Use the official contact details to ask about access, referrals and service area.

What causes is Batley and District Mencap registered for?

General Charitable PurposesEducation/trainingThe Advancement Of Health Or Saving Of Lives

Why is there no Clarity Score for Batley and District Mencap yet?

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Frequently asked questions

Is Batley and District Mencap a legitimate charity?: The register data used for this profile lists Batley and District Mencap as a registered charity (number 248723) with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Check the current register entry. A real charity number does not verify a fundraiser or appeal, and registration is not an impact rating.
What is Batley and District Mencap's charity number?: Batley and District Mencap's charity number is 248723. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
How do I check charity number 248723?: Search 248723 on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register or on CharityCompare. Confirm the registered name matches the organisation asking for money — scammers sometimes reuse real charity numbers.
What does Batley and District Mencap do?: We have social meetings every Thursday evening at Chickenley Community Centre, Chickenley, Dewsbury from 6pm to 8.30pm and swimming sessions every Tuesday at Batley Baths from 7 - 8pm. We arrange outings and have an annual outing to various places within a suitable travel distance with a meal afterwards. We hold events during the year as well as Xmas parties and Birthday parites.
Does Batley and District Mencap have reviews and complaints?: CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Batley and District Mencap. This basic profile confirms registration and register facts. Rated charities also show a filing-based Clarity Score. For formal complaints, contact the Charity Commission for England and Wales or the Fundraising Regulator as appropriate.
How can I donate to Batley and District Mencap?: Batley and District Mencap does not list a website in its register entry. Its official Charity Commission entry lists its contact details — CharityCompare never processes donations.
Can I claim Gift Aid on a donation to Batley and District Mencap?: The register does not record Batley and District Mencap as registered with HMRC for Gift Aid. Ask the charity before assuming a donation can be Gift Aided.
Are Batley and District Mencap's trustees paid?: Batley and District Mencap's annual return for the year ending 31 December 2025 reports that no trustee received remuneration or other benefits from the charity.
What was Batley and District Mencap previously called?: The register lists these previous names for Batley and District Mencap: Batley and District Society for Mentally Handicapped Children; Batley and District Society for Mentally Handicapped Children and Adults.
When was Batley and District Mencap registered as a charity?: Batley and District Mencap was entered on the register on 12 January 1967.

Source: Charity Commission for England and Wales register extract dated 2026-10-04, used under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Always verify current details on the official register entry.