--- title: "Batley and District Mencap — check charity number 248723 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Batley and District Mencap a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 248723. General Charitable Purposes charity based in Barnsley. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/batley-and-district-mencap retrieved: 2026-08-18T09:16:19.225Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Batley and District Mencap is a registered charity (number 248723) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: general charitable purposes; education/training; the advancement of health or saving of lives. Its latest reported income was £12,673 (year ending 2024-12-31). CharityCompare shows its official register record below; a Clarity Score is added automatically once detailed filing history is available. ## What are the key facts about Batley and District Mencap? Registered charity number 248723 Status Registered (active) Charity type Other Location Barnsley Latest income (year ending 2024-12-31) £12,673 ## 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. ## 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? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Batley and District Mencap is on the official register but outside the detailed-filing group we currently score (or awaiting its first filings), so we show its official register record instead of a rating. Its score appears automatically once enough filing data exists — never by payment. [How scoring works](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/methodology) ## Is this your charity? Claim this profile free to add your own description, correct details, or respond publicly. Optional [partner plans](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/partners) add your logo, photos, verified badge and supporter features — claiming itself is always free and never changes any score. [Claim this profile — free](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/claim?charity=batley-and-district-mencap&type=claim) ## Frequently asked questions Is Batley and District Mencap a legitimate charity? Yes. Batley and District Mencap is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 248723) regulated by the Charity Commission for England and Wales. You can verify it on the official register. Registration proves status — it is not a Clarity Score or 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. Source: Charity Commission for England and Wales register extract dated 2026-07-31, used under the [Open Government Licence v3.0](https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/). Always verify current details on the [official register entry](https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/en/charity-search/-/charity-details/248723).