--- title: "Braintree District Mencap CIO — check charity number 1192674 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Braintree District Mencap CIO a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1192674. General Charitable Purposes charity based in 7 Coggeshall Road. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/braintree-district-mencap-cio retrieved: 2026-08-19T03:07:31.623Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Braintree District Mencap CIO is a registered charity (number 1192674) 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; disability. Its latest reported income was £208,178 (year ending 2025-09-30). 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 Braintree District Mencap CIO? Registered charity number 1192674 Status Registered (active) Charity type CIO Location 7 Coggeshall Road Latest income (year ending 2025-09-30) £208,178 Website [www.braintreemencap.org.uk](http://www.braintreemencap.org.uk/) ## What does Braintree District Mencap CIO do? Provide services and support for people with a learning disability in Braintree District by offering learning and recreational opportunities, advice and information to maximise their potential enjoyment, quality of life and general well-being. Support is also offered to their families and carers. Activities take place at Charles Leeks House and, where possible, in the wider community. ## What causes is Braintree District Mencap CIO registered for? General Charitable PurposesEducation/trainingDisability ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Braintree District Mencap CIO yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Braintree District Mencap CIO 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=braintree-district-mencap-cio&type=claim) [Visit charity website](http://www.braintreemencap.org.uk/) ## Frequently asked questions Is Braintree District Mencap CIO a legitimate charity? Yes. Braintree District Mencap CIO is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1192674) 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 Braintree District Mencap CIO's charity number? Braintree District Mencap CIO's charity number is 1192674. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 1192674? Search 1192674 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 Braintree District Mencap CIO do? Provide services and support for people with a learning disability in Braintree District by offering learning and recreational opportunities, advice and information to maximise their potential enjoyment, quality of life and general well-being. Support is also offered to their families and carers. Activities take place at Charles Leeks House and, where possible, in the wider community. Does Braintree District Mencap CIO have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Braintree District Mencap CIO. 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 Braintree District Mencap CIO? Braintree District Mencap CIO's website is http://www.braintreemencap.org.uk — donate there directly so the charity receives the full amount. CharityCompare never takes a commission on 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/1192674).