Is Bridgwater and District Mencap Society a legitimate charity?

The register data used for this profile lists Bridgwater and District Mencap Society as a registered charity (number 253040) 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 Bridgwater and District Mencap Society's charity number?

Bridgwater and District Mencap Society's charity number is 253040. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number 253040?

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Does Bridgwater and District Mencap Society have reviews and complaints?

CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Bridgwater and District Mencap Society. 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 Bridgwater and District Mencap Society?

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

What was Bridgwater and District Mencap Society previously called?

The register lists this previous name for Bridgwater and District Mencap Society: Bridgwater and District Society for Mentally Handicapped Children.

Registered charity · No. 253040

Bridgwater and District Mencap Society

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Bridgwater and District Mencap Society is a registered charity in England & Wales. Its register classifications include general charitable purposes, education/training, disability.

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What are the key facts about Bridgwater and District Mencap Society?

Reported income · year ending 2025-09-30: £1,800
Reported spending · year ending 2025-09-30: £4,854
Registered charity number: 253040
Status in source extract: Registered
Charity type: Other
Register contact address detail (not service area): Burnham-on-Sea
Registered for Gift Aid (HMRC): Not recorded

Quick answer

Bridgwater and District Mencap Society (number 253040) 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 Bridgwater and District Mencap Society do?

We collect in retail outlets, hold quizzes and on occasion do treasure hunts. We run a monthly disco for people with LDD in our area.

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

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Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for Bridgwater and District Mencap Society

Answers Bridgwater and District Mencap Society gave in its annual return to the Charity Commission, 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 Bridgwater and District Mencap Society as registered with HMRC for Gift Aid. Ask the charity before assuming a donation can be Gift Aided.

Registration details

Registered as a charity: 27 June 1967
Also known as: Bridgwater & District Mencap Society; Mencap Bridgwater
Previous names on the register: Bridgwater and District Society for Mentally Handicapped Children
Where it says it operates: Somerset

Who it supports and how it works

Reported beneficiaries: People With Disabilities.

Reported activities: Makes Grants To Organisations; Provides Advocacy/advice/information.

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 Bridgwater and District Mencap Society registered for?

General Charitable PurposesEducation/trainingDisability

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

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What should you check before donating to Bridgwater and District Mencap Society?

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Frequently asked questions

Is Bridgwater and District Mencap Society a legitimate charity?: The register data used for this profile lists Bridgwater and District Mencap Society as a registered charity (number 253040) 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 Bridgwater and District Mencap Society's charity number?: Bridgwater and District Mencap Society's charity number is 253040. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
How do I check charity number 253040?: Search 253040 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 Bridgwater and District Mencap Society do?: We collect in retail outlets, hold quizzes and on occasion do treasure hunts. We run a monthly disco for people with LDD in our area.
Does Bridgwater and District Mencap Society have reviews and complaints?: CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Bridgwater and District Mencap Society. 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 Bridgwater and District Mencap Society?: Bridgwater and District Mencap Society 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 Bridgwater and District Mencap Society?: The register does not record Bridgwater and District Mencap Society as registered with HMRC for Gift Aid. Ask the charity before assuming a donation can be Gift Aided.
What was Bridgwater and District Mencap Society previously called?: The register lists this previous name for Bridgwater and District Mencap Society: Bridgwater and District Society for Mentally Handicapped Children.
When was Bridgwater and District Mencap Society registered as a charity?: Bridgwater and District Mencap Society was entered on the register on 27 June 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.