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The register records City of Chelmsford Mencap as registered with HMRC for Gift Aid, so a UK taxpayer can usually add 25p to every £1 they give by making a Gift Aid declaration. Work out your Gift Aid
Registered charity · No. 245421
City of Chelmsford Mencap
Independent profile · Charity Commission for England and Wales data
City of Chelmsford 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 City of Chelmsford Mencap?
- Reported income · year ending 2024-12-31
- £0
- Reported spending · year ending 2024-12-31
- £0
- Registered charity number
- 245421
- Status in source extract
- Registered
- Charity type
- Other
- Register contact address detail (not service area)
- 56 Mildmay Road
- Registered for Gift Aid (HMRC)
- Yes
Quick answer
City of Chelmsford Mencap (number 245421) 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 City of Chelmsford Mencap do?
City of Chelmsford Mencap provides life long learning, social and respite services for people with learning disability or additional needs, as well as their families and carers. We operate in Chelmsford, Essex and provide services information and support to people across mid-Essex.
Activities reported on the official register · extract 2026-10-04.
From the annual return
Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for City of Chelmsford Mencap
Answers City of Chelmsford Mencap 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”.
Registration details
- Registered as a charity
- Previous names on the register
- Chelmsford and District Society for the Mentally Handicapped; Chelmsford Mencap
- Where it says it operates
- Essex
Who it supports and how it works
Reported beneficiaries: Children/young People; Elderly/old People; 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 City of Chelmsford Mencap registered for?
General Charitable PurposesEducation/trainingThe Advancement Of Health Or Saving Of Lives
Why is there no Clarity Score for City of Chelmsford Mencap yet?
Our dataset does not yet contain the detailed filing history needed to score City of Chelmsford Mencap. An unrated profile is a gap in our assessment, not a negative judgement about the charity. The register facts and available annual-return disclosures above remain useful. Payment never influences a rating. How scoring works
What should you check before donating to City of Chelmsford Mencap?
- Match the registered name and number to the appeal. A real charity number can be copied by someone impersonating the organisation.
- Open the current register entry to check status, contact details and available accounts. This profile reflects a dated extract.
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Frequently asked questions
- Is City of Chelmsford Mencap a legitimate charity?
- The register data used for this profile lists City of Chelmsford Mencap as a registered charity (number 245421) 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 City of Chelmsford Mencap's charity number?
- City of Chelmsford Mencap's charity number is 245421. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
- How do I check charity number 245421?
- Search 245421 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 City of Chelmsford Mencap do?
- City of Chelmsford Mencap provides life long learning, social and respite services for people with learning disability or additional needs, as well as their families and carers. We operate in Chelmsford, Essex and provide services information and support to people across mid-Essex.
- Does City of Chelmsford Mencap have reviews and complaints?
- CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for City of Chelmsford 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 City of Chelmsford Mencap?
- City of Chelmsford Mencap's website listed in our register data is http://www.cityofchelmsfordmencap.org.uk. Verify it against the current register before donating. CharityCompare does not process donations or take a commission; the charity's payment provider may charge fees.
- Can I claim Gift Aid on a donation to City of Chelmsford Mencap?
- The register records City of Chelmsford Mencap as registered with HMRC for Gift Aid, so a UK taxpayer can usually add 25p to every £1 they give by making a Gift Aid declaration.
- What was City of Chelmsford Mencap previously called?
- The register lists these previous names for City of Chelmsford Mencap: Chelmsford and District Society for the Mentally Handicapped; Chelmsford Mencap.
- When was City of Chelmsford Mencap registered as a charity?
- City of Chelmsford Mencap was entered on the register on 15 December 1965.
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.