--- title: "Isle of Wight Mencap — charity 1177251" description: "Isle of Wight Mencap (charity 1177251). Check registration, activities, accounts and official sources. Independent UK charity profile." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/isle-of-wight-mencap retrieved: 2026-09-21T04:25:16.552Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Isle of Wight Mencap is listed as a registered charity (number 1177251) in the Charity Commission for England and Wales data used for this profile. Verify its current status and contact details on the live register before donating. It is registered for: disability. Its latest reported income was £603,726 (year ending 2025-03-31). CharityCompare shows its official register record below; a Clarity Score can be added when it enters our detailed scoring dataset. ## What are the key facts about Isle of Wight Mencap? Registered charity number 1177251 Status in source extract Registered Charity type CIO Register contact locality (not service coverage) Ryde Latest income (year ending 2025-03-31) £603,726 Website [www.iwmencap.org](http://www.iwmencap.org/) ## What does Isle of Wight Mencap do? To provide or assist in the provision of facilities for the recreation or other leisure time occupation for people who have need thereof by reason of learning disability with the object of improving their conditions of life. ## Who it supports and how it works **Reported beneficiaries:** Children/young People; People With Disabilities; Other Charities Or Voluntary Bodies. **Reported activities:** Makes Grants To Individuals; Makes Grants To Organisations; Provides Buildings/facilities/open Space; Provides Services; Provides Advocacy/advice/information; Acts As An Umbrella Or Resource Body. Classifications supplied to the register; extract 2026-09-08. 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 Isle of Wight Mencap registered for? Disability ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Isle of Wight Mencap yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Isle of Wight 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. A rating can be added when the charity enters our scoring dataset with enough filing data. Payment never influences a rating. [How scoring works](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/methodology) ## What should you check before donating to Isle of Wight 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. - Read the charity’s annual report for its work and results. An unrated profile means we lack a full assessment; it is not a negative rating. [How to read charity accounts](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/guides/how-to-read-accounts) · [Explore rated charities](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity-directory) ## Provided by the charity Supporting public source ## 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=isle-of-wight-mencap&type=claim) [Visit charity website](http://www.iwmencap.org/) ## Frequently asked questions Is Isle of Wight Mencap a legitimate charity? The register data used for this profile lists Isle of Wight Mencap as a registered charity (number 1177251) 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 Isle of Wight Mencap's charity number? Isle of Wight Mencap's charity number is 1177251. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 1177251? Search 1177251 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 Isle of Wight Mencap do? To provide or assist in the provision of facilities for the recreation or other leisure time occupation for people who have need thereof by reason of learning disability with the object of improving their conditions of life. Does Isle of Wight Mencap have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Isle of Wight 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 Isle of Wight Mencap? Isle of Wight Mencap's website listed in our register data is http://www.iwmencap.org. 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. Source: Charity Commission for England and Wales register extract dated 2026-09-08, 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/charity-details/?regId=1177251&subId=0).