Is Maidenhead Mencap a legitimate charity?

The register data used for this profile lists Maidenhead Mencap as a registered charity (number 219554) 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 Maidenhead Mencap's charity number?

Maidenhead Mencap's charity number is 219554. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number 219554?

Search 219554 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.

Does Maidenhead Mencap have reviews and complaints?

CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Maidenhead 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 Maidenhead Mencap?

Maidenhead Mencap's website listed in our register data is http://www.mencapmaidenhead.co.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.

What was Maidenhead Mencap previously called?

The register lists these previous names for Maidenhead Mencap: Maidenhead Society for Mentally Handicapped Children; Maidenhead Society for Mentally Handicapped Children and Adults.

When was Maidenhead Mencap registered as a charity?

Maidenhead Mencap was entered on the register on 10 October 1963.

Registered charity · No. 219554

Maidenhead Mencap

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Maidenhead Mencap is a registered charity in England & Wales. Its register classifications include disability.

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What are the key facts about Maidenhead Mencap?

Reported income · year ending 2025-09-30: £8,365
Reported spending · year ending 2025-09-30: £13,338
Registered charity number: 219554
Status in source extract: Registered
Charity type: Other
Register contact address detail (not service area): Maidenhead
Registered for Gift Aid (HMRC): Yes
Website: www.mencapmaidenhead.co.uk

Quick answer

Maidenhead Mencap (number 219554) 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 Maidenhead Mencap do?

The relief of people with a learning disability in particular by the provision of help and support for them and their families, dependants and carers, and to prevent learning disabilities for the public benefit.

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

From the annual return

Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for Maidenhead Mencap

Answers Maidenhead 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”.

Can I claim Gift Aid, and are the trustees paid?

The register records Maidenhead 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

Registration details

Registered as a charity: 10 October 1963
Previous names on the register: Maidenhead Society for Mentally Handicapped Children; Maidenhead Society for Mentally Handicapped Children and Adults
Where it says it operates: Windsor and Maidenhead

Who it supports and how it works

Reported beneficiaries: People With Disabilities.

Reported activities: Makes Grants To Individuals; Makes Grants To Organisations; Provides Human Resources; Provides Services; 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 Maidenhead Mencap registered for?

Disability

Why is there no Clarity Score for Maidenhead Mencap yet?

Our dataset does not yet contain the detailed filing history needed to score Maidenhead 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 Maidenhead Mencap?

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Frequently asked questions

Is Maidenhead Mencap a legitimate charity?: The register data used for this profile lists Maidenhead Mencap as a registered charity (number 219554) 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 Maidenhead Mencap's charity number?: Maidenhead Mencap's charity number is 219554. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
How do I check charity number 219554?: Search 219554 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 Maidenhead Mencap do?: The relief of people with a learning disability in particular by the provision of help and support for them and their families, dependants and carers, and to prevent learning disabilities for the public benefit.
Does Maidenhead Mencap have reviews and complaints?: CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Maidenhead 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 Maidenhead Mencap?: Maidenhead Mencap's website listed in our register data is http://www.mencapmaidenhead.co.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 Maidenhead Mencap?: The register records Maidenhead 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 Maidenhead Mencap previously called?: The register lists these previous names for Maidenhead Mencap: Maidenhead Society for Mentally Handicapped Children; Maidenhead Society for Mentally Handicapped Children and Adults.
When was Maidenhead Mencap registered as a charity?: Maidenhead Mencap was entered on the register on 10 October 1963.

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.