Mencap
Mencap is a registered charity in Scotland working in the advancement of health, the promotion of equality and diversity, based in Outwith Scotland.
Quick answer
What are the key facts about Mencap?
- Registered charity number
- SC041079
- Status
- Registered (active)
- Charity type
- Company (the charity is registered with Companies House)
- Location
- Outwith Scotland
- Latest income (year ending 2025-03-31)
- £244,357,000
- Website
- www.mencap.org.uk
What does Mencap do?
‘The charity's objects ('Objects') are specifically restricted to advancing the health, education and the well-being of people with a learning disability and their families and carers (the beneficiaries) by providing, procuring or facilitating care, services and facilities and to advance equality and diversity for people with a learning disability.’
What causes is Mencap registered for?
Why is there no Clarity Score for Mencap yet?
The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. 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. Its score appears automatically once enough filing data exists — never by payment. How scoring works
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Frequently asked questions
- Is Mencap a legitimate charity?
- Yes. Mencap is a legitimate registered charity (charity number SC041079) regulated by the Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR). You can verify it on the official register. Registration proves status — it is not a Clarity Score or an impact rating.
- What is Mencap's charity number?
- Mencap's charity number is SC041079. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
- How do I check charity number SC041079?
- Search SC041079 on the Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR) register or on CharityCompare. Confirm the registered name matches the organisation asking for money — scammers sometimes reuse real charity numbers.
- What does Mencap do?
- ‘The charity's objects ('Objects') are specifically restricted to advancing the health, education and the well-being of people with a learning disability and their families and carers (the beneficiaries) by providing, procuring or facilitating care, services and facilities and to advance equality and diversity for people with a learning disability.’
- Does Mencap have reviews and complaints?
- CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Mencap. This basic profile confirms registration and register facts. Rated charities also show a filing-based Clarity Score. For formal complaints, contact the Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR) or the Fundraising Regulator as appropriate.
- How can I donate to Mencap?
- Mencap's website is http://www.mencap.org.uk — donate there directly so the charity receives the full amount. CharityCompare never takes a commission on donations.
Source: Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR) register extract dated 2026-08-07, used under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Always verify current details on the official register entry.