Is Mencop (West Herts) a legitimate charity?

The register data used for this profile lists Mencop (West Herts) as a registered charity (number 285360) 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 Mencop (West Herts)'s charity number?

Mencop (West Herts)'s charity number is 285360. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number 285360?

Search 285360 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 Mencop (West Herts) have reviews and complaints?

CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Mencop (West Herts). 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 Mencop (West Herts)?

Mencop (West Herts)'s website listed in our register data is http://www.mencop.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.

What was Mencop (West Herts) previously called?

The register lists these previous names for Mencop (West Herts): Mencap (West Hertfordshire); Mencop (West Hertfordshire).

When was Mencop (West Herts) registered as a charity?

Mencop (West Herts) was entered on the register on 22 November 1983.

Registered charity · No. 285360

Mencop (West Herts)

Independent profile · Charity Commission for England and Wales data

Mencop (West Herts) is a registered charity in England & Wales. Its register classifications include disability, accommodation/housing, amateur sport.

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What are the key facts about Mencop (West Herts)?

Reported income · year ending 2024-12-31: £0
Reported spending · year ending 2024-12-31: £10,403
Registered charity number: 285360
Status in source extract: Registered
Charity type: Other
Register contact address detail (not service area): Watford
Registered for Gift Aid (HMRC): Not recorded
Website: www.mencop.org.uk

Quick answer

Mencop (West Herts) (number 285360) 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 Mencop (West Herts) do?

Carol singing in Abbots Langley. No other activities in 2010

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

From the annual return

Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for Mencop (West Herts)

Answers Mencop (West Herts) 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 Mencop (West Herts) as registered with HMRC for Gift Aid. Ask the charity before assuming a donation can be Gift Aided.

Registration details

Registered as a charity: 22 November 1983
Also known as: Mencop
Previous names on the register: Mencap (West Hertfordshire); Mencop (West Hertfordshire)
Where it says it operates: Hertfordshire

Who it supports and how it works

Reported beneficiaries: Children/young People; People With Disabilities.

Reported activities: Makes Grants To Individuals; Provides Buildings/facilities/open Space.

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 Mencop (West Herts) registered for?

DisabilityAccommodation/housingAmateur Sport

Why is there no Clarity Score for Mencop (West Herts) yet?

Our dataset does not yet contain the detailed filing history needed to score Mencop (West Herts). 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 Mencop (West Herts)?

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Frequently asked questions

Is Mencop (West Herts) a legitimate charity?: The register data used for this profile lists Mencop (West Herts) as a registered charity (number 285360) 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 Mencop (West Herts)'s charity number?: Mencop (West Herts)'s charity number is 285360. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
How do I check charity number 285360?: Search 285360 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 Mencop (West Herts) do?: Carol singing in Abbots Langley. No other activities in 2010
Does Mencop (West Herts) have reviews and complaints?: CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Mencop (West Herts). 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 Mencop (West Herts)?: Mencop (West Herts)'s website listed in our register data is http://www.mencop.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 Mencop (West Herts)?: The register does not record Mencop (West Herts) as registered with HMRC for Gift Aid. Ask the charity before assuming a donation can be Gift Aided.
What was Mencop (West Herts) previously called?: The register lists these previous names for Mencop (West Herts): Mencap (West Hertfordshire); Mencop (West Hertfordshire).
When was Mencop (West Herts) registered as a charity?: Mencop (West Herts) was entered on the register on 22 November 1983.

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.