Is Merthyr Mencap a legitimate charity?

The register data used for this profile lists Merthyr Mencap as a registered charity (number 227465) 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 Merthyr Mencap's charity number?

Merthyr Mencap's charity number is 227465. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number 227465?

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Does Merthyr Mencap have reviews and complaints?

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

Merthyr Mencap does not list a website in its register entry. Its official Charity Commission entry lists its contact details — CharityCompare never processes donations.

What was Merthyr Mencap previously called?

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

When was Merthyr Mencap registered as a charity?

Merthyr Mencap was entered on the register on 4 May 1970.

Registered charity · No. 227465

Merthyr Mencap

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

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What are the key facts about Merthyr Mencap?

Reported income · year ending 2025-09-30: £9,473
Reported spending · year ending 2025-09-30: £7,162
Registered charity number: 227465
Status in source extract: Registered
Charity type: Other
Register contact address detail (not service area): Merthyr Tydfil
Registered for Gift Aid (HMRC): Not recorded

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Merthyr Mencap (number 227465) 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 Merthyr Mencap do?

Leisure opportunities for disabled children/adults.

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

From the annual return

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

Answers Merthyr 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 does not record Merthyr Mencap as registered with HMRC for Gift Aid. Ask the charity before assuming a donation can be Gift Aided.

Registration details

Registered as a charity: 4 May 1970
Previous names on the register: Merthyr and District Society for Mentally Handicapped Children; Merthyr Tydfil Society for Mentally Handicapped Children and Adults
Where it says it operates: Merthyr Tydfil

Who it supports and how it works

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

Reported activities: 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 Merthyr Mencap registered for?

Disability

Why is there no Clarity Score for Merthyr Mencap yet?

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

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Frequently asked questions

Is Merthyr Mencap a legitimate charity?: The register data used for this profile lists Merthyr Mencap as a registered charity (number 227465) 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 Merthyr Mencap's charity number?: Merthyr Mencap's charity number is 227465. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
How do I check charity number 227465?: Search 227465 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 Merthyr Mencap do?: Leisure opportunities for disabled children/adults.
Does Merthyr Mencap have reviews and complaints?: CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Merthyr 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 Merthyr Mencap?: Merthyr Mencap does not list a website in its register entry. Its official Charity Commission entry lists its contact details — CharityCompare never processes donations.
Can I claim Gift Aid on a donation to Merthyr Mencap?: The register does not record Merthyr Mencap as registered with HMRC for Gift Aid. Ask the charity before assuming a donation can be Gift Aided.
What was Merthyr Mencap previously called?: The register lists these previous names for Merthyr Mencap: Merthyr and District Society for Mentally Handicapped Children; Merthyr Tydfil Society for Mentally Handicapped Children and Adults.
When was Merthyr Mencap registered as a charity?: Merthyr Mencap was entered on the register on 4 May 1970.

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.