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Newhaven, Lewes and District Mencap is a registered charity in England & Wales. Its register classifications include education/training, disability, amateur sport.
Newhaven, Lewes and District Mencap (number 270064) 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 Newhaven, Lewes and District Mencap do?
As a trustee for Mencap, the role involves overseeing the charity's strategic direction and ensuring it fulfils its mission to support individuals with learning disabilities. Trustees are collectively responsible for:Ensuring Mencap operates in accordance with its governing documents and complies with relevant laws.Making decisions that are in the charity's best interests.
Activities reported on the official register · extract 2026-10-04.
From the annual return
Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for Newhaven, Lewes and District Mencap
Answers Newhaven, Lewes and District Mencap gave in its annual return to the Charity Commission for the year ending 30 September 2025, 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 Newhaven, Lewes and District Mencap as registered with HMRC for Gift Aid. Ask the charity before assuming a donation can be Gift Aided.
Newhaven, Lewes and District Mencap's annual return for the year ending 30 September 2025 reports that no trustee received remuneration or other benefits from the charity.
Registration details
Registered as a charity
Previous names on the register
Newhaven and District Mencap; Newhaven and District Society for Mentally Handicapped Children; Newhaven and District Society for Mentally Handicapped Children and Adults
Where it says it operates
East Sussex
Who it supports and how it works
Reported beneficiaries: Children/young People; People With Disabilities; The General Public/mankind.
Reported activities: Makes Grants To Individuals; Makes Grants To Organisations; Provides Human Resources; Provides Buildings/facilities/open Space; 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 Newhaven, Lewes and District Mencap registered for?
Education/trainingDisabilityAmateur Sport
Why is there no Clarity Score for Newhaven, Lewes and District Mencap yet?
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Is Newhaven, Lewes and District Mencap a legitimate charity?
The register data used for this profile lists Newhaven, Lewes and District Mencap as a registered charity (number 270064) 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 Newhaven, Lewes and District Mencap's charity number?
Newhaven, Lewes and District Mencap's charity number is 270064. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
How do I check charity number 270064?
Search 270064 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 Newhaven, Lewes and District Mencap do?
As a trustee for Mencap, the role involves overseeing the charity's strategic direction and ensuring it fulfils its mission to support individuals with learning disabilities. Trustees are collectively responsible for:Ensuring Mencap operates in accordance with its governing documents and complies with relevant laws.Making decisions that are in the charity's best interests.
Does Newhaven, Lewes and District Mencap have reviews and complaints?
CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Newhaven, Lewes and District 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 Newhaven, Lewes and District Mencap?
Newhaven, Lewes and District Mencap's website listed in our register data is http://www.newhavenmencap.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 Newhaven, Lewes and District Mencap?
The register does not record Newhaven, Lewes and District Mencap as registered with HMRC for Gift Aid. Ask the charity before assuming a donation can be Gift Aided.
Are Newhaven, Lewes and District Mencap's trustees paid?
Newhaven, Lewes and District Mencap's annual return for the year ending 30 September 2025 reports that no trustee received remuneration or other benefits from the charity.
What was Newhaven, Lewes and District Mencap previously called?
The register lists these previous names for Newhaven, Lewes and District Mencap: Newhaven and District Mencap; Newhaven and District Society for Mentally Handicapped Children; Newhaven and District Society for Mentally Handicapped Children and Adults.
When was Newhaven, Lewes and District Mencap registered as a charity?
Newhaven, Lewes and District Mencap was entered on the register on 5 November 1975.