Is Royston and District Mencap Society a legitimate charity?

The register data used for this profile lists Royston and District Mencap Society as a registered charity (number 242961) 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 Royston and District Mencap Society's charity number?

Royston and District Mencap Society's charity number is 242961. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number 242961?

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Does Royston and District Mencap Society have reviews and complaints?

CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Royston and District Mencap Society. 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 Royston and District Mencap Society?

Royston and District Mencap Society's website listed in our register data is http://www.roystonmemcap.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 Royston and District Mencap Society previously called?

The register lists this previous name for Royston and District Mencap Society: Royston and District Society for Mentally Handicapped Children.

When was Royston and District Mencap Society registered as a charity?

Royston and District Mencap Society was entered on the register on 28 June 1965.

Registered charity · No. 242961

Royston and District Mencap Society

Independent profile · Charity Commission for England and Wales data

Royston and District Mencap Society is a registered charity in England & Wales. Its register classifications include disability, amateur sport.

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What are the key facts about Royston and District Mencap Society?

Reported income · year ending 2025-09-30: £5,941
Reported spending · year ending 2025-09-30: £15,163
Registered charity number: 242961
Status in source extract: Registered
Charity type: Other
Register contact address detail (not service area): Royston
Registered for Gift Aid (HMRC): Not recorded
Website: www.roystonmemcap.co.uk

Quick answer

Royston and District Mencap Society (number 242961) 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 Royston and District Mencap Society do?

Provides support and activities including outings for Adults and Children with Learning Difficulties and their families.

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

From the annual return

Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for Royston and District Mencap Society

Answers Royston and District Mencap Society 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 Royston and District Mencap Society as registered with HMRC for Gift Aid. Ask the charity before assuming a donation can be Gift Aided.

Registration details

Registered as a charity: 28 June 1965
Also known as: Royston and District Mencap
Previous names on the register: Royston and District Society for Mentally Handicapped Children
Where it says it operates: Cambridgeshire · Hertfordshire

Who it supports and how it works

Reported beneficiaries: People With Disabilities.

Reported activities: 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 Royston and District Mencap Society registered for?

DisabilityAmateur Sport

Why is there no Clarity Score for Royston and District Mencap Society yet?

Our dataset does not yet contain the detailed filing history needed to score Royston and District Mencap Society. 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 Royston and District Mencap Society?

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Frequently asked questions

Is Royston and District Mencap Society a legitimate charity?: The register data used for this profile lists Royston and District Mencap Society as a registered charity (number 242961) 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 Royston and District Mencap Society's charity number?: Royston and District Mencap Society's charity number is 242961. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
How do I check charity number 242961?: Search 242961 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 Royston and District Mencap Society do?: Provides support and activities including outings for Adults and Children with Learning Difficulties and their families.
Does Royston and District Mencap Society have reviews and complaints?: CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Royston and District Mencap Society. 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 Royston and District Mencap Society?: Royston and District Mencap Society's website listed in our register data is http://www.roystonmemcap.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 Royston and District Mencap Society?: The register does not record Royston and District Mencap Society as registered with HMRC for Gift Aid. Ask the charity before assuming a donation can be Gift Aided.
What was Royston and District Mencap Society previously called?: The register lists this previous name for Royston and District Mencap Society: Royston and District Society for Mentally Handicapped Children.
When was Royston and District Mencap Society registered as a charity?: Royston and District Mencap Society was entered on the register on 28 June 1965.

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.