Is Shrewsbury Mencap a legitimate charity?

The register data used for this profile lists Shrewsbury Mencap as a registered charity (number 217526) 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 Shrewsbury Mencap's charity number?

Shrewsbury Mencap's charity number is 217526. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number 217526?

Search 217526 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 Shrewsbury Mencap have reviews and complaints?

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

Shrewsbury Mencap's website listed in our register data is http://www.shrewsburymencap.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 Shrewsbury Mencap previously called?

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

When was Shrewsbury Mencap registered as a charity?

Shrewsbury Mencap was entered on the register on 16 March 1964.

Registered charity · No. 217526

Shrewsbury Mencap

Independent profile · Charity Commission for England and Wales data

Shrewsbury Mencap is a registered charity in England & Wales. Its register classifications include general charitable purposes, education/training, disability.

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What are the key facts about Shrewsbury Mencap?

Reported income · year ending 2024-07-31: £3,312
Reported spending · year ending 2024-07-31: £2,574
Registered charity number: 217526
Status in source extract: Registered
Charity type: Other
Register contact address detail (not service area): Albert Road
Registered for Gift Aid (HMRC): Yes
Website: www.shrewsburymencap.org.uk

Quick answer

Shrewsbury Mencap (number 217526) 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 Shrewsbury Mencap do?

Sports, Holidays - Respite For Parents (Residential i.e. Arthog). Cookery, Art/Craft, Swimming, Music, Outings to Local Town's, Saturday Football matches (Shrewsbury Town STFC) Outdoor Pursuits.

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

From the annual return

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

Answers Shrewsbury 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 records Shrewsbury Mencap as registered with HMRC for Gift Aid, so a UK taxpayer can usually add 25p to every £1 they give by making a Gift Aid declaration. Work out your Gift Aid

Registration details

Registered as a charity: 16 March 1964
Previous names on the register: Shrewsbury Society for Mentally Handicapped Children; Shrewsbury Society for Mentally Handicapped Children and Adults
Where it says it operates: Shropshire

Who it supports and how it works

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

Reported activities: Provides Human Resources; 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 Shrewsbury Mencap registered for?

General Charitable PurposesEducation/trainingDisability

Why is there no Clarity Score for Shrewsbury Mencap yet?

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

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Frequently asked questions

Is Shrewsbury Mencap a legitimate charity?: The register data used for this profile lists Shrewsbury Mencap as a registered charity (number 217526) 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 Shrewsbury Mencap's charity number?: Shrewsbury Mencap's charity number is 217526. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
How do I check charity number 217526?: Search 217526 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 Shrewsbury Mencap do?: Sports, Holidays - Respite For Parents (Residential i.e. Arthog). Cookery, Art/Craft, Swimming, Music, Outings to Local Town's, Saturday Football matches (Shrewsbury Town STFC) Outdoor Pursuits.
Does Shrewsbury Mencap have reviews and complaints?: CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Shrewsbury 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 Shrewsbury Mencap?: Shrewsbury Mencap's website listed in our register data is http://www.shrewsburymencap.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 Shrewsbury Mencap?: The register records Shrewsbury Mencap as registered with HMRC for Gift Aid, so a UK taxpayer can usually add 25p to every £1 they give by making a Gift Aid declaration.
What was Shrewsbury Mencap previously called?: The register lists these previous names for Shrewsbury Mencap: Shrewsbury Society for Mentally Handicapped Children; Shrewsbury Society for Mentally Handicapped Children and Adults.
When was Shrewsbury Mencap registered as a charity?: Shrewsbury Mencap was entered on the register on 16 March 1964.

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.