--- title: "Smethwick Mencap — charity 505238 accounts | CharityCompare" description: "Smethwick Mencap (charity 505238): income £32,734 (2021). Check registration, accounts, Gift Aid and official sources on an independent UK profile." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/smethwick-mencap retrieved: 2026-10-07T20:21:17.497Z date_note: "Retrieval time is not the filing, register-extract or editorial-review date; cite those dates from the content." license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Registered charity · No. 505238 SM # Smethwick Mencap Independent profile · Charity Commission for England and Wales data Smethwick Mencap is a registered charity in England & Wales. Its register classifications include education/training, disability. Register extract 2026-10-04 · Not yet rated [Check official registration](https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/charity-details/?regId=505238&subId=0) Work at Smethwick Mencap? [Claim this profile free](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/claim?charity=smethwick-mencap&type=claim&name=Smethwick%20Mencap) to add your own description, logo and links. ## Check the current position The register reporting status is “Submission Double Default”. Extract 2026-10-04. These labels do not establish whether particular services are available. Check the [live register](https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/charity-details/?regId=505238&subId=0) before acting. At a glance · official register ## What are the key facts about Smethwick Mencap? Reported income · year ending 2021-12-31 £32,734 Reported spending · year ending 2021-12-31 £29,954 Registered charity number 505238 Status in source extract Registered Charity type Other Register contact address detail (not service area) Tipton Registered for Gift Aid (HMRC) Not recorded Quick answer Smethwick Mencap (number 505238) 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 Smethwick Mencap do? To advance the education of the mentally handicapped, to promote the prevention and development of mental health and to foster mutual help and co operation between parents, guardians, relatives and friends of the mentally handicapped. Activities reported on the official register · extract 2026-10-04. From the annual return ## Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for Smethwick Mencap Answers Smethwick 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 Smethwick 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 23 August 1976 Previous names on the register The Smethwick Society for Mentally Handicapped Children Where it says it operates Sandwell ## Who it supports and how it works **Reported beneficiaries:** People With Disabilities. **Reported activities:** 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 Smethwick Mencap registered for? Education/trainingDisability ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Smethwick Mencap yet? Our dataset does not yet contain the detailed filing history needed to score Smethwick 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](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/methodology) ## What should you check before donating to Smethwick Mencap? - Match the registered name and number to the appeal. A real charity number can be copied by someone impersonating the organisation. - Open the current register entry to check status, contact details and available accounts. This profile reflects a dated extract. - Read the charity’s annual report for its work and results. An unrated profile means we lack a full assessment; it is not a negative rating. [How to read charity accounts](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/guides/how-to-read-accounts) · [Explore rated charities](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity-directory) ## Is this your charity? Claim this profile free to submit your description and an optional logo for review, correct details, or respond publicly. Approved claims show attribution and claimed status. Optional paid plans add enhanced media, reporting and labelled featured visibility by tier; they never change a score. [Claim this profile — free](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/claim?charity=smethwick-mencap&type=claim&name=Smethwick%20Mencap) ## Frequently asked questions Is Smethwick Mencap a legitimate charity? The register data used for this profile lists Smethwick Mencap as a registered charity (number 505238) 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 Smethwick Mencap's charity number? Smethwick Mencap's charity number is 505238. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 505238? Search 505238 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 Smethwick Mencap do? To advance the education of the mentally handicapped, to promote the prevention and development of mental health and to foster mutual help and co operation between parents, guardians, relatives and friends of the mentally handicapped. Does Smethwick Mencap have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Smethwick 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 Smethwick Mencap? Smethwick 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 Smethwick Mencap? The register does not record Smethwick Mencap as registered with HMRC for Gift Aid. Ask the charity before assuming a donation can be Gift Aided. What was Smethwick Mencap previously called? The register lists this previous name for Smethwick Mencap: The Smethwick Society for Mentally Handicapped Children. When was Smethwick Mencap registered as a charity? Smethwick Mencap was entered on the register on 23 August 1976. Source: Charity Commission for England and Wales register extract dated 2026-10-04, used under the [Open Government Licence v3.0](https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/). Always verify current details on the [official register entry](https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/charity-details/?regId=505238&subId=0).