Independent profile · Charity Commission for England and Wales data
West Norfolk Mencap is a registered charity in England & Wales. Its register classifications include general charitable purposes, education/training, the advancement of health or saving of lives.
West Norfolk Mencap (number 226253) 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 West Norfolk Mencap do?
IMPROVE LIVES AND OPPORTUNITIES OF CHILDREN AND ADULTS WITH A LEARNING DISABILITY, TOGETHER WITH THEIR CARERS AND FAMILIES. LISTEN TO PEOPLE WITH A LEARNING DISABILITY. SUPPORT PEOPLE WITH A LEARNING DISABILITY IN ALL PARTS OF THEIR LIVES. GIVE INFORMATION AND ADVICE.
Activities reported on the official register · extract 2026-10-04.
From the annual return
Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for West Norfolk Mencap
Answers West Norfolk 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 records West Norfolk 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
West Norfolk 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
King's Lynn Society for Mentally Handicapped Children; West Norfolk Mencap Society for Mentally Handicapped Children and Adults
Where it says it operates
Norfolk · Cambridgeshire · Lincolnshire
Who it supports and how it works
Reported beneficiaries: Children/young People; Elderly/old People; People With Disabilities.
Reported activities: Makes Grants To Individuals; Provides Human Resources; Provides Services; Provides Advocacy/advice/information; Acts As An Umbrella Or Resource Body.
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 West Norfolk Mencap registered for?
General Charitable PurposesEducation/trainingThe Advancement Of Health Or Saving Of Lives
Why is there no Clarity Score for West Norfolk Mencap yet?
Our dataset does not yet contain the detailed filing history needed to score West Norfolk 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.
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The register data used for this profile lists West Norfolk Mencap as a registered charity (number 226253) 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 West Norfolk Mencap's charity number?
West Norfolk Mencap's charity number is 226253. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
How do I check charity number 226253?
Search 226253 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 West Norfolk Mencap do?
IMPROVE LIVES AND OPPORTUNITIES OF CHILDREN AND ADULTS WITH A LEARNING DISABILITY, TOGETHER WITH THEIR CARERS AND FAMILIES. LISTEN TO PEOPLE WITH A LEARNING DISABILITY. SUPPORT PEOPLE WITH A LEARNING DISABILITY IN ALL PARTS OF THEIR LIVES. GIVE INFORMATION AND ADVICE.
Does West Norfolk Mencap have reviews and complaints?
CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for West Norfolk 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 West Norfolk Mencap?
West Norfolk Mencap's website listed in our register data is http://www.wnmencap.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 West Norfolk Mencap?
The register records West Norfolk 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.
Are West Norfolk Mencap's trustees paid?
West Norfolk 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 West Norfolk Mencap previously called?
The register lists these previous names for West Norfolk Mencap: King's Lynn Society for Mentally Handicapped Children; West Norfolk Mencap Society for Mentally Handicapped Children and Adults.
When was West Norfolk Mencap registered as a charity?
West Norfolk Mencap was entered on the register on 2 June 1964.