Saffron Walden Mencap Society
Analysis
Saffron Walden Mencap Society is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in Essex. It was registered in September 1993, 33 years ago. Its declared purposes cover disability, economic/community development/employment and recreation, which this site groups under disability. It says it makes grants to individuals, makes grants to organisations and provides services.
In the financial year ending September 2025, Saffron Walden Mencap Society reported income of £50k and spending of £39k, leaving 22% of income unspent that year. Across the 5 years on record, from September 2021 to September 2025, income grew from £17k to £50k (+200%), an average of +32% a year. The sharpest change came in the year to September 2024, when income rose by 83%. Over the whole period it spent 60% of the income it received.
Among 12,871 England and Wales charities whose main cause is disability and that reported income, Saffron Walden Mencap Society sits at the 55th percentile: it is larger than about 55% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 61st percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include Bury St Edmunds Ecumenical Centre Trust (£50k), Bedlington Community Centre (£50k) and Thorngumbald Barrons AFC (£50k).
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Other 100%
In the charity's own words
Our charity provides social activities, respite assistance and information and help with everyday problems for our members with learning disabilities. We have a weekly social club for all members in the area from aged 18 upwards. We also operate a weekly allotment group and a 15-25 weekly activity group.
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| Bury St Edmunds Ecumenical Centre Trust | Bury St Edmunds | £50k |
| Bedlington Community Centre | northumberland | £50k |
| Thorngumbald Barrons AFC | Hull | £50k |
| Megan's Rose of Hope | Newcastle Upon Tyne | £50k |