Mid-Norfolk Mencap
Analysis
Mid-Norfolk Mencap is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in Norfolk. It was registered in September 1995, 31 years ago. Its declared purposes cover disability and accommodation/housing, which this site groups under disability. Legally it is a charitable company (Companies House number 02992726). It says it provides human resources, provides services and provides advocacy/advice/information.
In the financial year ending March 2025, Mid-Norfolk Mencap reported income of £1.3m and spending of £1.3m, spending 101% of its income. Across the 5 years on record, from March 2021 to March 2025, income grew from £785k to £1.3m (+60%), an average of +12% a year. The sharpest change came in the year to March 2025, when income rose by 26%. Over the whole period it spent 94% of the income it received.
Among 12,871 England and Wales charities whose main cause is disability and that reported income, Mid-Norfolk Mencap sits at the 93rd percentile: it is larger than about 93% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 95th percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include Fair Shot (£1.3m), Care Workers Support (£1.3m) and Oakleaf Enterprise (£1.3m).
In its latest detailed accounts, income came from charitable activities 99% and investments 1.2%. Charitable activities took 98% of spending and raising funds 0.0%. Reserves of £937k would cover about 9 months of spending at that rate. It employed 42 people.
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Donations 0.0%
- Charitable activities 99%
- Investments 1.2%
In the charity's own words
Community Outreach support for adults with a learning disability in Norfolk, helping people build skills and live more independently, tailored to individual need. We also run Dereham and District Gateway Club, a weekly social and enrichment club for members with a learning disability, based at our Hub in Dereham.
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| Fair Shot | London | £1.3m |
| Care Workers Support | London | £1.3m |
| Oakleaf Enterprise | Guildford | £1.3m |
| Journey Enterprises Ltd | Northumberland | £1.3m |