Wirral Mencap
Analysis
Wirral Mencap is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in Wirral. It was registered in September 2013, 13 years ago. Its declared purposes cover disability, economic/community development/employment, human rights/religious or racial harmony/equality or diversity and recreation, which this site groups under disability. Legally it is a charitable company (Companies House number 08668735). It says it provides services and provides advocacy/advice/information.
In the financial year ending September 2025, Wirral Mencap reported income of £414k and spending of £430k, spending 104% of its income. Across the 5 years on record, from September 2021 to September 2025, income grew from £291k to £414k (+42%), an average of +9.2% a year. The sharpest change came in the year to September 2023, when income rose by 25%. Over the whole period it spent 101% of the income it received.
Among 12,871 England and Wales charities whose main cause is disability and that reported income, Wirral Mencap sits at the 86th percentile: it is larger than about 86% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 88th percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include Jubilee Church (Acm) (£414k), Cwm Taf People First (£415k) and New Beginnings Horses (£414k).
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Other 100%
In the charity's own words
Wirral Mencap delivers services and creates opportunities that improve the quality of life of adults with learning disabilities and their families in Wirral. Services include information, advice and advocacy, training opportunities, social drop-in activities, volunteering, personal development, and campaigning and influencing, making the Wirral community more supportive, accessible and inclusive.
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| Jubilee Church (Acm) | Grantham | £414k |
| Cwm Taf People First | Mid Glamorgan | £415k |
| New Beginnings Horses | York | £414k |
| The Fylde Rugby Community Foundation | Lytham St Annes | £415k |