Melton Mencap
Analysis
Melton Mencap is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in Leicestershire. It was registered in May 2014, 12 years ago. Its declared purposes cover education/training, disability and recreation, which this site groups under disability. Legally it is a charitable company (Companies House number 08829642). It says it provides human resources, provides buildings/facilities/open space and provides services.
In the financial year ending March 2025, Melton Mencap reported income of £655k and spending of £641k, spending 98% of its income. Across the 5 years on record, from March 2021 to March 2025, income grew from £457k to £655k (+43%), an average of +9.4% a year. The sharpest change came in the year to March 2023, when income rose by 15%. 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, Melton Mencap sits at the 89th percentile: it is larger than about 89% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 92nd percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include Starfish Asia (£655k), Peterborough Council for Voluntary Service (£655k) and West Lancashire Freemasons' Charity (£652k).
In its latest detailed accounts, income came from charitable activities 97% and donations and legacies 2.2%. Gifts in wills alone brought in £325. Charitable activities took 98% of spending and raising funds 0.0%. Reserves of £310k would cover about 6 months of spending at that rate. It employed 61 people.
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Donations 2.2%
- Legacies 0.0%
- Charitable activities 97%
- Investments 0.4%
- Other 0.1%
In the charity's own words
Support to people of all ages with learning disability in & around Melton, through clubs, services and facilities for leisure-time occupation, and the development of skills for independent living. Personal support to people with learning disability in their homes and in the community, enabling respite for families and carers. A pre-school nursery inclusive of children with learning disability.
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| Starfish Asia | London | £655k |
| Peterborough Council for Voluntary Service | Peterborough | £655k |
| West Lancashire Freemasons' Charity | Liverpool | £652k |
| Charity of Thomas Dawson | Oxford | £655k |