Taunton and District Mencap Society
Analysis
Taunton and District Mencap Society is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in Taunton. It was registered in April 1962, 64 years ago. Its declared purposes cover disability, which this site groups under disability. It says it provides advocacy/advice/information.
In the financial year ending September 2025, Taunton and District Mencap Society reported income of £19k and spending of £19k, spending 100% of its income. Across the 5 years on record, from September 2021 to September 2025, income grew from £12k to £19k (+50%), an average of +11% a year. The sharpest change came in the year to September 2022, when income rose by 136%. Over the whole period it spent 105% of the income it received.
Among 12,871 England and Wales charities whose main cause is disability and that reported income, Taunton and District Mencap Society sits at the 38th percentile: it is larger than about 38% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 43rd percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include Harlow Fields School & College PTA (£18k), Shopmobility Melton Mowbray (£19k) and Friends of Hi5's (£18k).
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Other 100%
In the charity's own words
TM exists (A) for the relief of people with a learning disability in particular by the provision of help and support for them and their families, dependants and carers, and (B) To provide or assist in the provision of facilities for the recreation or other leisure time occupation for people who have need thereof by reason of learning disability with the object of improving their conditionsof life
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| Harlow Fields School & College PTA | Harlow | £18k |
| Shopmobility Melton Mowbray | Melton Mowbray | £19k |
| Friends of Hi5's | Sheffield | £18k |
| All Stretton Village Hall | Shropshire | £19k |