Dacorum Mencap
Analysis
Dacorum Mencap is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in Hertfordshire. It was registered in February 1963, 63 years ago. Its declared purposes cover general charitable purposes, education/training, the advancement of health or saving of lives and disability, which this site groups under health and saving lives. It says it provides human resources, provides services and provides advocacy/advice/information.
In the financial year ending March 2025, Dacorum Mencap reported income of £113k and spending of £104k, spending 92% of its income. Across the 5 years on record, from March 2021 to March 2025, income grew from £69k to £113k (+64%), an average of +13% a year. The sharpest change came in the year to March 2023, when income rose by 36%. Over the whole period it spent 93% of the income it received.
Among 24,651 England and Wales charities whose main cause is health and saving lives and that reported income, Dacorum Mencap sits at the 65th percentile: it is larger than about 65% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 73rd percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include The Bon Accord Trust (£113k), The Janki Foundation for Spirituality in Health Care (£113k) and Acorn Christian Foundation (£113k).
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Other 100%
In the charity's own words
Help and support people with learning disabilities and their families,dependants and carers and promote their health and wellbeing.Respond to local needs when planning and delivering our services to ensure their presence in our wider community.'Learning Disability' means any developmental or intellectual disability and any associated conditions, whether mild, moderate or severe.
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| The Bon Accord Trust | Leicestershire | £113k |
| The Janki Foundation for Spirituality in Health Care | Harrow | £113k |
| Acorn Christian Foundation | Essex | £113k |
| Longtown Memorial Hall Community Centre | Carlisle | £113k |