Darlington Mencap Society
Analysis
Darlington Mencap Society is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in County Durham. It was registered in May 1964, 62 years ago. Its declared purposes cover general charitable purposes and disability, which this site groups under disability. It says it provides human resources, provides buildings/facilities/open space and provides services.
In the financial year ending September 2025, Darlington Mencap Society reported income of £52k and spending of £76k, spending 147% of what it took in. Across the 5 years on record, from September 2021 to September 2025, income grew from £27k to £52k (+94%), an average of +18% a year. The sharpest change came in the year to September 2022, when income rose by 229%. Over the whole period it spent 88% of the income it received.
Among 12,871 England and Wales charities whose main cause is disability and that reported income, Darlington Mencap Society sits at the 55th percentile: it is larger than about 55% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 61st percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include The King's Church Ringwood (£52k), Burton Hope (£52k) and Seren in the Community CIO (£52k).
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Other 100%
In the charity's own words
The charity provides social activities, help and support for people with learning disabilities in friendly and welcoming club premises in Darlington. It operates 3 evenings per week using volunteers to provide all facilities, in addition to one-off events during the year.
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| The King's Church Ringwood | Ringwood | £52k |
| Burton Hope | Staffordshire | £52k |
| Seren in the Community CIO | Cardiff | £52k |
| Drama Express | Hayle | £52k |