West Norfolk Mencap
Analysis
West Norfolk Mencap is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in Norfolk. It was registered in June 1964, 62 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 makes grants to individuals, provides human resources and provides services.
In the financial year ending September 2025, West Norfolk Mencap reported income of £27k and spending of £16k, leaving 41% of income unspent that year. Across the 5 years on record, from September 2021 to September 2025, income grew from £3,055 to £27k (+794%), an average of +73% a year. The sharpest change came in the year to September 2022, when income rose by 233%. Over the whole period it spent 66% of the income it received.
Among 24,651 England and Wales charities whose main cause is health and saving lives and that reported income, West Norfolk Mencap sits at the 43rd percentile: it is larger than about 43% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 51st percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include Corsham Link (£27k), Walton Parish Nursing, Felixstowe (£27k) and Christ Messiah Ministry (£27k).
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
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In the charity's own words
IMPROVE LIVES AND OPPORTUNITIES OF CHILDREN AND ADULTS WITH A LEARNING DISABILITY, TOGETHER WITH THEIR CARERS AND FAMILIES. LISTEN TO PEOPLE WITH A LEARNING DISABILITY. SUPPORT PEOPLE WITH A LEARNING DISABILITY IN ALL PARTS OF THEIR LIVES. GIVE INFORMATION AND ADVICE.
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| Corsham Link | Corsham | £27k |
| Walton Parish Nursing, Felixstowe | Felixstowe | £27k |
| Christ Messiah Ministry | Southampton | £27k |
| Persian Care Centre | London | £27k |