West Dorset Mencap Society
Analysis
West Dorset Mencap Society is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in Bridport. It was registered in June 1965, 61 years ago. Its declared purposes cover disability, which this site groups under disability. It says it makes grants to individuals, makes grants to organisations and provides human resources.
In the financial year ending September 2025, West Dorset Mencap Society reported income of £160k and spending of £137k, spending 85% of its income. Across the 5 years on record, from September 2021 to September 2025, income grew from £103k to £160k (+56%), an average of +12% a year. The sharpest change came in the year to September 2025, when income rose by 29%. Over the whole period it spent 98% of the income it received.
Among 12,871 England and Wales charities whose main cause is disability and that reported income, West Dorset Mencap Society sits at the 73rd percentile: it is larger than about 73% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 78th percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include Dacorum Community Trust (£160k), Autism Family Support Oxfordshire (£160k) and Alderson Disabled Ex-Service Men's Homes Trust (£160k).
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Other 100%
In the charity's own words
To promote the care, treatment and education of mentally handicapped children and adults and secure provision of their needs.
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| Dacorum Community Trust | Hemel Hempstead | £160k |
| Autism Family Support Oxfordshire | Oxford | £160k |
| Alderson Disabled Ex-Service Men's Homes Trust | Birmingham | £160k |
| Everyone Can | London | £160k |