Hertsmere Mencap
Analysis
Hertsmere Mencap is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in Borehamwood. It was registered in September 1965, 61 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 March 2025, Hertsmere Mencap reported income of £183k and spending of £167k, spending 91% of its income. Across the 5 years on record, from March 2021 to March 2025, income grew from £93k to £183k (+96%), an average of +18% a year. The sharpest change came in the year to March 2022, when income rose by 93%. Over the whole period it spent 86% of the income it received.
Among 24,651 England and Wales charities whose main cause is health and saving lives and that reported income, Hertsmere Mencap sits at the 71st percentile: it is larger than about 71% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 80th percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include Bridgnorth Rugby Club Limited (£183k), Mityana Charity (£183k) and Institute of Psychosexual Medicine (£183k).
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Other 100%
In the charity's own words
The support for individuals with a learning disability, their parents and carers, whether through the provision of care, advocacy, treatment or education; campaigning for greater awareness and better provision of services; service delivery in a range of areas including leisure, respite care, residential care, education and employment
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| Bridgnorth Rugby Club Limited | Shropshire | £183k |
| Mityana Charity | Wokingham | £183k |
| Institute of Psychosexual Medicine | Kent | £183k |
| Veteran Games and Conference | London | £183k |