Fleetwood and Wyre Mencap
Analysis
Fleetwood and Wyre Mencap is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in Poulton-le-Fylde. It was registered in October 1969, 57 years ago. Its declared purposes cover education/training, disability, accommodation/housing and arts/culture/heritage/science, which this site groups under disability. It says it provides buildings/facilities/open space, provides services and provides advocacy/advice/information.
In the financial year ending September 2024, Fleetwood and Wyre Mencap reported income of £50k and spending of £63k, spending 125% of what it took in. Across the 4 years on record, from September 2021 to September 2024, income grew from £41k to £50k (+24%), an average of +7.3% a year. The sharpest change came in the year to September 2022, when income rose by 48%. Over the whole period it spent 86% of the income it received.
Among 12,871 England and Wales charities whose main cause is disability and that reported income, Fleetwood and Wyre Mencap 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 Black Elders Day Centre of Gloucester (£50k), The Torch Association (£50k) and Windmill Community Gardens (£50k).
Data notes from the register: The regulator lists this charity's latest annual return or accounts as overdue.
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Other 100%
In the charity's own words
Provision of entertainment and social activities.Provision of housing.Fund raising to support activitiesRaising general awareness of issues associated with Learning difficulties (formerly known as Mental handicap).
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| Black Elders Day Centre of Gloucester | Gloucester | £50k |
| The Torch Association | Hexham | £50k |
| Windmill Community Gardens | Nottingham | £50k |
| Durham City Shopmobility | Durham | £50k |