Newhaven, Lewes and District Mencap
Analysis
Newhaven, Lewes and District Mencap is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in Newhaven. It was registered in November 1975, 51 years ago. Its declared purposes cover education/training, disability and amateur sport, 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, Newhaven, Lewes and District Mencap reported income of £35k and spending of £29k, spending 83% of its income. Across the 5 years on record, from September 2021 to September 2025, income grew from £677 to £35k (+5007%), an average of +167% a year. The sharpest change came in the year to September 2022, when income rose by 2338%. Over the whole period it spent 90% of the income it received.
Among 12,871 England and Wales charities whose main cause is disability and that reported income, Newhaven, Lewes and District Mencap sits at the 49th percentile: it is larger than about 49% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 55th percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include Rush 2the Den Tots & Adults (£35k), Men of Issachar Vision (Miv) (£35k) and Smilez (£35k).
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Other 100%
In the charity's own words
As a trustee for Mencap, the role involves overseeing the charity's strategic direction and ensuring it fulfils its mission to support individuals with learning disabilities. Trustees are collectively responsible for:Ensuring Mencap operates in accordance with its governing documents and complies with relevant laws.Making decisions that are in the charity's best interests.
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| Rush 2the Den Tots & Adults | Northamptonshire | £35k |
| Men of Issachar Vision (Miv) | Shrewsbury | £35k |
| Smilez | London | £35k |
| Russian Community Group | Guildford | £35k |