Menphys Limited
Analysis
Menphys Limited is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in Wigston. It was registered in February 1976, 50 years ago. Its declared purposes cover disability, which this site groups under disability. Legally it is a charitable company (Companies House number 01204400). It says it makes grants to individuals, makes grants to organisations and provides buildings/facilities/open space.
In the financial year ending March 2025, Menphys Limited reported income of £643k and spending of £869k, spending 135% of what it took in. Across the 5 years on record, from March 2021 to March 2025, income grew from £614k to £643k (+4.7%), an average of +1.2% a year. The sharpest change came in the year to March 2022, when income rose by 105%. Over the whole period it spent 100% of the income it received.
Among 12,871 England and Wales charities whose main cause is disability and that reported income, Menphys Limited sits at the 89th percentile: it is larger than about 89% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 91st percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include Calvario Limited (£643k), Voices of Hope (£643k) and Bangladesh Youth League (Luton) (£642k).
In its latest detailed accounts, income came from charitable activities 41%, trading 38%, donations and legacies 15% and investments 5.8%. Charitable activities took 46% of spending and raising funds 54%. Reserves of £120k would cover about 2 months of spending at that rate. It employed 40 people.
Data notes from the register: Spending has exceeded income in each of the last three reported years, so the charity has been drawing on reserves or other funds.
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Donations 15%
- Charitable activities 41%
- Trading 38%
- Investments 5.8%
In the charity's own words
To improve the social, emotional and intellectual education of young people with special needs and to provide social activities.To run an outreach service in Leicester City and County to provide support for children and young people with special needs and their families and carers. (Menphys SOS)To promote the inclusion of people with special needs in society.
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| Calvario Limited | Dublin 2 | £643k |
| Voices of Hope | Surrey | £643k |
| Bangladesh Youth League (Luton) | Luton | £642k |
| On My Side | East Sussex | £644k |