Wigan & Leigh Mencap Society
Analysis
Wigan & Leigh Mencap Society is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in Lancashire. It was registered in August 1983, 43 years ago. Its declared purposes cover general charitable purposes and disability, which this site groups under disability. It says it provides human resources, provides services and provides advocacy/advice/information.
In the financial year ending October 2025, Wigan & Leigh Mencap Society reported income of £46k and spending of £41k, spending 87% of its income. Across the 5 years on record, from October 2021 to October 2025, income grew from £6,757 to £46k (+587%), an average of +62% a year. The sharpest change came in the year to October 2022, when income rose by 195%. Over the whole period it spent 96% of the income it received.
Among 12,871 England and Wales charities whose main cause is disability and that reported income, Wigan & Leigh Mencap Society sits at the 54th percentile: it is larger than about 54% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 59th percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include St Francis of Assisi Primary School Charity (£46k), Kidshine Ltd (£46k) and Tilkiler Solidarity and Support Association (£46k).
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Other 100%
In the charity's own words
To serve the interests of persons with learning disabilities and their families. To increase understanding and public awareness of the problems & needs of the learning disabled and their families. To enhance the social intergration of persons with learning disabilities into the community. To promote respite for carers.
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| St Francis of Assisi Primary School Charity | London | £46k |
| Kidshine Ltd | London | £46k |
| Tilkiler Solidarity and Support Association | London | £46k |
| Leicester Community Assist | Leicester | £46k |