Is Gravesend and District Mencap Society a legitimate charity?

The register data used for this profile lists Gravesend and District Mencap Society as a registered charity (number 260838) with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Check the current register entry. A real charity number does not verify a fundraiser or appeal, and registration is not an impact rating.

What is Gravesend and District Mencap Society's charity number?

Gravesend and District Mencap Society's charity number is 260838. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number 260838?

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Does Gravesend and District Mencap Society have reviews and complaints?

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How can I donate to Gravesend and District Mencap Society?

Gravesend and District Mencap Society does not list a website in its register entry. Its official Charity Commission entry lists its contact details — CharityCompare never processes donations.

What was Gravesend and District Mencap Society previously called?

The register lists these previous names for Gravesend and District Mencap Society: Gravesend and District Society for Mentally Handicapped Children and Adults; Gravesend Society for Mentally Handicapped Children.

Registered charity · No. 260838

Gravesend and District Mencap Society

Independent profile · Charity Commission for England and Wales data

Gravesend and District Mencap Society is a registered charity in England & Wales. Its register classifications include disability.

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What are the key facts about Gravesend and District Mencap Society?

Reported income · year ending 2025-03-31: £9,096
Reported spending · year ending 2025-03-31: £9,026
Registered charity number: 260838
Status in source extract: Registered
Charity type: Other
Register contact address detail (not service area): 26-28 Old Perry Street
Registered for Gift Aid (HMRC): Not recorded

Quick answer

Gravesend and District Mencap Society (number 260838) is listed as registered in the Charity Commission snapshot used here. Check the live register for its current position. Registration does not authenticate a particular fundraising appeal or establish the impact of a donation.

What does Gravesend and District Mencap Society do?

To provide or assist in the provision of facilities for the recration or other leisure time occupation for people who have need thereof by reason of a learning disability

Activities reported on the official register · extract 2026-10-04.

From the annual return

Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for Gravesend and District Mencap Society

Answers Gravesend and District Mencap Society gave in its annual return to the Charity Commission, plus its register entry. A blank answer in the return is shown as not reported, never as “no”.

Can I claim Gift Aid, and are the trustees paid?

The register does not record Gravesend and District Mencap Society as registered with HMRC for Gift Aid. Ask the charity before assuming a donation can be Gift Aided.

Registration details

Registered as a charity: 22 April 1970
Previous names on the register: Gravesend and District Society for Mentally Handicapped Children and Adults; Gravesend Society for Mentally Handicapped Children
Where it says it operates: Kent

Who it supports and how it works

Reported beneficiaries: People With Disabilities.

Reported activities: Provides Human Resources.

Classifications supplied to the register; extract 2026-10-04. These broad categories do not establish eligibility or current capacity. Use the official contact details to ask about access, referrals and service area.

What causes is Gravesend and District Mencap Society registered for?

Disability

Why is there no Clarity Score for Gravesend and District Mencap Society yet?

Our dataset does not yet contain the detailed filing history needed to score Gravesend and District Mencap Society. An unrated profile is a gap in our assessment, not a negative judgement about the charity. The register facts and available annual-return disclosures above remain useful. Payment never influences a rating. How scoring works

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Frequently asked questions

Is Gravesend and District Mencap Society a legitimate charity?: The register data used for this profile lists Gravesend and District Mencap Society as a registered charity (number 260838) with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Check the current register entry. A real charity number does not verify a fundraiser or appeal, and registration is not an impact rating.
What is Gravesend and District Mencap Society's charity number?: Gravesend and District Mencap Society's charity number is 260838. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
How do I check charity number 260838?: Search 260838 on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register or on CharityCompare. Confirm the registered name matches the organisation asking for money — scammers sometimes reuse real charity numbers.
What does Gravesend and District Mencap Society do?: To provide or assist in the provision of facilities for the recration or other leisure time occupation for people who have need thereof by reason of a learning disability
Does Gravesend and District Mencap Society have reviews and complaints?: CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Gravesend and District Mencap Society. This basic profile confirms registration and register facts. Rated charities also show a filing-based Clarity Score. For formal complaints, contact the Charity Commission for England and Wales or the Fundraising Regulator as appropriate.
How can I donate to Gravesend and District Mencap Society?: Gravesend and District Mencap Society does not list a website in its register entry. Its official Charity Commission entry lists its contact details — CharityCompare never processes donations.
Can I claim Gift Aid on a donation to Gravesend and District Mencap Society?: The register does not record Gravesend and District Mencap Society as registered with HMRC for Gift Aid. Ask the charity before assuming a donation can be Gift Aided.
What was Gravesend and District Mencap Society previously called?: The register lists these previous names for Gravesend and District Mencap Society: Gravesend and District Society for Mentally Handicapped Children and Adults; Gravesend Society for Mentally Handicapped Children.
When was Gravesend and District Mencap Society registered as a charity?: Gravesend and District Mencap Society was entered on the register on 22 April 1970.

Source: Charity Commission for England and Wales register extract dated 2026-10-04, used under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Always verify current details on the official register entry.