--- title: "Gravesend and District Mencap Society — check charity number 260838 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Gravesend and District Mencap Society a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 260838. Disability charity based in 26-28 Old Perry Street. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/gravesend-and-district-mencap-society retrieved: 2026-08-23T21:00:59.204Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Gravesend and District Mencap Society is a registered charity (number 260838) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: disability. Its latest reported income was £9,096 (year ending 2025-03-31). CharityCompare shows its official register record below; a Clarity Score is added automatically once detailed filing history is available. ## What are the key facts about Gravesend and District Mencap Society? Registered charity number 260838 Status Registered (active) Charity type Other Location 26-28 Old Perry Street Latest income (year ending 2025-03-31) £9,096 ## 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 ## What causes is Gravesend and District Mencap Society registered for? Disability ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Gravesend and District Mencap Society yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Gravesend and District Mencap Society is on the official register but outside the detailed-filing group we currently score (or awaiting its first filings), so we show its official register record instead of a rating. Its score appears automatically once enough filing data exists — never by payment. [How scoring works](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/methodology) ## Is this your charity? Claim this profile free to add your own description, correct details, or respond publicly. Optional [partner plans](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/partners) add your logo, photos, verified badge and supporter features — claiming itself is always free and never changes any score. [Claim this profile — free](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/claim?charity=gravesend-and-district-mencap-society&type=claim) ## Frequently asked questions Is Gravesend and District Mencap Society a legitimate charity? Yes. Gravesend and District Mencap Society is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 260838) regulated by the Charity Commission for England and Wales. You can verify it on the official register. Registration proves status — it is not a Clarity Score or 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. Source: Charity Commission for England and Wales register extract dated 2026-07-31, used under the [Open Government Licence v3.0](https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/). Always verify current details on the [official register entry](https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/en/charity-search/-/charity-details/260838).