Is Harlow and District Mencap a legitimate charity?

The register data used for this profile lists Harlow and District Mencap as a registered charity (number 253403) 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 Harlow and District Mencap's charity number?

Harlow and District Mencap's charity number is 253403. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number 253403?

Search 253403 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.

Does Harlow and District Mencap have reviews and complaints?

CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Harlow and District Mencap. 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 Harlow and District Mencap?

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

What was Harlow and District Mencap previously called?

The register lists this previous name for Harlow and District Mencap: Harlow and District Society for Mentally Handicapped Children and Adults.

When was Harlow and District Mencap registered as a charity?

Harlow and District Mencap was entered on the register on 17 October 1967.

Registered charity · No. 253403

Harlow and District Mencap

Independent profile · Charity Commission for England and Wales data

Harlow and District Mencap is a registered charity in England & Wales. Its register classifications include general charitable purposes, the advancement of health or saving of lives, disability.

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What are the key facts about Harlow and District Mencap?

Reported income · year ending 2013-09-30: £50
Reported spending · year ending 2013-09-30: £0
Registered charity number: 253403
Status in source extract: Registered
Charity type: Other
Register contact address detail (not service area): Harlow
Registered for Gift Aid (HMRC): Not recorded

Quick answer

Harlow and District Mencap (number 253403) 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 Harlow and District Mencap do?

Assisting and providing relief for mentally handicapped people(and their carers) in the Harlow District and surrounding area. This may involve group/personal outings, home visits or advice.

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

From the annual return

Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for Harlow and District Mencap

Answers Harlow and District Mencap gave in its annual return to the Charity Commission for the year ending 30 September 2013, 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 Harlow and District Mencap as registered with HMRC for Gift Aid. Ask the charity before assuming a donation can be Gift Aided.

Registration details

Registered as a charity: 17 October 1967
Also known as: Harlow Mencap
Previous names on the register: Harlow and District Society for Mentally Handicapped Children and Adults
Where it says it operates: Essex

Who it supports and how it works

Reported beneficiaries: Children/young People; Elderly/old People; People With Disabilities.

Reported activities: Provides Human Resources; Provides Advocacy/advice/information.

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 Harlow and District Mencap registered for?

General Charitable PurposesThe Advancement Of Health Or Saving Of LivesDisability

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

Our dataset does not yet contain the detailed filing history needed to score Harlow and District Mencap. 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 Harlow and District Mencap a legitimate charity?: The register data used for this profile lists Harlow and District Mencap as a registered charity (number 253403) 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 Harlow and District Mencap's charity number?: Harlow and District Mencap's charity number is 253403. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
How do I check charity number 253403?: Search 253403 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 Harlow and District Mencap do?: Assisting and providing relief for mentally handicapped people(and their carers) in the Harlow District and surrounding area. This may involve group/personal outings, home visits or advice.
Does Harlow and District Mencap have reviews and complaints?: CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Harlow and District Mencap. 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 Harlow and District Mencap?: Harlow and District Mencap 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 Harlow and District Mencap?: The register does not record Harlow and District Mencap as registered with HMRC for Gift Aid. Ask the charity before assuming a donation can be Gift Aided.
What was Harlow and District Mencap previously called?: The register lists this previous name for Harlow and District Mencap: Harlow and District Society for Mentally Handicapped Children and Adults.
When was Harlow and District Mencap registered as a charity?: Harlow and District Mencap was entered on the register on 17 October 1967.

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.