Is Herefordshire Mencap a legitimate charity?

The register data used for this profile lists Herefordshire Mencap as a registered charity (number 250743) 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 Herefordshire Mencap's charity number?

Herefordshire Mencap's charity number is 250743. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number 250743?

Search 250743 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 Herefordshire Mencap have reviews and complaints?

CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Herefordshire 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 Herefordshire Mencap?

Herefordshire Mencap's website listed in our register data is http://www.herefordshiremencap.com. Verify it against the current register before donating. CharityCompare does not process donations or take a commission; the charity's payment provider may charge fees.

What was Herefordshire Mencap previously called?

The register lists this previous name for Herefordshire Mencap: Herefordshire Society for the Mentally Handicapped.

When was Herefordshire Mencap registered as a charity?

Herefordshire Mencap was entered on the register on 27 September 1967.

Registered charity · No. 250743

Herefordshire Mencap

Independent profile · Charity Commission for England and Wales data

Herefordshire Mencap is a registered charity in England & Wales. Its register classifications include disability.

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What are the key facts about Herefordshire Mencap?

Reported income · year ending 2025-09-30: £3,886
Reported spending · year ending 2025-09-30: £8,944
Registered charity number: 250743
Status in source extract: Registered
Charity type: Other
Register contact address detail (not service area): Bodenham
Registered for Gift Aid (HMRC): Yes
Website: www.herefordshiremencap.com

Quick answer

Herefordshire Mencap (number 250743) 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 Herefordshire Mencap do?

We enable voices of local people with learning disabilities and family carers to be heard.We work with people with learning disabilities and family carers to campaign; to challenge providers of local and national services; to raise awareness of learning disability and local and national issues relating to learning disability and fundraise to support our work.

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

From the annual return

Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for Herefordshire Mencap

Answers Herefordshire Mencap 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 records Herefordshire Mencap as registered with HMRC for Gift Aid, so a UK taxpayer can usually add 25p to every £1 they give by making a Gift Aid declaration. Work out your Gift Aid

Registration details

Registered as a charity: 27 September 1967
Previous names on the register: Herefordshire Society for the Mentally Handicapped
Where it says it operates: Herefordshire

Who it supports and how it works

Reported beneficiaries: People With Disabilities; Other Charities Or Voluntary Bodies; Other Defined Groups.

Reported activities: Provides Advocacy/advice/information; Other Charitable Activities.

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 Herefordshire Mencap registered for?

Disability

Why is there no Clarity Score for Herefordshire Mencap yet?

Our dataset does not yet contain the detailed filing history needed to score Herefordshire 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

What should you check before donating to Herefordshire Mencap?

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Frequently asked questions

Is Herefordshire Mencap a legitimate charity?: The register data used for this profile lists Herefordshire Mencap as a registered charity (number 250743) 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 Herefordshire Mencap's charity number?: Herefordshire Mencap's charity number is 250743. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
How do I check charity number 250743?: Search 250743 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 Herefordshire Mencap do?: We enable voices of local people with learning disabilities and family carers to be heard.We work with people with learning disabilities and family carers to campaign; to challenge providers of local and national services; to raise awareness of learning disability and local and national issues relating to learning disability and fundraise to support our work.
Does Herefordshire Mencap have reviews and complaints?: CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Herefordshire 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 Herefordshire Mencap?: Herefordshire Mencap's website listed in our register data is http://www.herefordshiremencap.com. Verify it against the current register before donating. CharityCompare does not process donations or take a commission; the charity's payment provider may charge fees.
Can I claim Gift Aid on a donation to Herefordshire Mencap?: The register records Herefordshire Mencap as registered with HMRC for Gift Aid, so a UK taxpayer can usually add 25p to every £1 they give by making a Gift Aid declaration.
What was Herefordshire Mencap previously called?: The register lists this previous name for Herefordshire Mencap: Herefordshire Society for the Mentally Handicapped.
When was Herefordshire Mencap registered as a charity?: Herefordshire Mencap was entered on the register on 27 September 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.