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title: "Local Mencap Barnsley — check charity number 1176028 | CharityCompare"
description: "Is Local Mencap Barnsley a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1176028. Disability charity based in Compass House. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare."
source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/local-mencap-barnsley
retrieved: 2026-08-24T12:08:28.533Z
license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0"
---

Quick answer

Local Mencap Barnsley is a registered charity (number 1176028) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: disability; recreation. Its latest reported income was £93,522 (year ending 2024-11-30). 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 Local Mencap Barnsley?

Registered charity number

1176028

Status

Registered (active)

Charity type

Charitable company

Location

Compass House

Latest income (year ending 2024-11-30)

£93,522

Website

[www.localmencapbarnsley.org.uk](http://www.localmencapbarnsley.org.uk/)

## What does Local Mencap Barnsley do?

THE PROVISION OF HELP AND SUPPORT FOR PEOPLE WITH LEARNING DISABILITIES, FOR THEIR FAMILIES, DEPENDANTS AND CARERS, PROVIDE OR ASSIST IN THE PROVISION OF FACILITIES FOR THE RECREATION OR OTHER LEISURE TIME WITH THE OBJECTIVE OF IMPROVING THEIR CONDITIONS OF LIFE AND PROMOTING INDEPENDENCE.

## What causes is Local Mencap Barnsley registered for?

DisabilityRecreation

## Why is there no Clarity Score for Local Mencap Barnsley yet?

The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Local Mencap Barnsley 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?

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## Frequently asked questions

Is Local Mencap Barnsley a legitimate charity?

Yes. Local Mencap Barnsley is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1176028) 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 Local Mencap Barnsley's charity number?

Local Mencap Barnsley's charity number is 1176028. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number 1176028?

Search 1176028 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 Local Mencap Barnsley do?

THE PROVISION OF HELP AND SUPPORT FOR PEOPLE WITH LEARNING DISABILITIES, FOR THEIR FAMILIES, DEPENDANTS AND CARERS, PROVIDE OR ASSIST IN THE PROVISION OF FACILITIES FOR THE RECREATION OR OTHER LEISURE TIME WITH THE OBJECTIVE OF IMPROVING THEIR CONDITIONS OF LIFE AND PROMOTING INDEPENDENCE.

Does Local Mencap Barnsley have reviews and complaints?

CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Local Mencap Barnsley. 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 Local Mencap Barnsley?

Local Mencap Barnsley's website is http://www.localmencapbarnsley.org.uk — donate there directly so the charity receives the full amount. CharityCompare never takes a commission on 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/1176028).