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title: "Oxford and District Mencap — check charity number 261236 | CharityCompare"
description: "Is Oxford and District Mencap a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 261236. Disability charity based in The Gateway. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare."
source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/oxford-and-district-mencap
retrieved: 2026-08-23T15:40:28.554Z
license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0"
---

Quick answer

Oxford and District Mencap is a registered charity (number 261236) 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 £86,552 (year ending 2025-12-31). 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 Oxford and District Mencap?

Registered charity number

261236

Status

Registered (active)

Charity type

Other

Location

The Gateway

Latest income (year ending 2025-12-31)

£86,552

Website

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

## What does Oxford and District Mencap do?

The care and support of children and adults with a learning disability - and support for their parents and other carers :- seven o'clock social club for adults age 15 and over, Summer holiday programme for about 90 children and adults - also giving a week's respite to carers.

## What causes is Oxford and District Mencap registered for?

Disability

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

The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Oxford and District Mencap 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 Oxford and District Mencap a legitimate charity?

Yes. Oxford and District Mencap is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 261236) 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 Oxford and District Mencap's charity number?

Oxford and District Mencap's charity number is 261236. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number 261236?

Search 261236 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 Oxford and District Mencap do?

The care and support of children and adults with a learning disability - and support for their parents and other carers :- seven o'clock social club for adults age 15 and over, Summer holiday programme for about 90 children and adults - also giving a week's respite to carers.

Does Oxford and District Mencap have reviews and complaints?

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

Oxford and District Mencap's website is http://www.oxfordmencap.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/261236).