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title: "Royston and District Mencap Society — check charity number 242961 | CharityCompare"
description: "Is Royston and District Mencap Society a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 242961. Disability charity based in Royston. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare."
source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/royston-and-district-mencap-society
retrieved: 2026-08-24T20:07:57.117Z
license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0"
---

Quick answer

Royston and District Mencap Society is a registered charity (number 242961) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: disability; amateur sport. Its latest reported income was £5,941 (year ending 2025-09-30). 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 Royston and District Mencap Society?

Registered charity number

242961

Status

Registered (active)

Charity type

Other

Location

Royston

Latest income (year ending 2025-09-30)

£5,941

Website

[www.roystonmemcap.co.uk](http://www.roystonmemcap.co.uk/)

## What does Royston and District Mencap Society do?

Provides support and activities including outings for Adults and Children with Learning Difficulties and their families.

## What causes is Royston and District Mencap Society registered for?

DisabilityAmateur Sport

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

The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Royston 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?

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## Frequently asked questions

Is Royston and District Mencap Society a legitimate charity?

Yes. Royston and District Mencap Society is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 242961) 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 Royston and District Mencap Society's charity number?

Royston and District Mencap Society's charity number is 242961. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number 242961?

Search 242961 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 Royston and District Mencap Society do?

Provides support and activities including outings for Adults and Children with Learning Difficulties and their families.

Does Royston and District Mencap Society have reviews and complaints?

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

Royston and District Mencap Society's website is http://www.roystonmemcap.co.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/242961).