--- title: "Saffron Walden Mencap Society — check charity number 1025836 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Saffron Walden Mencap Society a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1025836. Disability charity based in Saffron Walden. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/saffron-walden-mencap-society retrieved: 2026-08-23T03:24:56.386Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Saffron Walden Mencap Society is a registered charity (number 1025836) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: disability; economic/community development/employment; recreation. Its latest reported income was £49,902 (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 Saffron Walden Mencap Society? Registered charity number 1025836 Status Registered (active) Charity type Other Location Saffron Walden Latest income (year ending 2025-09-30) £49,902 Website [www.mencap.org.uk/saffronmencap](http://www.mencap.org.uk/saffronmencap) ## What does Saffron Walden Mencap Society do? Our charity provides social activities, respite assistance and information and help with everyday problems for our members with learning disabilities. We have a weekly social club for all members in the area from aged 18 upwards. We also operate a weekly allotment group and a 15-25 weekly activity group. ## What causes is Saffron Walden Mencap Society registered for? DisabilityEconomic/community Development/employmentRecreation ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Saffron Walden Mencap Society yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Saffron Walden 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? Claim this profile free to add your own description, correct details, or respond publicly. Optional [partner plans](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/partners) add your logo, photos, verified badge and supporter features — claiming itself is always free and never changes any score. [Claim this profile — free](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/claim?charity=saffron-walden-mencap-society&type=claim) [Visit charity website](http://www.mencap.org.uk/saffronmencap) ## Frequently asked questions Is Saffron Walden Mencap Society a legitimate charity? Yes. Saffron Walden Mencap Society is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1025836) 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 Saffron Walden Mencap Society's charity number? Saffron Walden Mencap Society's charity number is 1025836. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 1025836? Search 1025836 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 Saffron Walden Mencap Society do? Our charity provides social activities, respite assistance and information and help with everyday problems for our members with learning disabilities. We have a weekly social club for all members in the area from aged 18 upwards. We also operate a weekly allotment group and a 15-25 weekly activity group. Does Saffron Walden Mencap Society have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Saffron Walden 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 Saffron Walden Mencap Society? Saffron Walden Mencap Society's website is http://www.mencap.org.uk/saffronmencap — 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/1025836).