--- title: "Smethwick Mencap — check charity number 505238 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Smethwick Mencap a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 505238. Education/training charity based in Tipton. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/smethwick-mencap retrieved: 2026-08-24T20:59:22.192Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Smethwick Mencap is a registered charity (number 505238) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: education/training; disability. Its latest reported income was £32,734 (year ending 2021-12-31). 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 Smethwick Mencap? Registered charity number 505238 Status Registered (active) Charity type Other Location Tipton Latest income (year ending 2021-12-31) £32,734 ## What does Smethwick Mencap do? To advance the education of the mentally handicapped, to promote the prevention and development of mental health and to foster mutual help and co operation between parents, guardians, relatives and friends of the mentally handicapped. ## What causes is Smethwick Mencap registered for? Education/trainingDisability ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Smethwick Mencap yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Smethwick 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? 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=smethwick-mencap&type=claim) ## Frequently asked questions Is Smethwick Mencap a legitimate charity? Yes. Smethwick Mencap is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 505238) 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 Smethwick Mencap's charity number? Smethwick Mencap's charity number is 505238. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 505238? Search 505238 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 Smethwick Mencap do? To advance the education of the mentally handicapped, to promote the prevention and development of mental health and to foster mutual help and co operation between parents, guardians, relatives and friends of the mentally handicapped. Does Smethwick Mencap have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Smethwick 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 Smethwick Mencap? Smethwick Mencap does not list a website in its register entry. Its official Charity Commission entry lists its contact details — CharityCompare never processes 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/505238).