--- title: "Swadlincote and District Mencap and Gateway Society — check charity number 238801 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Swadlincote and District Mencap and Gateway Society a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 238801. Disability charity based in Linton. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/swadlincote-and-district-mencap-and-gateway-society retrieved: 2026-08-26T09:26:09.478Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Swadlincote and District Mencap and Gateway Society is a registered charity (number 238801) 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 £5,626 (year ending 2025-08-31). 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 Swadlincote and District Mencap and Gateway Society? Registered charity number 238801 Status Registered (active) Charity type Other Location Linton Latest income (year ending 2025-08-31) £5,626 ## What does Swadlincote and District Mencap and Gateway Society do? The objects of the club is the relief of people with a learning disability by providing help and support for them and their families, dependents and carers, and to provide or assist in the provision of facilities for the recreation of other leisure time occupation for people who have need thereof by reason of learning disability with the object of improving their conditions of life. ## What causes is Swadlincote and District Mencap and Gateway Society registered for? Disability ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Swadlincote and District Mencap and Gateway Society yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Swadlincote and District Mencap and Gateway 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=swadlincote-and-district-mencap-and-gateway-society&type=claim) ## Frequently asked questions Is Swadlincote and District Mencap and Gateway Society a legitimate charity? Yes. Swadlincote and District Mencap and Gateway Society is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 238801) 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 Swadlincote and District Mencap and Gateway Society's charity number? Swadlincote and District Mencap and Gateway Society's charity number is 238801. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 238801? Search 238801 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 Swadlincote and District Mencap and Gateway Society do? The objects of the club is the relief of people with a learning disability by providing help and support for them and their families, dependents and carers, and to provide or assist in the provision of facilities for the recreation of other leisure time occupation for people who have need thereof by reason of learning disability with the object of improving their conditions of life. Does Swadlincote and District Mencap and Gateway Society have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Swadlincote and District Mencap and Gateway 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 Swadlincote and District Mencap and Gateway Society? Swadlincote and District Mencap and Gateway Society 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/238801).