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Registered charity · No. 514174Pemberton

Wigan & Leigh Mencap Society

Wigan & Leigh Mencap Society is a registered charity in England & Wales working in general charitable purposes, disability, based in Pemberton.

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Wigan & Leigh Mencap Society is a registered charity (number 514174) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: general charitable purposes; disability. Its latest reported income was £46,390 (year ending 2025-10-31). 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 Wigan & Leigh Mencap Society?

Registered charity number
514174
Status
Registered (active)
Charity type
Other
Location
Pemberton
Latest income (year ending 2025-10-31)
£46,390

What does Wigan & Leigh Mencap Society do?

To serve the interests of persons with learning disabilities and their families. To increase understanding and public awareness of the problems & needs of the learning disabled and their families. To enhance the social intergration of persons with learning disabilities into the community. To promote respite for carers.

What causes is Wigan & Leigh Mencap Society registered for?

General Charitable PurposesDisability

Why is there no Clarity Score for Wigan & Leigh Mencap Society yet?

The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Wigan & Leigh 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

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Frequently asked questions

Is Wigan & Leigh Mencap Society a legitimate charity?
Yes. Wigan & Leigh Mencap Society is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 514174) 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 Wigan & Leigh Mencap Society's charity number?
Wigan & Leigh Mencap Society's charity number is 514174. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
How do I check charity number 514174?
Search 514174 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 Wigan & Leigh Mencap Society do?
To serve the interests of persons with learning disabilities and their families. To increase understanding and public awareness of the problems & needs of the learning disabled and their families. To enhance the social intergration of persons with learning disabilities into the community. To promote respite for carers.
Does Wigan & Leigh Mencap Society have reviews and complaints?
CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Wigan & Leigh 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 Wigan & Leigh Mencap Society?
Wigan & Leigh Mencap Society's website is http://mencaplga.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. Always verify current details on the official register entry.