--- title: "Wigan & Leigh Mencap Society — check charity number 514174 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Wigan & Leigh Mencap Society a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 514174. General Charitable Purposes charity based in Pemberton. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/wigan-leigh-mencap-society retrieved: 2026-08-24T02:31:39.971Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer 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 Website [mencaplga.org.uk](http://mencaplga.org.uk/) ## 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](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=wigan-leigh-mencap-society&type=claim) [Visit charity website](http://mencaplga.org.uk/) ## 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](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/514174).