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Trust / foundation · Charity no. 285923
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Frome and District Mencap Society is a charity registered in England and Wales under number 285923. The Charity Commission register lists its area of operation as Somerset. The register describes its activities as: “Provides social activities for adults with learning disabilities. Gives grants to individuals and groups providing services for people with learning disabilities. Provides advice, advocacy and information to people with learning disabilities.” Its charitable objects are: “The objects of the society are:(a) The relief of people with a learning disability in particular by the provision of help and support for them and their families, dependants and carers, to prevent learning disabilities for the public benefit and to advance religion amongst persons with a learning disability; and(b)…” In the year to 30 Sept 2025 it reported income of £6,398 and spending of £6,755.
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From the charity register and the funder's published information.
Latest income
£6,398
Latest spending
£6,755
- What it funds
- DisabilityAmateur sport
- Who it helps
- People with disabilities
- How it gives
- Makes grants to individualsMakes grants to organisationsProvides human resourcesProvides servicesProvides advocacy / advice / information
| Year ending | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 30 Sept 2025 | £6,398 | £6,755 |
| 30 Sept 2024 | £7,148 | £7,744 |
| 30 Sept 2023 | £8,313 | £7,052 |
| 30 Sept 2022 | £8,514 | £5,464 |
| 30 Sept 2021 | £3,268 | £3,062 |
Charitable objects
The objects of the society are:(a) The relief of people with a learning disability in particular by the provision of help and support for them and their families, dependants and carers, to prevent learning disabilities for the public benefit and to advance religion amongst persons with a learning disability; and(b) To provide or assist in the provision of facilities for the recreation or other leisure time occupation for people who have need thereof by reason of learning disability with the object of improving their conditions of life."learning disability" means any developmental disability of the mind and any associated condition howsoever caused and whether mild, moderate or severe"
Where it operates
Somerset
- Formerly
- Frome and District Mencap Society for Mentally Handicapped Children and Adults
- Trustees
- 3
What Frome and District Mencap Society funds
Frome and District Mencap Society is registered under the Charity Commission purposes disability and amateur sport for people with disabilities; the register records that it makes grants to individuals, makes grants to organisations, provides human resources, provides services and provides advocacy / advice / information. Over its last 5 reported years, to 30 Sept 2025, it spent £30.1k in total.
How to apply to Frome and District Mencap Society
OpenGrant has not found an open scheme from Frome and District Mencap Society in its sources (last checked 4 Nov 2026). It may fund by invitation only, or through programmes that OpenGrant's sources do not cover. OpenGrant does not take applications; always check the funder's own guidance.
Questions about Frome and District Mencap Society
Is Frome and District Mencap Society open for applications now?
Not in OpenGrant's sources as of 4 Nov 2026: no open or forthcoming scheme from Frome and District Mencap Society is listed. Check the funder's website for programmes that are not yet open or that it does not advertise.
Where does Frome and District Mencap Society fund?
The Charity Commission register lists its area of operation as Somerset.
Does Frome and District Mencap Society give grants to individuals?
Yes, according to the Charity Commission register, which records that Frome and District Mencap Society makes grants to individuals as well as to organisations. Check its own guidance for who qualifies.
How much does Frome and District Mencap Society give each year?
The register does not break out Frome and District Mencap Society's grants for its latest year (only charities with income over £500,000 file that detail). Its total spending in the year to 30 Sept 2025 was £6,755. Over its last 5 reported years its spending averaged £6,015 a year.
How large is Frome and District Mencap Society?
In its latest reported year Frome and District Mencap Society reported income of £6,398 and spending of £6,755.
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