# Mid Dorset Mencap

- Type: Trust / foundation
- Charity number: 1142124 (https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/charity-search/-/charity-details/1142124)
- Website: https://sites.google.com/view/middorsetmencap/
- Latest income: £82.8k; spending £68.1k
- What it funds: General charitable purposes, Education / training, Disability
- Who it helps: People with disabilities
- How it gives: Makes grants to individuals, Makes grants to organisations, Provides buildings / facilities / open space, Provides services
- Last verified: 2026-10-16T00:00:00.000Z
- Canonical URL: https://opengrant.co.uk/funders/mid-dorset-mencap

We aim to improve the quality of life for local people with learning disabilities by raising funds to provide goods and services to support and benefit them, their families and carers, over and above those provided by statutory authorities.Typically, Mid Dorset Mencap will support applications that help people with learning disabilities to live independently.The Group opened a charity shop

## Open and forthcoming schemes (0)

None in OpenGrant's sources right now.

## What it funds

Mid Dorset Mencap is registered under the Charity Commission purposes education / training and disability for people with disabilities; the register records that it makes grants to individuals, makes grants to organisations, provides buildings / facilities / open space and provides services. In its latest reported year Mid Dorset Mencap reported income of £82.8k and spending of £68.1k.

## How to apply

OpenGrant has not found an open scheme from Mid Dorset Mencap in its sources (last checked 16 Oct 2026). Its website (sites.google.com) may list programmes that are not yet open or are by invitation only. OpenGrant does not take applications; always check the funder's own guidance.

## Questions

### Is Mid Dorset Mencap open for applications now?

Not in OpenGrant's sources as of 16 Oct 2026: no open or forthcoming scheme from Mid Dorset Mencap is listed. Check the funder's website for programmes that are not yet open or that it does not advertise.

### Does Mid Dorset Mencap give grants to individuals?

Yes, according to the Charity Commission register, which records that Mid Dorset Mencap makes grants to individuals as well as to organisations. Check its own guidance for who qualifies.

### How large is Mid Dorset Mencap?

In its latest reported year Mid Dorset Mencap reported income of £82.8k and spending of £68.1k.


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