Penwith and District Mencap Society grants and how to apply
Trust / foundation · Charity no. 287216
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Penwith and District Mencap Society is a charity registered in England and Wales under number 287216. The Charity Commission register lists its area of operation as Cornwall. The register describes its activities as: “We organise social and fundraising events on an irregular basis. We hold a quarterly business meeting at the John Daniel Centre, Penzance (all welcome). We distribute funds to disabled people with a learning disability and support groups.” Its charitable objects are: “A) the relief of people with a learning disability in particular by the provision of help and support for them and for their families, dependants and carers, and to prevent learning disabilities for the public benefit and to advance religion amongst persons with a learning disability; andb) to provide or assist in…” In its latest reported year it reported income of £666 and spending of £853.
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From the charity register and the funder's published information.
Latest income
£666
Latest spending
£853
- What it funds
- Disability
- Who it helps
- People with disabilities
- How it gives
- Makes grants to individualsMakes grants to organisations
Charitable objects
A) the relief of people with a learning disability in particular by the provision of help and support for them and for their families, dependants and carers, and to prevent learning disabilities for the public benefit and to advance religion amongst persons with a learning disability; andb) 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.
Where it operates
Cornwall
- Trustees
- 3
What Penwith and District Mencap Society funds
Penwith and District Mencap Society is registered under the Charity Commission purposes disability for people with disabilities; the register records that it makes grants to individuals and makes grants to organisations.
How to apply to Penwith and District Mencap Society
OpenGrant has not found an open scheme from Penwith and District Mencap Society in its sources (last checked 5 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 Penwith and District Mencap Society
Is Penwith and District Mencap Society open for applications now?
Not in OpenGrant's sources as of 5 Nov 2026: no open or forthcoming scheme from Penwith 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 Penwith and District Mencap Society fund?
The Charity Commission register lists its area of operation as Cornwall.
Does Penwith and District Mencap Society give grants to individuals?
Yes, according to the Charity Commission register, which records that Penwith and District Mencap Society makes grants to individuals as well as to organisations. Check its own guidance for who qualifies.
How large is Penwith and District Mencap Society?
In its latest reported year Penwith and District Mencap Society reported income of £666 and spending of £853.
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