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Trust / foundation · Charity no. 222433
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Westmorland Mencap is a charity registered in England and Wales under number 222433. The Charity Commission register lists its area of operation as Cumbria. The register describes its activities as: “Provides services & human resources for children & adults with learning disabilities. Also provides advice & information in this regard, as well as acting as an 'umbrella' organisation.” Its charitable objects are: “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 cares, and 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…” In the year to 31 Mar 2025 it reported income of £4,661 and spending of £6,297.
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From the charity register and the funder's published information.
Latest income
£4,661
Latest spending
£6,297
- What it funds
- Disability
- Who it helps
- Children / young peoplePeople with disabilities
- How it gives
- Makes grants to organisationsProvides servicesActs as an umbrella or resource body
| Year ending | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31 Mar 2025 | £4,661 | £6,297 |
| 31 Mar 2024 | £4,608 | £5,875 |
| 31 Mar 2023 | £7,519 | £9,331 |
| 31 Mar 2022 | £11.3k | £245 |
| 31 Mar 2021 | £0 | £161 |
Charitable objects
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 cares, and 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 o f learning disability with the object of improving their conditions of life
Where it operates
Cumbria
- Also known as
- Westmorland Mencap Society
- Formerly
- Westmorland Society for Mental Handicap; Westmorland Society for Mental Handicapped; Westmorland Society for Mentally Handicapped; Westmorland Society for the Mentally Handicapped
- Trustees
- 3
What Westmorland Mencap funds
Westmorland Mencap is registered under the Charity Commission purposes disability for children / young people and people with disabilities; the register records that it makes grants to organisations, provides services and acts as an umbrella or resource body. Over its last 5 reported years, to 31 Mar 2025, it spent £21.9k in total.
How to apply to Westmorland Mencap
OpenGrant has not found an open scheme from Westmorland Mencap 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 Westmorland Mencap
Is Westmorland Mencap open for applications now?
Not in OpenGrant's sources as of 4 Nov 2026: no open or forthcoming scheme from Westmorland Mencap is listed. Check the funder's website for programmes that are not yet open or that it does not advertise.
Where does Westmorland Mencap fund?
The Charity Commission register lists its area of operation as Cumbria.
Does Westmorland Mencap give grants to individuals?
The Charity Commission register records that Westmorland Mencap makes grants to organisations, not that it makes grants to individuals.
How much does Westmorland Mencap give each year?
The register does not break out Westmorland Mencap's grants for its latest year (only charities with income over £500,000 file that detail). Its total spending in the year to 31 Mar 2025 was £6,297. Over its last 5 reported years its spending averaged £4,382 a year.
How large is Westmorland Mencap?
In its latest reported year Westmorland Mencap reported income of £4,661 and spending of £6,297.
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