# THE BEDFORD AND DISTRICT SOCIETY FOR PEOPLE WITH LEARNING DISABILITIES

## Details

- **Country:** England & Wales
- **Charity number:** 218689
- **Other names:** THE BEDFORD AND DISTRICT SOCIETY FOR MENTALLY HANDICAPPED CHILDREN AND ADULTS, BEDFORD MENCAP, SPARKLE CLUB
- **Status:** Registered
- **Legal form:** Other
- **Registered:** Sept. 14, 1983
- **Register:** https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/en/charity-search/?p_p_id=uk_gov_ccew_onereg_charitydetails_web_portlet_CharityDetailsPortlet&p_p_lifecycle=0&p_p_state=maximized&p_p_mode=view&_uk_gov_ccew_onereg_charitydetails_web_portlet_CharityDetailsPortlet_regId=218689


## Contact

- **Address:** 92 CHAUCER ROAD, BEDFORD
- **Postcode:** MK40 2AP
- **Phone:** 07305088274
- **Email:** ljsk1965@gmail.com
- **Website:** www.bedfordmencap.org.uk



## Activities

**Objects:** 1) 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.2) TO PROVIDE OR ASSIST IN THE PROVISION OF FACILITIES FOR THE RECREATION OR OTHER LEISURE TIME OCCUPATION FOR PEOPLE WHO HAVE NEED THEREOF BU 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.

**Activities:** We support people with learning disabilities in the Bedford area.Also incorporated within Bedford Mencap is Sparkle Club, a weekly social club for adults with learning disabilities in Bedford.

**Area of benefit:** BEDFORD, KEMPSTON, AMPTHILL




## Classification

- **How:** Makes Grants To Individuals, Makes Grants To Organisations, Provides Services, Provides Advocacy/advice/information
- **What:** Disability
- **Who:** People With Disabilities



## Areas of operation

- Bedford
- Central Bedfordshire



## Finances

| Period end | Income | Expenditure | Assets | Employees |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sept. 30, 2024 | £80121 | £67537 | — | — |
| Sept. 30, 2023 | £82782 | £70501 | — | — |
| Sept. 30, 2022 | £52822 | £58767 | — | — |
| Sept. 30, 2021 | £52396 | £47921 | — | — |
| Sept. 30, 2020 | £37460 | £34553 | — | — |



## Trustees

- Deepesh Lad — appointed Jan. 11, 2023
- Laura Sherwood-King — appointed May 2, 2024
- Lauren Steels — appointed May 2, 2017
- MIKE BONNEY