# DARLINGTON MENCAP SOCIETY

## Details

- **Country:** England & Wales
- **Charity number:** 224373
- **Other names:** DARLINGTON SOCIETY FOR MENTALLY HANDICAPPED CHILDREN AND ADULTS, THE DARLINGTON FRIENDS OF MENTALLY HANDICAPPED CHILDREN, DARLINGTON MENCAP
- **Status:** Registered
- **Legal form:** Other
- **Registered:** May 28, 1964
- **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=224373


## Contact

- **Address:** 11 Cragwellside, DARLINGTON, County Durham
- **Postcode:** DL1 2TR
- **Phone:** 07930553001
- **Email:** mencapgatewayclub@gmail.com



## Activities

**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; 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

**Activities:** The charity provides social activities, help and support for people with learning disabilities in friendly and welcoming club premises in Darlington. It operates 3 evenings per week using volunteers to provide all facilities, in addition to one-off events during the year.

**Area of benefit:** DARLINGTON C.B.




## Classification

- **How:** Provides Human Resources, Provides Buildings/facilities/open Space, Provides Services, Provides Advocacy/advice/information
- **What:** General Charitable Purposes, Disability
- **Who:** People With Disabilities



## Areas of operation

- Darlington
- Durham



## Finances

| Period end | Income | Expenditure | Assets | Employees |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sept. 30, 2024 | £52090 | £49249 | — | — |
| Sept. 30, 2023 | £60203 | £55605 | — | — |
| Sept. 30, 2022 | £87272 | £39562 | — | — |
| Sept. 30, 2021 | £26550 | £24031 | — | — |
| Sept. 30, 2020 | £37817 | £39556 | — | — |



## Trustees

- **Andrew John Scott** (Chair) — appointed Jan. 10, 2023
- Adam Mather — appointed Nov. 19, 2018
- Alison Gilligan — appointed Nov. 19, 2018
- Christopher Bowes — appointed Jan. 9, 2023
- John Kevin Ramsay — appointed Jan. 9, 2023
- MICHAEL HEMSLEY
- Paige Todd — appointed June 11, 2024
- Susan Hemsley — appointed May 9, 2023