# CHORLEY AND DISTRICT MENCAP SOCIETY

## Details

- **Country:** England &amp; Wales
- **Charity number:** 225546
- **Other names:** CHORLEY AND DISTRICT SOCIETY FOR MENTALLY HANDICAPPED CHILDREN, CHORLEY AND DISTRICT SOCIETY FOR MENTALLY HANDICAPPED CHILDREN AND ADULTS
- **Status:** Registered
- **Legal form:** Other
- **Registered:** Feb. 23, 1965
- **Register:** https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/en/charity-search/?p_p_id=uk_gov_ccew_onereg_charitydetails_web_portlet_CharityDetailsPortlet&amp;p_p_lifecycle=0&amp;p_p_state=maximized&amp;p_p_mode=view&amp;_uk_gov_ccew_onereg_charitydetails_web_portlet_CharityDetailsPortlet_regId=225546


## Contact

- **Address:** Mencap, 52a Stump Lane, CHORLEY
- **Postcode:** PR6 0AL
- **Phone:** 01257 241120
- **Email:** lhwchorleymencap@hotmail.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; 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.

**Activities:** Chorley &amp; District Mencap society aims to improve the lives and opportunities of people with alearning disability, their families and carers by the provision of support and help. Together we willmake sure their needs are met, we will speak out for equal rights and raise awareness andunderstanding.




## Classification

- **How:** Provides Services
- **What:** General Charitable Purposes, Education/training, Disability, Amateur Sport
- **Who:** People With Disabilities



## Geography

- **Area of benefit:** CHORLEY AND DISTRICT
- Lancashire





## Trustees

| Name | Role | Appointed |
|---|---|---|
| HILARY NICOL |  | Jan. 1, 2010 |
| Joy Wignall |  | June 25, 2018 |
| LINDA HARGREAVES WILDE |  |  |
| Pauline Mary Turner |  | Feb. 22, 2024 |




