# BATLEY AND DISTRICT MENCAP

## Details

- **Country:** England & Wales
- **Charity number:** 248723
- **Other names:** BATLEY AND DISTRICT SOCIETY FOR MENTALLY HANDICAPPED CHILDREN, BATLEY AND DISTRICT SOCIETY FOR MENTALLY HANDICAPPED CHILDREN AND ADULTS
- **Status:** Registered
- **Legal form:** Other
- **Registered:** Jan. 12, 1967
- **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=248723


## Contact

- **Address:** 5-7 Regent Street, Barnsley
- **Postcode:** S70 2EG
- **Phone:** 01226211888



## 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:** We have social meetings every Thursday evening at Chickenley Community Centre, Chickenley, Dewsbury from 6pm to 8.30pm and swimming sessions every Tuesday at Batley Baths from 7 - 8pm. We arrange outings and have an annual outing to various places within a suitable travel distance with a meal afterwards. We hold events during the year as well as Xmas parties and Birthday parites.

**Area of benefit:** NOT PRECISELY DEFINED.




## Classification

- **How:** Provides Buildings/facilities/open Space, Provides Services, Provides Advocacy/advice/information, Other Charitable Activities
- **What:** General Charitable Purposes, Education/training, The Advancement Of Health Or Saving Of Lives, Disability, Recreation
- **Who:** People With Disabilities



## Areas of operation

- Bradford City
- City Of Wakefield
- Kirklees
- Leeds City



## Finances

| Period end | Income | Expenditure | Assets | Employees |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec. 31, 2024 | £12673 | £7211 | — | — |
| Dec. 31, 2023 | £14601 | £5109 | — | — |
| Dec. 31, 2022 | £1713 | £20081 | — | — |
| Dec. 31, 2021 | £178 | £6212 | — | — |
| Dec. 31, 2020 | £6877 | £331 | — | — |



## Trustees

- Carol Lynch — appointed Nov. 10, 2025
- Dorothy Sheridan — appointed Nov. 10, 2025
- Janet Reece — appointed July 23, 2018
- Mark Newell — appointed Nov. 10, 2025