# THE MEADOWSIDE CHARITY NEWTON ABBOT AND DISTRICT

## Details

- **Country:** England & Wales
- **Charity number:** 264364
- **Other names:** NEWTON ABBOT AND DISTRICT SOCIETY FOR MENTALLY HANDICAPPED CHILDREN AND ADULTS, NEWTON ABBOT AND DISTRICT SOCIETY FOR THE MENTALLY HANDICAPPED, NEWTON ABBOT AND DISTRICT MENCAP SOCIETY
- **Status:** Registered
- **Legal form:** Other
- **Registered:** Aug. 24, 1972
- **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=264364


## Contact

- **Address:** Meadowside Residential Home, 41 Highweek Road, Newton Abbot
- **Postcode:** TQ12 1TR
- **Phone:** 01626363243
- **Email:** accounts@meadowsidecharity.co.uk
- **Website:** www.meadowsidecharity.co.uk



## Activities

**Objects:** (A) THE RELIEF OF PEOPLE WITH A LEARNING DISABILITY IN PARTICULAR BY THE PROVISION OF HELP AND SUPPORT FOR THEM AND 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:** This charity runs "Meadowside" a residential home for up to 11 residents with varying degrees of learning and/or physical disabilities, which has been their home for up to 30 years. Respite Care is also provided. Social events are also organised for the members, including those from the wider community.

**Area of benefit:** NOT DEFINED NORMALLY NEWTON ABBOT AND DISTRICT




## Classification

- **How:** Provides Buildings/facilities/open Space, Provides Services
- **What:** General Charitable Purposes, Disability
- **Who:** Elderly/old People, People With Disabilities



## Areas of operation

- Devon



## Finances

| Period end | Income | Expenditure | Assets | Employees |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| March 31, 2025 | £701812 | £711485 | £386448 | 22 |
| March 31, 2024 | £697231 | £641384 | £396121 | 20 |
| March 31, 2023 | £916850 | £837578 | £340274 | 16 |
| Sept. 30, 2021 | £499320 | £487580 | — | — |
| Sept. 30, 2020 | £497462 | £465963 | — | — |



## Trustees

- **LYNN MCELHERON** (Chair) — appointed Jan. 24, 2012
- Helen Hilditch — appointed Sept. 22, 2025
- James Caffrey — appointed Jan. 25, 2024
- Jill Howard — appointed Sept. 25, 2023
- Martin Paul Smith — appointed Oct. 29, 2020
- PHILIP ALEC WILLIAM BEARNE — appointed Jan. 16, 2024