# Wigan & Leigh Mencap Society

## Details

- **Country:** England & Wales
- **Charity number:** 514174
- **Other names:** LOWTON, GOLBORNE AND ASHTON MENCAP, LOWTON, GOLBORNE AND ASHTON SOCIETY FOR MENTALLY HANDICAPPED CHILDREN AND ADULTS, THE LOWTON, GOLBORNE AND ASHTON MENCAP SOCIETY, MENCAP
- **Status:** Registered
- **Legal form:** Other
- **Registered:** Aug. 15, 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=514174


## Contact

- **Address:** 12 Oakley Drive, Pemberton, WIGAN, Lancashire
- **Postcode:** WN5 9EQ
- **Phone:** 01942215960
- **Email:** clarewareing41@gmail.com
- **Website:** mencaplga.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; AND2) 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. "LEARNING DISABILITY" MEANS ANY DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITY OF THE MIND AND ANY ASSOCIATED CONDITION HOWSOEVER CAUSED AND WHETHER MILD, MODERATE OR SEVERE.

**Activities:** To serve the interests of persons with learning disabilities and their families. To increase understanding and public awareness of the problems & needs of the learning disabled and their families. To enhance the social intergration of persons with learning disabilities into the community. To promote respite for carers.

**Area of benefit:** NOT DEFINED




## Classification

- **How:** Provides Human Resources, Provides Services, Provides Advocacy/advice/information
- **What:** General Charitable Purposes, Disability
- **Who:** People With Disabilities, Other Charities Or Voluntary Bodies, Other Defined Groups



## Areas of operation

- Wigan



## Finances

| Period end | Income | Expenditure | Assets | Employees |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct. 31, 2025 | £46390 | £40553 | — | — |
| Oct. 31, 2024 | £37930 | £35761 | — | — |
| Oct. 31, 2023 | £35013 | £30407 | — | — |
| Oct. 31, 2022 | £19943 | £28808 | — | — |
| Oct. 31, 2021 | £6757 | £4959 | — | — |



## Trustees

- ALAN HEATON
- ANNE MARIE JOLLEY — appointed Jan. 25, 2012
- Andrew Shacklady — appointed Nov. 1, 2022
- CAROL DEVER
- Carol Titler — appointed Nov. 15, 2025
- Clare Wareing — appointed Dec. 5, 2019
- DAVID JOLLEY — appointed Jan. 25, 2012
- Elaine Matthews — appointed Nov. 15, 2025
- Elizabeth Saunders — appointed Jan. 11, 2014
- IAN HEYWOOD — appointed Nov. 26, 2015
- SUSAN HEYWOOD SUE — appointed Nov. 26, 2015
- Samantha Parkington — appointed Feb. 15, 2024
- Susan Robinson Sue — appointed Jan. 11, 2014