SLOUGH SOCIETY FOR MENTALLY HANDICAPPED CHLDREN AND ADULTS
Slough Mencap runs an evening social clubs for our members with Learning Disabilities. We also run daytime activities 2 days a week. The evening club is responsible for enhancing the confidence and social skills of our members as well as reducing isolation. In addition we run various parties and outings for our members. We offer free advice to our members on all sorts of issues.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity reported a net incoming resource deficit of £78,920 for the year, driven by increased staffing costs, utility bills, and significant fire safety upgrades. However, the trustees report that unrestricted free reserves of £873,720 remain more than sufficient to meet the charity's reserves policy and continue core activities despite the deficit.
What the accounts disclose
“For insurance purposes Slough Mencap is affiliated to The Royal Society and a fee is paid.” — page 5
“It was decided to take legal advice in managing our CEO out. As a result of due process our CEO’s contract was terminated on 31 August 2025.”
Trustees
- Jane Cablechair
- Carmel O'Brien
- James Robb
- Leonard William Jones
- MARY BERNARDETTE BATES
- Sajidhah Chaudhary
- Surinder Singh Suri
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 30/09/2025 | £155k | £234k |
| 30/09/2024 | £144k | £173k |
| 30/09/2023 | £166k | £90k |
| 30/09/2022 | £98k | £71k |
| 30/09/2021 | £23k | £59k |
Common questions
Is SLOUGH SOCIETY FOR MENTALLY HANDICAPPED CHLDREN AND ADULTS financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity reported a net incoming resource deficit of £78,920 for the year, driven by increased staffing costs, utility bills, and significant fire safety upgrades. However, the trustees report that unrestricted free reserves of £873,720 remain more than sufficient to meet the charity's reserves policy and continue core activities despite the deficit. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| THE BAILY THOMAS CHARITABLE FUND | 3 | £73k |
| THE ROPER FAMILY CHARITABLE TRUST | 1 | £26k |
| MISS E F RATHBONE CHARITABLE TRUST | 1 | £4k |
| SIR JULES THORN CHARITABLE TRUST | 1 | £3k |
| THE W E DUNN TRUST | 1 | £3k |
| PILKINGTON CHARITIES FUND | 1 | £2k |
| THE WARWICKSHIRE MASONIC CHARITABLE ASSOCIATION LIMITED | 1 | £1k |
Charities like this
- ISLE OF WIGHT MENCAP
- KEYNSHAM AND DISTRICT MENCAP SOCIETY
- SOCIAL LIFE OPPORTUNITIES (SOLO)
- SLOUGH COMMUNITY TRANSPORT & SHOPMOBILITY
- MID WARWICKSHIRE SOCIETY FOR MENTALLY HANDICAPPED CHILDREN AND ADULTS
- GRANTHAM AND DISTRICT MENCAP LIMITED
Side by side with its peers
| Charity | Income | Top pay band | Staff >£60k | Reserves vs policy | Fundraising cost | Going concern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SLOUGH SOCIETY FOR MENTALLY HANDICAPPED CHLDREN AND ADULTS | £155k | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |
| ISLE OF WIGHT MENCAP | £604k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| KEYNSHAM AND DISTRICT MENCAP SOCIETY | £176k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| SOCIAL LIFE OPPORTUNITIES (SOLO) | £2.3m | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| SLOUGH COMMUNITY TRANSPORT & SHOPMOBILITY | £561k | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |
| MID WARWICKSHIRE SOCIETY FOR MENTALLY HANDICAPPED CHILDREN AND ADULTS | £1.6m | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |