St Albans Mencap Society
Firstly to campaign to ensure that learning disabled individuals of all ages receive apropriate services from statutory authorities. Secondly to support, advise and provide services to learning disabled individuals and their carers.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that unrestricted reserves increased to £80,006, supported by a significant rise in donations and legacies to £82,430. However, the charity reports net current liabilities of £8,996, indicating that short-term debts exceed current assets, although the trustees confirm the ability to meet liabilities as they fall due.
What the accounts disclose
“At the year end, £28,724 was receivable from St Albans Mencap Limited” — page 17
“The Society delivers a significant part of its charitable activities through its wholly owned subsidiary, St Albans Mencap Limited.” — page 5
Corporate structure
- Registered company of the charity Companies House 05295753
Register events
- Received assets from another charity (27/04/2023)
Trustees
- David Keenchair
- Andrew Howat
- Annemari Merilainen-Otteridge
- Audrey Phiri
- Brett Collocott
- Desmond Phiri
- Ernestina Coast
- MARTYN GEORGE MACPHEE
- MR RAY FRASER
- Michael Arnott
- NICK LATHAM
- Peter Seymour
- Zaichen Mallace-Lu
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 30/09/2025 | £94k | £46k |
| 30/09/2024 | £15k | £7k |
| 30/09/2023 | £24k | £12k |
| 30/09/2022 | £18k | £33k |
| 30/09/2021 | £22k | £20k |
Common questions
Is St Albans Mencap Society financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that unrestricted reserves increased to £80,006, supported by a significant rise in donations and legacies to £82,430. However, the charity reports net current liabilities of £8,996, indicating that short-term debts exceed current assets, although the trustees confirm the ability to meet liabilities as they fall due. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Government & lottery funding
| Funder | Date | Amount | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| UK government | 22/07/2020 | £10k | Coronavirus Community Support Fund |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 16/09/2008 | £186k | PLAYLAND ST ALBANS |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 14/09/2005 | £5k | Office equipment |