WEST NORFOLK MENCAP
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Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity achieved a surplus of £11,569 for the year ended September 2025, with unrestricted funds totaling £63,309. The trustees report that the charity is well-placed to meet future challenges and has no concerns regarding its ability to continue providing services. The organization operates entirely with volunteers and maintains low overheads, with no paid employees during the year.
What the accounts disclose
“The principal sources of income are fees from club nights and charges for outings as well as some donations.” — page 5
“The Charity is affiliated to the Royal Mencap Society and pays a small annual subscription to that body. No funding is received from the Royal Mencap Society.” — page 6
“Peter Brown is a Trustee and Director of the Forward Day Centre Limited. The Charity use the premises of Forward for its Senior Gateway Club upon payment of an agreed rent per session.” — page 6
“The Charity is affiliated to the Royal Mencap Society and pays a small annual subscription to that body. No funding is received from the Royal Mencap Society.” — page 6
“Peter Brown is a Trustee and Director of the Forward Day Centre Limited. The Charity use the premises of Forward for its Senior Gateway Club upon payment of an agreed rent per session.” — page 6
Trustees
- PETER BROWNchair
- JOANNE SMEDMOR
- LINDA BAINES
- MARIE BROWN
- MARTIN BEALE
- MATTHEW RICHARD SMEDMOR
- TINA BEALE
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 30/09/2025 | £27k | £16k |
| 30/09/2024 | £41k | £31k |
| 30/09/2023 | £22k | £11k |
| 30/09/2022 | £10k | £5k |
| 30/09/2021 | £3k | £4k |
Common questions
Is WEST NORFOLK MENCAP financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity achieved a surplus of £11,569 for the year ended September 2025, with unrestricted funds totaling £63,309. The trustees report that the charity is well-placed to meet future challenges and has no concerns regarding its ability to continue providing services. The organization operates entirely with volunteers and maintains low overheads, with no paid employees during the year. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Government & lottery funding
| Funder | Date | Amount | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 31/03/2010 | £3k | West Norfolk Mencap Befriender Scheme Summer Activities Programme |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 11/05/2005 | £101k | Develop befriending scheme to provide more opportunities |