What is the financial size of ROYAL MENCAP SOCIETY?

ROYAL MENCAP SOCIETY is classified as a major charity. In the latest financial year, they reported a total income of £228,027,000 and total expenditure of £226,044,000.

How does ROYAL MENCAP SOCIETY allocate its spending?

For every pound spent, approximately 96.9% goes directly to charitable activities. The remaining 3.1% is spent on raising funds and administration.

What is the workforce structure of ROYAL MENCAP SOCIETY?

ROYAL MENCAP SOCIETY employs 7,526 staff members and is supported by 1,921 volunteers.

Does ROYAL MENCAP SOCIETY receive government funding?

Yes. Approximately 87.9% of their income comes from government grants or contracts.

Does ROYAL MENCAP SOCIETY pay its trustees?

No, the latest data indicates that trustees do not receive payments or personal benefits from the charity.

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ROYAL MENCAP SOCIETY

#222377

Charitable company•Major•Registered

www.mencap.org.uk

Provide support and advice services for people with a learning disabilty including care and support, advocacy, housing, leisure and employment. We work to improve services, challenge prejudice and directly support people to live their lives as they choose. We offer support through our website, printed resources and helpline. Our regional advisers offer direct support by phone, email and in person.

Registered address

Mencap, 6 Cyrus Way, Cygnet Park, Hampton, PETERBOROUGH, Cambridg

Latest HighlightsFY 2024

Income

All sources

£228,027,000

Expenditure

All activities

£226,044,000

Net Reserves

Unrestricted funds

£36,593,000

Total Assets

Gross assets

£66,708,000

Working Capital

Liquidity

£-22,315,000

Benchmark Performance

Comparing against 1,903 similar major charities

Compare vs:

Reserve Runway

1.9 months

Median: 3.6 monthsAround typical

Income Growth (1yr)

5.5%

Median: 8.2%Around typical

Spending Efficiency

96.9%

Median: 97.2%Around typical

Income Concentration

160.9%

Median: 87.1%Below typical

Fundraising ROI

32.6x

Median: 27.3xAround typical

Income Volatility

7.8%

Median: 13.4%Around typical

Self-Generated Income

93.7%

Median: 92.1%Around typical

3-Year Income CAGR

-1.5%

Median: 8.7%Below typical

Efficiency & Health

Charitable Spending

96.9%

Fundraising Eff.

% income retained

32.6%

Governance Cost

% of expenditure

0.2%

Grant Making

% given away

Debt Ratio

% of assets

45.1%

Survival Ratio

Months of reserves

1.9 months

Income Profile

Donations & Legacies

% of income

4.7%

Government Reliance

% of income

87.9%

Largest Source

Primary income

Charitable Activities

Diversification

HHI: 16094

Highly Concentrated

Trends

Income Growth (1yr)

Year over Year

5.5%↑

Income CAGR (3yr)

Compound growth

-1.5%

Volatility

Stable

7.8%

Reserves Trend

Direction

Stable

Governance

Employees

Staff count

7,526

Volunteers

Volunteer count

1,921

Volunteer Ratio

Per staff member

0.3:1

Revenue/Employee

Per head

£30,299

Trustee Benefits

Payments to trustees

High Earners

Earning over £60k

0.8%

Source: Charity Commission annual returns. Figures may differ from published accounts. Always verify with official charity filings for due diligence.

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