Reading Mencap

Reading Mencap

0118 966 2518

An independent charity supporting people with learning disabilities, and their families in Reading

Reading Mencap is a local charity affiliated to, but receiving no financial support from, the Royal Mencap Society. We provide support with any issue around learning disability through our unique Family Support Service; respite, social events and information to unpaid family carers; a user-led day service (Mencap Enables) for adults with learning disabilities; and run regular leisure activity groups (clubs) for children and adults with learning disabilities.

Why the community needs us
Without support, people with a learning disability struggle on a daily basis and can suffer from discrimination, isolation, anxiety, and unmet health and social care needs.

Our impact on the community
We support 400-500 people a year, helping them to make their own choices and resolve problems around housing, benefits, education, health and social care. Our clubs and Mencap Enables service enable people to make friends, gain independence and maintain their health and wellbeing.

What your gift could provide

£5

Pays for a child to attend a leisure activity group for 1 week

£20

Enables us to answer 8 calls to our helpline

£50

Could pay for a yoga, drumming or Zumba class for 15 adults with learning disabilities

Charity Information

Telephone: 0118 966 2518

Address: Berrington House, 21 Alexandra Road, 21 Alexandra Road, Reading Berkshire RG1 5PE

Established in: 1970