WORTHING MENCAP SOCIETY

Donations from Grant Makers ?

We have details on the following donations. Multi-year donations are allocated to the years for which they are earmarked.

Major supporters in last 5 years

Specific Donations

Amount	When Months	To be used for
National Lottery Community Fund - Renewing computers for disabled adults
£10,000	18/08/2023	The funding will be used to upgrade the IT equipment used by adults and young people that use the Buddy’s Café which supports people living with Autism and learning disabilities. The project aims to provide technology in a safe environment for ....more The funding will be used to upgrade the IT equipment used by adults and young people that use the Buddy’s Café which supports people living with Autism and learning disabilities. The project aims to provide technology in a safe environment for clients to access email connect with friends and undertake day to day IT tasks independently.
Co-Operative Group - Grant to Worthing Mencap
£2,974	22/10/2022	We wish to continue to run and develop our social hub, which offers services and opportunities for people with learning disabilities and combats loneliness and protects our members' mental health.
Sussex Community Foundation - Worthing Mencap
£9,975	25/02/2022	Funding was provided to develop their Social Hub offering at Buddys Coffee Shop in Worthing and for activities off site in and around the local community.
Co-Operative Group - Grant to Worthing Mencap
£5,358	23/10/2021	We plan to continue to provide and develop our social hub, which is open to the public and offers services and opportunities for people with learning disabilities.
Co-Operative Group - Grant to Worthing Mencap Society
£3,962	24/10/2020	We plan to provide a social hub, open to the public that offers services and opportunities for people with learning disabilities.
DCMS - Coronavirus Community Support Fund
£20,000	03/07/2020	"The fund aims to:1) To reduce closures of essential charities that provide essential services to vulnerable groups during the COVID-19 crisis by ensuring they have the financial resources to operate, thereby reducing the burden on public ....more "The fund aims to:1) To reduce closures of essential charities that provide essential services to vulnerable groups during the COVID-19 crisis by ensuring they have the financial resources to operate, thereby reducing the burden on public services.2) To ensure essential services are provided to vulnerable people, both in the short and long term through increased community support through the work of charitable organisations."
Co-Operative Group - Grant to Worthing Mencap Society
£4,827	15/11/2019	We want to replace kitchen and serving equipment to continue offering work experience for people with learning difficulties.
National Lottery Community Fund - Computers to help adults with learning disabilities access training
£9,000	11/01/2017 12	This project will provide a range of IT equipment, including tablets and laptops, for the benefit of adults with learning difficulties. This will enable the organisation to support them to access on-line training and job search support, with the aim ....more This project will provide a range of IT equipment, including tablets and laptops, for the benefit of adults with learning difficulties. This will enable the organisation to support them to access on-line training and job search support, with the aim of improving their confidence, independence and future employability.

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Trustees (10)

Legal constitution

• Charity registered in England & Wales on 02/08/1964, number: 214369

Gift Aid

• Registered with HMRC for Gift Aid

Policies in force

Filing Record

Main office

Buddys Worthing Mencap
121 South Farm Road
WORTHING
West Sussex
BN14 7AX

Objectives

THE OBJECTS OF THE SOCIETY ARE:(A) THE RELIEF OF PEOPLE WITH A LEARNING DISABILITY IN PARTICULAR BY THE PROVISION OF HELP AND SUPPORT FOR THEM AND FOR THEIR FAMILIES, DEPENDANTS AND CARERS AND TO PROMOTE A BETTER PUBLIC UNDERSTANDING AND THEREBY GREATER OPPORTUNITY FOR THOSE WITH LEARNING DIFFICULTIES AND DISABILITIES IN WORTHING AND THE SURROUNDING AREA.(B) TO PROVIDE OR ASSIST IN THE PROVISION OF FACILITIES FOR THE RECREATION OR OTHER LEISURE TIME OCCUPATION FOR PEOPLE WHO HAVE NEED THEREOF BY REASON OF LEARNING DISABILITY WITH THE OBJECT OF IMPROVING THEIR CONDITIONS OF LIFE.“LEARNING DISABILITY MEANS ANY DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITY OF THE MIND AND ANY ASSOCIATED CONDITION HOWSOEVER CAUSED AND WHETHER MILD, MODERATE OR SEVERE.

Defined Area of Benefit:

NOT DEFINED BUT IN PRACTICE WORTHING AND DISTRICT