People with learning disabilities `BE110`¶

People with learning disabilities is a tag in the UK-CAT classification of charities in the UK. It is part of the Beneficiary group category.

2,136 charities have been tagged with this tag. This represents 1.05% of all charities.

Keywords to find charities¶

UK-CAT categories are applied to charities based on a set of keywords, in the form of a regular expression.

The regular expression used to find charities in this tag is:

Distribution by size of charity¶

Income band	Charities with tag	Percent of all charities
Under £10k	559	0.78%
£10k - £100k	547	0.78%
£100k - £250k	267	1.19%
£250k - £500k	156	1.41%
£500k - £1m	141	2.02%
£1m - £10m	298	3.25%
Over £10m	91	4.05%
Total	2,059	1.06%

Distribution by charity regulator¶

Regulator	Charities with tag	Percent of all charities
ccew	1,761	1.03%
oscr	247	0.99%
ccni	128	1.83%
Total	2,136	1.05%

Ten largest charities (by income)¶

Name	Latest income
Royal Mencap Society [Charity number: SC041079] ‘The charity's objects ('Objects') are specifically restricted to advancing the health, education and the well-being of people with a learning disability and their families and carers (the beneficiaries) by providing, procuring or facilitating care, services and facilities and to advance equality and diversity for people with a learning disability.’	£244,357,000
ROYAL MENCAP SOCIETY [Charity number: 222377] 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.	£244,357,000
ST ANDREW'S HEALTHCARE [Charity number: 1104951] The UK's leading independent charitable provider of specialist mental health care, working with the NHS in the UK to meet the needs of those with psychiatric illness, developmental disability, acquired brain injury and related disorders. The range of services is available to men, women, and young people with needs in mental health, learning disability, brain injury and/or neurological impairment.	£235,558,118
COMMUNITY INTEGRATED CARE [Charity number: 519996] COMMUNITY INTEGRATED CARE WORK ACROSS THE WHOLE OF THE CARE SPECTRUM DELIVERING DIVERSE SUPPORT AND CARE SERVICES ACROSS ENGLAND AND SCOTLAND. THE CHARITY PROVIDES SUPPORTED LIVING FOR PEOPLE WITH LEARNING OR PHYSICAL DIFFICULTIES AND/OR MENTAL HEALTH CONCERNS .	£197,363,000
TURNING POINT [Charity number: 234887] Turning Point provides health and social care services for people with a learning disability and also people at risk of, or with a mental health diagnosis, mental health issues, drug or alcohol use, misuse or dependency or other addictive behaviours.	£192,496,000
Richmond Fellowship Scotland Ltd [Charity number: SC021621] The objects of the Society are the relief of those who are vulnerable and in need of support, care, advice or other assistance due to reasons of their vulnerability. The Society will or may do this through: - The advancement of health and well being. - The advancement of education. - The advancement of citizenship or community development. - The provision of recreational facilities or the organisation of recreational activities, with the objective of improving the conditions of life for the persons for whom the facilities or activities are primarily intended. - The relief of those in need. This may be by reason of age, ill-health, disability, financial hardship or other disadvantage and any other purpose that may reasonably be regarded as analogous to any of the preceding purposes. - The prevention or relief of povert	£117,729,000
UNITED RESPONSE [Charity number: 265249] United Response is a national charity that works with adults and young people with learning disabilities, mental health needs or physical disabilities. Our mission is to enable the people we support to take control of their lives. United Response is community based, working in many localities across England and Wales, providing everything from 24 hour care to a few hours of support a week.	£106,691,000
THE NATIONAL AUTISTIC SOCIETY [Charity number: 269425] Campaigning and lobbying.Raising Awareness.Day and residential schools with outreach.Registered adult care homes, plus supported living.A diagnosis and assessment centre, and diagnostic training.Resource Centres.Family support.Social groups.Early intervention and post diagnosis support.Helpline.Education Rights and Welfare Rights services.Supported Employment.Information.	£102,017,000
The National Autistic Society [Charity number: SC039427] The Objects are the development, delivery and promotion of the education, health, welfare, care and support of people with autism and related conditions ('people with autism').	£102,017,000
THERA TRUST [Charity number: 1090163] The Thera Group of companies supports people with a learning disability. It employs staff who support people in their own home, in their local community and for short breaks. Thera also provides financial advocacy and quality assurance services; as well as developing and running social enterprises.	£101,276,364

Ten random charities¶

Name	Latest income
THE ISLAND PROJECT [Charity number: 1119034] To provide an education for children with autism through the introduction of effective communications systems enabling them to access any area of the national curriculum; to provide assistance and support for the family and friends of children with autism and enabling them to participate in the wider community. To allow independence through communication for children and adults with autism	£1,548,345
Cosgrove Care [Charity number: SC013208] 4.1 The objects of the Company are:- (a) to provide persons with learning disabilities, mental health difficulties and/or related conditions with care and support, tailored to the needs of the individual, and focusing on t hat individual's wishes and preferences. The desired outcome for such individuals is assistance to lead the life they choose, with access to the best possible standard of physical care and emotional well-bei ng, meaningful employment and activity, and assistance to live as independently as possible. (b) to provide services that take account of the needs for carers of such individuals, recognising the importance of their wishes, and supporting them in their ca ring roles. (c) Founded wit hin the Jewish community and still providing faith-specific services to the Jewish population, Cosgrove Care also offers services to those outwith the Jewish community on an equal basis. and (d} to promote such similar charitable purposes, objects or inst itutions in such proportions and manner as the Trustees shall think fit. The expressions 'charitable purpose' or 'charitable object' shall mean a charitable purpose under section 7 of the 2005 Act which is also regarded as a charitable purpose in relation to the application of the Taxes Acts and a 'charitable institution' shall mean a charity in terms of the 2005 Act which is also regarded as a charity in relat ion to the application of the Taxes Acts, or a charity under the law of any other jurisdiction which is also regarded as a charity in relation to the application of the Taxes Acts, provided t hat nothing in these Articles shall authorise an application of the property of the Company other than in furtherance of a charitable purpose.	£5,426,549
LANGDON COMMUNITY [Charity number: 1086393] Providing support to enable young Jewish adults with learning difficulties/disabilities to determine and maintain a lifestyle of their own choosing which affords dignity, fulfilment and individual status and maximises their potential for independence in the wider community.The Langdon Community achieves these objects through the delivery of Supported Living Services and an Employment Service.
UNITED CHARITIES [Charity number: 1212413] The Charity provides accommodation, care and support for people with learning difficulties and the elderly.
HELPING HANDS [Charity number: 1010934] To raise funds for Sudbury Resource Centre. To ensure Suffolk County Council provides day care services for adults with learning disabilities.	£262
THE CHALLENGING BEHAVIOUR FOUNDATION [Charity number: 1060714] To demonstrate that children and adults with severe learning disabilities whose behaviour is described as challenging can enjoy normal life opportunities when their behaviour is properly understood and appropriately supported, and to support parents and carers through education and information to enable this to happen.	£543,061
All About Us - ASD Teens [Charity number: NI107426] All About Us – ASD Teens is a voluntary organisation based in Antrim and ran by volunteers who are either parents of young people who are diagnosed with autism, or have autism themselves. The aim of our charity for each individual is to promote inclusion, increase skills and coping mechanisms which will aid integration into society to enjoy and participate in the activities and opportunities which everyone is entitled to. We provide support, courses and recreational activities for young people and their families both those with a diagnosis and those going through the diagnosis process for autism and associated conditions, we will achieve this by raising funds, receiving grants, collect donations and holding all-inclusive fundraisers, we will then apply these funds to carry out the work of the charity to the benefit the group promoting inclusion, raising awareness and providing new skills. We will cooperate with and support other charities with similar charitable purposes.	£187,842
NEUROHARMONY [Charity number: 1189306] We work to relieve the needs of young people with anxiety, adhd and/or autism, their families and the local community, particularly but not exclusively, by: -the provision of education which aims to raise awareness, change perceptions and break down barriers for those affected by these conditions -the provision of specialist advice and support through counselling, drop in sessions and groups.	£111,391
IMPROVING LIVES PLYMOUTH [Charity number: 1066776] We run with our partners, Plymouth Veterans and Family Hub, at our Ernest English House centre, alongside our information and advice services.At our Mannamead Wellbeing Hub (in north Plymouth) and across the city, we provide support for those with long-term health conditions, learning disabilities, physical disabilities, mental health issues, and their carers.	£2,404,613
MOWBRAY GATEWAY CLUB [Charity number: 1114776] The Mowbray Gateway Club provides a safe place for adults with learning disabilities and additional needs to get together to enjoy social ,leisure and sporting activities. The club currently provides access to a variety of activities and opportunities including a social club, a sports club ,a dance club, a singing and signing choir, a community sing and praise event and craft activities .	£15,240