About Braintree Mencap
Braintree District Mencap was formed in 1955 to help people with learning disabilities and their families. We have a broad membership throughout the Braintree District and offer a range of activities and social opportunities to adults with a learning disability. Braiantree Mencap also has it’s own “Family Support Service” which is a free advice and advocacy serivce for our members, their families and their Support Workers.
We hold a variety of classes and activities throughout the week including Musicmania, Art & Craft, Make & Bake, Funky Moves and much more. Our popular Thursday evening Gateway Club is very well attended and includes Disco nights, Bingo, Karaoke, Games Night, Talent nights to name a few! Each Thursday evening is a different theme, planned and delivered with the help of our Gateway Member’s Committee. We pride ourselves on providing a safe, inclusive environment for people with learning disabilities to come together to socialise, connect with others, learn, relax and most importantly have fun!
In addition to our regular weekly timetable of activities we organise various trips, outings, fundraisers and fayres throughout the year. All funds raised go back into the charity and allow us to continue to offer our services to all those who need them.
Braintree District Mencap is a registered Charity in the UK, Charity Number: 1192674 We are affiliated to Royal Mencap but are responsible for raising all of our own funds to enable us to continue to operate. We receive no statutory funding.
Our Vision
Braintree Mencap see a world where people with a learning disability are listened to, treated equally and included, with the opportunity to make independent choices, to fulfil their ambitions, achieve their goals and enjoy a happy fulfilling life.
Our Mission
- To assist people with a learning disability in the Braintree District to achieve equality and equal rights.
- To work in partnership with local authorities, groups and organisations and the Royal Mencap Society to obtain the best possible benefits for those with a learning disability in the Braintree District.
- To provide a wide variety of educational, leisure, sporting and social opportunities for people with a learning disability, both at Charles Leeks House and within the wider community.
Our Values
- To encourage each other to express views in an open, honest and constructive way.
- To consult, listen to and understand the needs of our members, their families, carers, volunteers and staff.
- To encourage people with a learning disability to be involved at all levels with the running of our charity.
- To treat people with a learning disability with dignity and respect.
Braintree District Mencap CIO is a registered Charity in the UK, Charity Number: 1192674.