REGISTERED COMPANY NUMBER: 05002389 (England and Wales)

REGISTERED CHARITY NUMBER: 1102587

REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES AND

UNAUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2026

FOR

Richmond Mencap Limited

Page

Reference and Administrative Details

1

Report of the Trustees

2

to

4

Independent Examiner's Report

5

Statement of Financial Activities

6

Balance Sheet

7

Notes to the Financial Statements

8

to

11

TRUSTEES

M D C Carr

T J Jones Chair

P J Moshi

R J Poxton

I Bombala (appointed 29.10.25)

H M L Jones (appointed 29.10.25)

M D J McGarry (appointed 9.12.25)

A S McGinley (appointed 29.10.25)

S P Porter Director (appointed 29.10.25)

REGISTERED OFFICE

Richmond Mencap

342 Richmond Road

Twickenham

Middlesex

TW1 2DU

REGISTERED COMPANY NUMBER

05002389 (England and Wales)

REGISTERED CHARITY NUMBER

1102587

INDEPENDENT EXAMINER

MHR Consultancy Limited

Ferneberga House

Alexandra Road

Farnborough

Hampshire

GU14 6DQ

The trustees, who are also the directors of the company, present their annual report together with the financial statements of Richmond Mencap Limited (the charity or the company) for the year ended 31 March 2026.

The financial statements comply with the Charities Act 2011, as amended by the Charities Act 2022, the Companies Act 2006, the company's Memorandum of Association and Articles of Association, and the Accounting and Reporting by Charities Statement of Recommended Practice applicable to charities preparing their accounts in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland (FRS 102) (effective 1 January 2019).

The trustees confirm that due regard has been paid to the Charity Commission's public benefit guidance in the decision-making processes of the charity.

OBJECTIVES AND ACTIVITIES

Objectives and aims

The main objectives are described below and are provided for people with learning disabilities in the London Borough of Richmond upon Thames, their families and carers and are undertaken to further the company's charitable purposes for the public benefit:

* to provide, procure or facilitate welfare, educational, leisure, holiday and respite services and support;

* to advance equality and diversity for people with learning disabilities;

* to inform, represent, promote and advance their rights, needs, interests and well-being;

* to support them in securing services and support, commensurate with individual and family needs and to enable them to maximise their potential;

* to feedback via the working together group and by attending relevant forums on what services and support are available in the borough of Richmond for people with learning disabilities;

* to participate in, and contribute to, the development of services through the planning and consultation process.

Significant activities

During the year, the charity recruited five additional trustees.

Some of our key achievements in the year were:

* The charity's Working Together Group worked closely on Richmond Council's Friendly Parks for All project, which included overseeing Cambridge Gardens, and on the Care Quality Commission's assessment of the London Borough of Richmond Upon Thames's social care responsibilities covering important topics for the learning disability community.

* The nurses training this year has continued successfully and we have managed to get an increase of nurses, paramedics and other healthcare professionals to attend. Our spring nurses training was in collaboration with National Mencap around a media campaign highlighting the experience of people with learning disabilities within the NHS.

* The charity's partnership with St Mary's University in Twickenham has continued to grow, including a research study with the learning disability team within the university's Department of Psychology. We hosted a research focus group, which was designed to understand the experience of holidays for people with learning disabilities and the risks or inclusive factors associated with them.

New activities included:

* Gym with Paula was run weekly using the facilities and exercise equipment at the Cambrian Community Centre in Richmond and directed by a professional trainer.

* The Enable Workshop at the Etna Community Centre provided beneficiaries with access to facilitators such as a nutritionist and a physical activity specialist to deliver healthy eating and exercise adapted to suit all abilities.

* Exotic Cooking, aimed at introducing new diets and cuisines and teaching cooking skills to participants to use independently or with support at home.

* Coffee with Ron, offers a sign posting service to support people with disabilities and/or their families. It provides information about local support in an informal setting.

The charity continued to run:

* Something to Say, a local performing arts group for young adults with different learning abilities, inspired by themes and issues that affect our own lives.

* The Music and More group, which has clearly become an integral part of the attendees' lives. There has been increased use of technology, which has developed new skills.

* The Meeting Place, weekly evening drop-in sessions for those living independently or in supported living. These sessions help to reduce isolation and provide the opportunity to stay connected with friends.

* The direction of our Children and Young People group has gone more towards nature, taking children to more outdoor focused activities, such as archery and an obstacle course at Walton Firs, Kew Gardens, Barnes Wetland Centre and The Lookout Centre in Bracknell Forest,

* We provided information/advice and signposting to other services to people with learning disabilities (including those with social communication conditions, ADHD, Autism and other additional needs), their families, carers and other professionals through our newsletters and our website, reaching out to over 1,000 people across the borough of Richmond, who care about learning disabilities.

Plans for 2026-7

Richmond Mencap will continue to:

* Support people with learning disabilities to speak for themselves. Listen to children, young people and adults with learning disabilities and their family carers and speak out on their behalf

* Provide information and help and tell people about all the services and activities that they may like to know about or that they might need help from

* Help to meet the needs and wishes of children, young people and adults with learning disabilities and their family members by offering different activities and opportunities

* Help all people in Richmond borough to be more aware of and to understand about learning disabilities

* Help children, young people, and adults with learning disabilities to have greater choice about how they live their lives and make sure they are treated fairly

The charity also intends to:

* Increase our local image and presence as a credible and effective charity hub through

* Attending all forums and events

* Using social media opportunities to promote events and activities

* Developing our self-advocacy

Explore partnerships

* Continue to map out and engage with all providers and charities in Richmond* Attend all relevant forums to increase our presence and influence

* Liaise with all providers to create a catalogue of all activities available in Richmond and publish on our website (what's on) to act as a one stop calendar

* Explore and establish what unmet needs are currently around Richmond." Develop practical local knowledge of services in Richmond and signpost queries and needs to relevant organisations.

Continue our community engagement/events/activities

* Carry on delivering all our activities and services, including employment while ensuring they are as effective as can be

* Develop "care home" links and networking

* Joint events with local partners and stakeholders

* Development of existing groups within the charity

* Exploring fundraising and grants possibilities

* Ensure effective consultation:

* Understand the landscape and what people want

* Find out more from carers, parents, and family members about what we could offer that would help them in their caring role

* Continue the charity's role as the "Voice of learning disability" within the local community.

* Promoting the work of the Working Together Group

Improve our operations & administration

* Improve the recording attendance and gather numbers of activities and groups and statistics with charity logs

* Understand the types of queries received (phone, email, visits) to provide suitable responses and signpost

* Breakdown all activities into the general budget

* Improve the environment of "our space"

* Develop general administration of the charity

STRUCTURE, GOVERNANCE AND MANAGEMENT

Governing document

Richmond Mencap is a registered charity (No. 1102587) and a company limited by guarantee (No. 5002389) governed by its Memorandum and Articles of Association. Membership of the charity is open to any individual who supports its aims and objectives.

Organisational structure

The charity has a Working Together Group (WTG) of members with learning disabilities who inform the work of the Executive Committee, staff and volunteers. The WTG elects its own Chair who can attend Committee meetings and meet with trustees and staff as and when required.

Day-to-day running of the charity is carried out by employed staff, led by the Chief Executive Officer who reports to the trustees.

The trustees regularly review the charity's activities and performance and monitor risks. The major risks to which the charity is exposed have been identified and controls and policies implemented to mitigate those risks.

The trustees have also approved a reserves policy aimed at building up free reserves to a level sufficient to ensure adequate working capital to meet operational needs and any exceptional demands resulting from unforeseen circumstances as recommended by the Charity Commission.

Financial results

The total income for the year was £124,849 (2024/25: £153,854, which included £50,499 on the sale of an investment property) and total expenditure was £198,513 (2024/25: £191,486), resulting in a deficit of £73,664 (2024/25: £37,632), which was met from unrestricted reserves.

The total funds of the charity as at 31 March 2026 were £160,337 (2024/25: £234,001), which included the restricted reserve of £99,409 (2024/25: £100,000) derived from the Elsie Kirk Trust grant.

The Elsie Kirk Trust grant of £I00,000 has always been highly restrictive, originally to be used only for the office accommodation of Richmond Mencap. In a meeting on 1 December 2025, we were formally advised by the representative of the donor that the funds should be used for holidays and trips outside the charity's regular activities as well as for special events and celebratory activities. By 31 March 2026, the expenditure on such activities totalled £591, which reduced the reserve to £99,409.

We are very grateful for the continued support of our regular funders, including the Richmond Foundation, Hampton Fund and Richmond Council.

Approved by order of the board of trustees on 16 June 2026 and signed on its behalf by:

T J Jones Chair - Trustee

Independent examiner's report to the trustees of Richmond Mencap Limited ('the Company')

I report to the charity trustees on my examination of the accounts of the Company for the year ended 31 March 2026.

Responsibilities and basis of report

As the charity's trustees of the Company (and also its directors for the purposes of company law) you are responsible for the preparation of the accounts in accordance with the requirements of the Companies Act 2006 ('the 2006 Act').

Having satisfied myself that the accounts of the Company are not required to be audited under Part 16 of the 2006 Act and are eligible for independent examination, I report in respect of my examination of your charity's accounts as carried out under Section 145 of the Charities Act 2011 ('the 2011 Act'). In carrying out my examination I have followed the Directions given by the Charity Commission under Section 145(5) (b) of the 2011 Act.

Independent examiner's statement

I have completed my examination. I confirm that no matters have come to my attention in connection with the examination giving me cause to believe:

1.	accounting records were not kept in respect of the Company as required by Section 386 of the 2006 Act; or

2.	the accounts do not accord with those records; or

3.	the accounts do not comply with the accounting requirements of Section 396 of the 2006 Act other than any requirement that the accounts give a true and fair view which is not a matter considered as part of an independent examination; or

4.

the accounts have not been prepared in accordance with the methods and principles of the Statement of Recommended Practice for accounting and reporting by charities (applicable to charities preparing their accounts in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland (FRS 102)).

I have no concerns and have come across no other matters in connection with the examination to which attention should be drawn in this report in order to enable a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached.

Mark B Blackwell

The Chartered Institute of Management Accountants

MHR Consultancy Limited

Ferneberga House

Alexandra Road

Farnborough

Hampshire

GU14 6DQ

17 June 2026

31.3.26

31.3.25

Unrestricted

Restricted

Total

Total

funds

funds

funds

funds

Notes

£

£

£

£

INCOME AND ENDOWMENTS FROM

Donations and legacies

8,351

-

8,351

1,077

Charitable activities

General

66,332

42,159

108,491

95,640

Investment income

2

8,007

-

8,007

6,638

Other income

-

-

-

50,499

Total

82,690

42,159

124,849

153,854

EXPENDITURE ON

Charitable activities

General

155,763

42,750

198,513

191,486

NET INCOME/(EXPENDITURE)

(73,073

)

(591

)

(73,664

)

(37,632

)

RECONCILIATION OF FUNDS

Total funds brought forward

134,001

100,000

234,001

271,633

TOTAL FUNDS CARRIED FORWARD

60,928

99,409

160,337

234,001

31.3.26

31.3.25

Unrestricted

Restricted

Total

Total

funds

funds

funds

funds

Notes

£

£

£

£

CURRENT ASSETS

Debtors

6

10,528

-

10,528

15,528

Investments

7

70,000

-

70,000

70,000

Cash at bank and in hand

34,659

99,409

134,068

156,104

115,187

99,409

214,596

241,632

CREDITORS

Amounts falling due within one year

8

(54,259

)

-

(54,259

)

(7,631

)

NET CURRENT ASSETS

60,928

99,409

160,337

234,001

TOTAL ASSETS LESS CURRENT LIABILITIES

60,928

99,409

160,337

234,001

NET ASSETS

60,928

99,409

160,337

234,001

FUNDS

9

Unrestricted funds

60,928

134,001

Restricted funds

99,409

100,000

TOTAL FUNDS

160,337

234,001

The charitable company is entitled to exemption from audit under Section 477 of the Companies Act 2006 for the year ended 31 March 2026.

The members have not required the company to obtain an audit of its financial statements for the year ended 31 March 2026 in accordance with Section 476 of the Companies Act 2006.

The trustees acknowledge their responsibilities for

(a)	ensuring that the charitable company keeps accounting records that comply with Sections 386 and 387 of the Companies Act 2006 and

(b)

preparing financial statements which give a true and fair view of the state of affairs of the charitable company as at the end of each financial year and of its surplus or deficit for each financial year in accordance with the requirements of Sections 394 and 395 and which otherwise comply with the requirements of the Companies Act 2006 relating to financial statements, so far as applicable to the charitable company.

These financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the provisions applicable to charitable companies subject to the small companies regime.

The financial statements were approved by the Board of Trustees and authorised for issue on 16 June 2026 and were signed on its behalf by:

T J Jones Chair - Trustee

M D J McGarry - Trustee

1.	ACCOUNTING POLICIES

Basis of preparing the financial statements

The financial statements of the charitable company, which is a public benefit entity under FRS 102, have been prepared in accordance with the Charities SORP (FRS 102) 'Accounting and Reporting by Charities: Statement of Recommended Practice applicable to charities preparing their accounts in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland (FRS 102) (effective 1 January 2019)', Financial Reporting Standard 102 'The Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland' and the Companies Act 2006. The financial statements have been prepared under the historical cost convention.

Income

All income is recognised in the Statement of Financial Activities once the charity has entitlement to the funds, it is probable that the income will be received and the amount can be measured reliably.

Expenditure

Liabilities are recognised as expenditure as soon as there is a legal or constructive obligation committing the charity to that expenditure, it is probable that a transfer of economic benefits will be required in settlement and the amount of the obligation can be measured reliably. Expenditure is accounted for on an accruals basis and has been classified under headings that aggregate all cost related to the category. Where costs cannot be directly attributed to particular headings they have been allocated to activities on a basis consistent with the use of resources.

Tangible fixed assets

Depreciation is provided at the following annual rates in order to write off each asset over its estimated useful life.

Taxation

The charity is exempt from corporation tax on its charitable activities.

Fund accounting

Unrestricted funds can be used in accordance with the charitable objectives at the discretion of the trustees.

Restricted funds can only be used for particular restricted purposes within the objects of the charity. Restrictions arise when specified by the donor or when funds are raised for particular restricted purposes.

Further explanation of the nature and purpose of each fund is included in the notes to the financial statements.

Hire purchase and leasing commitments

Rentals paid under operating leases are charged to the Statement of Financial Activities on a straight line basis over the period of the lease.

Pension costs and other post-retirement benefits

The charitable company operates a defined contribution pension scheme. Contributions payable to the charitable company's pension scheme are charged to the Statement of Financial Activities in the period to which they relate.

2.	INVESTMENT INCOME

31.3.26

31.3.25

£

£

Rents received

300

300

Interest receivable

7,707

6,338

8,007

6,638

3.	NET INCOME/(EXPENDITURE)

Net income/(expenditure) is stated after charging/(crediting):

31.3.26

31.3.25

£

£

Independent examination

744

744

Other operating leases

2,563

4,855

Surplus on disposal of fixed assets

-

(50,499

)

4.	TRUSTEES' REMUNERATION AND BENEFITS

There were no trustees' remuneration or other benefits for the year ended 31 March 2026 nor for the year ended 31 March 2025.

Trustees' expenses

There were no trustees' expenses paid for the year ended 31 March 2026 nor for the year ended 31 March 2025.

5.	COMPARATIVES FOR THE STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES

Unrestricted

Restricted

Total

funds

funds

funds

£

£

£

INCOME AND ENDOWMENTS FROM

Donations and legacies

1,077

-

1,077

Charitable activities

General

62,336

33,304

95,640

Investment income

6,638

-

6,638

Other income

50,499

-

50,499

Total

120,550

33,304

153,854

EXPENDITURE ON

Charitable activities

General

158,182

33,304

191,486

NET INCOME/(EXPENDITURE)

(37,632

)

-

(37,632

)

RECONCILIATION OF FUNDS

Total funds brought forward

171,633

100,000

271,633

TOTAL FUNDS CARRIED FORWARD

134,001

100,000

234,001

6.	DEBTORS: AMOUNTS FALLING DUE WITHIN ONE YEAR

31.3.26

31.3.25

£

£

Trade debtors

-

8,560

Other debtors

7

-

Prepayments and accrued income

10,521

6,968

10,528

15,528

7.	CURRENT ASSET INVESTMENTS

31.3.26

31.3.25

£

£

Cambridge & Counties Bond

70,000

70,000

8.	CREDITORS: AMOUNTS FALLING DUE WITHIN ONE YEAR

31.3.26

31.3.25

£

£

Trade creditors

1,379

2,367

Social security and other taxes

2,921

3,888

Pension

-

344

Accrued expenses

49,959

1,032

54,259

7,631

9.	MOVEMENT IN FUNDS

Net

movement

At

At 1.4.25

in funds

31.3.26

£

£

£

Unrestricted funds

General fund

134,001

(73,073

)

60,928

Restricted funds

Elsie Kirk Trust grant

100,000

(591

)

99,409

TOTAL FUNDS

234,001

(73,664

)

160,337

Net movement in funds, included in the above are as follows:

Incoming

Resources

Movement

resources

expended

in funds

£

£

£

Unrestricted funds

General fund

82,690

(155,763

)

(73,073

)

Restricted funds

Elsie Kirk Trust grant

-

(591

)

(591

)

LB of Richmond CILS contract

42,159

(42,159

)

-

42,159

(42,750

)

(591

)

TOTAL FUNDS

124,849

(198,513

)

(73,664

)

Comparatives for movement in funds

Net

movement

At

At 1.4.24

in funds

31.3.25

£

£

£

Unrestricted funds

General fund

171,633

(37,632

)

134,001

Restricted funds

Elsie Kirk Trust grant

100,000

-

100,000

TOTAL FUNDS

271,633

(37,632

)

234,001

Comparative net movement in funds, included in the above are as follows:

Incoming

Resources

Movement

resources

expended

in funds

£

£

£

Unrestricted funds

General fund

63,562

(101,194

)

(37,632

)

Richmond Foundation

33,660

(33,660

)

-

Chelsea Square 1994 Trust

3,000

(3,000

)

-

LB Richmnond - Working together

11,000

(11,000

)

-

Richmond Aid

8,328

(8,328

)

-

Stephen Clark Charitable Settlement 1965

1,000

(1,000

)

-

120,550

(158,182

)

(37,632

)

Restricted funds

LB of Richmond CILS contract

33,304

(33,304

)

-

TOTAL FUNDS

153,854

(191,486

)

(37,632

)

The Elsie Kirk grant of £99,409 (2024-25: £100,000) is restricted to expenditure on holidays and trips outside the charity's regular activities as well as special events and celebratory activities.

10.	RELATED PARTY DISCLOSURES

There were no related party transactions for the year ended 31 March 2026.