Mission Our vision is a world where people with a learning disability are valued equally, listened to and included. We want everyone to have the opportunity to achieve the things they want out of life.
Description We are Mencap
Everything we do is about valuing and supporting people with a learning disability, and their families and carers.
Along with a group of other parents, Judy Fryd, who had a learning disabled child, formed the National Association of Parents of Backward Children in 1946, which became the Royal Society for Mentally Handicapped Children and Adults, later shortened to Royal Mencap Society.
Our vision is for the UK to be the best place in the world for people with a learning disability to live happy and healthy lives.
There is still so much to do so that people with a learning disability have the same rights as everyone else and are treated equally in society.
Mencap is going to be working in a different way to help people with a learning disability to make this happen.
Together we can create a world in which people with a learning disability are valued equally, listened to and included.
Mencap has an employee rating of 3.3 out of 5 stars, based on 528 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have a good working experience there. The Mencap employee rating is in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) for employers within the Non-profit and NGO industry (3.7 stars).
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Overall, 45% of employees would recommend working at Mencap to a friend. This is based on 528 anonymously submitted reviews on Glassdoor.
62% of job seekers rate their interview experience at Mencap as positive. Candidates give an average difficulty score of 2.7 out of 5 (where 5 is the highest level of difficulty) for their job interview at Mencap.
We are devoted to providing the highest standard of support and care for the individuals and families we serve.
Individualised Care – personalised support for every child and adult
Professional Engagement – working together with families and experts
Safe and Welcoming Homes – comfortable, secure environments to thrive
Building Resilience – empowering independence and confidence
Skilled and Dedicated Teams – qualified professionals delivering quality care
Across the South and South West England, YOU empowers thousands of people every year to thrive in their communities through creative, person-centred support.
Our mission
YOU: a charity, creatively empowering people to thrive in their communities.
Our vision:
We believe everyone should have access to the tools and resources they need to pursue the life they want. From 2024-2025 our services received and assessed 28,585 referrals, providing tailored support across a wide range of needs and circumstances.
These referrals came through the following specialist services:
- Young Lives
- PARAGON (Domestic Violence & Abuse service)
- YOU Counselling Centres
- Advice Portsmouth
- Enablement Services
- Learning Disabilities
- Cycling Without Age
- Dorset Intervention and Prevention Services (DIPS)
- Mental Health Services
- Dragonfly Champions
How we change lives:
- People with learning disabilities gain independence and take control of their lives.
- Survivors of domestic abuse and hidden violence, women, men, and children, reclaim their freedom and live safely, free from fear.
- Young people grow in confidence, developing the skills needed to become independent people.
- Those experiencing mental ill health discover new meaning and purpose as they move forward beyond their illness.
- Individuals facing financial hardship overcome debt, increase their incomes, and find security in stable housing.
- People enhance their health and wellbeing through new interests, community connections, and supportive relationships.
Overall, people feel more confident, less stressed, and more in control, living lives that reflect their goals and values. We are proud of the work we do, and the lives we impact.
Autism Together is a charity and service provider, offering specialist support to autistic people for more than 55 years.
Founded in Wirral in 1968 by a group of pioneering parents, today the charity employs almost 850 permanent staff, supporting around 400 adults through services across Wirral and Cheshire. This includes residential care, supported living, day services, and specialist autism training.
We also have our own farm, woodlands, three cafés, and a rock band led by the people we support!