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Why Mencap?

Why Mencap?

Our campaigning history

"It matters a lot... To show who I am, where I come from. It's important." 💬 Learning disability campaigner and activist Brendan spoke to us this week about the importance of Black History Month and what it means to him. 🗣 "You cannot forget where you come from" he says. ❤ See more of Brendan's thoughts here. 👇 | Mencap

629 viewsOct 15, 2021

How much do you know about learning disability? ❓ As part of our 75th anniversary, we commissioned some research about what people think a learning disability means. 📝 We want to make the UK the best place in the world for people with a learning disability to live happy and healthy lives. 👍 But the results from the survey show us that there is still a way to go. 😧 That’s why we’re encouraging as many people as possible to sign our pledge and stand up for the rights of the 1.5 million people w

3.3K viewsNov 16, 2021

✨Mencap campaigner and marathon runner, Aaron shares his love for his Jamaican heritage. #BlackHistoryMonth | Mencap

917 viewsOct 31, 2024

Thank you - only two words, but they mean a lot! Today is our last day of our week of thanking, but we won't be stopping. As a supporter of Mencap you are a vital part of our #MencapFamily, and we want you to know how grateful we are for every penny raised, every bit of vital awareness raising, every donation made, every fun-run completed and every fundraising challenge accepted. Thank you!💕 | Mencap

1.8K viewsAug 21, 2020

Mencap CEO Edel Harris has a heartfelt thank you for all Mencap supporters. Without you Mencap wouldn't be able to do all the wonderful work it does for the 1.5 million people with a learning disability in the UK. | Mencap

3.2K viewsAug 19, 2020

Mencap campaigner Aaron was invited to the annual garden party at Buckingham Palace with Mencap, to celebrate his incredible campaigning work he does for people with a learning disability 💂 From running 5 marathons to speaking up for the rights of people with a learning disability, Aaron is a true champion for inclusion, fairness, and change. We're can't wait to see what he does next👏 If you'd like to become a campaigner for Mencap, sign up here: https://brnw.ch/21wSSox Video description: Aaro

1.6K views11 months ago

Take on a 15km run, complete 150 press ups or dance to 15 songs in a row - it's up to you what you do. 🏃‍♀️ We've got some great fundraising ideas and you will be raising vital funds for the 1.5 million people in the UK who have a learning disability. | Mencap

26.6K viewsJul 10, 2020

Join Team Mencap and you can make a real difference to the lives of people with a learning disability! | Mencap

42.7K viewsFeb 8, 2021

Harry, Digital Accessibility Officer at Mencap, shares what a learning disability means and why the right support matters💜 | Mencap

128K views7 months ago

We’re delighted to announce Mencap Myth Buster Harvey has become a Guinness World Records title holder for the longest train drawing (II). Harvey, who lives at National Star College, began the mammoth 21.3m long and 1m high drawing of a Thameslink train during Learning Disability Week on the 19th June. Well done, Harvey! 👏 👉 Read the full story on our website. #learningdisability #mencap #harveyprice #charity #learningdisabilities #disabilitytiktok

670.1K viewsJul 13, 2023

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We had so much fun at last year's Athletics Championships! Want to take part this year? You can enter the championship now or sign up to come to our Festival of athletics: http://ow.ly/phV13004Hjn | Mencap

837 viewsMay 10, 2016

Hear Mencap's Campaigns assistant Vijay explain what our new healthcare report - My Health, My Life - is all about. 📰 People with a learning disability are up to six times more likely to die from COVID-19 than the general population. 😔 My Health, My Life reveals the unacceptable healthcare inequalities and discrimination people with a learning disability have faced during the pandemic. 🙅‍♀️ Read the full report here: 👇 mencap.org.uk/myhealthmylife | Mencap

2.1K viewsDec 7, 2020

You can help a child like Laura take their first steps to a brighter future. After just a year of Mencap support, Laura is now able to walk independently - in fact, she took her first steps at the Mencap children's centre! This Christmas there are thousands of families like Laura’s across the UK, struggling to cope without the right support for their child’s learning disability. By supporting our Christmas appeal, you’ll give them the gift of hope. Please donate today: https://bit.ly/3mHY51R | M

67K viewsNov 2, 2020

Annette has helped to answer the over 8,000 calls made to our helpline in England over the last 12 months. In a world where accessible information is often unavailable, this service is invaluable. Leave a gift in your Will to Mencap so we can answer every essential call, now and in the future. Download your guide to gifts in Wills today. | Mencap

3.3K viewsNov 29, 2024

Work Experience Week provides people with a learning disability their first taste of a work environment and shows employers the benefits of employing a person with a learning disability. Find out how you can get involved: https://www.mencap.org.uk/workexperienceweek | Mencap

21 viewsSep 22, 2015

Your child has a learning disability? A special 'Piggy Bank' can help them on their journey through life. Mencap's Wills & Trust service are here to help you understand the financial options available. | Mencap

171.9K viewsSep 1, 2017

50 years ago the first Gateway Clubs opened. Today these clubs support over 20,000 people with a learning disability each week to access leisure activities and make friends. If that's not a reason to party, we don't know what is! | Mencap

15.2K viewsJun 22, 2016

Mencap Northern Ireland Ambassador James Martin MBE shares his incredible journey to making history as the first actor with Down Syndrome to win three major awards in one year, including a BAFTA and an Oscar. James started his career behind the coffee counter as a barista in Belfast. His journey has been anything but ordinary, and it’s a powerful reminder that that everyone deserves a seat at the table. 🗨️ James shared 'I think it's very important for people with a disability to prove what they

5.2K viewsMar 21, 2025

🎉 A huge congratulations to the founder of the Makaton Charity, Margaret Walker, on her much deserved recognition award at the Pride Of Britain awards. 🏆 Thank you so much for creating a form of communication that has enabled so many people with a learning disability to have a voice. | Mencap

8.4K viewsOct 29, 2019

Meet Josie. Josie has worked at Mencap for 25 years. But this year, she has a very special Christmassy job... | Mencap

144.8K viewsOct 18, 2016

A huge THANK YOU to everyone who supports Mencap! 🙌 Your generosity has made a real difference in the lives of people with a learning disability across the UK. We simply couldn’t do it without you! If you’d like to learn more about what we’ve achieved together for people with a learning disability during 2023-24, please do read our Fundraising Impact Report, link in bio. | Mencap

602 viewsJan 23, 2025

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