Donations

If you would like to make a donation to Watford Mencap, click here to donate by credit or debit card on our Justgiving page. If you are a UK taxpayer, Justgiving will claim Gift Aid on our behalf, making your donation worth 25% more.

To donate by cheque, please click here to download and print out a Gift Aid form, and send it with your donation to Watford Mencap, 92a Langley Road, Watford, Hertfordshire WD17 4PJ.

You can now donate via text to Watford Mencap. Simply text WMEN15 followed by the amount you want to donate to 70070. Example WMEN15 £5

If you own shares which you would like to donate, this can be a tax-efficient method of giving. We recommend that you consult your financial adviser.

£35 could…

Enable a child with a learning disability to attend one After School Activities session at our fully accessible centre in Watford. Sessions run for 3 hours and give children an opportunity to play and learn new skills in an inclusive environment whilst also providing vital respite for parents and carers. A parent recently said “Thank you for all your hard work and dedication to help make life for families like ours a little easier.” 

£75 could…

Enable an adult with a learning disability to attend a 10 week ICT course. Courses focus on empowering people to develop keyboard skills, take part in social networking, access on-line services to book appointments and do shopping, all of which help to reduce isolation an enable people to be more independent.

£100 could…

Pay for a teenager to attend sessions at our weekly Hand in Hand Youth Club for a whole month. Hand in Hand is the only local youth club that caters for the needs of teenagers with learning disabilities. For many of the teenagers it offers the only opportunity they have for social inclusion outside of school and guarantees their parents 3 hours respite a week.

£750 could...

Pay for a healthy 3 course meal including fresh fruit and vegetables for every child with learning disabilities attending After School Activities for a whole term – that is 780 meals!

Fundraising has never been so easy. We can support you to with the fundraising activity of your choice. 

All donations are much-appreciated and will be used to support local people with a learning disability and their families. Thank you!

And it is not just cash - donations of goods are welcome too. Please check out our Ebay and Recycling pages.