Donate to Reading Mencap. Support people with learning disabilities in Reading.
People with a learning disability are dying almost 20 years younger than the rest of the population, and many of these deaths are avoidable. (LeDeR Report 2023 – updated January 2026).
Almost 40% of deaths of learning disabled people were found to be avoidable, almost double the rest of the population. This isn’t just a statistic, it’s a stark reality. At Reading Mencap, we believe that everyone – regardless of their disability – deserves to be happy, healthy, and heard. We work tirelessly to ensure that people with a learning disability can access the same aspirations and choices that many of us take for granted.
You can help us change the story. Your donation today provides the vital support needed to ensure no one is left behind.
Our work has a real impact
In our 2025 annual survey:
- 100% of surveyed adults with a learning disability say their life is better thanks to our support.
- 96% of adults with learning disabilities ‘love’ or ‘like’ our clubs and 93% of family carers rated them as ‘excellent’ or ‘good’.
- 91% of adults with learning disabilities said Reading Mencap has helped them to meet with their friends or make new friends.
- 86% of family carers thought the support from our Family Advisers has helped them to feel less alone.
- 84% of carers said they had a better understanding of their options and rights after receiving support from the Carers Partnership.
- 78% of family carers said the support from Reading Mencap, namely casework, advice and respite provided by 4ME and Clubs, has helped them to feel better able to cope with their caring responsibilities.
Your support saves lives and changes futures
‘Brian loves attending Reading Mencap, meeting his friends in a fun, friendly and safe environment. It’s improved his quality of life, exposing him to a diverse range of activities and life skills. Please help raise some much needed funds, every donation will help.’
Marion, family member of an adult with a learning disability.How your gift makes a difference
While we are proud to be affiliated with national Mencap, we are a stand-alone charity and receive no funding from them. Every penny needed to run our services in Reading must be raised by us, for us. Please donate now to help us continue this vital work.
Other ways to give
By post: Please make cheques payable to READING MENCAP and send them to: Reading Mencap, 21 Alexandra Road, Reading, RG1 5PE.
Maximise your donation: If you are a UK taxpayer, please remember to Gift Aid your donation. We can claim an extra 25p for every £1 you donate, at no extra cost to you.’
