hammersmith and fulham mencap

What hammersmith and fulham mencap does

Hammersmith and Fulham Mencap is an independent, self-financed charity founded in 1964 that provides person-centred support, advocacy, development, and community-participation services for people with learning disabilities and autism in Hammersmith & Fulham and West London. Its principal offerings are MyLife Day Opportunities, the Youth Development Project, Community Advocacy, London Makers, and Short Breaks, delivered through two specialist hubs and local outreach. It also supports families and carers, while advocacy intake includes referrals from local authorities, health and care professionals, families, and self-referrals.

The organization operates physical centers and direct support programs rather than a proprietary software platform. Its revenue mix includes local authority and government funding, service contracts, charitable grants, donations and fundraising, and limited service fees or direct-payment support; suggested donations and small activity fees supplement free core activities. Distribution is community-led and relationship-based, with services accessed through local authority funding, direct payments, professional and family referrals, self-referral, and community events.

Name

hammersmith and fulham mencap

Legal name

Hammersmith and Fulham Mencap

Website

https://hfmencap.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1964

Operating status

Operating

Short description

Hammersmith and Fulham Mencap is a London charity providing person-centred support, advocacy, youth development, day opportunities, creative enterprise, and respite services to people with learning disabilities, autism, and complex support needs.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Learning Disability Social Care Services

NAICS

Services for the Elderly and Persons with Disabilities (62412), Child and Youth Services (62411)

SIC

Services-Social Services (8300)

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYEDAKANAK

Housing Transition & Supported Living Navigation

Education/Special Education & Learning Support Services/Transition Services (Post-Secondary, Employment & Independent Living)

SECONDARYEDAKAKAI

Autism Executive Functioning & Academic Skills Intervention

Education/Special Education & Learning Support Services/Autism Support Services (Educational)

SECONDARYEDALACAM

Housing Accessibility & Accommodations (ADA/Disability)

Education/Student Services & Campus Operations/Student Housing & Residential Life

Keywords

• Learning disability support
• Disability advocacy services
• Community day opportunities
• Youth development programmes
• Social care charity

Headquarters

HQ city

London

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure, Others

Revenue model

1. Donations and Fundraising: Individual donations, corporate donations, fundraising events (marathons, walks, Christmas events), and legacy gifts/bequests. Donations can be one-off or recurring.
2. Government and Local Authority Funding: Funding from London Borough of Hammersmith & Fulham for advocacy services and community programs. Service contracts with local authorities for care and support packages.
3. Charitable Grants: Major grants from The National Lottery Community Fund (£288,000 over three years for London Makers), Masonic Charitable Foundation, and The Clothworkers' Foundation for equipment.
4. Service Fees: Some activities and services generate revenue including short breaks holidays, external activities at small cost, and paid support services funded through direct payments.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

HF Mencap delivers person-centred support, advocacy, and development services for people with learning disabilities and autism in Hammersmith & Fulham. The charity operates two specialist hubs offering day opportunities (MyLife), youth development programmes for ages 13-25, community advocacy services, the London Makers creative enterprise programme, and Short Breaks respite holidays. Funding comes from donations, grants, and London Borough of Hammersmith & Fulham service contracts.

Product overview

HF Mencap is a charity offering a portfolio of specialized services for people with learning disabilities and autism in Hammersmith & Fulham. The core services include My Life Day Opportunities (tailored support packages for adults with activities and independence skills), Youth Development Project (for ages 13-25 focusing on skills and self-advocacy), Community Advocacy (rights-based support for adults with various disabilities), and London Makers (creative enterprise programme). Additional offerings include Short Breaks holidays and campaigns like Treat Me Well and Here I Am. The organization operates across two specialist hubs: Addison Gardens (Life & Wellbeing) and Bolingbroke Road (Digital, Creative & Advocacy).

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• HF Mencap: Primary brand name for Hammersmith & Fulham Mencap services including MyLife Day Opportunities, Youth Development Project, and Community Advocacy.
• London Makers
• MyLife Day Opportunities
• Youth Development Project
• Community Advocacy Service

Products and services

• MyLife Day Opportunities Bespoke day support packages for adults aged 18+ with learning disabilities, autism and/or complex needs in Hammersmith & Fulham. Provides a safe, relaxed space to socialise, gain independence skills and explore activities including social events, sports, drama, food education and community outings.
• Youth Development Project Tailor-made programme for young people aged 13-25 with learning disabilities or autism living in or attending school/college in Hammersmith and Fulham. Focuses on skills development, self-advocacy and social inclusion through Art Club, Drama Group, interactive life skills workshops and holiday programmes.
• Community Advocacy (HFAN) Specialist, independent, rights-based advocacy service supporting adults aged 18+ in Hammersmith & Fulham with learning disabilities, autism, mental health needs, brain injury, physical disabilities, sensory impairments, long-term illness, or profound and multiple disabilities. Delivered via the Hammersmith & Fulham Advocacy Network partnership with Libra Partnership.
• London Makers Creative enterprise programme by HF Mencap that platforms the ideas, talent and creative potential of people with learning disabilities and neurodivergent people. Part studio, part programme, part creative collective supporting participants to explore materials, develop original ideas and work alongside artists and creative partners.
• Short Breaks Holiday and respite service for adults over 18 with learning disabilities, offering trips to destinations and creating opportunities for travel, time away from carers, and management of own money, while empowering families and carers through choice.

Quantifiable outcome

• 600+ people supported annually to improve wellbeing, independence and community participation
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration4 records

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Libra PartnershipcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership delivering Hammersmith & Fulham Advocacy Network (HFAN), LBHF's independent advocacy delivery partnership. HF Mencap provides community advocacy services alongside Libra Partnership's care act advocacy services.
• National MencapminorOthersHF Mencap is affiliated with National Mencap but is independently registered, governed, and self-financed. Participates in national campaigns like Treat Me Well and Here I Am.
• West London CollegeminorOthersHost venue for Parentsactive conference on transitioning into adult care, held at West London College, Gliddon Road.
• The Politics ProjectminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerConducted workshops empowering HF Mencap clients to harness their voting influence and political participation.
• Sandsend Community Arts CentreminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaborated to co-create stunning works of art, enriching the community with creativity.
• PapatangominorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership on 2024 playwright programme where one participant received an award for outstanding work.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• National Mencap: National umbrella charity for people with learning disabilities; HF Mencap is independently affiliated with National Mencap and participates in its Treat Me Well and Here I Am campaigns, but operates as a local delivery arm.
• Hft (Home Farm Trust): One of the UK's largest charities supporting people with learning disabilities, providing supported living, residential care, and day opportunities nationally. Comparable service mix to HF Mencap but at significantly greater scale and geographic reach.
• United Response: National charity providing person-centred support for people with learning disabilities, autism, and mental health needs across England and Wales. Overlaps with HF Mencap's MyLife Day Opportunities and supported living services.
• Sense: National disability charity supporting people with complex disabilities including learning disabilities and autism. Comparable mission in advocacy, day services, and community participation.
• MacIntyre: National charity providing lifelong learning, supported living, and day opportunities for people with learning disabilities and autism. Comparable person-centred support philosophy and service portfolio.

Direct peers

• Camden Mencap: Local Mencap affiliate providing support, advocacy, and day opportunities for people with learning disabilities and autism in the London Borough of Camden. Closest comparable in scale, service mix, and borough-level operating model.
• Tower Hamlets Mencap: Local Mencap charity delivering day services, advocacy, and family support to people with learning disabilities in Tower Hamlets. Comparable London borough footprint and service portfolio.
• Ealing Mencap: West London Mencap affiliate providing day opportunities, youth services, and advocacy to people with learning disabilities in Ealing. Directly comparable geographic and demographic context to HF Mencap.

Regional players

• Certitude: London-based charity supporting people with learning disabilities, autism, and mental health needs across multiple boroughs. Overlaps with HF Mencap in day services and supported living delivery model.

Others

• Learning Disability England: Membership organisation representing people with learning disabilities, families, and providers; HF Mencap engages in similar advocacy and rights-based work but LDE operates as a sector membership body rather than direct service provider.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/hf-mencap

Compliance2 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles4 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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