City of Chelmsford Mencap improves the lives of people affected by learning disability in mid-Essex.
Our purpose is to help people live fuller, healthier and more independent lives by providing opportunities to learn, develop vital life, work and social skills, build confidence, form meaningful relationships, access support, and participate actively in their communities.
Through lifelong learning, advocacy, volunteering, work experience, and community-based programmes, we empower people to exercise greater choice and control, achieve their goals, and reach their potential.
We also support families and carers, helping to build resilient support networks and more inclusive communities.
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Congratulations
Ten Outreach Academy
students recently completed
a course in Pilates designed to improve their core strength, coordination and wellbeing.
Congratulations to all and huge thanks to our specialist tutor,
Sarah Sadler and Essex County Council's Locality Fund.
Gateway to Achievement
On Monday 1st June, City of Chelmsford Mencap's 75th Anniversary, we were delighted to welcome His Majesty's
Lord Lieutenant of Essex, Mrs Jennifer Tolhurst, to Mencap Centre. Mrs Tolhurst presented our Gateway Bronze Award recipients with their medals and certificates.
Pop in to our Summer Fayre
Join us on Thursday 2nd July, 10am-2pm, for our PopUp Cafe and Summer Fayre.
The cafe menu has a Summer theme and you will be able to purchase the In!Designs range of gifts and cards, and plants, jams and chutneys produced by our ACE students.
Our impact in 2025
28,500
individual learning
hours delivered
960 hours
of supported work traineeships
940 hours
of specialist community support
62
lifelong learners in
The Outreach Academy
In association with
