Merton Mencap

Who we are

Merton Mencap is a leading local independent charity supporting children, young people and adults with learning disabilities and/or autism and their families in the London Borough of Merton.   We have supported local families for over 70 years.

Our services and activities support people with learning disabilities and/or autism to learn life-skills for greater independence, take part in community activities and enjoy life.  We support parents and carers to have a voice, feel less isolated and more informed, and develop networks with other parents and carers.

Our reputation as a leading local charity is driven by the professionalism of our staff and volunteers who are committed to making a real difference to the lives of local people.

Does this sound like an organsiation you’d like to be part of?  If so, we want to hear from you!  Find all our work and volunteering opportunities at www.mertonmencap.org.uk and follow us on social media platforms.

Our culture and values

Our Mission

To listen to and understand the needs of people with a learning disability and/or autism and their parents and carers, empowering them to make their voices heard, actively representing and fighting for their interests, and creating and delivering the services they need.

Our Vision

People affected a learning disability and/or autism live full and rewarding lives.

Our values

We are:

• Professional
• Open
• Respectful
• Energetic
• Inclusive
• Listening
• Good value

We’re not:

• Stuck in our ways
• Out of date
• Defensive
• Patronising
• Remote
• Full of ourselves

Equality, diversity and inclusion policy

It is our policy to promote equal opportunity, diversity and inclusion across our charity and we provide mandatory training to all our paid staff and volunteers in this area.

We are opposed to all forms of unlawful discrimination.  All those having dealings with the charity or involved in its activities will be treated fairly and will not be discriminated against on any of the grounds stated in our Policy.

All staff have the right to be treated with dignity and respect. We are committed to:

- promoting equality of opportunity for all persons

- promoting a harmonious environment at work and in all our activities in which all persons are treated with respect

- preventing unlawful direct/indirect discrimination, harassment and victimisation