About us
Who we are
Wirral Mencap is a local charity that supports people with a learning disability and their families. The organisation is independent of the national charity both financially and in its management. It is governed by local people for the benefit of local people.
Wirral Mencap provides services and opportunities that improve the quality of life of people with a learning disability and their families; creating a more accessible, inclusive and supportive community.
The charity provides a range of services including social clubs, personal development programmes, information and advice, supported volunteering opportunities, befriending and more.
The team consists of 12 members of staff and over 60 volunteers.
Wirral Mencap's projects and services currently support approximately 350 local families. We are a small organisation that has a big impact!
If you would like to work for an organisation that is advancing equality for people with a learning disability please consider our vacancies.
Our culture and values
Values
Courageous | Honest | Open | Inclusive | Collaborative | Empowering |
Our values ensure everyone has a CHOICE.
Courageous
We challenge attitudes, perceptions and ways of working to ensure that people with a learning disability and their families are treated with dignity and respect. We have a positive approach to risk and push the boundaries of what has been achieved before.
Honest
We are trustworthy and conduct our affairs with transparency.
Open
We have open hearts, open minds and open doors. We do not judge or discriminate.
Inclusive
We appreciate diversity and recognise everyone’s right to mutual respect and acceptance. We remove barriers to ensure equal access and opportunity and support people to make a full contribution to the community in their own unique way.
Collaborative
We listen to, and work alongside, individuals and organisations to achieve maximum impact. Our approach is non-competitive; we share good practice, expertise and resources for the wider benefit of local people with a learning disability and their families.
Empowering.
We equip people with the information and tools they need to succeed. We promote independence, encourage resilience and foster aspiration. We inspire people to reach their true potential, whatever that may be.