Basingstoke Mencap

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Basingstoke Mencap Basingstoke Mencap is a Registered Charity (Number 1085576) affiliated to Royal Mencap Society.

We are Basingstoke Mencap, an independent charity providing support and services for children, young people, and adults with a learning disability and their family carers in the Basingstoke area. We are self governed and managed which allows for a more flexible service tailored to the needs of our members. We provide services to people with learning disabilities in the Basingstoke area. Services include:

* Mondays - May Club - 7-9pm - disco and activities at the Ridgway Centre CLOSED
* Tuesday - Bingo - 10-11am at the Ridgway Centre
* Wednesday - Life Skills - 10-11.30 - at the Ridgeway Centre.
* Wednesdays 1-2.30- Sports Club at the Ridgway Centre

Ø One-to-one support in the home
Ø One-to-one support in the community

Our funds are raised through our support service, grants, donations, membership subscriptions and fundraising events. We have a team of 7 support workers providing one-to-one support for people to access community and leisure activities, education and work opportunities and to increase independence in their home. We intend to increase the number of support workers by two this year and support 2 more clients. As an agency we undertake to support adults with a learning disability but within this remit our client group is diverse and includes young people, older people and people with mental health issues or physical disabilities.

14/10/2026

Life skills and social club today
11 to 230 pm
£8 each
At the mencap classroom at Elizabeth Road allotments

13/10/2026

Dance and drama tonight
615 to 830-845
£10 each
At the Hampshire FA classroom

Half term is almost here, and we have four days of Halloween making lined up at the Ridgeway Community Centre 🎃From Tues...
13/10/2026

Half term is almost here, and we have four days of Halloween making lined up at the Ridgeway Community Centre 🎃

From Tuesday 27th to Friday 30th October, the Greenfingers team will be running free arts and crafts sessions, with something new to make each day. Expect pumpkins, potions, broomsticks and the odd creepy crawly.

Come along for one session or make a day of it.

13/10/2026

Bingo today 10 to 11 am
Sorry no gardening project today
£10 for the bingo at the classrooms at Elizabeth Road

12/10/2026

Fun club this evening 630 to 830 pm
£6 each
At the Wellington social club
See you all soon

Dome Christmas meal details Payment needs to be paid 2 weeks before the date to Debbie and not the Dome
12/10/2026

Dome Christmas meal details
Payment needs to be paid 2 weeks before the date to Debbie and not the Dome

🎃 What a whopper! A 192lb pumpkin took the top prize in our annual pumpkin weight-in competition, and it’s made the loca...
09/10/2026

🎃 What a whopper! A 192lb pumpkin took the top prize in our annual pumpkin weight-in competition, and it’s made the local news!

Huge congratulations to Callum for all the care and patience that went into growing this giant. We’re so proud to see our Greenfingers services users and members of the local community celebrate their impressive pumpkin growing skills.

Read the full story in the Basingstoke Gazette 👇

Basingstoke pumpkin competition winner grew a 192lb pumpkin, as Mencap’s Green Fingers project supports those with learning disabilities.

09/10/2026

Dear all
Date for your diary
The Mencap Dome Christmas meal will be on Monday 30 th November at 12 lunchtime
Menu and price to follow

Ready to kick off your weekend with some football? ⚽Every Friday, we get together to train, have a laugh and enjoy the g...
09/10/2026

Ready to kick off your weekend with some football? ⚽

Every Friday, we get together to train, have a laugh and enjoy the game. It doesn’t matter if you’ve played for years or never kicked a ball before. Everyone is welcome, and it’s a brilliant way to stay fit, build confidence and make new friends.

There are only 12 places, so don’t wait! Email Debbie today to save your spot: [email protected]

Grab your boots and come and join us! 👟🙌

08/10/2026

Crafty Thursday 12 to 2 pm
£6 each
At the classrooms at Elizabeth Road

Address

The IncuHive Space, Brunel House, Stephenson Road
Basingstoke
RG216XR

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 5pm
Tuesday 9am - 5pm
Wednesday 9am - 5pm
Thursday 9am - 5pm
Friday 9am - 5pm

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