Braintree District Mencap

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Braintree District Mencap Caring and supporting people with a learning disability, their families and carers in the Braintree District.

We offer a wide range of leisure and educational classes for adults with a learning disability. Our Gateway Club runs every Thursday and is a social gathering of around 100 people, with a different activity every week.

05/11/2026

A learning disability does not fluctuate or go away. It’s a lifelong condition.

Jacob is a 29 year old man with Down syndrome. His whole life, he has relied on the full time care from his mum Tracey to support him in all areas of his daily life.

Tracey has to repeatedly go though stressful Personal Independence Payments (PIP) processes, to help cover the unavoidable costs that come with having a learning disability.

On average, 798 people with a learning disability undergo PIP reassessment every month. Why are we repeatedly asked to prove something that cannot, and will not, ever change?

Help us end unnecessary PIP reassessments for people with a learning disability.

Co sign our letter with the link in the comments.

Hi Gateway gang, we’ve got a very special treat for us tonight, Louise from No Wrong Notes  is with us for a fab musical...
05/11/2026

Hi Gateway gang, we’ve got a very special treat for us tonight, Louise from No Wrong Notes is with us for a fab musical evening. See you all at 6.30pm.

Have you heard of the Mencap Gateway Award? It is an activity based award for people of all ages and ability and allows ...
05/11/2026

Have you heard of the Mencap Gateway Award? It is an activity based award for people of all ages and ability and allows them to set their own challenges and personal goals. Our Jamie has set one of his goals to be able to DJ a Musicmania session, he is learning the skills with Graham Stearn and is fulfilling his challenge. Lenny is Coaching fellow Members in Boccia and Carpet bowls, his care, compassion & understanding of differing abilities ensures everyone is fully included in the games. Super proud of these boys, keep a look out for who else is undertaking their Mencap Gateway Award at Braintree Mencap.
https://www.mencap.org.uk/about-us/our-projects/gateway-award

21 days to go until.......👇 This is always a night to remember and it will get you into the Christmas spirit!  Thank you...
04/11/2026

21 days to go until.......👇 This is always a night to remember and it will get you into the Christmas spirit! Thank you Bocking Concert Brass - BCB for thinking of us again 🥰🥰

🛠️🪚🧰💣🆘 Anyone free to help our Sharon please?  Her broomstick appears to have failed it's MOT and taken early retirement...
03/11/2026

🛠️🪚🧰💣🆘 Anyone free to help our Sharon please? Her broomstick appears to have failed it's MOT and taken early retirement!🤭🫣🤣🤣🤣

Mandy is at the First Stop Centre Volunteering day at Braintree District Museum come along and say hi to her ♥️
02/11/2026

Mandy is at the First Stop Centre Volunteering day at Braintree District Museum come along and say hi to her ♥️

Our beautiful Claire & Lenny have announced their engagement, they are looking forward to a long engagement filled with ...
01/11/2026

Our beautiful Claire & Lenny have announced their engagement, they are looking forward to a long engagement filled with adventures, happiness and making memories together. Congratulations to you both from your Mencap family & friends 🥰

🎃👻♥️Well that was a night to remember! An electrifying Halloween disco packed with spooky vibes thanks to our fantastic ...
30/10/2026

🎃👻♥️Well that was a night to remember! An electrifying Halloween disco packed with spooky vibes thanks to our fantastic live singer SJ Smith, the dance floor was buzzing all night long, just the perfect mix of live music, fancy dress, fun and friendship! Happy Halloween eve from all at Braintree Mencap!🥰👻🎃

It’s ok, Kayden isn’t contagious!!!! HE IS FINE!!! Just been blinged up by Jamie!! 💎
29/10/2026

It’s ok, Kayden isn’t contagious!!!! HE IS FINE!!! Just been blinged up by Jamie!! 💎

The Mencap Gang went OUT OUT!!! We spent a smashing evening with our friends at the Dengie Club, all things Halloween, t...
29/10/2026

The Mencap Gang went OUT OUT!!! We spent a smashing evening with our friends at the Dengie Club, all things Halloween, thank you Maggie Unwin for inviting us! Happy Halloween eve eve!!!! 🥰🎃👻

Address

Braintree
CM79DB

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 2pm
Tuesday 9am - 2pm
Wednesday 9am - 2pm
Thursday 9am - 2pm
Friday 9am - 2pm

Telephone

+441376326302

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