West Dorset Mencap

11/06/2026

Bridport Choral Society are hosting a joint concert with the West Dorset Community Orchestra on Saturday 13th June. Thank you for nominating our charity as the beneficiary of the retiring collection. For more information on the event, please see below.

22/05/2026

Charity Outdoor Tai Chi / Qigong for Wellbeing at Bridport Leisure Cente - a totally inclusive charity event welcoming those with physical and/or learning disabilities to take part or to come and be part of a wonderful and quite unique event.

Cake donations welcomed, see poster below for full details.

22/05/2026

We’ve got some special items for sale in our shop today and we would love for them to find their new homes!

Jordan 1 Retro High ‘Hyper Royal‘ high top trainers, size 9 and in great condition - £190

Rare Rider Waite Blue Box Tarot Cards - 1972 edition. Beautifully illustrated and condition - £150

Call into our shop to see the items!

20/05/2026

West Dorset Mencap are inviting members of the public to attend its AGM at Bridport Town Hall on Wednesday 24th June 2026. The AGM is a fantastic opportunity to hear about the work West Dorset Mencap does in the local area and how our charity supports people with a learning disability.

Also joining us will be Julia Gannaway, Learning Disability Screening Practitioner with Dorset HealthCare University NHS Foundation Trust . We will hear about the work being carried out to improve uptake of NHS Screening for people with learning disabilities in Dorset. The talk is for anyone who supports a person with a learning disability and will raise awareness of screening and reasonable adjustments that could support access.

The meeting starts at 7.30pm and will be held upstairs in Bridport Town Hall. Lift access is available if needed by entering the building via the Tourist Information Centre below.

West Dorset Mencap is an independent charity which aims to provide help and support for people with a learning disability living in West Dorset and we strive to offer support to their families, dependants and carers.

29/04/2026

Thank you to Bridport Town Council for awarding our charity with a grant, the money will be used to run our All Sorts and Gateway Clubs. A great evening hearing from other local community groups who also received grants. As our town mayor said, Bridport punches above its weight and offers so many invaluable services with a wonderful community spirit!

24/04/2026

There will be no All Sorts club next Friday 1st May.

Have a lovely weekend everyone ☀️

24/04/2026

IMPORTANT NOTICE - Friday 24 April 2026

It has been brought to our attention that there is a lady in Bridport today collecting funds for Mencap. We would like to advise that this collection is in no way connected to West Dorset Mencap and we ask that people carry out their own checks to ensure they are satisfied this is a genuine collection for Mencap. Thank you .

17/04/2026

Sorry...but our shop will be closed on Monday 20th and Monday 27th April, normal opening hours at all other times.

11/04/2026

Easter crafting fun at All Sorts Club, great work everyone!

11/04/2026

Thank you so much for supporting West Dorset Mencap the money is used to run our social activity clubs and benefits so many local people.

West Bay Car Boot Sale starts again this Sunday 12th April.
This a popular and well attended car boot which runs every Sunday until the end of October.

Sellers set up from about 6.30am and stalls are £7 each. Most sellers say they do better here than elsewhere. There are a few regular stalls such as plants, cakes and jewellery but there are always different faces every week with people having a clear out.

The West Bay Car Boot is in the long stay car park on West Bay Road close to the large play area. What3words is aptly ///seagulls.willpower.girder

All stall fees go into a community pot and grants are given out at the end of the year. Last year's pot enabled projects to be funded run by ASCape - Public Page, Bridport Millennium Green Trust.
Allington Hillbillies. West Dorset Mencap, Bridport Youth Dance, Stepping Out Cancer Rehabilitation. Bridport Food Bank. WATAG, Bridport Gig Rowing Club and The Bank of Dreams and Nightmares.