Barnet Mencap

Barnet Mencap A charity supporting people with a learning disability, autistic people, and their families in Barnet It also gives carers some time for themselves.

Barnet Mencap has:

- A Family Support service: offering independent advice, information and support to parents and carers of children and adults with learning disabilities.

- Community Projects: Providing people with learning disabilities aged 16+ the opportunity to take part in a wide range of community based leisure and learning activities. This also includes 'Fit2gether', a sport and exerci

se project offering the opportunity to take part in a variety of activities, run in mainstream sports venues.

- Equality Housing: Supporting adults with learning disabilities to live independently, either in shared housing or in their own property, by empowering them to develop skills and grow in confidence.

- Short Breaks (respite home): A service offering people with learning disabilities over the age of 18 the opportunity to take a break from their everyday living situation. The short breaks
usually take place in Sherrick House in Hendon, but there are also short holidays available.

- Short Breaks (in the family home or local community): The 'Take a Break' project (children) and 'Time Out' project (adults) provide parents and carers with short breaks for the people with learning disabilities that they care for, either in the family home or out in the local community.

- Volunteering: Barnet Mencap provides lots of opportunities for people to volunteer. Some of the activities currently include bowling, restaurant and pub nights, days out in London and office work (at the Barnet Mencap offices).

A Star Visit to Remember ⭐We were delighted to welcome to our COPS session at Station Road last week.From answering foo...
07/04/2026

A Star Visit to Remember ⭐

We were delighted to welcome to our COPS session at Station Road last week.

From answering football questions to sharing his journey, Shayden brought huge smiles, excitement, and inspiration to everyone in the room. Moments like these remind us how powerful connection and community can be.

A big thank you to Shayden for making the day so special! 🙌⚽

[alt text: pictures of barnet mencap community with Shayden. There is an orange box at the bottom with text “visit by Shayden Morris from luton town fc and meeting the stars with COPs”. Second slide is a video on a orange background of Shayden entering the building to meet our community with text “Moment to Remember.”

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A busy Sunday out in the community for the residents of Lincoln Road, performing in a local church play, getting creativ...
09/02/2026

A busy Sunday out in the community for the residents of Lincoln Road, performing in a local church play, getting creative, catching up with friends and finishing the day with a trip to the garden centre ✨

Outdoor experiences like these help build confidence, independence, and connection for the community we are supporting here in Equality Housing Supported Living❤️

So proud to be nominated for Charity of the Year at the Barnet Group Community Awards 2025 💜The real win was seeing our ...
05/02/2026

So proud to be nominated for Charity of the Year at the Barnet Group Community Awards 2025 💜

The real win was seeing our SoundHub performers take the stage and show what inclusion really looks like.

Thank you to the Barnet Group and all the brilliant organisations we met. Community, connection, and impact all in one night ✨

Most of all, we are grateful for the 23 nominations submitted by our community members. To be thought of, supported and championed by the people we exist for is already the greatest award we could receive.

[alt description:
Image 1: SoundHub members and Project Manager, Zeeshan, sit on the edge of a stage smiling, one holding a championship-style belt, with an awards banner and balloons behind them.

Image 2: Barnet Mencap and Barnet Homes staff posing at a formal award event setting.

Image 3: Teresa, a member of Soundhub, singing on the stage of the community awards.

Image 4: Sacha, a member of Soundhub, rapping on the stage of the community awards.

Image 5: Teresa with the honourable Mayor of Barnet in ceremonial robes.

Image 6: SoundHub posing at the award stage.

Image 7: Chris, a member of Soundhub, rapping on the stage of the community awards.]

January may have arrived… but we’re still thinking about this one. Christmas isn’t always about the date on the calendar...
23/01/2026

January may have arrived… but we’re still thinking about this one.

Christmas isn’t always about the date on the calendar.
For some of the people we support, it’s about feeling included, welcomed, and not alone.

Back in December, we shared a Christmas lunch with individuals in our Equality Housing services who don’t have family around them. There was laughter, conversation, full plates, and something just as important, a sense of belonging.

These moments matter, always 😍

With Christmas just around the corner, what better way to get in the spirit than a festive pamper session! Our wonderful...
19/12/2025

With Christmas just around the corner, what better way to get in the spirit than a festive pamper session! Our wonderful service users enjoyed manicures, hand massage, glitter tattoos, relaxing spa music and festive hot choc! Thank you Waitrose & Partners for all the goodies! How happy does everyone look! 🎄☕💅

We had a lovely time at Tesco in Finchley, packing bags, chatting to customers and collecting donations! Thank youTesco ...
18/12/2025

We had a lovely time at Tesco in Finchley, packing bags, chatting to customers and collecting donations! Thank youTesco (Finchley) for allowing us to come along and spread some festive joy! 🎄

27/11/2025

Ever wondered what an Annual General Meeting actually is?

We broke it down Barnet Mencap style, friendly faces, real voices, and a sneak peek into the heart of what we do. And Annual General Meetings don’t have to be boring… especially when our very own Sound Hub performed this year.

A huge thank you to the past Mayor of Barnet Cllr Alison Moore, our representatives, , and of course, our Barnet Mencap members for joining us and supporting our work.

Want a seat at the table next year? Grab your membership: £15 a year (or £5 if unwaged!), and you’re in.
See you next year! 🫶

[Alt text: A video reel starts with the question ‘What is an Annual General Meeting?’ Two Barnet Mencap staff members explain what an AGM is, followed by clips of the meeting, including attendees talking, presenting, and engaging. The past Mayor of Barnet and representatives from Barnet Council are shown attending. The video concludes with information about becoming a Barnet Mencap member (£15 per year or £5 for unwaged individuals) to join next year’s meeting, and the text ‘Hope to see you next year.’ Upbeat music plays in the background.]

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Good food tastes even better when it’s shared 🍽️✨Laughter over new cuisines, and conversations flowing across the table ...
12/11/2025

Good food tastes even better when it’s shared 🍽️✨

Laughter over new cuisines, and conversations flowing across the table — that’s what Eat Outs with COPS is all about for neurodivergent individuals in Barnet.

At , every dish brought us closer, and every moment reminded us that friendship is the best part of any menu.

Thinking food coma? Think COPS.

Who knew Bowling could be so terrifying?! We all loved the Spooky Bowl - fun, healthy competition and plenty of frighten...
23/10/2025

Who knew Bowling could be so terrifying?! We all loved the Spooky Bowl - fun, healthy competition and plenty of frightening faces! 👻🎃🧟‍♀️

Thank you so much to Hollywood Bowl UK (Finchley) for the VIP lanes and Waitrose & Partners (Finchley) for donating Halloween gifts for our most terrifyingly dressed winners! 🎁

Listen to our community standing firm in power and pride 📢Black History Month isn’t just history. Our community member s...
22/10/2025

Listen to our community standing firm in power and pride 📢

Black History Month isn’t just history. Our community member stories remind us that the fight for equity and inclusion is ongoing — and that together we can create a future where everyone belongs.

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22/10/2025

Barnet Mencap are recruiting! Community Support Worker Vacancy:

Barnet Mencap is a charity based in Finchley that provides support and runs a multitude of projects for people with learning disabilities and/or Autism. We are dynamic, enthusiastic, diverse, and committed to equal opportunities and the safeguarding of children and adults at risk.

There is currently a full-time vacancy for a Community Support Worker in our caring, passionate and diverse Equality Housing Team, to support adults with moderate learning disabilities and autistic adults to live independently in housing situations of their choice.

For more information and to apply, please visit: https://www.barnetmencap.org.uk/get-involved-2/jobs/

Address

35 Hendon Lane
London
N31RT

Opening Hours

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

Telephone

+442083493842

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