Welcome to Carlisle Mencap

Carlisle Mencap provides life-long person-centred support for people with learning disabilities and their families in Cumbria.

WE ARE NOW RECRUITING! Carlisle Mencap is looking for compassionate, caring people who want to make a difference to join our SUPPORT WORKERS team. For full details go to VACANCIES on this website, or email careers@carlislemencap.co.uk or call 01228 674393.

MEMBERSHIPS DUE - OR WHY NOT JOIN? Just £1.25 a year. Go to MEMBERSHIP.

Upcoming Events

Preparing For Adulthood Fair online

Mon, 18th October 2021 - Fri, 22nd October 2021
Online

Cumbria SEND Improvement Programme event online, aimed at families of young people with SEND aged 13-25.

Positive Behavioural Support 3 workshop

Fri, 22nd October 2021 (10.00am - 12.30pm)
Zoom online

Skills for People with Carlisle Mencap running a series of workshops on Positive Behaviour Support.

Positive Behavioural Support 3 workshop north Cumbria

Fri, 22nd October 2021 (10.00am - 12.30pm)
Zoom online

Skills for People with Carlisle Mencap running a series of workshops on Positive Behaviour Support.

Ability Counts Cross Fit gym sessions

Sun, 24th October 2021 (4.00pm - 5.00pm)
Denton Holme, Carlisle

Return of the gym sessions between 4pm and 5pm every Sunday at the Border City Fitness Gym

Happy Hooves - October Playscheme

Mon, 25th October 2021 (11.00am - 4.30pm)
Happy Hooves, Penrith

£15. One of the Carlisle Mencap October Playscheme events

Rock UK - One of the Carlisle Mencap October Playscheme activities

Tue, 26th October 2021 (9.00am - 4.30pm)
Rock UK, Newcastleton

£20. Zip wire and climbing events. 9am to 4.30pm

Activities at the Grace Little Centre

Thu, 28th October 2021 (9.30am - 12.30pm)
Grace Little Centre, Carlisle

£5. Part of the Carlisle Mencap October Playscheme

Grace Little Centre - one of the Carlisle Mencap October Playscheme activities

Fri, 29th October 2021 (1.00pm - 4.00pm)
Grace Little Centre, Carlisle

£5. Events during the afternoon at our Grace Little Centre

Ability Counts Cross Fit gym sessions

Sun, 31st October 2021 (4.00pm - 5.00pm)
Denton Holme, Carlisle

Return of the gym sessions between 4pm and 5pm every Sunday at the Border City Fitness Gym

Ability Counts Cross Fit gym sessions

Sun, 7th November 2021 (4.00pm - 5.00pm)
Denton Holme, Carlisle

Return of the gym sessions between 4pm and 5pm every Sunday at the Border City Fitness Gym

Farmers Market fundraiser

Sat, 13th November 2021 (9.00am - 1.00pm)
Houghton Village Hall

Carlisle Mencap volunteers will be running the refreshments stall at the popular Houghton farmers Market

Ability Counts Cross Fit gym sessions

Sun, 14th November 2021 (4.00pm - 5.00pm)
Denton Holme, Carlisle

Return of the gym sessions between 4pm and 5pm every Sunday at the Border City Fitness Gym

Post-Diagnostic Info Session FREE - Autism Family Support Project

Wed, 17th November 2021 (10.00am - 12.00pm)
Online or To be confirmed.

For parents and carers.

Ability Counts Cross Fit gym sessions

Sun, 21st November 2021 (4.00pm - 5.00pm)
Denton Holme, Carlisle

Return of the gym sessions between 4pm and 5pm every Sunday at the Border City Fitness Gym

Fundraising Quiz Night!

Wed, 24th November 2021 (7.00pm - 10.00pm)
Harraby Community Campus

Phil's festive fundraising quiz is back - at a new venue!

Ability Counts Cross Fit gym sessions

Sun, 28th November 2021 (4.00pm - 5.00pm)
Denton Holme, Carlisle

Return of the gym sessions between 4pm and 5pm every Sunday at the Border City Fitness Gym

Ability Counts Cross Fit gym sessions

Sun, 5th December 2021 (4.00pm - 5.00pm)
Denton Holme, Carlisle

Return of the gym sessions between 4pm and 5pm every Sunday at the Border City Fitness Gym

Post-Diagnostic Info Session FREE - Autism Family Support Project

Thu, 20th January 2022 (12.00pm)
Online or To be confirmed.

For parents and carers.

Growing Up and Moving On Workshop. Free - Cumbria Autism Family Support Project

Tue, 25th January 2022 (10.00am - 12.00pm)
Online or To be confirmed.

For parents and carers.

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Thursday, 14th October 2021

We will be delivering 2 x separate eight-week group sessions for parents/carers beginning in early 2022 along with one eight-week session during ... ... read more

Tuesday, 12th October 2021

Get your teams of four ready to test your trivia including questions with a festive theme as Phil's (Festive) Fundraising Quiz returns - November ... ... read more

Resource Videos

Keep Safe Online Campaign "Cyber Crime"

Social media can be great fun and a fantastic way to keep in touch and share things with friends and family but there are a few things you need to remember to keep yourself safe.

Keep Safe Online Campaign "Fire Safety"

Fire Safety is very important. Fire can kill. There are lots of things you can do to keep safe in your home.

Keep Safe Online Campaign "Sexual Exploitation"

Sexual exploitation is a type of sexual abuse. When a person is exploited they're given things, like gifts, drugs, money, status and affection, in exchange for performing sexual activities.

Keep Safe Online Campaign "Mate Crime"

What is a mate crime? When a person is harmed or taken advantage of by someone they thought was their friend.

Keep Safe Online Campaign "Hate Crime"

What is Hate Crime? Disability Hate Crime is: ‘Any criminal offence that is motivated by hostility or prejudice based upon a person’s disability.