Financial Reports and Policies

Running Grove Cottage for one year costs approximately £500,000.  Although we are affilated with The Royal Mencap Soceity, we receive no funding from the national charity.  Instead, we rely heavily on donations and support from the local community, charitable trusts and foundations to continue our work.  

Please click the links below to download our yearly Annual Report:

2022 – 2023 Annual Report

2021 – 2022 Annual Report

2020 – 2021 Annual Report and Accounts

2019-20 Annual Review

At Grove Cottage we take the safety and wellbeing of our members, staff and volunteers very seriously. 

Policies & Procedures

Grove Cottage has a comprehensive set of Policies and Procedures. An up to date copy of our Policies and Procedures is available to view at 151, London Road. If you would like to get in touch with us to give feedback please email Jocelin, our Operations Manager, on om@mencapgrovecottage.org.

Safeguarding and Child Protection

Grove Cottage is committed to working with our members, parents and the community to ensure the rights and safety of our children and vulnerable adults are central to everything we do. The purpose of Grove Cottage’s safeguarding policy is to provide a secure framework for the workforce in safeguarding and promoting the welfare of those who attend our settings.

Please click on the following link to view: SAFEGUARDING ADULTS AT RISK AND VULNERABLE PERSONS POLICY 2024

Please click on the following link to view: CHILD PROTECTION POLICY AND PROCEDURE 2024

The Safeguarding Lead for Grove Cottage is Trustee Karen Wallace who is contactable at safeguarding@mencapgrovecottage.org. Please email Karen Wallace or speak to the Nursery Manager and/or Operations Manager if you require any additional information.

Health and Safety Policy

Please click on the following link to view our Grove Cottage: Health and Safety Policy August 2023

Compliments & Complaints

Parent/Carer feedback is always gratefully received. We work hard to do our best for members while they are in our care and it is always nice to hear feedback that our members are happy with the job we are doing.

Equally we are aware that feedback isn’t always positive and we welcome these views as we feel they provide us with the opportunity to review our processes when necessary and make any positive changes in order to improve the environment.

If you would like to get in touch with us to give feedback please email Joce, our operations manager, on om@mencapgrovecottage.org. Alternatively, please also contact the email address above if you wish to see the full version of this policy.