Downloadable Trustee application form - Easy Read
Application form for a volunteer Mencap Trustee with a learning disability - Easy Read
We are Mencap. These are our values Values are the things that are important to you. Mencap's values are being passionate, inclusive, brave, positive, and kind. :
You can apply to be a
volunteer
A volunteer is someone who helps out by doing work for free.
Mencap Trustee with a
learning disability
A learning disability is to do with the way someone's brain works. It makes it harder for someone to learn, understand or do things.
:
- By post. Print out and complete this form and then post it to: The Governance team, Mencap, First Floor, East One, 20-22 Commercial Street, London. E1 6LP.
- Online. Use our Easy Read webform
- By video. Record and send your video to the above postal address or by email to: [email protected]
- In an audio file. Record and send your audio to the above postal address or by email to: [email protected]
Your details
Do you have a learning disability?
Yes .........
No ..........
First name: ......................................................................
Last name: ......................................................................
Date of birth: ................. / ........................ / .........................
Address: ............................................................................
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Postcode: ..........................................................................
Phone number: ......................................................................
Email address: .......................................................................
Do you have any support needs?
Yes: .....................
No: .....................
If yes, please tell us about them and what they are so that we can support you:
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Do you have any medical conditions that you would like to tell us about?
Yes: .............
No: .............
If yes, please tell us about them:
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If you are a Trustee you will get the support that you need and support that we can give you
You will get support from the Governance team in your role as a Trustee.
Please read the list of support that Mencap can give you.
Have you read the list of support that Mencap can give you?
Yes: ........................
No: .........................
Please tell us what reasonable adjustments you would need at the Trustee
interview
An interview is a meeting where you talk to someone or a group of people about something. When you have an interview for a job, you have to answer questions and say why you would be good at the job. The person who gives the best answers is offered the job.
and in the Trustee role:
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Trustee application form questions
Tell us a little about yourself? If you have any experiences of work it would be great to hear about them too.
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What are your strengths and skills?
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How would you explain what it means to be a Mencap Trustee?
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What do you think you’ll enjoy the most about being a Trustee for Mencap?
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How would you like the
United Kingdom
The United Kingdom is also called the UK. It includes the countries of England, Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland.
to be different for people with a learning disability?
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Data protection and declaration
Data is another word for information.
We follow Data Protection rules.
Data Protection rules mean you have to be really safe when using someone’s personal information, to make sure it is only seen by the people that really need to see it.
How will my data be used at Mencap?
All the personal information you give to us will be kept safe and will only be seen by the Governance team.
How long will Mencap keep my personal data for?
We will keep the information you send us for 7 years.
Your declaration
By completing, signing, and sending this form to Mencap, I agree that:
- The information I have given is true.
- I agree that if any information is not true, or if I have missed out any important information, I may not be able to get the job as a volunteer Mencap Trustee.
- I have read and understood Mencap's Privacy Policy about how Mencap will manage my data.
Sign to agree:
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Today's date is: ........................ /................................. / ..................................
Print out and fill in this form, then post it to: The Governance team, Mencap, First Floor, East One, 20-22 Commercial Street, London. E1 6LP.
Your completed
application form
An application form is a form you have to fill in to try to get something.
needs to reach us before 12pm on Friday 29 May 2026.
This downloadable application form was first published in April 2026.
Last updated 23.04.2026