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We provide information and support for people with Down's syndrome, their families and carers, and the professionals who work with them.We strive to improve knowledge of the condition.We champion the rights of people with Down's syndrome.
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· Auto-generated from filings + methodologyDown'S Syndrome Association is a registered advocacy & civil rights nonprofit, United Kingdom. It is registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. It was founded in 1997 and has been operating for 29 years. It has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 87/100 (Strong transparency), indicating well-documented governance, financials, and contact details. The organization reports £3M in annual revenue. 6 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected. The charity has 1 community review with an average rating of 1.0/5. On Trustpilot, it has a rating of 3.2/5 based on 1 review.
Down'S Syndrome Association has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 87/100. This score combines five components: Registration (20 pts), Financial Transparency (30 pts), Governance (20 pts), Contact Availability (10 pts), and Data Recency (20 pts), with negative adjustments for any red flags. A score of 87 ('Strong transparency') reflects well-documented governance, recent financials, named leadership, and working contact details. The charity allocates 84% of expenses to programs, which contributes positively to its score. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for advocacy & civil rights charities in United Kingdom is 87/100.
Down'S Syndrome Association is registered in United Kingdom. The organization was established in 1997 and has been active for 29 years.
Based on official tax filings, Down'S Syndrome Association has £3M in annual revenue. It allocates 84% of expenses to programs and services. This is below the average of 98% for advocacy & civil rights charities in United Kingdom. Its revenue is significantly above the peer average of £671K. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.
Down'S Syndrome Association is classified as a Advocacy & Civil Rights organization, registered in United Kingdom. By size, it is categorized as a medium organization. It has £3M in annual revenue. The organization has 6 disclosed officers and directors.
No red flags have been detected for Down'S Syndrome Association. GiveRadar automatically screens charities for concerning patterns including high executive compensation, low program spending, and missing financial filings. Based on available official data, no issues have been identified.
Down'S Syndrome Association has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 87/100 (Strong transparency) and no red flags have been detected, which suggests it is a well-documented organization. It is regulated by the Charity Commission. 84% of expenses go to programs. The peer average is 98%. The organization has a moderate Trustpilot rating of 3.2/5. You can donate directly through their official donation page linked on their GiveRadar profile. GiveRadar provides data for research purposes and does not endorse any organization. Always do your own due diligence.
We provide information and support for people with Down's syndrome, their families and carers, and the professionals who work with them.We strive to improve knowledge of the condition.We champion the rights of people with Down's syndrome. Down'S Syndrome Association is classified as a advocacy & civil rights organization registered in United Kingdom. The organization was founded in 1997.
Among advocacy & civil rights charities registered in United Kingdom: Down'S Syndrome Association's GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 87/100 is in line with the peer average of 87/100. It allocates 84% of expenses to programs, below the peer average of 98%. Its annual revenue of £3M is well above the peer average of £671K.
Down'S Syndrome Association is a registered charity in the United Kingdom. If you are a UK taxpayer, your donation may qualify for Gift Aid, which allows the charity to claim an extra 25p for every 1 pound you donate at no cost to you. Higher-rate and additional-rate taxpayers can also claim additional relief on their Self Assessment tax return.
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Filing history
5 years on file from Charity Commission (UK) (FY2025): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.
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Tax-deductibility for donors
UK donations qualify for Gift Aid. DOWN'S SYNDROME ASSOCIATION is registered with the Charity Commission. Eligible UK taxpayers can boost their gift by 25% at no extra cost.
DOWN'S SYNDROME ASSOCIATION is in United Kingdom, a TGE (Transnational Giving Europe) member country. Dutch donors can route gifts via Stichting Transnational Giving Europe to receive Dutch ANBI-equivalent deductibility, subject to TGE's 5% pass-through fee.
DOWN'S SYNDROME ASSOCIATION is registered in United Kingdom. US donors generally cannot deduct gifts to non-US charities directly. To claim a deduction, route the gift through a US 'Friends of' fiscal sponsor or a donor-advised fund that performs equivalency determination (IRS Rev. Proc. 92-94).
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Leadership
Officers & trustees (6)
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Latest news
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PositiveMayor recognises Causeway Down’s Syndrome Support Group - Causeway Coast & Glens Borough Council
Fulham Badgers take over Craven Cottage for World Down’s Syndrome Day - Fulham FC
Tackling loneliness is key theme of Down’s Syndrome Awareness Week - Learning Disability Today
This Is Belonging: Sale Sharks Foundation Driving Inclusion for People with Down’s Syndrome in the North West - Sale Sharks
New University study reveals long term trends in number of babies with Down's syndrome in Scotland - University of Aberdeen
Supporting World Down's Syndrome Day With Warrington Wolves - Community Integrated Care
Partnership aims to boost employment of people with Down’s syndrome at Edinburgh Zoo - Midlothian View
Four years after Down’s syndrome law, nothing has changed - The Times
AI may improve accuracy of 'combined' prenatal test for Down's syndrome - Progress Educational Trust
East Lancs Down’s Syndrome Support Group Calls for Community and Business Partnerships | Member News - East Lancashire Chamber of Commerce
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Donor reviews (1)
1.0 / 5 average · includes imported Trustpilot
Services Development Manager is a very bad individual who makes threats and talks to people as if they are dirt. A highly unprofessional individual who does nothing but give abuse, I am shocked a charity would have someone like this on board, but here we are.
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- Charity Commission annual returns - Fiscal year 2025 most recent on file.
- Officers and trustees
- Charity Commission for England and Wales - Register of Charities - 6 disclosed in the public registry.
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- GiveRadar Community Reviews - 1 verified review(s) on file.
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Quick facts about Down'S Syndrome Association
- What is Down'S Syndrome Association?
- Down'S Syndrome Association is a advocacy & civil rights nonprofit organization, United Kingdom. We provide information and support for people with Down's syndrome, their families and carers, and the professionals who work with them.We strive to improve knowledge of the condition.We champion the rights of people with Down's syndrome.
- When was Down'S Syndrome Association founded?
- Down'S Syndrome Association was founded in 1997.
- Where is Down'S Syndrome Association located?
- Headquartered in United Kingdom.
- What is Down'S Syndrome Association's annual budget?
- Annual revenue for fiscal year 2025 is approximately £1M-£10M. 84% of expenses go to program services.
- Is Down'S Syndrome Association trustworthy?
- Down'S Syndrome Association has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 87 out of 100 (Strong transparency). The score reflects public-data transparency: registration, financial disclosure, governance, contact details, and how recently data was refreshed. It does not measure program impact.
- What is Down'S Syndrome Association's website?
- https://www.downs-syndrome.org.uk
- Are donations to Down'S Syndrome Association tax-deductible?
- Donations may be tax-deductible for residents of United Kingdom under local rules. US donors should check whether the charity has an equivalency-determination letter or a US-based fiscal sponsor before claiming a deduction.