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Candles - Down Syndrome Support Group

We provide activities for our families with children who have down syndrome making it inclusive for all children and families

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Activities & Mission

We provide activities for our families with children who have down syndrome making it inclusive for all children and families

Areas of Operation

Where this charity is registered to operate, as self-declared to the Charity Commission. These are regulatory classifications, not a list of active programmes, and don't necessarily indicate fundraising activity in each location.

Local Authority

Financial Information

Latest Income
£22,930
Latest Expenditure
£17,582

Financial Efficiency

Overall Efficiency 76.7%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)
Expenditure Ratio 76.7%
Expenditure as % of income

Financial Trend

Annual Returns

As filed with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Most recent filing covers the financial year ending 2025.

Financial YearIncomeExpenditureCharitable SpendingNet AssetsReservesStaff
2025
£22,930
£17,5820 / 0
2024
£11,694
£12,5930 / 0
2023
£20,368
£13,1730 / 0

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about Candles - Down Syndrome Support Group

What does Candles - Down Syndrome Support Group do?

We provide activities for our families with children who have down syndrome making it inclusive for all children and families

How much income did Candles - Down Syndrome Support Group report in 2025?

Candles - Down Syndrome Support Group reported total income of £23k and reported expenditure of £18k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

When was Candles - Down Syndrome Support Group registered as a charity?

Candles - Down Syndrome Support Group was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 11 March 2022 as charity number 1198215. It has been registered for 4 years.

Who runs Candles - Down Syndrome Support Group?

Candles - Down Syndrome Support Group is governed by a board of 7 trustees. The chair of trustees is Charlotte Elizabeth Katherine Larcom FCCA. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does Candles - Down Syndrome Support Group operate?

Candles - Down Syndrome Support Group operates across 2 areas: Essex and Suffolk.

Is Candles - Down Syndrome Support Group a registered charity?

Yes — Candles - Down Syndrome Support Group is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1198215.

Details

Address
38 ROWHEDGE ROAD
COLCHESTER
CO2 8EL
Registration Date
11 March 2022
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
5194319
Charity Number
1198215

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Trustees

Charlotte Elizabeth Katherine Larcom FCCA Chair
Annabelle Woolford
Bethany May Bedingfield
Clare Elizabeth Ranson
Helen Mendel Gonzalez
Kerrie Louise Chadwick
Teresa Coscoran

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30 July 2026
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