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Down's Syndrome Association

Also known as: Downs Syndrome Association, Dsa

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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Activities & Mission

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.

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.

Financial Information

Latest Income
£2,706,258
Latest Expenditure
£2,438,676

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 75.4%
% of income going directly to charitable activities
Overall Efficiency 83.6%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)
Administrative Ratio 18.4%
Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £1,859,503
Charitable Activities £575,288
Other Trading £200,027
Investments £71,440
Other Income £0

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £2,039,262
Raising Funds £399,414
Governance £49,192
Grants to Institutions £190,319
Other Expenditure £0

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
£2,706,258
£2,438,676£2,039,262£3,439,523£1,698,33644 / 35
2024
£1,762,073
£2,283,268£1,917,398£3,171,888£1,221,75944 / 35
2023
£2,032,121
£2,133,028£1,760,080£3,693,031£1,740,81740 / 35
2022
£2,100,328
£2,033,457£1,671,847£3,793,875£1,817,91838 / 150
2021
£2,896,514
£2,000,170£1,695,097£3,551,378£1,706,29142 / 150

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about Down's Syndrome Association

What does Down's Syndrome Association do?

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.

How much income did Down's Syndrome Association report in 2025?

Down's Syndrome Association reported total income of £2.71m and reported expenditure of £2.44m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

When was Down's Syndrome Association registered as a charity?

Down's Syndrome Association was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 21 March 1997 as charity number 1061474. It has been registered for 29 years.

Who runs Down's Syndrome Association?

Down's Syndrome Association is governed by a board of 6 trustees. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does Down's Syndrome Association operate?

Down's Syndrome Association operates in England And Wales, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.

Is Down's Syndrome Association a registered charity?

Yes — Down's Syndrome Association is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1061474.

Details

Address
DOWNS SYNDROME ASSOCIATION
THE LANGDON DOWN CENTRE
2A LANGDON PARK
TEDDINGTON
TW11 9PS
Registration Date
21 March 1997
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
3079095
Charity Number
1061474

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Trustees

DARREN WARKCUP
Dr JOHN GERARD COGHLAN
Professor Anthony J Holland
ROBERT STIRLING
SARAH LEGGAT
TREVOR PEARCY

Also Known As

  • Downs Syndrome Association
  • Dsa

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30 July 2026
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