DOWN SYNDROME TRAINING AND SUPPORT SERVICE LIMITED
Support through training for families and education, early intervention sessions, speech & language, work placements for young adults with DS, info support packs, library of resources and books, social media, phone, website, family activity days, siblings group, counselling, occupational therapy, youth club, gym, dance sessions, transport for families, physiotherapy and independent living skills.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity reported a net income of £75,684 for the year ended 31 May 2025, driven by unrestricted funds. Per the trustees' report, free reserves stood at £193,786, which is well above the stated policy upper limit of £130,500, largely due to a legacy received in May 2025.
What the accounts disclose
Property (HM Land Registry)
Trustees
- FARZANA KAUSER
- Heather Chattell
- Jennifer Rowlands
- Lauren Drake
- Philippa Louise Darbandi
- Rachel Cruickshank-Sutton
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/05/2025 | £236k | £160k |
| 31/05/2024 | £174k | £167k |
| 31/05/2023 | £141k | £154k |
| 31/05/2022 | £164k | £157k |
| 31/05/2021 | £151k | £139k |
Common questions
Is DOWN SYNDROME TRAINING AND SUPPORT SERVICE LIMITED financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity reported a net income of £75,684 for the year ended 31 May 2025, driven by unrestricted funds. Per the trustees' report, free reserves stood at £193,786, which is well above the stated policy upper limit of £130,500, largely due to a legacy received in May 2025. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Who funds DOWN SYNDROME TRAINING AND SUPPORT SERVICE LIMITED?
Funders whose own accounts filings name DOWN SYNDROME TRAINING AND SUPPORT SERVICE LIMITED as a grant recipient include THE AUSTIN AND HOPE PILKINGTON TRUST.
Known funders
| Funder | Year | Amount | Purpose (as stated by the funder) |
|---|---|---|---|
| THE AUSTIN AND HOPE PILKINGTON TRUST | FY2024 | £1k | Round One - Projects for improving employment prospects for people with disabilities |
Government & lottery funding
| Funder | Date | Amount | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sport England | 26/09/2024 | £3k | Weekly Gym Sessions |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 19/01/2024 | £18k | Help Us Communicate |
| Sport England | 23/08/2021 | £1k | COVID19 Return to Play |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 19/02/2020 | £241k | Down syndrome and early intervention |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 08/08/2012 | £3k | Conference: 'Supporting the reading development of children with Down Syndr |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 21/04/2009 | £4k | Support for New Parents of Children with Down Syndrome |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 25/11/2008 | £5k | Equipment for new premises |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 20/09/2005 | £99k | Support Service |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 15/04/2005 | £5k | Down Syndrome Learning Support Packs |