SUNSHINE AND SMILES - LEEDS DOWN SYNDROME NETWORK
We aim to improve the lives and opportunities of children and young people with Down Syndrome in Leeds by offering regular groups and activities, individual support and advocacy for families, raising awareness and challenging preconceptions in the wider community. We run 15 sessions per month including Speech and Language groups, family activities and age related groups. Over 70 families attend.
Financial health, per its FY2024 accounts
The accounts state that the charity generated a net income of £55,385 for the year ended 30 November 2024, with total income of £312,382 against total expenditure of £256,997. Per the trustees' report, free reserves excluding fixed assets stood at £174,176, which is below the stated policy target of £192,700 (equivalent to nine months of running costs). The trustees confirmed there are no material uncertainties regarding the charity's ability to continue as a going concern.
What the accounts disclose
“Sunshine & Smiles aims to have reserves in the region of 9 months running costs kept in reserve. Based on actual expenditure for the year ending 30 November 2024 this would equate to a reserves target of £192,700.” — page 6
Register events
- Received assets from another charity (17/03/2021)
Trustees
- Marc Davieschair
- Emily VUIJK
- Jonathan Astin
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 30/11/2025 | £389k | £289k |
| 30/11/2024 | £312k | £257k |
| 30/11/2023 | £210k | £212k |
| 30/11/2022 | £175k | £192k |
| 30/11/2021 | £89k | £92k |
Common questions
Is SUNSHINE AND SMILES - LEEDS DOWN SYNDROME NETWORK financially healthy?
Per its FY2024 accounts: The accounts state that the charity generated a net income of £55,385 for the year ended 30 November 2024, with total income of £312,382 against total expenditure of £256,997. Per the trustees' report, free reserves excluding fixed assets stood at £174,176, which is below the stated policy target of £192,700 (equivalent to nine months of running costs). The trustees confirmed there are no material uncertainties regarding the charity's ability to continue as a going concern. Its FY2024 accounts were independently examined.
Who funds SUNSHINE AND SMILES - LEEDS DOWN SYNDROME NETWORK?
Funders whose own accounts filings name SUNSHINE AND SMILES - LEEDS DOWN SYNDROME NETWORK as a grant recipient include THE PIERREPONT TRUST, THE BARBARA WARD CHILDREN'S FOUNDATION, THE DAVID FAMILY FOUNDATION, THE BELLASIS TRUST.
Known funders
| Funder | Year | Amount | Purpose (as stated by the funder) |
|---|---|---|---|
| THE PIERREPONT TRUST | FY2025 | £10k | |
| THE PIERREPONT TRUST | FY2024 | £10k | |
| THE PIERREPONT TRUST | FY2023 | £10k | |
| THE BARBARA WARD CHILDREN'S FOUNDATION | FY2024 | £6k | |
| THE DAVID FAMILY FOUNDATION | FY2023 | £2k | |
| THE BELLASIS TRUST | FY2025 | £540 | |
| THE BELLASIS TRUST | FY2024 | £540 | |
| THE BARBARA WARD CHILDREN'S FOUNDATION | FY2025 | £0 |
Government & lottery funding
| Funder | Date | Amount | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| Community Foundation North East | 12/06/2025 | £500 | Grant to Sunshine and Smiles - Leeds Down Syndrome Network |
| Postcode Lottery | 29/10/2024 | £25k | Unrestricted Funding |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 18/04/2024 | £20k | Sunshine & Smiles Development |
| Crowdfunder | 14/05/2022 | £5k | Local Action Fund |
| UK government | 09/07/2020 | £10k | Coronavirus Community Support Fund |
| UK government | 28/02/2020 | £12k | UK Youth Fund YAF |
| UK government | 28/02/2020 | £6k | UK Youth Fund YAF |