DOWN SYNDROME UK
Registered charity 1184564 · accounts filings on the Charity Commission register · also known as DSUK, PADS, Positive About Down Syndrome
Down Syndrome UK works to improve the lives of people with Down syndrome, and their families. We primarily work in maternity care and early years, providing resources, training and support to parents and professionals to empower those with Down syndrome to thrive and flourish.
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Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that total income for the year was £454,578, with unrestricted reserves standing at £173,745 against a policy target of six months' staff costs plus three months' variable service costs. The charity reported a net surplus of £27,726 and held cash at bank of £223,672, with no material uncertainties identified regarding its ability to continue as a going concern.
Automated summary of the FY2025 accounts; the evidenced findings below carry the verbatim passages.
What the accounts disclose
Reserves policy: six months’ staff costs, plus three months’ variable service costs (held: £174k)
“we aim to maintain at least six months’ staff costs, plus three months’ variable service costs, at any one time.”
Per its FY2025 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Accounts independently examined (not a full audit). Discloses 5 of 6 completeness components.
Public fundraising profile: JustGiving — Down Syndrome UK | Positive About Down Syndrome (matched by registered charity number).
Public profiles (found on the charity’s own website): facebook · instagram
- Casimir Stephen Bower Knightchair
- CAROLINE WARREN · trustee of 2 other charities
- David Leemon
- Dr Ayesha Mahmud
- James Fox
- Rebecca Kate Louise Wilson
- Richard Francis Baker
Trustee list from the Charity Commission register (current, not historical).
Operates in: Northern Ireland · Scotland · Throughout England And Wales
Income and spending
Common questions
Is DOWN SYNDROME UK financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that total income for the year was £454,578, with unrestricted reserves standing at £173,745 against a policy target of six months' staff costs plus three months' variable service costs. The charity reported a net surplus of £27,726 and held cash at bank of £223,672, with no material uncertainties identified regarding its ability to continue as a going concern. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
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