YORK DOWN SYNDROME SUPPORT GROUP
We support families, health and education professionals, and individuals who's lives are enlivened by those with a little extra chromosome...Down syndrome. Activities include 3-21, a monthly Saturday club where children can play and parents and carers can chat over coffee; Chatterbox, 3 Speech & Language groups for children aged 0-11; Professionals Network, supporting all professionals.
Financial health, per its FY2024 accounts
The accounts state that total funds increased to £32,774, driven by a net income of £26,461 against expenditure of £13,460. The charity holds unrestricted reserves of £19,534 and restricted reserves of £13,240, with no stated reserves policy target to compare against. The independent examiner confirmed that no material matters were identified during the examination of the accounts.
What the accounts disclose
“Dr J Kenny £100 :2024 (£100 : 2023) : to Community Archaeologist - funded through York Disability Network grant for Dig It.”
Trustees
- Adela Felicia Parzanese Guerrero
- Barbara Lorraine Kerr
- LAURA JAYNE SWALES
- Sara Pay
- THERESA JOANNE OLLERENSHAW
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/12/2024 | £40k | £13k |
| 31/12/2023 | £10k | £7k |
| 31/12/2022 | £6k | £8k |
| 31/12/2021 | £6k | £9k |
Common questions
Is YORK DOWN SYNDROME SUPPORT GROUP financially healthy?
Per its FY2024 accounts: The accounts state that total funds increased to £32,774, driven by a net income of £26,461 against expenditure of £13,460. The charity holds unrestricted reserves of £19,534 and restricted reserves of £13,240, with no stated reserves policy target to compare against. The independent examiner confirmed that no material matters were identified during the examination of the accounts. Its FY2024 accounts were independently examined.
Who funds YORK DOWN SYNDROME SUPPORT GROUP?
Funders whose own accounts filings name YORK DOWN SYNDROME SUPPORT GROUP as a grant recipient include TWO RIDINGS COMMUNITY FOUNDATION, THE LIZ AND TERRY BRAMALL FOUNDATION.
Known funders
| Funder | Year | Amount | Purpose (as stated by the funder) |
|---|---|---|---|
| TWO RIDINGS COMMUNITY FOUNDATION | FY2024 | £7k | Good Health and Wellbeing |
| THE LIZ AND TERRY BRAMALL FOUNDATION | FY2025 | £6k |
Government & lottery funding
| Funder | Date | Amount | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| City of York Council | — | £3k | Better Play |
| City of York Council | — | £1k | Better Play grant |
| City of York Council | — | £986 | Better Play grant |
| City of York Council | — | £760 | York down syndrome - new football group |