Down's Syndrome North East
Analysis
Down's Syndrome North East is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in County Durham. It was registered in February 2003, 23 years ago. Its declared purposes cover disability, which this site groups under disability. It says it provides human resources, provides buildings/facilities/open space and provides services.
In the financial year ending March 2025, Down's Syndrome North East reported income of £91k and spending of £78k, spending 85% of its income. Across the 5 years on record, from March 2021 to March 2025, income grew from £16k to £91k (+483%), an average of +55% a year. The sharpest change came in the year to March 2022, when income rose by 174%. Over the whole period it spent 90% of the income it received.
Among 12,871 England and Wales charities whose main cause is disability and that reported income, Down's Syndrome North East sits at the 65th percentile: it is larger than about 64% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 70th percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include The Field Family Charitable Trust (£91k), Community Lives Matter (£91k) and Swansea Parent Carer Forum (£91k).
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Other 100%
In the charity's own words
We offer and provide - advice and help to parents and carers - opportunities to meet other families with get-togethers, drop-ins and play meetings - a variety of social events and activities for all ages, such as parties, music, art and dance workshops and sporting events - regular conferences on all matters concerned with DS - newsletter. We raise the profile of the needs of people with DS.
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| The Field Family Charitable Trust | London | £91k |
| Community Lives Matter | Ormskirk | £91k |
| Swansea Parent Carer Forum | Swansea | £91k |
| Swap (Safe Welcome After Prison) | West Yorkshire | £91k |