Down's Syndrome Manchester
Analysis
Down's Syndrome Manchester is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in Manchester. It was registered in November 2015, 11 years ago. Its declared purposes cover education/training and disability, which this site groups under disability. Legally it is a charitable incorporated organisation (CIO). It says it provides services and provides advocacy/advice/information.
In the financial year ending August 2025, Down's Syndrome Manchester reported income of £188k and spending of £163k, spending 87% of its income. Across the 5 years on record, from August 2021 to August 2025, income grew from £21k to £188k (+793%), an average of +73% a year. The sharpest change came in the year to August 2023, when income rose by 170%. Over the whole period it spent 82% of the income it received.
Among 12,871 England and Wales charities whose main cause is disability and that reported income, Down's Syndrome Manchester sits at the 75th percentile: it is larger than about 75% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 80th percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include Dark Horse Theatre (£187k), Lohana Charitable Foundation Ltd (£188k) and United Counties Agricultural and Hunters Society (£187k).
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Other 100%
In the charity's own words
South Manchester Down's Syndrome Support Group is a member led charity. We exist to empower children and young people with Down's syndrome to reach their potential and lead fulfilling lives. We do this directly by facilitating their access to social and educational opportunities and indirectly by helping their family members and carers.
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| Dark Horse Theatre | Huddersfield | £187k |
| Lohana Charitable Foundation Ltd | Middlesex | £188k |
| United Counties Agricultural and Hunters Society | Carmarthen | £187k |
| Stemunity | Hampshire | £188k |