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Down Syndrome Swimming Great Britain

RegisteredRegistered charity number 1175333TwickenhamAmateur sport and recreation
Income£224k2025-12-31
Spending£221ksame year
Spent / received96%5-year average
Size in its cause92nd pctAmateur sport and recreation
Registered2017Charitable company
Employees–latest return

Analysis

Down Syndrome Swimming Great Britain is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in Twickenham. It was registered in October 2017, 9 years ago. Its declared purposes cover amateur sport, which this site groups under amateur sport and recreation. Legally it is a charitable company (Companies House number 10437920). It says it provides advocacy/advice/information.

In the financial year ending December 2025, Down Syndrome Swimming Great Britain reported income of £224k and spending of £221k, spending 99% of its income. Across the 5 years on record, from October 2021 to December 2025, income grew from £10k to £224k (+2050%), an average of +115% a year. The sharpest change came in the year to October 2022, when income rose by 1151%. Over the whole period it spent 96% of the income it received.

Among 12,174 England and Wales charities whose main cause is amateur sport and recreation and that reported income, Down Syndrome Swimming Great Britain sits at the 92nd percentile: it is larger than about 92% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 82nd percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include The Cornwall Federation of Young Farmers' Clubs (£223k), Yiewsley and West Drayton Community Association (£224k) and Avon Tennis (£222k).

Income and spending

£0£56k£112k£168k£224k2021 Income: £10,4032021 Spending: £15,16620212022 Income: £130,1462022 Spending: £123,87820222023 Income: £189,4692023 Spending: £198,30720232024 Income: £153,1682024 Spending: £119,34820242025 Income: £223,6192025 Spending: £220,5442025
IncomeSpending

Where the income comes from

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In the charity's own words

25 swimmers took part DS World Swimming Champs in, Canada in July. 24 countries took part, DSS-GB came 2nd, Currently organising next DSS-GB training camp in Newcastle in Aug. Supporting families to access good inclusive swim clubs around GB. Sharing information regarding National and local swim events. Reviewing gov doc. Updating current and also writing new policies. Actively fundraising.

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CharityLocationIncome
The Cornwall Federation of Young Farmers' ClubsWadebridge£223k
Yiewsley and West Drayton Community AssociationMiddlesex£224k
Avon TennisBristol£222k
Chalkhill Community Centre LtdLondon£224k