The Downright Special Network
Analysis
The Downright Special Network is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in Hull. It was registered in November 2017, 9 years ago. Its declared purposes cover education/training, the advancement of health or saving of lives and disability, which this site groups under health and saving lives. Legally it is a charitable incorporated organisation (CIO). It says it provides services and provides advocacy/advice/information.
In the financial year ending October 2025, The Downright Special Network reported income of £134k and spending of £130k, spending 98% of its income. Across the 5 years on record, from October 2021 to October 2025, income grew from £104k to £134k (+28%), an average of +6.4% a year. The sharpest change came in the year to October 2025, when income rose by 23%. Over the whole period it spent 98% of the income it received.
Among 24,651 England and Wales charities whose main cause is health and saving lives and that reported income, The Downright Special Network sits at the 67th percentile: it is larger than about 67% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 75th percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include Northumbria Blood Bikes (£133k), Samuel's Charity (£134k) and Onside Ministries (£133k).
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Other 100%
In the charity's own words
We provide pastoral support to families of children with Down syndrome. We run a weekly group session which provides education, fun and play for babies and children with Down syndrome. School-age children attend fortnightly with their teaching assistants. We provide training for parents, teachers and other professionals. We provide consultancy work within schools to ensure effective inclusion.
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| Northumbria Blood Bikes | Durham | £133k |
| Samuel's Charity | Dunstable | £134k |
| Onside Ministries | Carshalton | £133k |
| Widows and Orphans in Rural Kenya (W.o.r.k) | Exeter | £134k |