Down Syndrome UK
Analysis
Down Syndrome UK is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in London. It was registered in July 2019, 7 years ago. Its declared purposes cover education/training, disability and human rights/religious or racial harmony/equality or diversity, which this site groups under disability. Legally it is a charitable incorporated organisation (CIO). It says it provides advocacy/advice/information.
In the financial year ending August 2025, Down Syndrome UK reported income of £455k and spending of £427k, spending 94% of its income. Across the 5 years on record, from August 2021 to August 2025, income grew from £192k to £455k (+137%), an average of +24% a year. The sharpest change came in the year to August 2023, when income rose by 29%. Over the whole period it spent 92% of the income it received.
Among 12,871 England and Wales charities whose main cause is disability and that reported income, Down Syndrome UK sits at the 87th percentile: it is larger than about 86% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 89th percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include The New Blendworth Centre Limited (£455k), Mencap Liverpool (£455k) and Community Organisers Limited (£454k).
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Other 100%
In the charity's own words
Down Syndrome UK works to improve the lives of people with Down syndrome, and their families. We primarily work in maternity care and early years, providing resources, training and support to parents and professionals to empower those with Down syndrome to thrive and flourish.
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| The New Blendworth Centre Limited | Waterlooville | £455k |
| Mencap Liverpool | Merseyside | £455k |
| Community Organisers Limited | Warminster | £454k |
| Cheylesmore Community Association Limited | Coventry | £455k |