# PORTSMOUTH DOWN SYNDROME ASSOCIATION

## Details

- **Country:** England & Wales
- **Charity number:** 1147355
- **Other names:** PORTSMOUTH DOWN SYNDROME ASSOCIATION(FOOTPRINTS), PORTSMOUTH DOWN SYNDROME SUPPORT GROUP (FOOTPRINTS), FOOTPRINTS, PORTSMOUTH DOWN SYNDROME ASSOCIATION, PORTSMOUTH DSA
- **Status:** Registered
- **Legal form:** Other
- **Registered:** May 21, 2012
- **Register:** https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/en/charity-search/?p_p_id=uk_gov_ccew_onereg_charitydetails_web_portlet_CharityDetailsPortlet&p_p_lifecycle=0&p_p_state=maximized&p_p_mode=view&_uk_gov_ccew_onereg_charitydetails_web_portlet_CharityDetailsPortlet_regId=1147355


## Contact

- **Address:** Unit 1, Aspen House, Airport Service Road, PORTSMOUTH, HAMPSHIRE
- **Postcode:** PO3 5RA
- **Phone:** 00000
- **Email:** rachaelross@portsmouthdsa.org
- **Website:** www.portsmouthdsa.org



## Activities

**Objects:** (1)TO OFFER SUPPORT AND SOCIAL ACTIVITIES FOR PARENTS AND CARERS OF CHILDRENWITH DOWN SYNDROME OR ADDITIONAL NEEDS, LIVING IN THE GEOGRAPHICAL AREA OF PORTSMOUTH OR SURROUNDING AREAS. (2)PRESERVE AND PROTECT THE HEALTH AND WELFARE OF CHILDREN WITH DOWN SYNDROME OR ADDITIONAL NEEDS AND THEIR FAMILIES WITHIN THE GEOGRAPHICAL AREA OF PORTSMOUTH OR SURROUNDING AREAS. (3)ADVANCE THE EDUCATION OF THE MEDICAL PROFESSION AND GENERAL PUBLIC WHEN POSSIBLE ON THE SUBJECT OF CHILDHOOD DISABILITY AND ITS IMPLICATIONS FOR THE FAMILY.

**Activities:** Portsmouth Down Syndrome Association provides support, advice and educational services for children and their families in South Hampshire. We offer an extensive range of services including early development sessions for preschool children, communication therapy, parent and professional training days and a school outreach service. We also hold social events, drama groups and seasonal parties.

**Area of benefit:** LOCAL




## Classification

- **How:** Provides Human Resources, Provides Buildings/facilities/open Space, Provides Services, Provides Advocacy/advice/information
- **What:** Education/training, The Advancement Of Health Or Saving Of Lives, Disability
- **Who:** Children/young People, People With Disabilities



## Areas of operation

- Hampshire
- Portsmouth City



## Finances

| Period end | Income | Expenditure | Assets | Employees |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| March 31, 2025 | £315228 | £407136 | — | — |
| March 31, 2024 | £251464 | £395673 | — | — |
| March 31, 2023 | £197286 | £280130 | — | — |
| March 31, 2022 | £208270 | £193986 | — | — |
| March 31, 2021 | £130709 | £120089 | — | — |



## Trustees

- **Rachael Ross MBE** (Chair) — appointed May 18, 2012
- Alice Osborne — appointed Sept. 7, 2023
- Dr Spencer Pitfield OBE — appointed March 1, 2025
- Gregory Jones KC — appointed March 1, 2025
- Ken Ross OBE — appointed Jan. 9, 2015
- SIMON CHRISTOPHER BROCK — appointed July 9, 2013