Country

England & Wales

Charity number

1154661

Status

Registered

Registered

Nov. 20, 2013

Legal form

CIO

Address

Contact

Phone

07442332678

Email

[email protected]

Website

sunshineandsmiles.org.uk

Activities

We aim to improve the lives and opportunities of children and young people with Down Syndrome in Leeds by offering regular groups and activities, individual support and advocacy for families, raising awareness and challenging preconceptions in the wider community. We run 15 sessions per month including Speech and Language groups, family activities and age related groups. Over 70 families attend.

Objects: 1. The Relief Of Children And Young People With Down Syndrome And Their Families In Particular By Providing Advocacy, Advice And Support2. The Promotion Of Social Inclusion Among Children With Down Syndrome And Their Families Who Are Socially Excluded From Society, Or Parts Of Society, As A Result Of Having Down Syndrome By:a) Providing Education And Information To Support Children And Enable Their Parents/carers To Maximise Educational Opportunities For Their Children;b) Raising Public Awareness Of The Issues Affecting People With Down Syndrome, Both Generally And In Relation To Their Social Exclusion;c) Providing Workshops, Advocacy And General Support;d) Providing Recreational Facilities And Opportunities For Children With Down Syndrome And Promoting Their Wider Participation In Such Activities In Society3. The Provision Of Facilities For Recreation And Other Leisure Time Occupation In The Interest Of Social Welfare With The Object Of Improving The Conditions Of Life Of People With Down's Syndrome, Their Families And Carers.these Objects Shall Be Primarily Undertaken In The Metropolitan District Of Leeds And The Surrounding Area.

Classification

How

Provides Services, Provides Advocacy/advice/information

What

General Charitable Purposes, Education/training, The Advancement Of Health Or Saving Of Lives, Disability, Economic/community Development/employment, Human Rights/religious Or Racial Harmony/equality Or Diversity, Recreation

Who

Children/young People, People With Disabilities

Areas of operation

Local Authority

Bradford City, City Of Wakefield, Kirklees, Leeds City

Finances

Trustees

Nearby

• St Chad's Church Of England Primary School Trust 0.1 mi
• The Parochial Church Council Of The Ecclesiastical Parish Of St Chad, Far Headingley, Leeds 0.1 mi
• Richmond House School 0.1 mi
• Weetwood Parent Teacher Association 0.2 mi
• The Lentz Foundation 0.3 mi

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