# SUNSHINE AND SMILES - LEEDS DOWN SYNDROME NETWORK

## Details

- **Country:** England &amp; Wales
- **Charity number:** 1154661
- **Other names:** SUNSHINE &amp; SMILES
- **Status:** Registered
- **Legal form:** CIO
- **Registered:** Nov. 20, 2013
- **Register:** https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/en/charity-search/?p_p_id=uk_gov_ccew_onereg_charitydetails_web_portlet_CharityDetailsPortlet&amp;p_p_lifecycle=0&amp;p_p_state=maximized&amp;p_p_mode=view&amp;_uk_gov_ccew_onereg_charitydetails_web_portlet_CharityDetailsPortlet_regId=1154661


## Contact

- **Address:** Sunshine and Smiles  Leeds DSN, 3 Drummond Road, Far Headingley, LEEDS
- **Postcode:** LS16 5LB
- **Phone:** 07442 332678
- **Email:** hello@sunshineandsmiles.org.uk
- **Website:** www.sunshineandsmiles.org.uk



## Activities

**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&#x27;S SYNDROME, THEIR FAMILIES AND CARERS.THESE OBJECTS SHALL BE PRIMARILY UNDERTAKEN IN THE METROPOLITAN DISTRICT OF LEEDS AND THE SURROUNDING AREA.

**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.




## 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



## Geography

- Bradford City
- City Of Wakefield
- Kirklees
- Leeds City





## Trustees

| Name | Role | Appointed |
|---|---|---|
| **Marc Davies** | Chair | April 29, 2015 |
| Emily VUIJK |  | May 10, 2023 |
| Jonathan Astin |  | April 29, 2015 |




