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Wakefield And District Down's Syndrome Support Group

Country
England & Wales
Charity number
1155866
Status
Registered
Registered
Feb. 20, 2014
Legal form
CIO
Area of benefit
Within Wakefield And District

Address

Address
2 Moor Top Avenue
Ackworth
Pontefract
WF7 7JR

Activities

We offer support to families and we run activities and events to enable those families to have fun, develop friendships and, ultimately, to support each other. We aim to make a positive difference by improving understanding and positive awareness of Down's syndrome in our community through social media, training/information for families and professionals and through participation in local events.

Objects: The Promotion Of Social Inclusion Among People With Down’s Syndrome And Those With Other Learning / Additional Needs Including Their Families And Carers Within Wakefield And District And Its Immediately Bordering Areas Who Are Socially Excluded As A Result Of Their Condition By Preventing Them From Becoming Socially Excluded, Relieving Their Needs And Assisting Them To Integrate Into Society By:-1.providing Information, Forums, Advocacy And General Support; And2.by Providing Recreational Facilities And Opportunities.

Classification

How
Provides Services, Provides Advocacy/advice/information
What
Disability
Who
Children/young People, People With Disabilities, Other Defined Groups

Areas of operation

Local Authority
City Of Wakefield

Finances

Period end Income Expenditure
Feb. 17, 2025 £7,881 £5,856
Feb. 17, 2024 £4,177 £15,342
Feb. 17, 2023 £4,958 £11,935
Feb. 17, 2022 £5,370 £4,785
Feb. 17, 2021 £7,705 £4,119

Trustees

Name Appointed
Ann-Marie Sheard (Chair) Jan. 22, 2014
Alison Brown Jan. 22, 2014
Andrea Jayne Arnold Jan. 22, 2014
Ann Aylward Jan. 11, 2019
Christopher Sharp June 7, 2024
John Crawshaw Sept. 1, 2015
Neil Courtman Jan. 22, 2014
Nigel Le Page March 10, 2023
Ruth Noble Jan. 22, 2014