Down's Syndrome Manchester Thrive with us Trustees. Annual Report I September 2024 to 31 August 2025 what will this report tell you? About the charity How the charity has spent its money this year About the charity Charity Name: Down's Syndrome Manchester (DSM) Charity Number 1164570 Down's Syndrome Manchester Address: Unit 17. 41 Old Birley Street. Manchester. M15 5RF How DSM is ru DSM is a charity. Char We must follow charity rules. CHARITY Trustees run the charity. Trustees are chosen at Annual General Meeting or by other Trustees at other times of the year. Trustees have to be honest and reliable people. Our Trustees: F/A Rick Cowgill Chair Steve Ashton Secretary Jitka Cowgill Treasurer Lydia Burke clare Hillyer Tina Kirwin- McGinley Sean Charlotte Farrington Todd DSM would like a Trustee with Down's syndrome. Catherine Hapriss Vacancy Employees: The DSM Team Esther Whitoker CEO Started in May 2022 Claipe Reynolds Events & Volunteer Manager Started in Sept 202 left ln May 2025 Kayleigh Howopth Admin & Finance Assistant Started in July 2023 Amy Town Fundraising Manager started in April 2025 Suzi Lindsay Family Support Worker Susan Macdonald Programme Manager Started in July 2025 storted in JuThe 2025 Emmo Goswell Progpamme Manager started in July 2025 Employees: WorkFit Co-ordinators John Henry (Maternity Cover) Lucy Dyson (On Maternity Leave) Speech and Language Therapists Adelisa Yon IPre-school and cover) Alison Calow Helen Adkins Judith Patel (Last conversglion group in Jurke 2025. corttinuiAg ad hot 8upport) Rachel Stevens Jen Chan (Star￿d ift Septembep 20241 Rhoda Badge (Started IA September 2024. went moternlty leave lft Applll (Started in September 20241 Occupational Therapist Makaton Tutor Anita Bartlett Jen Ellison What does DSM do? Down's Syndrome Manchester Thrive with us Our vision is an inclusive world. where every person with Down's syThdrome is visible. suppopted and celebpoted We help individuals with Down's syndrome and their families to thrive through emotional and practical support, education and a warm welcome. Because we believe everyone deserves to be included. Have_IUn- with What kind of charity is DSM? We respect everyone We work together We are ambitious We are caring We are positive what does the Treasurer say. The increase shows we were successful in fundraising and new ideas this has helped us reach more families. We are strong because we have more spare money called reserves. Overall the progress shows we are making good financial decisions and also how hard everyone is working to support our mission Financial Overview Money i £187.651 Money spent. £163.240 'Figures subject to slight adjustments as the occounts are finalised where the Charity's money has come from this year Grants T7.50% Fundralslng & Donatlons 18.60% Events & Merchandise Sales How the Charity has spent its money this year Overheads 83.7186 Chatterbox 9.1016 Rebrandlng ￿ 8.94% Hollday Club 2 4.0546 AIIGroup Actlvftles 3.93Y• Bulldlng Hlre 19116 SubscrlptlonsllT Software 3.e096 Memberlstafftrrustee Tralnlng ￿ 1.7346 Legal & Professlonal Expenses 1.16Yo Fundralslngcosts 0.879b Overheads is a word we use to describe the costs of running the charity what does the Chair of Trustees say. Rick is proud of DSM and its members Rick is thankful to the DSM team (frustees and StafD for all the hard work Our success is thanks to our members. trustees. staff, and volunteers. This year has been a really good year for our charity We have grown stronger and made big ploThs for the future. Helped more people and made a bigger difference. Change We are looking for an experienced Chair to help the charity grow. when we find the best person I am going to stop being a Trustee Looking Back with Pride I feel very proud of whot we have achieved together. I know our community is strong. It has been amazing to be your Trustee and Chair during this exciting time. I look forward to seeing the charity continue to grow. create new ideas, and make a lasting difference. what does the Chair of Trustees say. This year showed strong finoncial growth and stability. Income and spending both increased by about 25%. matching our goals for steady. sustainable growth. The increase reflects successful fundraising and new initiatives that helped us reach more families. We strengthened our Pinancial security by increasing our reserves. This helps us manage a larger budget and meet future commitments confidently. Overall. the progress shows strong financial management and the dedication of everyone supporting our mission. Together, we've built a solid foundation for even greater impact in the future. 10 What does the CEO say. Esther has loved seeing members thrive Esther is excited to see the learning for life project continue to develop Holiday club was amazing. The socials have been fun and important for members Members DSM has more than 400 members Members can: Vote at charity meetings Become Trustees Vote Attend DSM events and training How we communicate with our members Downs Syndrome Monchester Emoil newsletter each month Social rnedia Email Who dre WhatsApp WhatsApp Our website - www.dsmanchester.org.uk Important things that have happened this year Chatterbox Preschool 12 10- 16s Socials Over 17s Socials Singing Hands Training Project Smile Parent Socials 13 tht Week, Speak Up User Group Volunteer Programme J•LJ+ Holiday Club DSM Dad's Football Team New things that have happened this year Re-bran(L. We became Down's A>