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Downs And Special Friends

Country
England & Wales
Charity number
1210506
Status
Registered
Registered
Oct. 16, 2024
Legal form
CIO

Address

Address
5 HOWARD STREET
BATLEY
WF17 6AA

Activities

Downs and Special Friends supports children and adults with Down syndrome, Autism, ADHD, and other diagnosed or undiagnosed disabilities. We provide inclusive social events, educational workshops, recreational activities, and family support to enhance wellbeing, confidence, and life skills. We operate in Batley and surrounding communities, promoting inclusion and social integration.

Objects: For The Public Benefit The Relief Of Children And Young People With Down Syndrome, Autism, ADHD, Neurological Disorders, Diagnosed Or Awaiting Diagnoses, And Their Families, In Particular 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 Disabilities, 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 Disabilities And Promoting Their Wider Participation In Such Activities In Society.

Classification

How
Provides Services, Provides Advocacy/advice/information
What
Disability
Who
People With Disabilities

Areas of operation

Local Authority
East Riding Of Yorkshire

Trustees

Name Appointed
Akhtar Husen Kasia (Chair) Oct. 16, 2024
Aneesa Jamil Oct. 16, 2024
Mohamed-Ashraf Sharif-Ahmed Patel May 18, 2025
Nighat Shaheen Yaqoob Oct. 16, 2024
sobia iqbal March 1, 2025