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
Contact
- Phone
- 01924922924
- [email protected]
- Website
downsandspecialfriends.org
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 |
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