# DOWNS AND SPECIAL FRIENDS

## Details

- **Country:** England & Wales
- **Charity number:** 1210506
- **Status:** Registered
- **Legal form:** CIO
- **Registered:** Oct. 16, 2024
- **Register:** https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/en/charity-search/?p_p_id=uk_gov_ccew_onereg_charitydetails_web_portlet_CharityDetailsPortlet&p_p_lifecycle=0&p_p_state=maximized&p_p_mode=view&_uk_gov_ccew_onereg_charitydetails_web_portlet_CharityDetailsPortlet_regId=1210506


## Contact

- **Address:** 5 HOWARD STREET, BATLEY
- **Postcode:** WF17 6AA
- **Phone:** 01924922924
- **Email:** info@downsandspecialfriends.org
- **Website:** www.downsandspecialfriends.org



## Activities

**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.

**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.




## Classification

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



## Areas of operation

- East Riding Of Yorkshire




## Trustees

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