Corporate giving and sponsorship

We offer a range of targeted sponsorship and donation opportunities for UK and multinational companies interested in support our work to benefit young people with Down syndrome everywhere.

We are uniquely positioned to make a substantial impact for young people with Down syndrome everywhere through innovative and practical research, and through world-leading and extensive information dissemination and communication activities.

A world-leading organisation

We offer companies the opportunity to link themselves with a world-leading organisation which makes a unique contribution to improving the lives of individuals with Down syndrome in the UK and worldwide.

Down Syndrome Education International is an efficient, innovative organisation with a wide geographical reach. Corporate supporters in recent years have included: HSBC Bank plc , Credit Suisse , PEI Media , Air BP , the Book Depository , Vodafone UK , Ambac , Waterstones.com , and CIBC World Markets .

An international audience

The charity aims to meet the needs of a large international audience of families and professionals caring for individuals with Down syndrome. Our beneficiaries come from all walks of life and from all countries.

An impressive track record

We have a track record of three decades of experience delivering real benefits to young people with Down syndrome, based on reputable, practical research.

"The charity is now central to the worldwide understanding and sharing of research from many academics and longer-term experience of those working with generations of children with Down syndrome."  (from the Making Sense of SEN report by New Philanthropy Capital ).

International support

The charity's activities make an impact around the world. We are keen to work with companies, wherever they are based, that would like to join with us to help people with Down syndrome everywhere achieve more in all areas of their development.

How you can help

We welcome support from companies based in the UK and overseas in the form of:

• donations and grants - either for our general funds or towards specific projects
• sponsorship - we can offer a range of marketing and sponsorship opportunities involving our leading publications and Web sites, both of which have an international audience
• selection as a 'charity of the year' or for other employee fundraising activities - we can also offer bespoke challenge activities from groups of employees in countries around the world
• promotion as a recipient of payroll giving
• in-kind support - such as donations of goods or services for raffle and/or auction prizes, or donations of computers or software
• offering staff as volunteers for short-periods - or seconding staff

Contact details

If you would like to know more about how we can work with you to improve the lives of young people with Down syndrome, please contact giving@downsed.org or call us or write.