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Giving grants

We work in partnership with grant-making trusts and foundations in the UK and around the world to address areas of common concern relating to the development and education of individuals with Down syndrome.

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.

Our unique contribution

"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 Making Sense of SEN, available from New Philanthropy Capital ).

New directions

The Trust has published an updated strategy for the next 5 years, setting out our vision for how we will help people with Down syndrome achieve more.

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Track record

The Trust has a track record of over two decades' experience working with a range of respected grant-makers to deliver real benefits to young people with Down syndrome.

Project funders in recent years have included: The Big Lottery Fund , BBC Children in Need , The Freemasons' Grand Charity , The Esmée Fairbairn Foundation , The Rufford Maurice Laing Foundation , and The Lloyds TSB Foundation .

International support

The Trust's activities make an impact around the world. We are keen to work with international foundations and institutions who would like to join with us to help people with Down syndrome everywhere achieve more in all areas of their development. Find out more about international giving...

Fundraising costs and standards

We only spend around 9p of every £1 donated on fundraising.
The Down Syndrome Educational Trust is an organisational member of the Institute of Fundraising .
We maintain the highest standards of fundraising practice and adhere to the Institute of Fundraising's Code of Conduct and its Codes of Fundraising Practice .

Annual reports

If you want to know more about how we spend the money we receive, you can read our Annual Report and Accounts...

Find our more

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 or write.

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