Use your networks

Many of the grants and donations we receive from companies, trusts and societies arise from personal contacts made by parents and relations.

Helping us by making a link

Many of the grants and donations we receive from companies and trusts arise from parents' or relations' personal links.

Please think about the range of people you know through your family, work and social networks who may be able to support the Trust's vital work.

Links with companies

Does your employer have a community support fund or charitable donations fund?

We are always much more successful raising money from a company if one of its employees has given us their personal recommendation. Many of the company donations we receive have arisen as the result of employee nominations, matched GAYE or matched fundraising activities. Please consider approaching your employer for donations to The Down Syndrome Educational Trust.

Links with grant-makers

Do you know anyone involved as a trustee or administrator of a grant-making trust or foundation?

Many trusts do not consider unsolicited applications as they prefer to ask charities they know to bid for funding. Over recent years we have been able to secure a number of substantial grants because individuals have used their personal contacts with trust administrators and trustees.

Links with societies and clubs

Do you, or anyone you know, sit on the fundraising committee at your local Round Table, Rotary Club, Masonic Lodge, or Buffaloes, golf club or other society?

We frequently receive support from groups all over the country as a result of personal recommendations from members.

Please contact us

If you can think of any useful contacts or links you may have, or have personal links with companies or trusts, then please contact us.