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Individual and family giving

Individual and family giving is at the heart of funding for our core work.

Personal donations, memberships and volunteer fundraising activities provide substantial and reliable core funding for our research and education activities.

Wherever you live, there are many ways to give to support our work for people with Down syndrome around the world.

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Delivering results

We have a clear vision and a proven track record for delivering practical improvements to all areas of development and education for people with Down syndrome.

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Giving options

You can give in many ways - choose what suits you best -

  • Donate
    Making a donation is an easy, quick and direct way to support our work.
  • Join us
    Membership is an excellent way of providing regular support for our work and staying informed.
  • Fundraising events
    Support our work through collections, events and challenges.
  • Online fundraising
    Support our work when you shop online or you raise money through 'eBay for charity'.
  • Networking
    Use your network of contacts to help us secure money and apply for grants.
  • Legacies
    Remember the Trust in your will and leave a lasting impact.

Using your money wisely

We put all donations to good use -

  • We focus on activities with a broad reach and demonstrable impact.
  • We work hard to ensure that our activities are operated as efficiently and effectively as possible.
  • We do not overspend on fundraisers - our fundraising costs to charitable expenditure ratio is 9% - far lower than many charities.

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