We are a unique charity based at the Pamela Sunter Centre, Whitley Street, Bingley working to support children and young people with Down syndrome, their families and the professionals who work with them.

Some families travel for over 2 hours to access our services and we reach out across England, and beyond, to provide training in the inclusion, education and development of children with Down syndrome.

Established in 2000 by four families, all of whom have a child with Down syndrome, the charity is still very much run by parents. Most of our Directors and staff are parents with lived experience.

WE NEED YOUR HELP

Our current level of service costs £14,000 per month. We have no statutory funding. All of our income is from grants and fundraising activities. Without secure funds our services cannot continue.

We believe all children with Down syndrome deserve the same opportunities as other children.

WHAT WE DO

At the centre we provide training, early intervention, speech and language sessions, a weekly youth club and vital support via telephone, email, social media, home visits and counselling.

We also organise external social activities for our young people and families such as weekly dance classes, a Going Our Club, a weekly gym club and summer trips.

All of our services are in high demand and many days we find ourselves stretched to capacity; we never like to say ‘no’ to any family or school in need of help.

‘This fantastic charity made a huge difference to our lives, that fell apart on learning our new baby had Down syndrome’

‘This charity can and has transformed the lives of many people, it must be supported to be able to continue it’s valuable work’

'A fantastic service which is second to none and would be a devastating loss to the community if it was to close due to lack of funds’