How We Spend Your Money

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As a charity, we rely almost entirely on voluntary donations.  We currently need £2.1 million per annum to operate and hope that you will be able to help us reach our target.

£5 The cost to the DSA to produce 10 copies of one of our free resources which provides information for our new parents.
£25 Providing an hour of face to face support to a parent from one of our trained Information Officers on any aspect of living with Down's syndrome.
£100 Specialist support for four hours from our Education Officer or Welfare Benefits Adviser offering clear, helpful guidance through the regulatory mazes.
£500 Tailored, specific legal advice and assistance to uphold education and social care rights for individual cases.
£1,200 Producing and distributing 1,000 copies of our Journal, giving the latest news on all issues relating to Down's syndrome.
£2,500 An Information Exchange Day - bringing together local groups for a regional day conference allowing exchange of information, ideas and enthusiasm as well as the opportunity to hear some great speakers.
£4,000 A year's supply of top medical advice which can be offered free to our members.
£5,000 The cost to pay for a year of coaching sessions for a DSActive team (sport for people with Down's syndrome).
£10,000 What it takes to maintain our helpline services for one month.

You can read our Annual Report and Financial accounts for the past two years. Please select the title below to view.

2010/2011 Annual Report and Consolidated Accounts

2011/2012 - Annual Report and Consolidated Accounts