Membership

The Down's Syndrome Association has more than 20,000 members. These are mostly the parents/carers, grandparents and siblings of children with Down's syndrome and adults with Down's syndrome. We also have about 2,000 associate members. These are mostly aunts/uncles, godparents, friends and those with a professional interest.

The Down's Syndrome Association is a membership led company limited by guarantee.

What is a company limited by guarantee?

A company limited by guarantee is normally incorporated for non-profit making functions. The company has no share capital. A company limited by guarantee has members rather than stakeholders. The members of the company guarantee/undertake to contribute, in this case £1, which becomes due in the event of the company being wound up. The Memorandum normally includes a non-profit distribution clause and these companies are usually formed by clubs, professional, trade or research associations.