As a charity, we rely almost entirely on voluntary donations. We currently need £2 million per annum to operate and hope that you will be able to help us reach our target.

If you’ve ever wondered where the money you raise goes, here’s a little insight into what we spend your money on and as you can see, every little really does help!

£5	The cost to the DSA to produce 10 copies of one of our free resources which provides information for our new parents.
£10	To provide one adult health book.
£25	Providing an hour of 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 Information Officer or Welfare Benefits Adviser offering clear, helpful guidance through the regulatory mazes.
£500	To provide training to an employer empowering them to employ someone with Down’s syndrome
£600	To provide an assessment and report for a person with Down’s syndrome
£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 and 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 (sporting opportunities for people who have Down’s syndrome).
£10,000	What it takes to maintain our helpline services for one month.