Down's Syndrome North East (number 1096003) is listed as registered in the Charity Commission snapshot used here. Check the live register for its current position. Registration does not authenticate a particular fundraising appeal or establish the impact of a donation.
What does Down's Syndrome North East do?
We offer and provide - advice and help to parents and carers - opportunities to meet other families with get-togethers, drop-ins and play meetings - a variety of social events and activities for all ages, such as parties, music, art and dance workshops and sporting events - regular conferences on all matters concerned with DS - newsletter. We raise the profile of the needs of people with DS.
Activities reported on the official register · extract 2026-10-04.
From the annual return
Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for Down's Syndrome North East
Answers Down's Syndrome North East gave in its annual return to the Charity Commission for the year ending 31 March 2025, plus its register entry. A blank answer in the return is shown as not reported, never as “no”.
Can I claim Gift Aid, and are the trustees paid?
The register records Down's Syndrome North East as registered with HMRC for Gift Aid, so a UK taxpayer can usually add 25p to every £1 they give by making a Gift Aid declaration. Work out your Gift Aid
Down's Syndrome North East's annual return for the year ending 31 March 2025 reports that one or more trustees received payments or other benefits (payments for providing services). Charity law allows this only in limited circumstances; the trustees' annual report should explain it.
Registration details
Registered as a charity
Where it says it operates
Gateshead · Newcastle Upon Tyne City · North Tyneside · South Tyneside · Sunderland · Durham · Northumberland · Middlesbrough
Classifications supplied to the register; extract 2026-10-04. These broad categories do not establish eligibility or current capacity. Use the official contact details to ask about access, referrals and service area.
What causes is Down's Syndrome North East registered for?
Disability
Why is there no Clarity Score for Down's Syndrome North East yet?
Our dataset does not yet contain the detailed filing history needed to score Down's Syndrome North East.
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The register facts and available annual-return disclosures above remain useful. Payment never influences a rating.
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Is Down's Syndrome North East a legitimate charity?
The register data used for this profile lists Down's Syndrome North East as a registered charity (number 1096003) with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Check the current register entry. A real charity number does not verify a fundraiser or appeal, and registration is not an impact rating.
What is Down's Syndrome North East's charity number?
Down's Syndrome North East's charity number is 1096003. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
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What does Down's Syndrome North East do?
We offer and provide - advice and help to parents and carers - opportunities to meet other families with get-togethers, drop-ins and play meetings - a variety of social events and activities for all ages, such as parties, music, art and dance workshops and sporting events - regular conferences on all matters concerned with DS - newsletter. We raise the profile of the needs of people with DS.
Does Down's Syndrome North East have reviews and complaints?
CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Down's Syndrome North East. This basic profile confirms registration and register facts. Rated charities also show a filing-based Clarity Score. For formal complaints, contact the Charity Commission for England and Wales or the Fundraising Regulator as appropriate.
How can I donate to Down's Syndrome North East?
Down's Syndrome North East's website listed in our register data is http://www.dsne.org.uk. Verify it against the current register before donating. CharityCompare does not process donations or take a commission; the charity's payment provider may charge fees.
Can I claim Gift Aid on a donation to Down's Syndrome North East?
The register records Down's Syndrome North East as registered with HMRC for Gift Aid, so a UK taxpayer can usually add 25p to every £1 they give by making a Gift Aid declaration.
Are Down's Syndrome North East's trustees paid?
Down's Syndrome North East's annual return for the year ending 31 March 2025 reports that one or more trustees received payments or other benefits (payments for providing services). Charity law allows this only in limited circumstances; the trustees' annual report should explain it.
When was Down's Syndrome North East registered as a charity?
Down's Syndrome North East was entered on the register on 17 February 2003.