--- title: "Down Syndrome Development Trust — check charity number 1155830 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Down Syndrome Development Trust a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1155830. General Charitable Purposes charity based in science park Square. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/down-syndrome-development-trust retrieved: 2026-08-24T03:49:53.529Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Down Syndrome Development Trust is a registered charity (number 1155830) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: general charitable purposes; education/training; the advancement of health or saving of lives. Its latest reported income was £329,000 (year ending 2025-01-31). CharityCompare shows its official register record below; a Clarity Score is added automatically once detailed filing history is available. ## What are the key facts about Down Syndrome Development Trust? Registered charity number 1155830 Status Registered (active) Charity type Charitable company Location science park Square Latest income (year ending 2025-01-31) £329,000 Website [www.downsyndromedevelopment.org.uk](http://www.downsyndromedevelopment.org.uk/) ## What does Down Syndrome Development Trust do? Enrichment activities for children and young people with Down syndrome such as sports music, training for parents and school staff based around the specific learning profile of children with Down syndrome. Consultations for parents and into schools. reading interventions and resources. ## What causes is Down Syndrome Development Trust registered for? General Charitable PurposesEducation/trainingThe Advancement Of Health Or Saving Of Lives ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Down Syndrome Development Trust yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Down Syndrome Development Trust is on the official register but outside the detailed-filing group we currently score (or awaiting its first filings), so we show its official register record instead of a rating. Its score appears automatically once enough filing data exists — never by payment. [How scoring works](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/methodology) ## Is this your charity? Claim this profile free to add your own description, correct details, or respond publicly. Optional [partner plans](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/partners) add your logo, photos, verified badge and supporter features — claiming itself is always free and never changes any score. [Claim this profile — free](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/claim?charity=down-syndrome-development-trust&type=claim) [Visit charity website](http://www.downsyndromedevelopment.org.uk/) ## Frequently asked questions Is Down Syndrome Development Trust a legitimate charity? Yes. Down Syndrome Development Trust is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1155830) regulated by the Charity Commission for England and Wales. You can verify it on the official register. Registration proves status — it is not a Clarity Score or an impact rating. What is Down Syndrome Development Trust's charity number? Down Syndrome Development Trust's charity number is 1155830. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 1155830? Search 1155830 on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register or on CharityCompare. Confirm the registered name matches the organisation asking for money — scammers sometimes reuse real charity numbers. What does Down Syndrome Development Trust do? Enrichment activities for children and young people with Down syndrome such as sports music, training for parents and school staff based around the specific learning profile of children with Down syndrome. Consultations for parents and into schools. reading interventions and resources. Does Down Syndrome Development Trust have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Down Syndrome Development Trust. 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 Syndrome Development Trust? Down Syndrome Development Trust's website is http://www.downsyndromedevelopment.org.uk — donate there directly so the charity receives the full amount. CharityCompare never takes a commission on donations. Source: Charity Commission for England and Wales register extract dated 2026-07-31, used under the [Open Government Licence v3.0](https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/). Always verify current details on the [official register entry](https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/en/charity-search/-/charity-details/1155830).