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Down Syndrome Swimming Great Britain

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Down Syndrome Swimming Great Britain is a registered charity in England & Wales. Its register classifications include amateur sport.

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What are the key facts about Down Syndrome Swimming Great Britain?

Reported income · year ending 2025-12-31
£223,619
Reported spending · year ending 2025-12-31
£220,544
Registered charity number
1175333
Status in source extract
Registered
Charity type
Charitable company
Register contact address detail (not service area)
Twickenham
Registered for Gift Aid (HMRC)
Yes

Quick answer

Down Syndrome Swimming Great Britain (number 1175333) 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 Syndrome Swimming Great Britain do?

25 swimmers took part DS World Swimming Champs in, Canada in July. 24 countries took part, DSS-GB came 2nd, Currently organising next DSS-GB training camp in Newcastle in Aug. Supporting families to access good inclusive swim clubs around GB. Sharing information regarding National and local swim events. Reviewing gov doc. Updating current and also writing new policies. Actively fundraising.

Activities reported on the official register · extract 2026-10-04.

From the annual return

Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for Down Syndrome Swimming Great Britain

Answers Down Syndrome Swimming Great Britain gave in its annual return to the Charity Commission for the year ending 31 December 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 Syndrome Swimming Great Britain 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 Syndrome Swimming Great Britain's annual return for the year ending 31 December 2025 reports that no trustee received remuneration or other benefits from the charity.

Registration details

Registered as a charity
Company number
10437920 (Companies House)
Where it says it operates
Throughout England and Wales · Scotland · Northern Ireland

Who it supports and how it works

Reported beneficiaries: People With Disabilities.

Reported activities: Provides Advocacy/advice/information.

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 Syndrome Swimming Great Britain registered for?

Amateur Sport

Why is there no Clarity Score for Down Syndrome Swimming Great Britain yet?

Our dataset does not yet contain the detailed filing history needed to score Down Syndrome Swimming Great Britain. An unrated profile is a gap in our assessment, not a negative judgement about the charity. The register facts and available annual-return disclosures above remain useful. Payment never influences a rating. How scoring works

What should you check before donating to Down Syndrome Swimming Great Britain?

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Frequently asked questions

Is Down Syndrome Swimming Great Britain a legitimate charity?
The register data used for this profile lists Down Syndrome Swimming Great Britain as a registered charity (number 1175333) 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 Syndrome Swimming Great Britain's charity number?
Down Syndrome Swimming Great Britain's charity number is 1175333. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
How do I check charity number 1175333?
Search 1175333 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 Swimming Great Britain do?
25 swimmers took part DS World Swimming Champs in, Canada in July. 24 countries took part, DSS-GB came 2nd, Currently organising next DSS-GB training camp in Newcastle in Aug. Supporting families to access good inclusive swim clubs around GB. Sharing information regarding National and local swim events. Reviewing gov doc. Updating current and also writing new policies. Actively fundraising.
Does Down Syndrome Swimming Great Britain have reviews and complaints?
CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Down Syndrome Swimming Great Britain. 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 Swimming Great Britain?
Down Syndrome Swimming Great Britain's website listed in our register data is http://www.dss-gb.org/. 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 Syndrome Swimming Great Britain?
The register records Down Syndrome Swimming Great Britain 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 Syndrome Swimming Great Britain's trustees paid?
Down Syndrome Swimming Great Britain's annual return for the year ending 31 December 2025 reports that no trustee received remuneration or other benefits from the charity.
When was Down Syndrome Swimming Great Britain registered as a charity?
Down Syndrome Swimming Great Britain was entered on the register on 24 October 2017. It is also a company registered at Companies House (company number 10437920).

Source: Charity Commission for England and Wales register extract dated 2026-10-04, used under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Always verify current details on the official register entry.