--- title: "Down Syndrome Swimming Great Britain — check charity number 1175333 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Down Syndrome Swimming Great Britain a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1175333. Amateur Sport charity based in Twickenham. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/down-syndrome-swimming-great-britain retrieved: 2026-08-24T01:32:16.778Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Down Syndrome Swimming Great Britain is a registered charity (number 1175333) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: amateur sport. Its latest reported income was £153,168 (year ending 2024-12-31). 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 Swimming Great Britain? Registered charity number 1175333 Status Registered (active) Charity type Charitable company Location Twickenham Latest income (year ending 2024-12-31) £153,168 Website [www.dss-gb.org](http://www.dss-gb.org/) ## 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. ## 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? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Down Syndrome Swimming Great Britain 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-swimming-great-britain&type=claim) [Visit charity website](http://www.dss-gb.org/) ## Frequently asked questions Is Down Syndrome Swimming Great Britain a legitimate charity? Yes. Down Syndrome Swimming Great Britain is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1175333) 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 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 is http://www.dss-gb.org/ — 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/1175333).