--- title: "Down Syndrome UK — check charity number 1184564 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Down Syndrome UK a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1184564. Education/training charity based in 483 Green Lanes. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/down-syndrome-uk retrieved: 2026-08-24T02:46:04.135Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Down Syndrome UK is a registered charity (number 1184564) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: education/training; disability; human rights/religious or racial harmony/equality or diversity. Its latest reported income was £454,578 (year ending 2025-08-31). 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 UK? Registered charity number 1184564 Status Registered (active) Charity type CIO Location 483 Green Lanes Latest income (year ending 2025-08-31) £454,578 Website [www.downsyndromeuk.co.uk](http://www.downsyndromeuk.co.uk/) ## What does Down Syndrome UK do? Down Syndrome UK works to improve the lives of people with Down syndrome, and their families. We primarily work in maternity care and early years, providing resources, training and support to parents and professionals to empower those with Down syndrome to thrive and flourish. ## What causes is Down Syndrome UK registered for? Education/trainingDisabilityHuman Rights/religious Or Racial Harmony/equality Or Diversity ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Down Syndrome UK yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Down Syndrome UK 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-uk&type=claim) [Visit charity website](http://www.downsyndromeuk.co.uk/) ## Frequently asked questions Is Down Syndrome UK a legitimate charity? Yes. Down Syndrome UK is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1184564) 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 UK's charity number? Down Syndrome UK's charity number is 1184564. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 1184564? Search 1184564 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 UK do? Down Syndrome UK works to improve the lives of people with Down syndrome, and their families. We primarily work in maternity care and early years, providing resources, training and support to parents and professionals to empower those with Down syndrome to thrive and flourish. Does Down Syndrome UK have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Down Syndrome UK. 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 UK? Down Syndrome UK's website is http://www.downsyndromeuk.co.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/1184564).