--- title: "Downs and Special Friends — check charity number 1210506 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Downs and Special Friends a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1210506. Disability charity based in Batley. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/downs-and-special-friends retrieved: 2026-08-24T02:45:58.622Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Downs and Special Friends is a registered charity (number 1210506) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: disability. 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 Downs and Special Friends? Registered charity number 1210506 Status Registered (active) Charity type CIO Location Batley Website [www.downsandspecialfriends.org](http://www.downsandspecialfriends.org/) ## What does Downs and Special Friends do? Downs and Special Friends supports children and adults with Down syndrome, Autism, ADHD, and other diagnosed or undiagnosed disabilities. We provide inclusive social events, educational workshops, recreational activities, and family support to enhance wellbeing, confidence, and life skills. We operate in Batley and surrounding communities, promoting inclusion and social integration. ## What causes is Downs and Special Friends registered for? Disability ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Downs and Special Friends yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Downs and Special Friends 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=downs-and-special-friends&type=claim) [Visit charity website](http://www.downsandspecialfriends.org/) ## Frequently asked questions Is Downs and Special Friends a legitimate charity? Yes. Downs and Special Friends is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1210506) 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 Downs and Special Friends's charity number? Downs and Special Friends's charity number is 1210506. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 1210506? Search 1210506 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 Downs and Special Friends do? Downs and Special Friends supports children and adults with Down syndrome, Autism, ADHD, and other diagnosed or undiagnosed disabilities. We provide inclusive social events, educational workshops, recreational activities, and family support to enhance wellbeing, confidence, and life skills. We operate in Batley and surrounding communities, promoting inclusion and social integration. Does Downs and Special Friends have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Downs and Special Friends. 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 Downs and Special Friends? Downs and Special Friends's website is http://www.downsandspecialfriends.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/1210506).