Down’s-Syndrome-Scotland

Down’s-Syndrome-Scotland

Down’s Syndrome Scotland’s vision is that society fully accepts and includes people with Down’s syndrome. 

Every day we support families and people with Down’s syndrome to reach their fullest potential by providing a range of services, influencing public policy and by changing attitudes. We urgently need funding to help families who are struggling right now.

People with Down’s syndrome tell us they want to be active members of their communities, they want to be visible, valued and included.

Every month we receive calls for help from family members worried about the mental health of their son, daughter, brother or sister due to loneliness, isolation or exclusion.

Your donation is vital. Because of you, our committed Family Support Team can connect with every person with Down’s syndrome in Scotland who need us – please donate and help improve the quality of life of everyone with Down’s syndrome living in Scotland. 

Here are just some of the ways your regular Pay As You Earn donation can make a difference today:


£5 Will provide a ‘welcome to the world’ signing book for parents of new-born babies with Down’s syndrome

£10 Will help us tackle loneliness & isolation among teenagers with Down’s syndrome

£21 Will enable us to keep our helpline open for all families in need

£50 Helps us deliver training to health, social care and education specialists that promotes people of potential & tackles prejudice

£100 Will provide online wellbeing sessions for adults with Down's syndrome

Registered Charity No. Registered in Scotland No. 356717 Scottish Charity No. SC011012

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Which charities can I support?

Donations can be made to any UK registered national/local charity or recognised good cause – including places of worship, schools, and foodbanks.

You can nominate more than one charity to benefit from your donations, and you can easily change the amount or nominated causes at any time. 

If your chosen cause is not listed on this site, you can still support them. Just make sure to include their registered charity number so there is no delay in forwarding on your donation.

If you’d like to make a difference close to home, you can choose to support University of Manchester students and research, or donate to Manchester Museum. Just look for 'The University of Manchester' on the drop-down menu when making your donation.

Please contact us via the live chat on the bottom left of your screen if you have any questions.

Below is a selection of causes you may wish to consider: 

- The University of Manchester: Greatest Need Wood Street Mission UK-Med - The University of Manchester: Supporting Students - The University of Manchester: Supporting Research Shelter UNICEF - Manchester Museum
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For more information

Please email the Payroll Giving in Action helpline at [email protected] or use our live chat facility if you need any assistance or guidance. This may include help with completing the donation form, details of your charitable cause, making multiple donations, calculating financial contributions etc.