01 Identity
Scottish charity record
- OSCR charity number
- SC049993
- Status
- Not Submitted
- Regulatory type
- Standard
- Designated religious body
- No
- Geographical spread
- More than one local authority area in Scotland
- Volunteers
- 1-50 volunteers
- Staff
- 0
- Postcode
- GL3 3HJ
02 Purpose and work
What the charity exists to do
The Charity was set up to raise awareness and change negative perceptions of Down syndrome and to provide support to parents, carers and families of those with DS. We raise awareness by running social media campaigns that demonstrate what life is actually like with a person with Down syndrome, the 'lived experience'. We have also created a new parent book that is designed to support new and expectant parents. This book focuses on lived experiences that are typical of the majority of real people with DS. We provide these books free of charge to support groups and maternity units across the UK. More recently we have been providing grants to support groups to help fund gift baskets for new and expectant parents which contain our book, small gifts and information regarding support. We also fund training for parents and carers in Makaton sign language, helping children with DS with maths and their writing skills.
Charitable purposes
- the advancement of education
- the promotion of equality and diversity
- the relief of those in need by reason of age, ill-health, disability, financial hardship or other disadvantage
Beneficiaries
- People with disabilities or health problems
- Other defined groups
Activities
- It carries out activities or services itself
Constitutional objectives
4 The organisation's purposes are: 4.1 the promotion of equality and diversity to eliminate prejudice and lack of acceptance felt by those with Down Syndrome from the general public by utilising various media to put positive, modern representations of individuals with Down Syndrome into the public domain. 4.2 the relief of those of need by reason of disability by the provision of support to pre-natal, new and existing parents of children with Down Syndrome through the provision of positive literature, parent-led presentations and online support services. and 4.3 the advancement of education by informing professionals in public and private organisations about Down Syndrome. Including, but not limited to, how best to engage with them and their families as well as the benefits of employing them within their organisation.
03 Annual returns
Income and expenditure history
| Year end | Income | Expenditure | Staff | Return received |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30 June 2025 | £0 | £0 | 0 | Not supplied |
| 30 June 2024 | £5,559 | £8,830 | 0 | 31 March 2025 |
| 30 June 2023 | £11,671 | £14,139 | 0 | 7 October 2024 |
| 30 June 2022 | £49,456 | £40,194 | 0 | 31 March 2023 |
| 30 June 2021 | £32,862 | £14,269 | 0 | 25 March 2022 |
Figures are those reported by the charity and supplied in the OSCR bulk download. Blank facts remain distinct from zero.
04 Contact record
Principal office or trustees address
- Address supplied to OSCR
- 80 Brookfield Road, Hucclecote
- Website supplied to OSCR
- www.wouldntchangeathing.org
- Parent charity
- Not supplied
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05 Provenance
Source for this profile
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