South Manchester Down's Syndrome Support Group

07593 542107

We offer support for people who have Down's syndrome, their families, carers and practitioners.

We are a parent-led charity, supporting children and adults who have Down's syndrome and their families. We provide social events, speech and language therapy, information and training to enable our young people to fulfil their potential. We also support a local development officer to deliver WorkFit locally - supporting people who have Down's syndrome into work.

Why the community needs us
We support families, carers and anyone else who has an interest in Down's syndrome. We distribute newsletters to over 300 people, including families and practitioners, provide information, organise social events and training. Our social events offer family support and an opportunity for children with Down's syndrome and siblings to make friends. Our Chatterbox club is a monthly family club with the opportunity to take part in speech and language therapy sessions.

Our impact on the community
Annually we train over 200 delegates, topics including numeracy, communication, accessing the curriculum, literacy, supporting positive behaviour, SRE and toilet training. Chattebox is a family social club with arts and crafts, yoga, sing and sign and speech therapy. Our newsletters inform parents and practitioners of our events and other activities. We provide a social network for parents to give and receive mutual support and for children to develop supportive friendships.

Volunteers needed

We are always looking for volunteers to help with fund raising. Hold a cake sale, wearing green for the day, climbing a mountain, running a marathon, organise a social event, whatever you can do!

What your gift could provide

£5

refreshments at preschool group

£10

Subsidise one session of Chatterbox for one child

£15

Fund a delegate place at our training events

Fundraise for us!

Charity Information

South Manchester Down's Syndrome Support Group

Telephone: 07593 542107

Address: Unit 17, 41 Old Birley St, Manchester Greater Manchester M15 5RF

Established in: 2004