SUNSHINE AND SMILES - LEEDS DOWN SYNDROME NETWORK
Registration #1154661 · Registered
www.sunshineandsmiles.org.ukhello@sunshineandsmiles.org.uk
Sunshine and Smiles Leeds DSN 3 Drummond Road LS16 5LB
We aim to improve the lives and opportunities of children and young people with Down Syndrome in Leeds by offering regular groups and activities, individual support and advocacy for families, raising awareness and challenging preconceptions in the wider community. We run 15 sessions per month including Speech and Language groups, family activities and age related groups. Over 70 families attend.
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About SUNSHINE AND SMILES - LEEDS DOWN SYNDROME NETWORK
SUNSHINE AND SMILES - LEEDS DOWN SYNDROME NETWORK is a registered charity in England and Wales (registration number 1154661). Based on official Charity Commission data, it holds a "Platinum" rating with a CharityScore of 90/100 — one of the highest-rated charities in England and Wales for governance and transparency. This places it among the top-rated charities in our database, reflecting strong performance across governance, financial health, and regulatory compliance. In its most recent reporting year (2024), SUNSHINE AND SMILES - LEEDS DOWN SYNDROME NETWORK reported a total income of £312,382 and total expenditure of £256,997, a spending ratio of 82% indicating a strong proportion of funds directed to charitable work. According to the Charity Commission register, SUNSHINE AND SMILES - LEEDS DOWN SYNDROME NETWORK describes its activities as follows: We aim to improve the lives and opportunities of children and young people with Down Syndrome in Leeds by offering regular groups and activities, individual support and advocacy for families, raising awareness and challenging preconceptions in the wider community. We run 15 sessions per month including Speech and Language groups, family activities and age related groups. Over 70 families attend. Our analysis found no significant governance concerns for SUNSHINE AND SMILES - LEEDS DOWN SYNDROME NETWORK. No regulatory actions, filing failures, or financial anomalies were detected in the available public data. This profile is based on data publicly available from the Charity Commission for England and Wales and is updated periodically as new filings are processed. CharityScore UK provides independent, data-driven transparency ratings to help donors give with confidence — we are not affiliated with this charity or any government body.

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Financial History
Latest spending ratio: 82.3% of income spent on charitable work
| Year | Income | Spending | Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | £312,382 | £256,997 | 82% |
Data sourced from the Charity Commission for England & Wales · Last scored 6/11/2026