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Fundraise

You are amazing!

By raising money for World Down Syndrome Day, you support the work of organisations like Down Syndrome International and our Network members, as we strive to create a more inclusive society for people with Down syndrome and intellectual disabilities worldwide.

Getting started

Set yourself a target of how much you hope to raise.

Choose your activity.

Will you organise a Lots Of Socks day at your setting? Or do you fancy a fitness challenge? What about a bake sale or quiz night?

Think about how you will collect money:

You could set up an online fundraising page using a platform like JustGiving

Raise money with JustGiving

Or use one of our sponsorship forms in our resource hub:

Resource hub

Share your challenge and your progress on social media.

Let us know you are fundraising for us. We are happy to help!

Contact us

Have a Lots Of Socks day!

A Lots Of Socks day is a fun and easy way to raise funds in your school, club or workplace. Simply invite everyone to wear their boldest and brightest, most eye-catching socks and make a donation. You could have a competition, design your own socks, decorate with sock bunting. The possibilities are endless! 
Visit our resource hub to find resources to help you run a great Lots Of Socks day!

Resources

Fundraising for Down Syndrome International

Down Syndrome International is the global network of people with Down syndrome and their families. ​

We speak up and take action, together as a network, for the human rights of all people with Down syndrome around the world.

Your money will:

Fund projects that gather evidence and advocate for changes in policy and legislation to promote rights.

Deliver meaningful campaigns to transform lives.

Maintain signposting services for people with Down syndrome and their families.

Ensure the voices of people with Down syndrome are heard.

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Sending your money to Down Syndrome International.

You can set up a fundraising page with JustGiving and the funds will come direct to us:

Fundraise with JustGiving

Send your funds by card, Bacs or PayPal using Donorbox:

Donate with Donor Box

Bank transfer

Bank name: HSBC
Bank address: HSBC, 16 King Street, Covent Garden, London, WC2E 8JF
Account name: Down Syndrome International
Account number: 71683683
Sort code: 40-04-09
IBAN: GB17HBUK40040971683683#
SWIFT number: HBUKGB4B
Currency: GBP

Cheques

Make cheques payable to Down Syndrome International
Post to: Down Syndrome International, 7-9 Chapel Street, Exmouth, Devon, EX8 1HR, United Kingdom

Thank you for your support!

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