Finance Score: 2

Governance Score: 6

Support Score: 7

Strong growth: +2
No PartB

Dynamic board: +3
Gender balanced board: +3

Grant maker support: +7

Overall GiG Score: 15

SUNSHINE AND SMILES - LEEDS DOWN SYNDROME NETWORK

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.

Analysis by Giving is Great

Positives:

There has been strong growth in spending over the last 5 years
There have been no material income shortfalls in recent years
A significant proportion of recent income was derived from major grant makers
The Board appears to be well diversified in terms of gender and dynamic in terms of composition

Financial issues to consider:

A PartB annual return has not been required and so detailed financial information is not available from the online data

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Income & Spending ?

Sources of Income ?

Y/E	Income £k	Spending £k	Surplus/ Deficit	Fundraising Cost £k	Total Funds £k	Unrestricted Funds £k	Mths Rsrvs	Staff	Volun- teers
30/11/22	£175	£192	£-17	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	4
30/11/21	£89	£92	£-3	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	5
30/11/20	£115	£81	£34	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	5
30/11/19	£184	£126	£58	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	8
30/11/18	£100	£69	£31	£0	£0	£0	n/a	0	5
30/11/17	£87	£56	£31	£0	£0	£0	n/a	0	0
30/11/16	£60	£64	£-4	£0	£0	£0	n/a	0	0
30/11/15	£102	£45	£57	£0	£0	£0	n/a	0	0
30/11/14	£75	£32	£43	£0	£0	£0	n/a	0	0

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Highest pay bracket: less than £60,000

Established: 11 years

www.sunshineandsmiles.org.uk

hello@sunshineandsmiles.org.uk

07442332678

Charity Commission for England and Wales

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Listed activities

Disability
Economic/Community Development/Employment
Education/Training
General Charitable Purposes
Human Rights/Religious Or Racial Harmony/Equality Or Diversity
Recreation
The Advancement Of Health Or Saving Of Lives

GiG Classification

Other specialist outpatient services

How it operates

Provides advocacy/advice/information
Provides services

Where it operates

Bradford City, City Of Wakefield, Kirklees, Leeds City,

Who it helps

Children/Young People
People With Disabilities

Who works here?

Unknown number of employees
4 volunteers

Who's supporting them? ?

Donations from Grant Makers ?

We have details on the following significant donations. Multi-year donations are allocated to the years for which they are earmarked.

Major supporters in last 5 years

Leeds Community Foundation	£65,510
DCMS	£28,000
Crowdfunder	£5,004
Co-Operative Group	£2,514

Specific Donations

Amount	When Months	To be used for
Leeds Community Foundation - Sunshine Music Sessions
£10,000	14/07/2022	We would like to work in partnership with Music House in Leeds to develop a number of groups and activities providing accessible music sessions for children and young people with Down syndrome. We ....more We would like to work in partnership with Music House in Leeds to develop a number of groups and activities providing accessible music sessions for children and young people with Down syndrome. We also want to develop specific groups for children and young people who have a dual diagnosis of Down syndrome & Autism and for children who have Down syndrome but also more complex health needs which means it can be difficult to access some of our other Sunshine sessions.
Crowdfunder - Local Action Fund
£5,004	14/05/2022	Covid response
Leeds Community Foundation - Grant to Sunshine and Smiles - Leeds Down Syndrome Network
£30,000	24/03/2022	The funding would help us to plan & deliver on the outcomes from our consultation process; we have had some funding to help us with the actual consultation process but being able to increase ....more The funding would help us to plan & deliver on the outcomes from our consultation process; we have had some funding to help us with the actual consultation process but being able to increase staffing capacity and look at more specialist roles would enable us to be more effective in developing a strategy for the charity which focusses on short, medium & long term aims & objectives. The funding would also help us to devote time to working in partnership with other key organisations such as Leeds Community Healthcare and the Special Educational Needs Statutory Assessment & Planning team (SENSAP) to evidence the need for consistent pathways for people with Down syndrome to reduce inequalities within health & education.
Leeds Community Foundation - Staff & project development
£10,635	01/03/2022	To develop two distinct employment posts to enhance and develop two areas of the services we provide: a. Employment Development Worker - to develop training & employment skills and create links ....more To develop two distinct employment posts to enhance and develop two areas of the services we provide: a. Employment Development Worker - to develop training & employment skills and create links with other local employers to develop & expand work opportunities & improve skills for people with Down syndrome, in Leeds and the surrounding areas. b. Family Support Worker - to offer a wide range of family support as & when it is needed.
Co-Operative Group - Grant to Sunshine & Smiles - The Sunshine Hub
£2,514	23/10/2021	Our aim is to create a vibrant and welcoming community hub which will be home for Sunshine & Smiles, and also to offer work opportunities for people with Down's syndrome.
Leeds Community Foundation - Sunshine & Smiles Core Strength
£10,000	01/12/2020 12	Grant to Sunshine and Smiles - Leeds Down Syndrome Network
DCMS - Coronavirus Community Support Fund
£10,000	09/07/2020	"The fund aims to:1) To reduce closures of essential charities that provide essential services to vulnerable groups during the COVID-19 crisis by ensuring they have the financial resources to ....more "The fund aims to:1) To reduce closures of essential charities that provide essential services to vulnerable groups during the COVID-19 crisis by ensuring they have the financial resources to operate, thereby reducing the burden on public services.2) To ensure essential services are provided to vulnerable people, both in the short and long term through increased community support through the work of charitable organisations."
Leeds Community Foundation - Covid-19
£4,875	21/04/2020	Grant to Sunshine and Smiles - Leeds Down Syndrome Network
DCMS - UK Youth Fund YAF
£12,000	28/02/2020	Family swim session with individual lessons
DCMS - UK Youth Fund YAF
£6,000	28/02/2020	Family swim session with individual lessons. The wider aim of the scheme is: To deliver onward grants to increase positive activities for young people by delivering extra sessions in youth clubs for ....more Family swim session with individual lessons. The wider aim of the scheme is: To deliver onward grants to increase positive activities for young people by delivering extra sessions in youth clubs for the financial year 2019/20
Leeds Community Foundation - 21 Co.
£15,000	18/03/2019 12	A coffee shop & gallery offering training & work opportunities for people who have Down syndrome.
Sir George Martin Trust - Grant to Sunshine & Smiles - Leeds Down Syndrome Network
£5,000	23/11/2018	Capital costs for Disability Support & Activities
Sir George Martin Trust - Grant to Sunshine & Smiles - Leeds Down Syndrome Network
£5,000	23/11/2018	Capital costs for Disability Support & Activities
Leeds Community Foundation - Cafe 21
£10,000	06/07/2018 12	We are looking to increase the staffing capacity, purchase vital capital items, buy stock and consumables and run regular events at our cafe and community garden.
Leeds Community Foundation - Sunshine & Smiles Capacity Improvement
£10,000	06/06/2018 12	To enable Sunshine & Smiles to increase staffing capacity & resources to develop new areas of work, strengthen existing provision and become more sustainable in the long term.
Co-Operative Group - Grant to Sunshine & Smiles - Leeds Down Syndrome Network
£3,898	29/11/2017	We are raising funds so that we can teach children and young people with Down syndrome to swim and have fun safely in water.

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How is it governed?

Trustees (5)

Current Trustees appointed

Gender Split

EMILY VUIJK Appointed: 2023

EMMA HENSON Appointed: 2018

JANE SINSON Appointed: 2023

JONATHAN ASTIN Appointed: 2015

MARC DAVIES (Chair) Appointed: 2015

Legal constitution

Charity registered in England & Wales on 20/11/2013, number: 1154661

Gift Aid

Registered with HMRC for Gift Aid

Policies in force

Complaints handling
Conflicting interests
Paying staff
Risk management
Safeguarding vulnerable beneficiaries
Volunteer management

Filing Record

9 returns made; all on time

Recent reorganisation events:

Asset transfer in from PUDSEY GATEWAY CLUB on 17/03/2021

Main office

3 Drummond Road
LEEDS
LS16 5LB

Objectives

1. THE RELIEF OF CHILDREN AND YOUNG PEOPLE WITH DOWN SYNDROME AND THEIR FAMILIES IN PARTICULAR BY PROVIDING ADVOCACY, ADVICE AND SUPPORT2. THE PROMOTION OF SOCIAL INCLUSION AMONG CHILDREN WITH DOWN SYNDROME AND THEIR FAMILIES WHO ARE SOCIALLY EXCLUDED FROM SOCIETY, OR PARTS OF SOCIETY, AS A RESULT OF HAVING DOWN SYNDROME BY:A) PROVIDING EDUCATION AND INFORMATION TO SUPPORT CHILDREN AND ENABLE THEIR PARENTS/CARERS TO MAXIMISE EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES FOR THEIR CHILDREN;B) RAISING PUBLIC AWARENESS OF THE ISSUES AFFECTING PEOPLE WITH DOWN SYNDROME, BOTH GENERALLY AND IN RELATION TO THEIR SOCIAL EXCLUSION;C) PROVIDING WORKSHOPS, ADVOCACY AND GENERAL SUPPORT;D) PROVIDING RECREATIONAL FACILITIES AND OPPORTUNITIES FOR CHILDREN WITH DOWN SYNDROME AND PROMOTING THEIR WIDER PARTICIPATION IN SUCH ACTIVITIES IN SOCIETY3. THE PROVISION OF FACILITIES FOR RECREATION AND OTHER LEISURE TIME OCCUPATION IN THE INTEREST OF SOCIAL WELFARE WITH THE OBJECT OF IMPROVING THE CONDITIONS OF LIFE OF PEOPLE WITH DOWN'S SYNDROME, THEIR FAMILIES AND CARERS.THESE OBJECTS SHALL BE PRIMARILY UNDERTAKEN IN THE METROPOLITAN DISTRICT OF LEEDS AND THE SURROUNDING AREA.

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