Registered
Public benefits
The direct benefits flowing from purpose 1 to relieve and rehabilitate children and adults with Down syndrome, include improved well being and quality of life for children and adults with Down syndrome as well as their extended family and caring circles. They receive better services that fully meet their needs. They are enabled to increase
participation in mainstream life including social activities and employment. They learn skills for life. The direct benefits flowing from purpose 2, to advance the education of children and adults with Down syndrome and their carers, include improved outcomes through the development of capabilities, competencies, independence, play skills, communication and understanding. Attendance at conferences and workshops enables professionals to offer a more cohesive service to the families and there is a wider benefit to the community as by attending mainstream school other children learn about the impact of and the abilities of a child with Down syndrome. The benefits of purpose 1 are demonstrated through improved ability to participate in everyday life, using life skills learned, improved motor skills, muscle tone, behaviour, confidence and self esteem. Evidence is sought to demonstrate the benefits by receiving continuous feedback from participants and carers and carrying out regular evaluations of the services. The benefits of purpose 2 are demonstrated through increased numbers of children with Down syndrome attending mainstream schools, having the ability to read, write and communicate with their peers. Increases in numbers of carers attending the many workshops and conferences that are coordinated by Foyle Down Syndrome Trust staff and in their understanding of the complex issues facing our families. There is no harm or possibility of harm arising from any of the purposes. Children and young people with Down syndrome, their carers, health professionals, education professionals and the local community. Private benefits include benefits to hotels that we may hire workshop rooms from, catering companies that provide refreshments for events, and the landlord of the premises we rent. All these benefits are incidental and necessary in order for Foyle Down Syndrome Trust to be able to fulfil its purposes.
... [more] [less]What your organisation does
Foyle Down Syndrome Trust organises, coordinates and facilitates educational, social, personal development and life skills programmes, ensuring that inclusivity and diversity, the core tenets of our policy and practice, are promoted. We ensure that all our programmes are delivered in a structured and safe environment, by qualified staff,
incorporating a person centred approach. We recognise the individuality of the person with Down syndrome and our programmes and activities take this into account. We recognise that early intervention is of critical importance in helping children with Down syndrome to develop to their full potential. We support all our children and young people to integrate fully into their community whilst increasing their confidence and self esteem, enhancing their numeracy, literacy, language, communication, personal development, social awareness and functional life skills. We work collaboratively with parents and health and education professionals to share our teaching methods, practices and experiences and we facilitate interactions between all stakeholders at conferences, workshops and family events that we organise.
... [more] [less]The charity’s classifications
- The advancement of education
- The relief of those in need by reason of youth, age, ill-health, disability, financial hardship or other disadvantage
Who the charity helps
- Adult training
- Carers
- Children (5-13 year olds)
- Learning disabilities
- Preschool (0-5 year olds)
- Sensory disabilities
- Volunteers
- Youth (14-25 year olds)
How the charity works
- Advice/advocacy/information
- Community development
- Counselling/support
- Disability
- Education/training
- Human rights/equality
- Volunteer development
- Youth development
