Donate or fundraise for Get On Downs

Get On Downs brings families together through weekly meet-ups, practical guidance and a welcoming local community. Donating or fundraising helps the charity keep doing that work and create more opportunities for families across the local area.

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Why this matters

Get On Downs was created because one family experienced how isolating and overwhelming it can feel when the information around Down syndrome is poor, outdated or overly negative. What grew from that was something much more hopeful: a local charity where families could find connection, encouragement and a more positive place to begin.

Today, that support reaches beyond one weekly meet-up. It helps families access practical guidance, feel part of a welcoming local community, and find the kind of support that can make everyday life feel a little lighter. Giving to Get On Downs helps that work continue and grow for more families across the local area.

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Current fundraising efforts

See what families and supporters are doing right now to help Get On Downs keep supporting local families.

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Autumn sponsored walk for Get On Downs

A gentle community walk through Sutton to raise funds for the weekly support group and the wider work we do for families across the area.

Fundraising Sunday 18th October

Ways you can support

Whether you would like to give directly or raise money in your own way, every contribution helps Get On Downs keep supporting local families.

  • Parents and children gathered at a Get On Downs weekly meetup session

    Make a donation

    A direct donation helps Get On Downs continue its weekly meet-ups, family support, practical guidance and community activities.

  • A young boy in a football kit kicking a ball at a Sutton United coaching session

    Start fundraising

    From bike rides to sponsored walks and other community efforts, fundraising is a brilliant way to help raise money and awareness for Get On Downs.

Where your support goes

Every donation helps Get On Downs continue offering local support that feels welcoming, practical and rooted in real family life. From weekly meet-ups and helpful guidance to family events and trusted resources, your support helps the charity keep showing up for families across the local area.

  • Parents and children gathered at a Get On Downs weekly meetup session

    Weekly meet-ups

    Helping keep the weekly support group running for parents, children and expectant parents.

  • A young boy proudly showing his artwork on an electronic drawing tablet

    Practical guidance

    Supporting families with useful information, care packages and help with next steps.

  • Three babies sitting together on a sofa with cuddly toys

    Family events

    Making it possible to run welcoming activities and community events for local families.

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    Trusted resources

    Helping families find the signposting, guidance and wider support that feels most useful.