Is West Coast Down's Syndrome Support Group a legitimate charity?

The register data used for this profile lists West Coast Down's Syndrome Support Group as a registered charity (number 1179887) with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Check the current register entry. A real charity number does not verify a fundraiser or appeal, and registration is not an impact rating.

What is West Coast Down's Syndrome Support Group's charity number?

West Coast Down's Syndrome Support Group's charity number is 1179887. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

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Registered charity · No. 1179887

West Coast Down's Syndrome Support Group

Independent profile · Charity Commission for England and Wales data

West Coast Down's Syndrome Support Group is a registered charity in England & Wales. Its register classifications include disability.

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What are the key facts about West Coast Down's Syndrome Support Group?

Reported income · year ending 2025-05-31: £1,522
Reported spending · year ending 2025-05-31: £9,651
Registered charity number: 1179887
Status in source extract: Registered
Charity type: Other
Register contact address detail (not service area): High Harrington
Registered for Gift Aid (HMRC): Not recorded
Website: wcdssg.com

Quick answer

West Coast Down's Syndrome Support Group (number 1179887) is listed as registered in the Charity Commission snapshot used here. Check the live register for its current position. Registration does not authenticate a particular fundraising appeal or establish the impact of a donation.

What does West Coast Down's Syndrome Support Group do?

To support children and young adults with Down's Syndrome and their families living in West Cumbria,

Activities reported on the official register · extract 2026-10-04.

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Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for West Coast Down's Syndrome Support Group

Answers West Coast Down's Syndrome Support Group gave in its annual return to the Charity Commission, plus its register entry. A blank answer in the return is shown as not reported, never as “no”.

Can I claim Gift Aid, and are the trustees paid?

The register does not record West Coast Down's Syndrome Support Group as registered with HMRC for Gift Aid. Ask the charity before assuming a donation can be Gift Aided.

Registration details

Registered as a charity: 11 September 2018
Where it says it operates: Cumbria

Who it supports and how it works

Reported beneficiaries: People With Disabilities.

Reported activities: Provides Services.

Classifications supplied to the register; extract 2026-10-04. These broad categories do not establish eligibility or current capacity. Use the official contact details to ask about access, referrals and service area.

What causes is West Coast Down's Syndrome Support Group registered for?

Disability

Why is there no Clarity Score for West Coast Down's Syndrome Support Group yet?

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Frequently asked questions

Is West Coast Down's Syndrome Support Group a legitimate charity?: The register data used for this profile lists West Coast Down's Syndrome Support Group as a registered charity (number 1179887) with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Check the current register entry. A real charity number does not verify a fundraiser or appeal, and registration is not an impact rating.
What is West Coast Down's Syndrome Support Group's charity number?: West Coast Down's Syndrome Support Group's charity number is 1179887. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
How do I check charity number 1179887?: Search 1179887 on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register or on CharityCompare. Confirm the registered name matches the organisation asking for money — scammers sometimes reuse real charity numbers.
What does West Coast Down's Syndrome Support Group do?: To support children and young adults with Down's Syndrome and their families living in West Cumbria,
Does West Coast Down's Syndrome Support Group have reviews and complaints?: CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for West Coast Down's Syndrome Support Group. This basic profile confirms registration and register facts. Rated charities also show a filing-based Clarity Score. For formal complaints, contact the Charity Commission for England and Wales or the Fundraising Regulator as appropriate.
How can I donate to West Coast Down's Syndrome Support Group?: West Coast Down's Syndrome Support Group's website listed in our register data is http://wcdssg.com. Verify it against the current register before donating. CharityCompare does not process donations or take a commission; the charity's payment provider may charge fees.
Can I claim Gift Aid on a donation to West Coast Down's Syndrome Support Group?: The register does not record West Coast Down's Syndrome Support Group as registered with HMRC for Gift Aid. Ask the charity before assuming a donation can be Gift Aided.
When was West Coast Down's Syndrome Support Group registered as a charity?: West Coast Down's Syndrome Support Group was entered on the register on 11 September 2018.

Source: Charity Commission for England and Wales register extract dated 2026-10-04, used under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Always verify current details on the official register entry.