Downright Special

Downright Special is a Hull-based charity whose aim is to build a brighter future for children with Down Syndrome by assisting in all aspects of their care and education across Hull and the East Riding of Yorkshire.

2022 - 2026

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Originally started in 2007 by a group of parents who wanted to support each other and reach out to other local families, Downright Special quickly developed into an organisation of professionally trained volunteers and staff providing emotional, practical and educational support to families and professionals.

Funding from the Matthew Good Foundation will help support Downright Special’s wide range of services for children from birth onwards including weekly play and education groups, training for teaching assistants and other professionals, lending of specialist resources, and promoting inclusion for children with Down Syndrome.

Latest Project Updates

January 2023

Amplify Charity Film released

With lots of potential for this charity to grow its impact, not only locally, but also nationally through their advocacy activities, we helped them with their fundraising mission by funding a video highlighting the value of their work.

January 2023

£50,000 from the Matthew Good Foundation

The Matthew Good Foundation has donated £50,000, plus additional support to produce a promotional video, to Downright Special, a Hull-based charity whose aim is to build a brighter future for children with Down Syndrome