SUPPORTER STORIES & FUNDRAISING IDEAS

There are lots of ways to raise money for Down Syndrome Cheshire

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Could you support us in 2026?

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Our Fundraiser Fanfare - sharing amazing supporter stories

Be More Theo!

By Rebecca Goodier • March 16, 2026
We are incredibly proud of Theo, who has raised an amazing amount of money for Down Syndrome Cheshire before and after his heart surgery last year. His determination and positivity continue to inspire us all. It was fantastic to see Theo sharing his story on ITV Granada News, and thanks to the interview almost £500 was raised in just one day! 🙌 Theo still has 3 more bags of litter to collect to complete his challenge — so there’s still time to support him by clicking the button below to visit his Just Giving page. Y ou can also join Theo for his final bag collection on World Down Syndrome Day (21 March) at the DSC Hub a nd help him cross the finish line. 👉 Book your space here: https://www.trybooking.com/uk/FZQY If you missed the interview, you can watch it here: Teen with Down Syndrome on a mission to tidy Northwich and raise money for charity | ITV News Grana… We couldn’t be prouder of you, Theo. 💙👏

WAYS FOR YOU TO GET INVOLVED...

When it comes to fundraising - the sky's the limit (unless you're planning on wing-walking or sky-diving...then, not so much!).  We host regular annual fundraisers throughout the year that are hugely popular and well-supported, and we've included some great hints and tips below to help you decide on how you might want to go that extra mile for us. 

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Walk Up For Downs


This World Down Syndrome Day challenge was so popular we’re continuing through the year. Why not grab a cuppa, take a look through the information and plan your walk with friends or family. Click the button to download our toolkit.


Join Our Team


Our fantastic team of fundraisers help in a wide variety of ways whether it’s a bag packing at a supermarket, selling merchandise or helping at our Sunday Teas event. If you’d like to join the dream team, please email us admin@dscheshire.org.uk

Doing Your Own Thing


It could be a marathon, bungee jump or anything that challenges you! If you’ve got a great fundraising idea then we’re here to support you with information and merchandise.

Fundraising For Schools


If you’re looking for a charity partner, having a dress-down day or taking part in an enterprise challenge then we’d love to work with you and your school. We offer free awareness and inclusion assemblies so support the curriculum. Many schools sell our famous gingerbread sock biscuits to raise funds every March in the lead up to World Down Syndrome Day. If you’d like your school to get involved, please use the button.

Fundraising At Work


We have merchandise, collection boxes and banners we can supply if you choose to support Down Syndrome Cheshire in your place of work. Use the button to register. If you are able to qualify for match funding for your fundraising and require further information, please don’t hesitate to contact us.


GIFT AID is a scheme that allows us to reclaim the tax you have paid and gain an additional 25% on certain donations at no cost or hassle to you.   So, if you are a UK taxpayer don't forget to type 'Yes' in the box if it appears at the checkout of an item you are purchasing (please note: by indicating this, you are confirming that you are a UK taxpayer and that you understand if you pay less income tax and/or capital gains tax in the current year than the amount of gift aid claimed on that donation, it is your responsibility to pay the difference to HMRC)


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