# Candles - Down Syndrome Support Group

- Type: Trust / foundation
- Charity number: 1198215 (https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/charity-search/-/charity-details/1198215)
- Website: https://www.facebook.com/colchesterdownsyndrome
- Latest income: £22.9k; spending £17.6k
- What it funds: Disability
- Who it helps: Children / young people, People with disabilities, Other defined groups
- How it gives: Makes grants to individuals, Makes grants to organisations, Provides services
- Area of operation: Essex, Suffolk
- Trustees: 7
- Last verified: 2026-11-04T00:00:00.000Z
- Canonical URL: https://opengrant.co.uk/funders/candles-down-syndrome-support-group

We provide activities for our families with children who have down syndrome making it inclusive for all children and families

## Open and forthcoming schemes (0)

None in OpenGrant's sources right now.

## Finances by year (Charity Commission)

| Year ending | Income | Spending | Grants to organisations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5 Apr 2025 | £22.9k | £17.6k | not filed |
| 5 Apr 2024 | £11.7k | £12.6k | not filed |
| 5 Apr 2023 | £20.4k | £13.2k | not filed |

## Charitable objects

> To provide the relief of the needs of children with Down Syndrome and their families living in colchester and the surrounding areas, by the provision of facilities, services and opportunities that will maximise their participation in society, and any other charitable purposes connected with Down Syndrome.

## What it funds

Candles - Down Syndrome Support Group is registered under the Charity Commission purposes disability for children / young people and people with disabilities; the register records that it makes grants to individuals, makes grants to organisations and provides services. In its latest reported year Candles - Down Syndrome Support Group reported income of £22.9k and spending of £17.6k. Over its last 3 reported years, to 5 Apr 2025, it spent £43.3k in total.

The Charity Commission register lists its area of operation as Essex and Suffolk.

## How to apply

OpenGrant has not found an open scheme from Candles - Down Syndrome Support Group in its sources (last checked 4 Nov 2026). Its website (facebook.com) may list programmes that are not yet open or are by invitation only. OpenGrant does not take applications; always check the funder's own guidance.

## Questions

### Is Candles - Down Syndrome Support Group open for applications now?

Not in OpenGrant's sources as of 4 Nov 2026: no open or forthcoming scheme from Candles - Down Syndrome Support Group is listed. Check the funder's website for programmes that are not yet open or that it does not advertise.

### Where does Candles - Down Syndrome Support Group fund?

The Charity Commission register lists its area of operation as Essex and Suffolk.

### Does Candles - Down Syndrome Support Group give grants to individuals?

Yes, according to the Charity Commission register, which records that Candles - Down Syndrome Support Group makes grants to individuals as well as to organisations. Check its own guidance for who qualifies.

### How much does Candles - Down Syndrome Support Group give each year?

The register does not break out Candles - Down Syndrome Support Group's grants for its latest year (only charities with income over £500,000 file that detail). Its total spending in the year to 5 Apr 2025 was £17.6k. Over its last 3 reported years its spending averaged £14.4k a year.

### How large is Candles - Down Syndrome Support Group?

In its latest reported year Candles - Down Syndrome Support Group reported income of £22.9k and spending of £17.6k.


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