# Down Syndrome Oxfordshire CIO

- Type: Trust / foundation
- Charity number: 1213898 (https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/charity-search/-/charity-details/1213898)
- Website: https://www.dsoxfordshire.org.uk
- What it funds: Disability
- Who it helps: Children / young people, People with disabilities
- How it gives: Makes grants to individuals, Makes grants to organisations, Provides services, Provides advocacy / advice / information
- Area of operation: Oxfordshire
- Other names: Dso (working)
- Trustees: 3
- Last verified: 2026-11-04T00:00:00.000Z
- Canonical URL: https://opengrant.co.uk/funders/down-syndrome-oxfordshire

Down Syndrome Oxfordshire supports people with Down Syndrome, and their families, in Oxfordshire.

## Open and forthcoming schemes (0)

None in OpenGrant's sources right now.

## Charitable objects

> The relief of the needs of people with Down Syndrome by the provision for such people of facilities, services and opportunities that will maximise their participation in society and any other charitable purposes connected with Down Syndrome within Oxfordshire.

## What it funds

Down Syndrome Oxfordshire CIO 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, provides services and provides advocacy / advice / information.

The Charity Commission register lists its area of operation as Oxfordshire.

## How to apply

OpenGrant has not found an open scheme from Down Syndrome Oxfordshire CIO in its sources (last checked 4 Nov 2026). Its website (dsoxfordshire.org.uk) 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.

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