Improving the lives and opportunities of people with Down syndrome and their families in Leeds.
Latest news
Our big annual party is this weekend!
24th Nov 2025
We’re thrilled that it’s that time of year again and it’s our big annual party this Sunday at the Royal Armouries!
Read moreThe Sunshine and Smiles Annual Report and AGM
24th Nov 2025
We are pleased to be able to share our Annual Report with you.
Read moreRoyal Armouries Disability Consultation Event
17th Nov 2025
Do you want to help shape the way a national museum shares the histories of disabled people in their displays?
Read moreCall for Participants in Bilingual Research Study
17th Nov 2025
King’s College London are asking for participants for a research study to understand how children and adolescents who have Down Syndrome develop two or more languages.
Read more17th Nov 2025
Help support a groundbreaking documentary about punk-rock band Ultimate Thunder, which has six members, five with learning disabilities, Down Syndrome or autism.
Read more17th Nov 2025
The University of East Anglia (UEA) is recruiting for a new study and would love to hear from anyone aged 11-15 who has a sibling with a learning disability.
Read moreUpcoming events
Every Monday
Next date: Mon, 24th Nov 2025 - Fri, 28th Nov 2025
9:30am-2:30pm: Face to face, phone or video support available
Every Monday, 10:30-12:00
Next date: Mon, 24th Nov 2025
Join us with your little one for play and a cuppa, with some singing and signing too
Early Development Group - Ducklings
Next date:
Tue, 25th Nov 2025, 10:00-11:30
Using tools & resources to encourage development
Made with Music for Smilers and Youth (ages 8-18)
Next date:
Sat, 29th Nov 2025, 10:30-11:30
Join us for musical fun with Made with Music
Sun, 30th Nov 2025, 11:00-13:30
The format will be the same as in previous years, with face painting and glitter tattoos, crafts and sensory play, a raffle, teddy tombola, book giveaway, food and drink and, of course, lots of dancing!
