We’re delighted to announce that we’ve received a £20,000 grant from the National Lottery Community Fund!
This funding will help to fund all of our ongoing activities and costs, and help us to continue to provide all of our groups, activities, speech & language therapy, transport and support work for children and young people with Down syndrome and their families, free to access for all.
Here are just a few quotes from the members of our network about what Sunshine & Smiles and 21 Co. means to them…
"To us, Sunshine & Smiles means a lifeline of support and understanding."
"Sunshine & Smiles gives us hope for the future!"
"Working at 21 Co. has given me the opportunity to learn new skills that will hopefully help me get a job!"
"Sunshine & Smiles for us is information, support, sense of community and fun!"
More news articles
Francis and 21 Co. featured in student press
6th Jul 2026
We are featured in an article in The Gryphon, a student-run newspaper at the University of Leeds.
Read more...6th Jul 2026
A huge thank you to Viera who recently stepped far outside her comfort zone and took on an ice bath challenge for Sunshine and Smiles.
Read more...6th Jul 2026
Shabang Inclusive Learning has a social club coming up this week especially for teenagers and young adults with additional needs.
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