Local housebuilder donates £1,500 to support children with Down syndrome

Barratt & David Wilson Homes Yorkshire East has generously donated £1,500 to Downright Special Network, a charity that supports children with Down syndrome in the Hull and East Riding of Yorkshire area.

The charity was established 18 years ago by a group of parents and has since grown into an organisation that provides emotional, practical and educational support to families in need.

The ethos of Downright Special Network is to build a brighter future for children with Down syndrome, promoting success and inclusion in all aspects of life. The charity offers a range of services for children from birth through their school years, including engaging weekly sessions, social events for families, sensory and sign language groups for babies, and advice for parents and teaching assistants.

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In collaboration with local health and education services, they aim to enhance care pathways and improve educational outcomes for children with Down syndrome. With around five babies born and diagnosed with Down syndrome each year in the Hull and East Riding area, the donation from Barratt & David Wilson Developments’ Community Fund initiative will greatly benefit the Downright Special Network.

Gillian Bowlas, Charity Manager at Downright Special Network, expressed her gratitude for the donation, saying: “We are extremely grateful for Barratt and David Wilson Homes Yorkshire East for recognising the work that we are doing. Their donation is extremely generous."

The charity plans to use the funds to provide extra support to children with Down syndrome and their families, as well as organising small group sessions and social events.

Daniel Smith, Managing Director of Barratt & David Wilson Homes Yorkshire East added: “We are proud to support Downright Special Network through this donation, helping them continue their invaluable work with individuals in our community. With around five babies diagnosed with Down syndrome each year in the Hull and East Riding area, it’s essential to ensure these services remain accessible and impactful.

"With several developments across the region, Barratt Developments is committed not only to building homes but also to creating lasting, positive change for our residents and the wider community.”

Barratt Developments, which includes Barratt Homes and David Wilson Homes brands, has multiple developments within the East Riding of Yorkshire, including Harrier Chase, Hawk View and Stirling Park in Brough, Minster View and Queens Court in Beverley, and Hesslewood Park in Hessle, Mortimer Park and Porters Way in Driffield, The Sands in Bridlington and Wolds View and Stewarts Reach in Pocklington.