
Sunshine & Smiles – Leeds Down Syndrome Network
For Disability Service Provider of the Year, Yorkshire 2026
Winner
Yorkshire 2026
Sunshine & Smiles – Leeds Down Syndrome Network was voted Disability Service Provider of the Year in Yorkshire 2026 by the people who use them.
Parent-led charity offering therapies, groups and inclusive activities for children with Down syndrome. Known for responsive, family-centred support and community inclusion. Hosts regular groups at Stainbeck Community Hall and venues citywide. Sunshine and Smiles also operates two cafes and a shop based in Leeds, run for and by people with Down syndrome to offer training and work experience with the aim of creating job opportunities.
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