Williams Syndrome Foundation

Supporting families living with Williams Syndrome


Williams Syndrome is a rare, randomly occurring genetic condition affecting around 1 in 18,000 people in the UK. It can cause a wide range of challenges, including heart conditions, physical and mental health difficulties, learning disabilities, and sensory, behavioural, social and processing differences.
 
The Williams Syndrome Foundation is the only charity in the UK that supports individuals affected by Williams Syndrome and their families. We provide vital support through funding research, creating resources for parents, carers, healthcare and educational professionals, organising regional family events, and offering respite breaks.
 
We help families stay connected and supported through online support groups, regional events, magazines, social media and our National Family Convention held roughly every three years.
 
As a charity that relies almost entirely on donations and voluntary fundraising, every contribution makes a real difference.
 
With your support, we can continue helping families across the UK navigate the challenges of Williams Syndrome, making sure no one faces it alone.
 
To find out more, please visit www.williams-syndrome.org.uk 
 
 

How Your Support Helps

We do not receive any government funding. Over 80% of our income is raised by our members, their family, friends and workplaces.

£20 pays for a new member pack.

£50 pays for a family to join one of our WSF Christmas Parties, held across the UK.

£300 pays for an eduaction assessment, informing school support.

£700 pays for a family to attend our weekend family convention in Butlin's (held every 3-5yrs).

£1000 pays for a teenager with WS (supported by a parent) to attend a 4day activity break with their peers.

£1400 pays for an adult to have a week long supported activity holiday (and for their family to have a week's respite break).


Featured Events

Check out these featured events from this charity

Run Alton Towers 5k - Saturday

Nov 14, 2026 - Nov 14, 2026

Farley Ln, Alton, Stoke-on-Trent ST10 4DB, UK

Registration Price:£48
Fundraising Amount:Raise as much as you can.

Run Alton Towers 10k

Nov 14, 2026 - Nov 14, 2026

Farley Ln, Alton, Stoke-on-Trent ST10 4DB, UK

Registration Price:£50
Fundraising Amount:Raise as much as you can.

Run Alton Towers Kids Race

Nov 14, 2026 - Nov 14, 2026

Farley Ln, Alton, Stoke-on-Trent ST10 4DB, UK

Registration Price:£31
Fundraising Amount:Raise as much as you can.

Run Alton Towers 5k

Nov 15, 2026 - Nov 15, 2026

Farley Ln, Alton, Stoke-on-Trent ST10 4DB, UK

Registration Price:£48
Fundraising Amount:Raise as much as you can.

Run Alton Towers Half

Nov 15, 2026 - Nov 15, 2026

Farley Ln, Alton, Stoke-on-Trent ST10 4DB, UK

Registration Price:£55
Fundraising Amount:Raise as much as you can.

London Landmarks Half Marathon

Apr 4, 2027 - Apr 4, 2027

London, UK

Registration Price:£134
Fundraising Amount:£400

The Brighton Marathon

Apr 4, 2027 - Apr 4, 2027

Preston Rd, Brighton and Hove, Brighton BN1 6SD, UK

Registration Price:£105.6
Fundraising Amount:£400

Wizz Air Milano Marathon

Apr 4, 2027 - Apr 4, 2027

Piazza Del Duomo, Milan

Registration Price:£108
Fundraising Amount:£400

Manchester Marathon

Apr 18, 2027 - Apr 18, 2027

Talbot Rd, Old Trafford, Stretford, Manchester M16 0PX, UK

Registration Price:£164
Fundraising Amount:£400

All Events

What's coming up in the run for charity events calendar? It’s never too late to join one of these great events.

Inflatable 5K - Coventry - 2.5K

Jul 25, 2026 - Jul 25, 2026

Coventry CV4 7AL, UK

Registration Price:£31
Fundraising Amount:Raise as much as you can.

Inflatable 5K - Coventry - 5K

Jul 25, 2026 - Jul 25, 2026

Coventry CV4 7AL, UK

Registration Price:£37
Fundraising Amount:Raise as much as you can.

Inflatable 5K - Coventry - 15K

Jul 25, 2026 - Jul 25, 2026

Coventry CV4 7AL, UK

Registration Price:£57
Fundraising Amount:Raise as much as you can.

Inflatable 5K - Coventry - 10K

Jul 25, 2026 - Jul 25, 2026

Coventry CV4 7AL, UK

Registration Price:£47
Fundraising Amount:Raise as much as you can.

Maidenhead Trail Run 5K

Jul 26, 2026 - Jul 26, 2026

Summerleaze Park, Off Summerleaze Rd, Maidenhead SL6 8SP, UK

Registration Price:£26
Fundraising Amount:Raise as much as you can.

Hillsborough Castle & Gardens Running Festival 10K

Jul 26, 2026 - Jul 26, 2026

301-303 Hillsborough Rd, Hillsborough BT26 6TH, UK

Registration Price:£36
Fundraising Amount:Raise as much as you can.

Maidenhead Trail Run 10K

Jul 26, 2026 - Jul 26, 2026

Summerleaze Park, Off Summerleaze Rd, Maidenhead SL6 8SP, UK

Registration Price:£28
Fundraising Amount:Raise as much as you can.

Maidenhead Trail Run Half Marathon

Jul 26, 2026 - Jul 26, 2026

Summerleaze Park, Off Summerleaze Rd, Maidenhead SL6 8SP, UK

Registration Price:£34
Fundraising Amount:Raise as much as you can.

Hillsborough Castle & Gardens Running Festival Half Marathon

Jul 26, 2026 - Jul 26, 2026

301-303 Hillsborough Rd, Hillsborough BT26 6TH, UK

Registration Price:£40
Fundraising Amount:Raise as much as you can.

Chase the Sun Battersea 5K - July

Jul 29, 2026 - Jul 29, 2026

Battersea Park London SW11 4NJ

Registration Price:£30
Fundraising Amount:Raise as much as you can.

Chase the Sun Battersea 10K - July

Jul 29, 2026 - Jul 29, 2026

Battersea Park London SW11 4NJ

Registration Price:
Fundraising Amount:Raise as much as you can.

Run Media City 5K - July

Jul 30, 2026 - Jul 30, 2026

MediaCity UK, Salford M50 2EQ, UK

Registration Price:£28
Fundraising Amount:Raise as much as you can.