Rock Your Socks 2025
Rock You Socks for Mencap in March to raise awareness and vital funds to support people with a
learning disability
A learning disability is to do with the way someone's brain works. It makes it harder for someone to learn, understand or do things.
across the UK.
Did you miss out on the fun this year? Register your interest for Rock your Socks 2025 and receive reminders closer to the date, along with our fab fundraising resources!
World Down Syndrome Day
Down syndrome
Down syndrome, also known as Down's syndrome, is a type of disability. People with Down syndrome may find it hard to learn new things and may need support. They may have more problems with their health too.
, also referred to as Down's syndrome, is just one of many different types of learning disability. Most people have two copies of chromosome 21, while those with three copies of chromosome 21 have Down syndrome. This is why we celebrate World Down Syndrome Day on 21 March each year and encourage people to Rock Your Socks in March.
Get involved
Wear your funkiest socks and donate or fundraise with friends. Joining in the fun is easy and with our handy resources and friendly fundraising team on hand to support, your plans will rock!
Rock Your Socks stories
Questions and Answers
When is Rock Your Socks for Mencap
World Down Syndrome Day is on 21 March each year. Rock Your Socks will run throughout the whole of March, people can take part on World Down Syndrome Day or get involved in activity throughout the month.
What is Down Syndrome
Down syndrome, also called Down's syndrome , is a genetic condition that usually causes some level of learning disability. You can find out more here
When is World Down Syndrome Day
Most people have two copies of chromosome 21, while those with three copies of chromosome 21 have Down syndrome. This is why we celebrate World Down Syndrome Day on 21 March each year and encourage people to Rock Your Socks in March.
What resource do Mencap provide
We provide a number of resources to help you make your fundraising a success! Register your interest for 2025 to be the first to get next year's resources.
Get in touch
For more information and support, please contact us. We would love to chat with you more about your fundraising ideas!