Viola: A Young Artist’s Passion for Life Viola is a creative and enthusiastic 17-year-old who loves the arts. Whether trying new recipes in the kitchen, practicing dance or singing, she approaches everything with joy and imagination. She enjoys cooking and often...

Introducing Daisy! Daisy is a lively and delightful 3-year-old, full of energy and wonder. With her boundless curiosity and infectious enthusiasm, she’s always looking for new experiences and loves to share her joy with everyone she meets. Naturally outgoing and...

Say hello to Benedict! At just 3 years old, Benedict is a lively little boy with a big heart and a love for the world around him. His passions are wide-ranging, but animals, especially horses, hold a special place in his heart. Whether watching them in action or...

We are thrilled to announce that Ups and Downs Southwest has been chosen as a recipient of a £1,000 donation from the Somerset Community Volunteers, a local group dedicated to supporting their community since the devastating floods of 2014.   Barrie Reid, who...

Meet Arlo – A Curious Four-Year-Old! Arlo is an energetic and bright 4-year-old with a deep love for all things related to balls and music. Whether kicking a ball around or dancing to his favourite tunes, Arlo's eyes light up whenever he's engaged in an activity...

Quin – Loves Music, Art, and Nature At 18 months old, Quin is already showing a vibrant love for music and art and delights in the wonders of nature. He’s a curious, creative little soul who loves exploring the world around him through art, sound, and outdoor...

Sweet MakingWe had an incredible session creating scrumptious peppermint creams that excited everyone! The young people dived into learning new cookery skills, gaining hands-on experience as they weighed ingredients, mixed everything, and rolled out the dough to...

Help us Launch The October Experience Exchange #DiscoverTogetherWe are thrilled to introduce The October Experience Exchange: #DiscoverTogether A transformative campaign designed to connect young people with Down Syndrome—our Inspiration Explorers—with community...

  Congratulations to our Little Lotto Winners July 2024   Well done to our latest winners in the Ups and Downs Southwest Little Lotto 50/50 Club. You could be in for a chance of winning in the next draw by signing up below.

Crafty CreationsThree children, Sofia, Florrie, and Seren, from St. Bonaventure's Primary School have launched a mini-business, Crafty Creations, to raise funds for Ups and Downs Southwest. The cause is especially meaningful to the girls as Florrie’s sister, Tilly,...

  Congratulations to our Little Lotto Winners June 2024   Well done to our latest winners in the Ups and Downs Southwest Little Lotto 50/50 Club. You could be in for a chance of winning in the next draw by signing up below.

Dedicated Family Continues Tradition of Raising Funds for Ups and Downs  Southwest with Glastonbury Festival Stall.The Binns family have done it again! Since 2014, Zoe, one of our dedicated parents, has set up a stall at Glastonbury Festival every year to raise...

  Congratulations to our Little Lotto Winners April May 2024   Well done to our latest winners in the Ups and Downs Southwest Little Lotto 50/50 Club. You could be in for a chance of winning in the next draw by signing up below.

When launching Right Pear, we were determined to make a positive impact, not only with our customers but also within our wider community. We've always been passionate about supporting charities, and we're thrilled to partner with Ups & Downs Southwest during our...

£20000 to Support Local Families   Exciting News! We are overjoyed to share some fantastic news with you. Ups and Downs Southwest has been granted a substantial £20,000 funding boost from the Postcode Local Trust! This incredible support will enable us to enhance...