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Ups and Downs Southwest is a Down Syndrome support charity serving children and young people, their parents/carers and all linked professionals dealing with the health and education of children and young people who have Down Syndrome.
Somerset Office
Our head office is based in Somerset and from here we cover, Devon, Dorset, Somerset, North Somerset and Wiltshire.
Bristol Office
For families and professionals in the Bristol area, we have a dedicated team based at The Park Centre, Knowle.
Further Funding Success – The Henry Smith Charity
Further Funding Success – The Henry Smith Charity has supported us with three years of funding for our Family Support Work here at Ups and Downs Southwest.
An Opportunity to have your say
An Opportunity to have your say by taking part in some exciting research with Manchester University about the educational experiences of our young people
Wayfarers Pantomime Society Present Cheque
The Wayfarers Pantomime Society based in Taunton choose a local charity to support each year. They organise a bucket collection at their performances and this time they chose Ups and Downs Southwest.
Ups and Downs Southwest nominated at the Charity Film Awards
Ups and Downs Southwest nominated at the Charity Film Awards – Our film “This is Me” has been nominated for this prestigious award.
See and Learn Programme
See and Learn Programme – Find out about the resources for teaching children with Down Syndrome to read with the see and Learn Programme.
Ten Tors Jubilee Challenge 2020
Ten Tors Jubilee Challenge 2020 Ups and Downs Southwest, Take part in this fantastic challenge helping young people with Down Syndrome achieve their goals.
Rain Did Not Stop Play – Mendip Activity Day
Rain Did Not Stop Play – Mendip Activity Day – When a group of Young People from Ups and Downs Southwest went to Mendip Activity Centre
Weston-super-Mare Youth Club Photoshoot
Weston-super-Mare Youth Club Photoshoot – Timeless Images of Bridgwater held a fun photoshoot where the young people took some great photographs.
Sedgemoor District Council – Charity of the Year
Sedgemoor District Council – Charity of the Year. Mike Cresswell chair of SDC has chosen Ups and Downs Southwest as his Charity of the Year.
Further Funding Success – National Lottery Awards for All
Further Funding Success – National Lottery Awards for All. This award is for our amazing Volunteer Befriender Program adding to our family support services.
21 UP Team Challenge
21 UP Team Challenge – Teams have 21 days to turn £21 into as much money as they can for the charity. Create fun and exciting ways to join in.
Congratulations to Rob and Bridget Dickinson
Congratulations to Rob and Bridget Dickinson – Winners of the Ups and Downs Southwest Grand draw.
Little Lotto Winners April 2019
Little Lotto Winners April 2019 – the latest winners in the Ups and Downs Southwest Little Lotto 50/50 Club helping those with Downs Syndrome.
Well Done – They Did It
Well Done – They Did It They completed the Ten Tors Challenge 2019 – Ups and Downs Southwest are very proud of their achievement.
Our Latest ‘Communication for All’ Course Concludes
Our Latest ‘Communication for All’ Course Concludes – Shepton Mallet – Ups and Downs Southwest a record number of people attended.
