Help Us Launch The October Experience Exchange – #DiscoverTogether
Little Lotto is a fantastic way to help us and you might WIN as well.
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.
Fantastic we have our 21 entries for 21st Birthday Prize Draw
Fantastic we have our 21 entries for 21st Birthday Prize Draw – Ups and Downs Southwest is Celebrating we started 21 years ago.
2017 Our Year at a Glance
‘2017 Saw some major changes and positive growth as a charity. We are proud to show you some of the headline facts and figures. Our vision is to continue to go from strength to strength offering a quality service to children, parents and professionals. If you would like to be part of our continued success during 2018/19, there are many ways you can show you support
Melinda Nettleton Sen Legal Event
Melinda Nettleton Sen Legal event – will be speaking at this event to clearly explain the key issues in this complex system including what an EHCP is, how assessments are carried out and how annual reviews, amendments, rights of appeal and tribunals work in practice.
Sky Dive for Ups and Downs Southwest
Skydive for Ups and Downs Southwest 2018 Want to do something amazing? Always had a dream of jumping out of a plane?
They Did It – Ten Tors Jubilee Challenge
They Did It – The Ten Tors Jubilee Challenge is a trekking expedition on Northern Dartmoor designed specifically for young people with special needs, both physical and educational.
Theatre Workshop
Ups and Downs Southwest is delighted to be able to offer a FREE theatre workshop kindly funded by Bridgwater Town Council Youth Grants and delivered by Appleshed Inclusion Theatre..
Good Luck -Ten Tors Jubilee Challenge
Good Luck – The Ten Tors Jubilee Challenge is a trekking expedition on Northern Dartmoor designed specifically for young people with special needs, both physical and educational.
Mixed-race model with Downs Syndrome makes strides on catwalk
The fashion industry might have been a distant dream for a Finnish-Nigerian model with Down’s syndrome – but Maija Mattila made it a reality.
Awarded £21,000 – BBC Children in Need
Ups and Downs Southwest are delighted to announce that BBC Children in Need has awarded them a grant of £21,000 over 3 years. This grant will fund 2 youth clubs and help make a difference to the lives of disadvantaged children and young people right here in the southwest.
Mendip Outdoor Pursuits – Assault Course
Mendip Outdoor Pursuits – Easter Fun – Assault Course. Test your skill.
£10,000 award in a Dragon Den’s style event.
£10,000 award in a Dragon Den’s style event, Our award will provide up to 600 hours of family support to our Sedgemoor Families.
Easter Family Day 2018
Easter Family Day 2018 fun for all the family.
Sensory Processing – what you need to know
Sensory processing, what you need to know. A course run by Ups and Downs Southwest in collaboration with BIBIC
Free Tickets – Somerton RFC – Strictly Come Dancing
Somerton Rugby Football Club Strictly Come Dancing.
The Moto Community Trust
The Moto Community Trust awards £1000 to Ups and Downs Southwest
