DiscoverTogether-Slider-one-001
DiscoverTogether-Slider-one-002
DiscoverTogether-Slider-one-003
DiscoverTogether-Slider-one-004
previous arrow
next arrow

Help Us Launch The October Experience Exchange – #DiscoverTogether

Little Lotto is a fantastic way to help us and you might WIN as well.

New Website We Can Help You button

new website You Can Help Us - Ups and Downs Southwest

new website Make a donation button ups and downs southwest

new website become a volunteer for ups and downs southwest button

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.

2017 Our Year at a Glance

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

read more
Melinda Nettleton Sen Legal Event

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.

read more
Theatre Workshop

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..

read more
Good Luck -Ten Tors Jubilee Challenge

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.

read more
Awarded £21,000 – BBC Children in Need

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.

read more
#endthestereotypes video front end

Events What’s On

Jan 21 @ 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm
6:00 pm
Exciting Augmented Reality Adventure at Weston-Super-Mare Youth Club! When: Tuesday, 21st January, 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM Where: YMCA, 2 Bristol Road Lower, Weston-Super-Mare, BS23 2PN We’re thrilled to welcome Tomasin from the Soap Soup[...]
Jan 22 @ 6:30 pm – 7:30 pm
6:30 pm
Lets Dance Bristol Youth Club Get ready for an exciting dance experience at the Bristol Youth Club! Join us for a fun and dynamic dance session where you can learn fresh, new moves and showcase[...]
The Park Centre Dance Studio
Jan 23 @ 6:30 pm – 8:00 pm
6:30 pm
Creative Fun at Sherborne Youth Club​ Sherborne Youth Club When: Thursday, 23rd January, 6:30 PM – 8:00 PM Where: Sherborne Area Youth and Community Centre, Tinneys Lane, Sherborne, DT9 3DY Prepare for an evening filled with[...]
Tinneys Youth Club
Jan 25 @ 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm
1:00 pm
The Play Barn at Avon Valley Adventure and Wildlife Park This is a fantastic opportunity for all of the family to play together in a fun and secure environment, with exclusive use for our families.60[...]
Avon Valley Adventure and Wildlife Park
Jan 29 @ 10:00 am – 12:00 pm
10:00 am
Coffee, Cake and Chat! The Silver Otter, Devon   New to Devon: Coffee, Cake, and Chat! We are absolutely delighted to invite you to our new **bi-monthly Coffee, Cake, and Chat sessions in the heart[...]
The Silver Otter