Daisy has been matched with David Naish #DiscoverTogether, has inspired David to enthuse Daisy with his love of animals. She will have a great time discovering all sorts of creatures. It promises to be an exciting and uplifting experience, ideal for a genuine...

Benedict has been matched with David Naish David has been inspired by #DiscoverTogether to share his passion for animals with Benedict. He is looking forward to showing her a variety of creatures, and they both anticipate an exciting and uplifting experience. This...

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...

Arlo has been matched with Somerset Film. #DiscoverTogether, as part of this great project Daniel Birch would love to invite Arlo to the Engine Room in Bridgwater for a one-of-a-kind, hands-on musical exploration! For an hour, he can dive into the world of sound and...

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...

  Congratulations to our Little Lotto Winners March 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.