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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.
Inspiration Explorer Benedict
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 him a variety of creatures, and they both anticipate an exciting and uplifting experience. This...
Somerset Community Volunteers
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...
Inspiration Explorer Arlo
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...
Inspiration Explorer Quin
Quin has been matched with Lisa of Jolly Melodies. Jolly Melodies is thrilled about the #DiscoverTogether initiative and aims to inspire Quin. I can't wait to share my love for music, sound, and dance with him, and I'm sure we will enjoy our time together. I really...
Sweet Making at Weston super Mare Youth Club
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 DiscoverTogether!
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...
Little Lotto Winners July 2024
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.
St. Bonaventure’s Students Launch Crafty Creations
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,...
Little Lotto Winners June 2024
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.
The Binns Family
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...
Little Lotto Winners April May 2024
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.
Right Pear Support Partnership
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
£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...
Little Lotto Winners March 2024
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.
Out of This World Event
#endthestereotypes Thank you to everyone who attended our ‘Out of This World’ family event on 16th March 2024. With over 20 families attending, it was lovely to see so many parents, carers, and siblings enjoying an amazing family outing together. As you can see from...
