UPS and Downs South West

Registered charity 1116381 Registered since 2006

Operates: Throughout England And Wales

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Board DNA

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trustees on the board

2.2y median 3y

average tenure

longest tenure

trustees past 6 years

2.1y

average years in governance

4 vs 0 portfolio

first-time trustees

company-linked trustees

Sector coverage

Disability 5Education/training 5Accommodation/housing 1

Commercial experience

Education 1Other services 1

Gaps to watch

Mostly recent joiners - limited long-term continuity

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Contact

Website	http://www.upsanddowns.net/
Email	admin@upsanddowns.net
Phone	01278691100
Address	Victoria Park Community Centre, Victoria Park Drive, BRIDGWATER, Somerset, TA6 7AS

Finances

£334,953 latest income

Year	Income	Spending
2021	£305,005	£178,030
2022	£228,908	£195,198
2023	£119,091	£266,052
2024	£272,692	£293,083
2025	£334,953	£288,210

What it does

What

Education/trainingDisability

Who

Children/young PeoplePeople With DisabilitiesOther Defined Groups

How

Provides ServicesProvides Advocacy/advice/informationActs As An Umbrella Or Resource Body

Charitable objects

THE ASSOCIATION IS ESTABLISHED FOR THE FOLLOWING EXCLUSIVELY CHARITABLE PURPOSE:THE RELIEF OF FAMILIES AND CARERS OF CHILDREN* WHO HAVE DOWN SYNDROME IN PARTICULAR BUT NOT EXCLUSIVELY BY PROVIDING FACE TO FACE SUPPORT AS WELL AS ANY INFORMATION NECESSARY TO ENABLE THESE CHILDREN TO REACH THEIR FULL POTENTIAL BOTH EDUCATIONALLY AND SOCIALLY AND SO THAT THEIR CONDITIONS OF LIFE MAY BE IMPROVED. *(THESE PEOPLE ARE HEREINAFTER REFERRED TO AS THE 'CLIENTS').

Governing document: CONSTITUTION ADOPTED 2 APRIL 2006 AS AMENDED 6 APRIL 2008. as amended on 15 Nov 2019

Trustees (5)

5trustees

44median age

0aged 70+

Gillian Doherty Chair since 2025
Emma Hildesley since 2023
James Foyle since 2023
Matthew Banks since 2023
Sara-Jane Pereraage 44 since 2025

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National Star Foundation 1 shared trustee

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