# THE UPS OF DOWNS

## Details

- **Country:** England & Wales
- **Charity number:** 1141359
- **Status:** Registered
- **Legal form:** Other
- **Registered:** April 13, 2011
- **Register:** https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/en/charity-search/?p_p_id=uk_gov_ccew_onereg_charitydetails_web_portlet_CharityDetailsPortlet&p_p_lifecycle=0&p_p_state=maximized&p_p_mode=view&_uk_gov_ccew_onereg_charitydetails_web_portlet_CharityDetailsPortlet_regId=1141359


## Contact

- **Address:** 73 Bury Road, LEAMINGTON SPA, Warwickshire
- **Postcode:** CV31 3JD
- **Phone:** 07976901797
- **Email:** nicola@upsofdowns.co.uk
- **Website:** www.upsofdowns.co.uk



## Activities

**Objects:** 1. TO RELIEVE NEED AND ASSIST IN THE CARE OF CHILDREN WITH DOWN SYNDROME BY THE PROVISION OF SUPPORT, ADVICE AND TRAINING TO THOSE RESPONSIBLE FOR THEIR CARE, AND TO HEALTH AND EDUCATIONAL SPECIALISTS WITH THE OBJECT OF IMPROVE AND ADVANCING THE HEALTH AND EDUCATION OF CHILDREN WITH DOWN SYNDROME2. THE PROMOTION OF SOCIAL INCLUSION AMONG CHILDREN WITH DOWN SYNDROME AND THEIR PARENTS, WHO MAY BE EXCLUDED FROM SOCIETY, OR PARTS OF SOCIETY, DUE TO THEIR DISABILITY, BY:A PROVIDING A PLAY SCHEME AND SUPPORT AND EDUCATION SERVICES TO ENABLE THE CHILDREN TO DEVELOP AND GAIN NEW SKILLS.B PROVIDING RECREATIONAL FACILITIES AND OPPORTUNITIES FOR THE CHILDREN AND PARENTSC RAISING PUBLIC AWARENESS OF THE ISSUES AFFECTING PARENTS OF CHILDREN WITH DOWN SYNDROME, THE CHILDREN AND THEIR SIBLINGS, BOTH GENERALLY AND IN RELATION TO THEIR SOCIAL EXCLUSION3. TO ADVANCE THE EDUCATION OF CHILDREN WITH DOWN SYNDROME AND THE PUBLIC IN THE SUBJECT OF DOWN SYNDROME4. TO PROVIDE EDUCATION, TRAINING, INFORMATION AND ADVICE TO PARENTS/CARERS WITH THEOBJECT OF EMPOWERING THEM TO ADVANCE THEIR CHILDREN IN LIFE AND ASSIST THEIR DEVELOPMENT

**Activities:** To provide regular sessions for children with Down syndrome and their families, to meet and provide support. To empower parents to give their child with DS every opportunity to develop, flourish and achieve, by providing each parent with the knowledge, confidence, ability and resources.




## Classification

- **How:** Provides Human Resources, Provides Buildings/facilities/open Space, Provides Services, Provides Advocacy/advice/information
- **What:** Disability
- **Who:** People With Disabilities



## Areas of operation

- Warwickshire



## Finances

| Period end | Income | Expenditure | Assets | Employees |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug. 31, 2024 | £58959 | £33769 | — | — |
| Aug. 31, 2023 | £27194 | £31826 | — | — |
| Aug. 31, 2022 | £29755 | £42979 | — | — |
| Aug. 31, 2021 | £18849 | £26691 | — | — |
| Aug. 31, 2020 | £44645 | £57424 | — | — |



## Trustees

- Kelly Porcas — appointed Feb. 6, 2019
- Melanie Simkiss — appointed Jan. 1, 2024
- NICOLA ENOCH — appointed April 13, 2011
- Scott Leonard — appointed Aug. 1, 2024
- Ursula Adams — appointed Aug. 1, 2024