# UP Community

## Details

- **Country:** England &amp; Wales
- **Charity number:** 1196821
- **Other names:** UP AUTISM COMMUNITY
- **Status:** Registered
- **Legal form:** CIO
- **Registered:** Nov. 29, 2021
- **Register:** https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/en/charity-search/?p_p_id=uk_gov_ccew_onereg_charitydetails_web_portlet_CharityDetailsPortlet&amp;p_p_lifecycle=0&amp;p_p_state=maximized&amp;p_p_mode=view&amp;_uk_gov_ccew_onereg_charitydetails_web_portlet_CharityDetailsPortlet_regId=1196821


## Contact

- **Address:** 6 ST PETER&#x27;S STREET, ST. ALBANS
- **Postcode:** AL1 3LF
- **Phone:** 0333 339 1008
- **Email:** office@upcommunity.org.uk
- **Website:** http://upcommunity.org.uk/



## Activities

**Objects:** THE OBJECT OF THE CIO IS:THE PROMOTION OF SOCIAL INCLUSION FOR THE PUBLIC BENEFIT AMONG CHILDREN IN HERTFORDSHIRE WHO ARE SOCIALLY EXCLUDED FROM SOCIETY, OR PARTS OF SOCIETY, AS A RESULT OF AUTISM, RELIEVING THEIR NEEDS AND ASSISTING THEM TO INTEGRATE INTO SOCIETY, IN PARTICULAR BUT NOT EXCLUSIVELY BY:A) PROVIDING EDUCATION, INFORMATION AND OPPORTUNITIES DESIGNED TO SUPPORT AND ENABLE AUTISTIC CHILDREN TO MAXIMISE THEIR POTENTIAL;B) RAISING PUBLIC AWARENESS OF THE ISSUES AFFECTING AUTISTIC CHILDREN, BOTH GENERALLY AND IN RELATION TO THEIR SOCIAL EXCLUSION;C) PROVIDING SUPPORT GROUPS, FORUMS, ADVICE, ADVOCACY AND GENERAL SUPPORT FOR AUTISTIC CHILDREN AND THEIR FAMILIES/CARERS.D) PROVIDING RECREATIONAL AND LEISURE TIME ACTIVITIES FOR AUTISTIC CHILDREN AND THEIR FAMILIES/CARERS PROVIDED IN THE INTEREST OF SOCIAL WELFARE WITH THE OBJECT OF IMPROVING THEIR CONDITIONS OF LIFE AND DEVELOPING THEIR SKILLS, CAPACITIES AND CAPABILITIES.

**Activities:** Up Community is a charity passionate in supporting neurodiverse children and their families.We organise social events from sensory play groups to swimming sessions for children and their families.Together creating a supportive community where children can socialise in a safe and no judgemental environment and parents/carers can seek support, friendship and advice.




## Classification

- **How:** Provides Services, Provides Advocacy/advice/information
- **What:** Disability
- **Who:** Children/young People, Other Defined Groups, The General Public/mankind



## Geography

- **Area of benefit:** LOCAL
- Hertfordshire





## Trustees

| Name | Role | Appointed |
|---|---|---|
| **Marcin Pawel Pajdzik** | Chair | Aug. 8, 2021 |
| Natalya Leech |  | Aug. 8, 2021 |
| Wai-Thing Pajdzik |  | Aug. 8, 2021 |




