Uplands Enterprise Trust (UET) is a Swindon based charity that helps young people with SEND to help themselves. UET is led by a knowledgeable board of voluntary Trustees and run by enthusiastic, skilled and creative staff. The Trust is constantly developing, expanding and changing to improve the lives of disabled young people within Swindon and surrounding areas.

This unique charitable trust was set up in response to the need for meaningful opportunities for disabled young people once education ends. In reality most young people with special educational needs leaving education at 19 embarked on a life of leisure for the remainder of their adult lives. The early retirement option was not welcomed by the young people or their families who had worked extremely hard in partnership with their childs school to prepare them for a purposeful life contributing to their local community.

During the Covid-19 pandemic, our charity shops have unfortunately had to close which means a big loss of sales for us.

Fundraising is so important to all charities and we are no different. We are feeling the impact of collection tins locked into businesses and events being cancelled.

Your support through this tough time is very much appreciated to ensure that we are able to continue to support the amazing young people with SEND in Swindon.

We hope you all stay safe and we look forward to seeing you very soon!

Our Vision & Mission

Helping young people with SEND to help themselves.

An exceptional and unique organisation that builds self-belief and confidence to ensure young people with SEND live a rich and meaningful life.

We aim to do this through:

Creating Skills for Life

Enabling Skills for Work

Supporting Skills for Ever