About Us
Upmo is an Edinburgh-based charity providing support and opportunity for adults with learning disabilities and autism. For more than 16 years, we’ve been combining tailored support services with an increasingly respected curriculum of creative workshops, .educational activities and vocational programmes.
Mission
Every week, we encourage our students to build confidence, use imagination and develop life skills through music, drama, art, IT & digital and other expressive and physical activities. We also offer trainee placements as part of our growing work experience programme.
Our Vision
An inclusive society where adults with learning disabilities and autism can thrive.
Our Mission
We provide personalised support and opportunity to a community of adults by working together to develop confidence and learn skills to reach their individual goals and ambitions.
Commitment
At Upmo, we know that having the right support services is crucial to the wellbeing of adults with learning disabilities – and gives peace of mind to their families and carers.
Upmo is a registered support provider serving Edinburgh, Midlothian and East Lothian with more than two decade’s experience of providing tailored support services.
We can help you and your family navigate the challenges of transition. And because our unique model combines support services with learning opportunities, we can also transform everyday support into a rewarding life-enhancing experience.
Locations
Upmo’s headquarters are in Leith, where students participate in Visual Art and IT Workshops. Also in Edinburgh is our space in St Margaret’s House, which focuses on Performing Arts, Upmo Retail and Music workshops. We also have sites in East and Midlothian which provide mixed activities.
We work with Edinburgh Leisure who provide space for Upmo Eat, our community café and employability initiative. Upmo Grow has two garden spaces, one in Jock Tamson’s Gairden and Duddingston that provide outdoor learning opportunities.
Senior Leadership Team
Meet our Senior Leadership Team, who manage our team to deliver our mission and goals as a charity.
Andrew Thomson
Claire Farquhar
Alan Smart
Board of Trustees
Our board of trustees is responsible for the governance of the charity. All trustees work in a voluntary capacity to further the aims and objectives of Upmo. We’re proud to have parents of students on the board, as well as experts in areas that every forward-thinking organisation needs.
Nasir Ali
Sonya Campbell Perry
Paul Atkinson
Shona Moyes
