Uppertunity

Uppertunity Uppertunity is a charity offering mental wellbeing and skill development services to adults Our 4 mission aims are:
1. We believe in equality for all.

We are a registered Community Interest Company (a type of non-profit social enterprise), working with individuals (16+) with learning disabilities, autism and mental health barriers. We focus on an individual’s strengths and aspirations, then work with them to realise their potential, leading to self-worth and independence. We do this through: creative workshops, group and community work, mentorin

g, skill development programs, meaningful volunteering roles and social events. We empower individuals and help create, develop and maintain purpose and self-worth.
2. We champion the development of mindsets which enable people to reach their optimum self. We use a mixture of methods that bring about an inner resilience, challenging people's perceptions of themselves and their own capabilities of shaping their world.
3. We create social change by demonstrating that everyone has strengths and skills to offer their world. We all have a calling and a purpose we can serve that provides self-fulfilment.
4. We create environmentally sustainable communities through community partnership and connection. Our current services we offer are:
- Weekly Warriors: Our programme of activities that take place each week, including art, sewing, woodwork, active groups etc.
- Daring for Development: Our skill and capacity building program
- Serendipities: Our social change space in the form of a café in the City Centre, offering unique food, social events, volunteering, job roles and catering.
- Energising the Everyday: An inclusive training programme run at Serendipities, involving life developing skills and gaining knowledge and practical skills in hospitality
- Uppmakes: Our creative skills program where individuals upcycle, while developing life skills.
- Growing Places: Our therapeutic garden volunteering programme where volunteers are in charge of creating a beautiful environment within Uppertunity’s premises.
- The Upside: Our pluralistic mentoring service to help resolve personal problems, including My Journey.

We're selling merch at Pride 2026! These designs were made in collaboration with our members to reflect their perspectiv...
22/06/2026

We're selling merch at Pride 2026! These designs were made in collaboration with our members to reflect their perspective on identity and diversity 🏳️‍🌈

We'll have a stall up selling totes, t-shirts and post cards!

We have spaces in our Friday afternoon nature-based group! In this group we learn about different parts of our environme...
19/06/2026

We have spaces in our Friday afternoon nature-based group! In this group we learn about different parts of our environment, explore the outdoors, find out ways to help our local environment, and keep ourself healthy and aware of nature 🦋

This group is on Friday afternoons from 1-3pm, at Dudhope Castle! Activities include short walks, talks about parts of the environment and nature-themed crafts.

We were at the first Dundee Get Together on Saturday! Everyone who came looked great in their butterfly wings 🦋The event...
17/06/2026

We were at the first Dundee Get Together on Saturday! Everyone who came looked great in their butterfly wings 🦋

The event was a great time, and we had loads of people visiting our food stall too!

This Friday we have our Bowling Stones game for June 🎳Bowling Stones is an inclusive bowling league for adults (16+) wit...
16/06/2026

This Friday we have our Bowling Stones game for June 🎳

Bowling Stones is an inclusive bowling league for adults (16+) with additional support needs. Teams play from Dundee & surrounding areas. We play once a month, with scores adding up over the year 🏆

🕙10am sign-in, 10:30am start, 12pm finish
💷£5.70 for two games
📍Tenpin, Kingsway West, Dundee

This Thursday is our Uppertunity Garden Fair!Join us for an afternoon of outdoor fun in our gardens at Dudhope Castle 😎 ...
15/06/2026

This Thursday is our Uppertunity Garden Fair!

Join us for an afternoon of outdoor fun in our gardens at Dudhope Castle 😎 There'll be food, games, nature challenges, home baking and art activities!

Entry is £5, carers go free!

Afternoon groups will not be running, but members who would be attending one are welcome to attend the Garden Fair for no extra cost!

13/06/2026

Uppertunity is a Dundee-based charity dedicated to empowering individuals to lead fuller, more meaningful lives. They work with people aged 16 and over who have an additional support need of any kind, including learning disabilities and autism. Their mission is to create safe, supportive and creative spaces that encourage growth, equality and togetherness. ❤️

Watch them march in the Dundee Get Together parade and they will also be providing catering for our parade participants!

ℹ️ Saturday 13th June, 3-6pm in City Square!

Can you help our community connect with nature?At Uppertunity, we love inviting different facilitators, groups and skill...
12/06/2026

Can you help our community connect with nature?

At Uppertunity, we love inviting different facilitators, groups and skilled people to share what they know with our members.

We’re currently looking for people who could support nature-based sessions, such as:

🌿 Foraging
🐞 Exploring bugs, birds and wildlife
🔨 Eco habitat building
🗑️ Litter picks
🌱 Learning about nature, biodiversity and why it matters

This could be a one-off session, a short block, or a visit to your outdoor space. We’re open to people coming to Uppertunity, or for our members to come out and visit other community spaces too.

Our members are adults with learning disabilities, autism and other barriers, so sessions need to be friendly, accessible and hands-on.

If you or your organisation could help, we’d love to hear from you! Please get in touch with us - [email protected].

Our front garden is looking lovely, ready for our Garden Fair on the 18th of June!Remember we have a home baking contest...
11/06/2026

Our front garden is looking lovely, ready for our Garden Fair on the 18th of June!

Remember we have a home baking contest! Bring your entries along on the day to be judged & shared. If you bring something to share, please also bring a list of ingredients and allergens.

We will have be food for sale!

Tickets are £5, Carers free!

Our exhibition launch was a great time! It was great to see everyone there and take part in some different art activitie...
10/06/2026

Our exhibition launch was a great time! It was great to see everyone there and take part in some different art activities together. 🎨

Thank you to everyone who came along to support us and see the art on display, and thank you to for hosting us!

If you want to come and see our exhibition, it is running until the 28th of June. Come along and see during CANVAS' regular opening hours!

We also have a stall at CANVAS, selling our t-shirts, tote bags and zines to raise money to support Uppertunity's activities! 👕

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We’re needing some help for our Nature & History Trail!🌳Our trail around Dudhope Castle has been made by the community, ...
09/06/2026

We’re needing some help for our Nature & History Trail!🌳

Our trail around Dudhope Castle has been made by the community, for the community.

Sadly, we’ve had some damage recently. One of our area signs has been taken off and thrown away, our wooden sword has been taken, and some of the wooden flowers need repaired.

If anyone has the sword, please bring it back (no judgement or questions asked). ⚔

We are also looking for a little support to repair these items before upcoming events, as well as build some more planters. If anyone has spare wood or pallets, or would like to help with repairs, please get in touch.

This trail belongs to the community. Please help us look after it, respect the space, and keep it welcoming for everyone.

Contact [email protected] if you can help.

Address

Ground Floor Left, The Circle At Dudhope Castle, Barrack Road
Dundee
DD36HF

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