Back Up

@backuptrust

We are a vital charity for everyone affected by #spinalcordinjury, providing services that transform lives and rebuild confidence and independence.

United Kingdom

Joined October 2010

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Back Up@backuptrust · 24 h

As #DisabilityPrideMonth comes to a close, we’re celebrating the confidence, strength and individuality of people living with spinal cord injuries. At Back Up, we’re proud to support a community that leads with pride. Explore our courses 👉 ow.ly/FVfF50Wvn7Y

backuptrust's tweet image. As #DisabilityPrideMonth comes to a close, we’re celebrating the confidence, strength and individuality of people living with spinal cord injuries.

At Back Up, we’re proud to support a community that leads with pride.

Explore our courses 👉 ow.ly/FVfF50Wvn7Y

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Back Up@backuptrust · Jul 24

Our Back Up & Thriving Accessible Travel Toolkit aims to show you that travelling confidently after sustaining a spinal cord injury is possible. ow.ly/QY0g50WuyC3 Search 'Back Up and Thriving' on all major podcast platforms. Supported and funded by @Motability

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Back Up@backuptrust · Jul 23

Are you a young person with a spinal cord injury? Want to support others, boost confidence, and connect with peers? Join us as a volunteer leader or wheelchair skills trainer. Training weekend: 26–28 Sept 2025. Learn more & apply: ow.ly/FWmB50Wue6O

backuptrust's tweet image. Are you a young person with a spinal cord injury? Want to support others, boost confidence, and connect with peers?

Join us as a volunteer leader or wheelchair skills trainer. Training weekend: 26–28 Sept 2025.

Learn more &amp; apply: ow.ly/FWmB50Wue6O

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Back Up@backuptrust · Jul 22

Every two hours, someone in the UK sustains a spinal cord injury, and around 105,000 people are living with an injury throughout the country. At Back Up, we help people to live life on their own terms. Visit our website to find support for you - backuptrust.org.uk/support-for-you

backuptrust's tweet image. Every two hours, someone in the UK sustains a spinal cord injury, and around 105,000 people are living with an injury throughout the country. At Back Up, we help people to live life on their own terms. Visit our website to find support for you - backuptrust.org.uk/support-for-you

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Back Up@backuptrust · Jul 20

Ever dreamed of running the London Marathon? 🏃‍♀️🏃‍♂️ The disability ballot is open! Join Team Back Up and help change lives affected by spinal cord injury. 🗓️ Apply by 31 July 🎽 Full support & training included 👉 Apply now: ow.ly/B33K50Wr2B3

backuptrust's tweet image. Ever dreamed of running the London Marathon? 🏃‍♀️🏃‍♂️

The disability ballot is open! Join Team Back Up and help change lives affected by spinal cord injury.

🗓️ Apply by 31 July
🎽 Full support &amp; training included

👉 Apply now: ow.ly/B33K50Wr2B3

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Back Up@backuptrust · Jul 18

We had a great time on our Over 50s Multi Activity Course last week! From abseiling to canoeing our participants gave it their all, developing new skills, connections and confidence along the way 🧡 Are you feeling inspired to join a Back Up course? Visit backuptrust.org.uk/support-for-yo…

backuptrust's tweet image. We had a great time on our Over 50s Multi Activity Course last week! From abseiling to canoeing our participants gave it their all, developing new skills, connections and confidence along the way 🧡 Are you feeling inspired to join a Back Up course? Visit backuptrust.org.uk/support-for-yo…

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Back Up@backuptrust · Jul 8

📘 After a spinal cord injury at 24, a Back Up ski course helped Peter see what was possible. Now, he’s sharing his journey in his memoir Before, During and After. 🧡 All proceeds support Back Up. 👉 ow.ly/QzNI50WmbR7

backuptrust's tweet image. 📘 After a spinal cord injury at 24, a Back Up ski course helped Peter see what was possible.

Now, he’s sharing his journey in his memoir Before, During and After.
🧡 All proceeds support Back Up.
👉 ow.ly/QzNI50WmbR7

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Back Up@backuptrust · Jul 6

🎯 Thinking about getting back into work after a spinal cord injury? Join our Skills for Work Online Course, 15–17 July. Build confidence, explore your options & connect with others. 🧠 CVs, interviews, job hunting & more! 🔗 Sign up: ow.ly/mysM50Wl4nP

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Back Up@backuptrust · Jul 5

It's been one whole week since The Push 2025! Our nine brilliant teams pushed, pulled and climbed their way up Yr Wyddfa with extraordinary determination, raising a fantastic £69,000 to help ensure no one has to face spinal cord injury alone. Thank you so much Team Back Up!🧡

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Back Up@backuptrust · Jul 4

🏉🎾 The summer of sport is here – so why not BBQ for Back Up? 🍔🔥 Host a get-together, grill for good, and raise funds for people affected by spinal cord injury. Find out more & get your fundraising pack: 👉 ow.ly/76k750WkYqS #BBQforBackUp

backuptrust's tweet image. 🏉🎾 The summer of sport is here – so why not BBQ for Back Up? 🍔🔥

Host a get-together, grill for good, and raise funds for people affected by spinal cord injury.
Find out more &amp; get your fundraising pack:

👉 ow.ly/76k750WkYqS
#BBQforBackUp

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Back Up@backuptrust · Jul 2

We run life-changing courses for all ages affected by spinal cord injury. From Skills for Independence to Bendrigg 13–17s, Under 13s & Moving Forwards 18–25s – there's something for everyone. 👉 Sign up now: ow.ly/3Z7A50WjFjx

Back Up@backuptrust · 3 h

“Back Up gave me the tools to go on and lead a full and independent life. Now I want to give something back.” Former Paralympian and father of three Tom is hand cycling from London to Paris to help others access the same support. ow.ly/CWBe50WtZTF

backuptrust's tweet image. “Back Up gave me the tools to go on and lead a full and independent life. Now I want to give something back.”
Former Paralympian and father of three Tom is hand cycling from London to Paris to help others access the same support.
ow.ly/CWBe50WtZTF

Back Up@backuptrust · Jul 25

BBQ for Back Up + Women’s Euro Final = The Perfect Match! 🔥⚽ If you're getting together to cheer on the Lionesses this weekend, make your meet up matter and host a BBQ for Back Up. Get started via our website, and remember to tag us in your epic photos - backuptrust.org.uk/get-involved/f…

backuptrust's tweet image. BBQ for Back Up + Women’s Euro Final = The Perfect Match! 🔥⚽ If you're getting together to cheer on the Lionesses this weekend, make your meet up matter and host a BBQ for Back Up. Get started via our website, and remember to tag us in your epic photos - backuptrust.org.uk/get-involved/f…

Back Up@backuptrust · Jul 21

Return of the Mack! We're excited to share that @LollyMack73 is taking to the runway as a model for Front Row: Next Gen! Don't miss this unforgettable evening: 📅 17 September, 6:30–10pm 📍 Battersea Arts Centre Read Lolly's story and book your tickets - backuptrust.org.uk/blog/lollys-st…

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Back Up@backuptrust · Jul 17

There’s two months to go until Front Row: Next Gen and we're excited to announce that @SlaterGordonUK are the headline sponsor for this iconic event! 📅 17 September, 6:30–10pm 📍 Battersea Arts Centre Learn more about our partnership and book tickets: ow.ly/Bztv50Wr6Wp

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Back Up@backuptrust · Jul 16

Thinking about living independently or going to uni? Join our Moving Forwards 18 to 25s course in Leeds (18–22 Aug 2025) Build everyday skills, boost your confidence & have fun with others your age! 👉 Sign up: ow.ly/3s6k50WqC3N

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Back Up@backuptrust · Jul 15

We're so excited to announce that Ella Archer is one of our fabulous Front Row: Next Gen models! Come and see Ella at THE fashion event of the year: 📅 17 September 2025, 6:30–10:00pm 📍 Battersea Arts Centre Read Ella's story and get your tickets now - backuptrust.org.uk/blog/ellas-sto…

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Back Up@backuptrust · Jul 12

Our latest Back Up Lounge gave people the chance to connect, reflect, and feel truly understood 💬 Many said how helpful it was to hear others’ stories and share their own. The next Lounge is on 23 July – join us: ow.ly/PWB850WolaS

backuptrust's tweet image. Our latest Back Up Lounge gave people the chance to connect, reflect, and feel truly understood 💬 Many said how helpful it was to hear others’ stories and share their own.

The next Lounge is on 23 July – join us: ow.ly/PWB850WolaS

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Back Up@backuptrust · Jul 10

We trained new family support volunteers last weekend – a big thank you to @kingsleynapley for supporting this vital service. We're looking for more family members with lived experience to join. Next training is Jan 2026. Get in touch: ow.ly/h3pA50WnIjN

backuptrust's tweet image. We trained new family support volunteers last weekend – a big thank you to @kingsleynapley for supporting this vital service. We're looking for more family members with lived experience to join.

Next training is Jan 2026.

Get in touch: ow.ly/h3pA50WnIjN

Back Up@backuptrust · Jul 1

Plenty coming up at Back Up to help you feel confident, connected and supported Join the Lounge, Multi Activity, Family Training or take your Next Steps. See what’s on and get involved 👉 ow.ly/OBGo50Wj3Sm Stay in the loop with our newsletter 📰 ow.ly/RCVV50Wj3Si

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