UPBEAT
Upbeat is an independent charity set up by ex-cardiac patients. We provide support for people who have had heart attacks, or other heart related problems, and their carers. A range of specialist exercise sessions are held weekly under the supervision of qualified cardiac instructors and a cardiac nurse. Social and educational events are also provided.
Financial health, per its FY2026 accounts
The accounts state that the charity is self-funding and relies on its own fund-raising activities, private donations, and occasional grants. The trustees report that activities have stabilized, though membership is aging and there is a shortage of volunteers. The charity maintains a policy to hold a reserve of six months' expenditure.
What the accounts disclose
“The Charity’s principal sources of funding were: Exercise sessions, fund-raising activities, members’ and supporters’ donations, the occasional grant and some funeral donations.”
“Upbeat has a financial policy to maintain a minimum of six months expenditure requirement reserve.” — page 3
Trustees
- David Leonard Axtonchair
- Darren Welham
- Felicity Stemp
- HILARY ANN NEEVES
- ILVA ANNE MAXEY
- NICHOLAS ERNEST BAYLIE
- Richard Morris
- Rosemary Rayson
- VALERIE CHRISTINE AXTON
- William George Kettyle
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/03/2026 | £47k | £56k |
| 31/03/2025 | £51k | £57k |
| 31/03/2024 | £47k | £59k |
| 31/03/2023 | £49k | £60k |
| 31/03/2022 | £44k | £42k |
Common questions
Is UPBEAT financially healthy?
Per its FY2026 accounts: The accounts state that the charity is self-funding and relies on its own fund-raising activities, private donations, and occasional grants. The trustees report that activities have stabilized, though membership is aging and there is a shortage of volunteers. The charity maintains a policy to hold a reserve of six months' expenditure.
Government & lottery funding
| Funder | Date | Amount | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| UK government | 17/08/2020 | £10k | Coronavirus Community Support Fund |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 18/01/2006 | £3k | Literature production |