Aim Up
The principal activity of the charity is to provide accommodation, care and support and social inclusion for people in need of such facilities by reason of their mental or physical/learning disability or family background.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity reported a small surplus of £29,516 for the year ended 31 January 2025, with total income of £2,330,121 and total expenditure of £2,300,605. The trustees confirmed that the charity holds liquid assets of approximately £1.24 million, providing adequate resources to continue in operational existence for the foreseeable future without material uncertainty.
What the accounts disclose
“In the band £60,001 - £70,000 1”
“The number of employees whose employee benefits (excluding employer pension costs) exceeded £60,000 was: Group 2025 No. In the band £60,001 - £70,000 1” — page 39
“The Trustees aim to maintain free reserves in unrestricted funds at a level which equates to 3 months of unrestricted charitable expenditure.” — page 11
“During the year ended 31 January 2025 Nil payments (2024: £4,303) were paid to Void Projects, an entity owned by Peter Ireland (Trustee) for ongoing maintenance.” — page 57
“During the year ended 31 January 2025 payments totalling £14,929 (2024: £16,687) where paid to Pearce IT, a company of which Liam Pearce (trustee) is a director. Payments made were in respect of IT and cloud services.” — page 57
“During the year ended 31 January 2025 Nil payments (2024: £4,303) were paid to Void Projects, an entity owned by Peter Ireland (Trustee) for ongoing maintenance.” — page 57
“During the year ended 31 January 2025 payments totalling £14,929 (2024: £16,687) where paid to Pearce IT, a company of which Liam Pearce (trustee) is a director. Payments made were in respect of IT and cloud services.” — page 57
“During the year ended 31 January 2025 Nil payments (2024: £4,303) were paid to Void Projects, an entity owned by Peter Ireland (Trustee) for ongoing maintenance.” — page 57
“During the year ended 31 January 2025 payments totalling £14,929 (2024: £16,687) where paid to Pearce IT, a company of which Liam Pearce (trustee) is a director. Payments made were in respect of IT and cloud services.” — page 57
“The charity is a group consisting of Aim Up Ltd (Parent, Charity) and the wholly owned trading subsidiary, The Portland, Cheltenham.” — page 4
Year-over-year changes
- Employees paid over £60,000: 0 (FY2024) → 1 (FY2025).
Corporate structure
- Trading subsidiary: THE PORTLAND, CHELTENHAM LTD. Companies House 04210178
- Registered company of the charity Companies House 04214557
- Amounts owed to group undertakings 582,376
Company officers (Companies House)
- JACKSON, Anthea Marion Ray on trustee list
- CARTER, William Timothy on trustee list
- PEARCE, Liam on trustee list
- MARSHALL, Joanne Elizabeth on trustee list
- REYNOLDS, Maralyn Ann on trustee list
- GREGORY, Jean on trustee list
- REYNOLDS, Maralyn Ann
Structured financials (annual return, FY ending 31/01/2025)
Care Quality Commission ratings
- Aim Up: Not Rated
Trustees
- Liam Pearcechair
- ANTHEA MARION RAY JACKSON
- JEAN GREGORY
- Joanne Elizabeth Marshall
- Maralyn Reynolds
- William Carter
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/01/2025 | £2.3m | £2.3m |
| 31/01/2024 | £2.3m | £1.9m |
| 31/01/2023 | £2.2m | £2.0m |
| 31/01/2022 | £1.9m | £1.9m |
| 31/01/2021 | £2.0m | £1.9m |
Common questions
Is Aim Up financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity reported a small surplus of £29,516 for the year ended 31 January 2025, with total income of £2,330,121 and total expenditure of £2,300,605. The trustees confirmed that the charity holds liquid assets of approximately £1.24 million, providing adequate resources to continue in operational existence for the foreseeable future without material uncertainty. Its FY2025 accounts were audited by Randall & Payne LLP.
What does the highest-paid employee of Aim Up earn?
Per its FY2025 accounts, the highest-paid employee was in the £60,001 - £70,000 band, and 1 employees earned over £60,000.
Who funds Aim Up?
Funders whose own accounts filings name Aim Up as a grant recipient include THE HOBSON CHARITY LIMITED, CHELTENHAM ROUND TABLE CHARITABLE TRUST FUND.
Known funders
| Funder | Year | Amount | Purpose (as stated by the funder) |
|---|---|---|---|
| THE HOBSON CHARITY LIMITED | FY2023 | £2k | Disability |
| CHELTENHAM ROUND TABLE CHARITABLE TRUST FUND | FY2025 | £2k | |
| CHELTENHAM ROUND TABLE CHARITABLE TRUST FUND | FY2024 | £2k | |
| CHELTENHAM ROUND TABLE CHARITABLE TRUST FUND | FY2023 | £2k |
Government & lottery funding
| Funder | Date | Amount | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 06/11/2025 | £20k | The Open Road Project |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 01/04/2022 | £10k | ACE - Accessible Festival |
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| KEHAL CHASIDEI WIZNITZ LIMITED | 2 | £106k |
| JEG TRUST LIMITED | 2 | £57k |
| PAGET C.I.O. | 2 | £6k |
| THE J VAN MARS FOUNDATION | 1 | £966k |
| THE MELOW CHARITABLE TRUST | 1 | £413k |
| PARKWILL LIMITED | 1 | £336k |
| THE JULIA RAUSING TRUST | 1 | £300k |
| PRISM THE GIFT FUND | 1 | £285k |
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Side by side with its peers
| Charity | Income | Top pay band | Staff >£60k | Reserves vs policy | Fundraising cost | Going concern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aim Up | £2.3m | £60,001 - £70,000 | 1 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| FAITH UP | £186k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| AIMING HIGH LONDON | £130k | — | 0 | below | — | no doubt |
| UP - UNLOCKING POTENTIAL | £3.2m | — | — | within | — | no doubt |
| START UPRIGHT | £5.5m | — | — | unclear | — | no doubt |
| AIM HIGHER | £128k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |