UPS AND DOWNS SOUTH WEST
Registered charity 1116381 · accounts filings on the Charity Commission register
The relief of families and carers of children who have Down Syndrome exclusively, by providing face to face support as well as any information necessary to enable these children to reach their full potential both educationally and socially and so that their conditions of life may be improved.
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Financial health, per its FY2026 accounts
The accounts state that the charity ended the year with total funds of £124,753 and free unrestricted reserves of £43,952, which meets the stated policy of three months of unrestricted spending. Although income decreased and costs increased, the trustees report a strong financial position supported by prudent stewardship and multiple grants.
Automated summary of the FY2026 accounts; the evidenced findings below carry the verbatim passages.
What the accounts disclose
Reserves policy: three months unrestricted spending (held: £44k)
“The reserves policy of three months unrestricted spending is therefore currently being met.”
Per its FY2026 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Accounts independently examined (not a full audit). Discloses 5 of 6 completeness components.
Public fundraising profile: JustGiving — Ups and Downs Southwest (matched by registered charity number).
Public profiles (found on the charity’s own website): facebook · instagram
Register events
- Received assets from another charity (04/02/2025) — per the register’s event history; asset transfers typically record mergers or reorganisations.
- Gillian Dohertychair
- Emma Hildesley
- Jackie Howard
- James Foyle
- Lauren Torr
- Matthew Banks
- Theocharis Tzionis
Trustee list from the Charity Commission register (current, not historical).
Operates in: Throughout England And Wales
Income and spending
Common questions
Is UPS AND DOWNS SOUTH WEST financially healthy?
Per its FY2026 accounts: The accounts state that the charity ended the year with total funds of £124,753 and free unrestricted reserves of £43,952, which meets the stated policy of three months of unrestricted spending. Although income decreased and costs increased, the trustees report a strong financial position supported by prudent stewardship and multiple grants. Its FY2026 accounts were independently examined.
Who funds UPS AND DOWNS SOUTH WEST?
Funders whose own accounts filings name UPS AND DOWNS SOUTH WEST as a grant recipient include THE FAIRFIELD CHARITABLE TRUST.
Known funders
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