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UPS AND DOWNS

Registered charity 1123563 · accounts filings on the Charity Commission register

Ups 'n' Downs is a support group dedicated to helping families and individuals in East Northamptonshire affected by Down's syndrome.

Causes: Education/training · Disability · website · Get email alerts

Latest income
£78k
Latest spending
£57k
Registered
2008
Accounts read
FY2025

Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts

The accounts state that unrestricted funds totalled £85,705 at the year-end, an increase from the previous year's £65,009. The trustees report that practically all income was applied to related activities and that the charity remains affiliated to the Down Syndrome Association while continuing to provide support services.

Automated summary of the FY2025 accounts; the evidenced findings below carry the verbatim passages.

What the accounts disclose

Highest-paid employee band: £20,001 - £30,000
“A total of £22,917 (2024 £16,144) was paid during the year to C Smith in respect of management services.” — page 4
Per its FY2025 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Payments to trustees: Trustee C Smith received £22,917 for management services. Reimbursements of £3,876 were paid to trustees.
“A total of £22,917 (2024 £16,144) was paid during the year to C Smith in respect of management services.” — page 4
Per its FY2025 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Related-party transaction: Trustee C Smith is the Charity Manager. A total of £22,917 (2024 £16,144) was paid during the year to C Smith in respect of management services.
“Trustee C Smith is the Charity Manager. A total of £22,917 (2024 £16,144) was paid during the year to C Smith in respect of management services.”
“During the year, reimbursements of £3,876 (2024 £1,063) was paid to Trustees.” — page 4
Per its FY2025 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Related-party transaction: Reimbursements of £3,876 (2024 £1,063) was paid to Trustees.
“Trustee C Smith is the Charity Manager. A total of £22,917 (2024 £16,144) was paid during the year to C Smith in respect of management services.”
“During the year, reimbursements of £3,876 (2024 £1,063) was paid to Trustees.” — page 4
Per its FY2025 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.

Accounts independently examined (not a full audit). Discloses 5 of 6 completeness components.

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Trustees · trustee networks

Trustee list from the Charity Commission register (current, not historical).

Operates in: Northamptonshire

Income and spending

Financial year endIncomeSpending
30/09/2025£78k£57k
30/09/2024£39k£40k
30/09/2023£39k£69k
30/09/2022£38k£59k
30/09/2021£45k£42k

Common questions

Is UPS AND DOWNS financially healthy?

Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that unrestricted funds totalled £85,705 at the year-end, an increase from the previous year's £65,009. The trustees report that practically all income was applied to related activities and that the charity remains affiliated to the Down Syndrome Association while continuing to provide support services. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.

What does the highest-paid employee of UPS AND DOWNS earn?

Per its FY2025 accounts, the highest-paid employee was in the £20,001 - £30,000 band.

Government & lottery funding

Grants to this charity published as open data by government and lottery funders (360Giving).

FunderDateAmountPurpose
UK government10/09/2020£5kVSCE CMC Fund