UPWARDS WITH DOWNS
Our Charity activities include providing various activities to promote development for our members such as specialised speech & language therapy, drama, music & signing sessions. We also have regular social events to help promote self esteem & social inclusion. We support families & aim to provide information to both parents/carers & professionals.
Financial health, per its FY2024 accounts
The accounts state that the charity has no allocated reserves outside of restricted grant funds and identifies a main risk of funding loss, which it mitigates through ongoing fundraising and grant applications. Expenditure for the year was covered by a mix of donations, grants, and service fees, with specific costs detailed for therapy programmes and events.
What the accounts disclose
“Charity Reserves Outside of the restricted funds specifically used from any grants received, we do not have any allocated reserves.”
“Main risk identified is a loss of funding. In order to mitigate against this risk, the charity looks at applying for grants and to continue with our regular fundraising events.”
Trustees
- Michaela Bakerchair
- CRISTINA GRIFFITHS
- DAWN OAKES
- Peggy Slade
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/10/2025 | £25k | £34k |
| 31/10/2024 | £25k | £35k |
| 31/10/2023 | £32k | £39k |
| 31/10/2022 | £36k | £25k |
| 31/10/2021 | £20k | £15k |
Common questions
Is UPWARDS WITH DOWNS financially healthy?
Per its FY2024 accounts: The accounts state that the charity has no allocated reserves outside of restricted grant funds and identifies a main risk of funding loss, which it mitigates through ongoing fundraising and grant applications. Expenditure for the year was covered by a mix of donations, grants, and service fees, with specific costs detailed for therapy programmes and events.