UP & DOWNS
Up and Downs is a friendly support group, supporting children with Downs Syndrome and their families based in the West Midlands. The group is affiliated with the Downs Syndrome Association. The group holds monthly meetings for children with Downs Syndrome of all ages and their families, including siblings. The group has been welcoming new families for several years.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that unrestricted reserves stood at £37,439, which is above the trustees' stated policy target of at least £10,000. The charity reported a net surplus of £11,499 for the year, supported by significant donations including a £10,000 grant as Mayor's Charity of the Year. The independent examiner confirmed that accounting records were kept and the accounts accorded with those records.
What the accounts disclose
“The reserves that we have set aside provide financial stability and the means for the development of our principal activity, aims and objectives. We intend to maintain our reserves at a level which is at least equivalent to £10,000.” — page 12
Trustees
- Charmaine Nicholls
- Diane Hughes
- Gloria Wilson
- JEMMA SAGAR
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/03/2025 | £28k | £16k |
| 31/03/2024 | £21k | £25k |
| 31/03/2023 | £12k | £17k |
| 31/03/2022 | £10k | £15k |
| 31/03/2021 | £29k | £24k |
Common questions
Is UP & DOWNS financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that unrestricted reserves stood at £37,439, which is above the trustees' stated policy target of at least £10,000. The charity reported a net surplus of £11,499 for the year, supported by significant donations including a £10,000 grant as Mayor's Charity of the Year. The independent examiner confirmed that accounting records were kept and the accounts accorded with those records. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.