THE SCHOOL FOR POP-UPS C.I.O.
The charity provides learning opportunities through professional 1-to-1 mentoring, small group workshops, and 1-day-per-week test trading from a city centre location with established customer base.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The charity reported a net profit of £135 for the year ended 31 July 2025, an improvement from the previous year's loss of £4,527. Total unrestricted funds increased to £1,482, supported by charitable donations that covered the gap between rising expenditure and income. The accounts state that the charity continues to be managed on a voluntary basis.
What the accounts disclose
“Street food and drinks sales 66,896”
“The charities policy is to retain capacity to ensure the continuation of the charity's work in the event of an unexpected downturn in sales.” — page 3
“Enable Space Ltd provides space to the charity to run its operations. During the period no rent was charged (2024 - £Nil). Amounts owed at the end of the financial period were £1,620 (2024 - £1,620).”
“Co-Working Co-Operative CIC donated funds during the period of £10,250 (2024 - £7,600) to support the charities operations. Running costs totalling £4,300 were paid on behalf of the charity. Amounts owed at the end of the financial period were £4,203 (2024 - £4,403).” — page 15
“Enable Space Ltd provides space to the charity to run its operations. During the period no rent was charged (2024 - £Nil). Amounts owed at the end of the financial period were £1,620 (2024 - £1,620).”
“Co-Working Co-Operative CIC donated funds during the period of £10,250 (2024 - £7,600) to support the charities operations. Running costs totalling £4,300 were paid on behalf of the charity. Amounts owed at the end of the financial period were £4,203 (2024 - £4,403).” — page 15
Trustees
- SIMON MICHAEL KILPATRICKchair
- Daniel Pinch
- Leonie Sloots
- Tansy Hutchinson
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/07/2025 | £80k | £80k |
| 31/07/2024 | £69k | £74k |
| 31/07/2023 | £51k | £47k |
| 31/07/2022 | £27k | £55k |
| 31/07/2021 | £45k | £15k |
Common questions
Is THE SCHOOL FOR POP-UPS C.I.O. financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The charity reported a net profit of £135 for the year ended 31 July 2025, an improvement from the previous year's loss of £4,527. Total unrestricted funds increased to £1,482, supported by charitable donations that covered the gap between rising expenditure and income. The accounts state that the charity continues to be managed on a voluntary basis. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.