LIVING IT UP
Living It Up is committed to offering a range of empowering and skill-building services for people who have a learning disability and/or autism. We have a range of services and are continuing to develop services to enable people to have similar opportunities to others, to reduce social isolation and offer further opportunities that enhance life and can develop skills. We are based in Bedfordshire.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity ended the year with total funds carried forward of £149,440, representing a net movement in funds of £7,698. The trustees report that the charity is operating as a Community Interest Company (CIO) and has secured continuation funding from the National Lottery and Global’s Make Some Noise to support its services.
What the accounts disclose
“Total income 335,871 70,384 406,255”
Trustees
- Blaise Henderson
- Gareth James Wright
- Jane Cavanagh
- Oli Monks
- Serena Brahmbhatt
- Victoria Margaret Airs
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/12/2025 | £406k | £399k |
| 31/12/2024 | £401k | £347k |
| 31/12/2023 | £402k | £314k |
| 31/12/2022 | £0 | £0 |
Common questions
Is LIVING IT UP financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity ended the year with total funds carried forward of £149,440, representing a net movement in funds of £7,698. The trustees report that the charity is operating as a Community Interest Company (CIO) and has secured continuation funding from the National Lottery and Global’s Make Some Noise to support its services.
Who funds LIVING IT UP?
Funders whose own accounts filings name LIVING IT UP as a grant recipient include MRS B L ROBINSON'S CHARITABLE TRUST, THE JOHN APTHORP CHARITY, THE GROCERS' CHARITY, BARCHESTER HEALTHCARE FOUNDATION.
Known funders
| Funder | Year | Amount | Purpose (as stated by the funder) |
|---|---|---|---|
| MRS B L ROBINSON'S CHARITABLE TRUST | FY2023 | £3k | |
| THE JOHN APTHORP CHARITY | FY2023 | £2k | Towards a video camera, laptop and accessories for courses for young people with learning difficulties |
| THE GROCERS' CHARITY | FY2025 | £1k | Disability |
| BARCHESTER HEALTHCARE FOUNDATION | FY2022 | £1k | Creative music activities for people with learning disabilities. |
| MRS B L ROBINSON'S CHARITABLE TRUST | FY2024 | — |
Government & lottery funding
| Funder | Date | Amount | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 02/07/2025 | £268k | Gig Buddies |
| Sport England | 14/10/2024 | £9k | Living It Up Get Active |
| UK government | 14/10/2024 | £9k | ALB-Sport England-Living It Up Get Active |