Up and Under Foundation
Analysis
Up and Under Foundation is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in Crewe. It was registered in May 2008, 18 years ago. Its declared purposes cover education/training, arts/culture/heritage/science, amateur sport and economic/community development/employment, which this site groups under arts, culture, heritage and science. Legally it is a charitable company (Companies House number 06433339). It says it makes grants to individuals and makes grants to organisations.
In the financial year ending May 2025, Up and Under Foundation reported income of £10k and spending of £9,147, spending 89% of its income. Across the 5 years on record, from May 2021 to May 2025, income fell from £46k to £10k (-78%), an average of -31% a year. The sharpest change came in the year to May 2024, when income rose by 141%. Over the whole period it spent 28% of the income it received.
Among 17,634 England and Wales charities whose main cause is arts, culture, heritage and science and that reported income, Up and Under Foundation sits at the 32nd percentile: it is larger than about 32% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 32nd percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include Denne Gilkes Memorial Fund (£10k), Afrolatino (£10k) and The Iris Project (£10k).
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Other 100%
In the charity's own words
Advance the education of young people. Relieve financial hardship, either generally or individually, through the provision of grants/goods/services. Assist in the provision of facilities for recreation & other leisure time occupations for individuals who have need of such facilities by reason of their youth/disability/financial hardship, to improve their quality of life.
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| Denne Gilkes Memorial Fund | Stratford-Upon-Avon | £10k |
| Afrolatino | Leeds | £10k |
| The Iris Project | Kettering | £10k |
| Sale and Altrincham Musical Theatre | Altrincham | £10k |