The Ups of Downs
Analysis
The Ups of Downs is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in Warwickshire. It was registered in April 2011, 15 years ago. Its declared purposes cover disability, which this site groups under disability. It says it provides human resources, provides buildings/facilities/open space and provides services.
In the financial year ending August 2025, The Ups of Downs reported income of £41k and spending of £40k, spending 97% of its income. Across the 5 years on record, from August 2021 to August 2025, income grew from £19k to £41k (+118%), an average of +22% a year. The sharpest change came in the year to August 2024, when income rose by 117%. Over the whole period it spent 100% of the income it received.
Among 12,871 England and Wales charities whose main cause is disability and that reported income, The Ups of Downs sits at the 52nd percentile: it is larger than about 52% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 57th percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include Agape Family Ministries (£41k), The Deddington Charity Estates (£41k) and LBC Langley (£41k).
Data notes from the register: The latest annual return was received after its deadline.
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Other 100%
In the charity's own words
To provide regular sessions for children with Down syndrome and their families, to meet and provide support. To empower parents to give their child with DS every opportunity to develop, flourish and achieve, by providing each parent with the knowledge, confidence, ability and resources.
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| Agape Family Ministries | Smethwick | £41k |
| The Deddington Charity Estates | Oxfordshire | £41k |
| LBC Langley | Oldbury | £41k |
| Reading Lions Club (CIO) | Reading | £41k |