Pop-Up Adventure Play (UK)
Analysis
Pop-Up Adventure Play (UK) is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in Manchester. It was registered in September 2012, 14 years ago. Its declared purposes cover education/training, human rights/religious or racial harmony/equality or diversity and recreation, which this site groups under human rights and equality. Legally it is a charitable company (Companies House number 07797183). It says it provides services and provides advocacy/advice/information.
In the financial year ending October 2025, Pop-Up Adventure Play (UK) reported income of £16k and spending of £15k, spending 95% of its income. Across the 5 years on record, from October 2021 to October 2025, income fell from £23k to £16k (-31%), an average of -8.8% a year. The sharpest change came in the year to October 2024, when income rose by 29%. Over the whole period it spent 85% of the income it received.
Among 700 England and Wales charities whose main cause is human rights and equality and that reported income, Pop-Up Adventure Play (UK) sits at the 31st percentile: it is larger than about 31% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 40th percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include Parapride (£16k), 11th Medway Scout Group (£16k) and The Arab Anti-Corruption Organisation (£16k).
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Other 100%
In the charity's own words
- Working with the children and young people in ways directed by them within diverse environments;- Working with parents, carers, child professionals and other adults to develop their skills, capacities and capabilities in ways which are designed to enable them to support children's and young people's self-directed play.
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| Parapride | London | £16k |
| 11th Medway Scout Group | Rochester | £16k |
| The Arab Anti-Corruption Organisation | Essex | £16k |
| Devon Mediation Service Limited | Crediton | £16k |