Upswing Aerial Limited
Analysis
Upswing Aerial Limited is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in Stoke-On-Trent. It was registered in October 2012, 14 years ago. Its declared purposes cover education/training and arts/culture/heritage/science, which this site groups under arts, culture, heritage and science. Legally it is a charitable company (Companies House number 07248211). It says it provides services and provides advocacy/advice/information.
In the financial year ending March 2025, Upswing Aerial Limited reported income of £588k and spending of £569k, spending 97% of its income. Across the 5 years on record, from March 2021 to March 2025, income grew from £264k to £588k (+123%), an average of +22% a year. The sharpest change came in the year to March 2024, when income rose by 71%. Over the whole period it spent 96% 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, Upswing Aerial Limited sits at the 93rd percentile: it is larger than about 93% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 91st percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include Eil UK (£587k), Bridport Arts Centre (£589k) and Corn Exchange Theatre Company (£587k).
In its latest detailed accounts, income came from donations and legacies 49% and charitable activities 46%. Charitable activities took 97% of spending and raising funds 2.1%. Reserves of £147k would cover about 3 months of spending at that rate. It employed 4 people.
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Donations 49%
- Charitable activities 46%
- Other 5.6%
In the charity's own words
Upswing makes modern cross art performance and participatory experiences that use circus skills as a vehicle for creative expression, exploring contemporary issues through the performing arts in general and circus in particular. The work challenges preconceptions of what circus can address, who can participate in it and its relevance to modern culture.
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| Eil UK | Worcestershire | £587k |
| Bridport Arts Centre | Bridport | £589k |
| Corn Exchange Theatre Company | Lincolnshire | £587k |
| Ragged School Museum Trust | London | £589k |