Up & Downs
Analysis
Up & Downs is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in Halesowen. It was registered in November 2014, 12 years ago. Its declared purposes cover disability, which this site groups under disability. Legally it is a charitable incorporated organisation (CIO). It says it provides services and provides advocacy/advice/information.
In the financial year ending March 2025, Up & Downs reported income of £28k and spending of £16k, leaving 41% of income unspent that year. Across the 5 years on record, from March 2021 to March 2025, income fell from £29k to £28k (-3.3%), an average of -0.8% a year. The sharpest change came in the year to March 2024, when income rose by 86%. Over the whole period it spent 97% of the income it received.
Among 12,871 England and Wales charities whose main cause is disability and that reported income, Up & Downs sits at the 45th percentile: it is larger than about 45% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 51st percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include Ambitious Together Foundation (£28k), Leslie Edwards Trust (£28k) and Madrasatunnur Educational Trust (£28k).
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Other 100%
In the charity's own words
Up and Downs is a friendly support group, supporting children with Downs Syndrome and their families based in the West Midlands. The group is affiliated with the Downs Syndrome Association. The group holds monthly meetings for children with Downs Syndrome of all ages and their families, including siblings. The group has been welcoming new families for several years.
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| Ambitious Together Foundation | Wolverhampton | £28k |
| Leslie Edwards Trust | Derby | £28k |
| Madrasatunnur Educational Trust | Southall | £28k |
| Rockministry | Devon | £28k |