Big Up Communities
Analysis
Big Up Communities is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in London. It was registered in September 2023, 3 years ago. Its declared purposes cover general charitable purposes and 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 September 2025, Big Up Communities reported income of £42k and spending of £64k, spending 153% of what it took in. Across the 2 years on record, from September 2024 to September 2025, income fell from £87k to £42k (-52%), an average of -52% a year. The sharpest change came in the year to September 2025, when income dropped by 52%. Over the whole period it spent 102% of the income it received.
Among 12,871 England and Wales charities whose main cause is disability and that reported income, Big Up Communities 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 58th percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include Rochdale Borough Shopmobility (£42k), Peter Lauer Foundation (£42k) and Derbyshire Parent Carer Voice (£42k).
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Other 100%
In the charity's own words
Adventure plays on selected playground will be provided. The charity provides creative activities such as arts/crafts photography, urban art, upcycling to textiles, painting and community space improvement, under the guidance of professional artists. Sports such as Football, Boxing, MMA, Dance Fitness to Yoga and self-defence designed to keep participants minds and bodies active and healthy.
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| Rochdale Borough Shopmobility | Greater Manchester | £42k |
| Peter Lauer Foundation | Hertfordshire | £42k |
| Derbyshire Parent Carer Voice | Derbyshire | £42k |
| Choppington Social Welfare Centre | Choppington | £42k |