Backup Tech
Also known as: Behind the Scenes UK, Bts UK, Tech: the Technical Entertainment Charity
Providing grants to entertainment technology professionals, or their immediate family, who are seriously ill or injured. Grants may be used for basic living costs, medical related expenses, transportation, retraining, or funerals. Anyone is eligible for assistance who has earned their living in the industry for at least five years working behind the curtain, behind the camera, or on the road.
Activities & Mission
Providing grants to entertainment technology professionals, or their immediate family, who are seriously ill or injured. Grants may be used for basic living costs, medical related expenses, transportation, retraining, or funerals. Anyone is eligible for assistance who has earned their living in the industry for at least five years working behind the curtain, behind the camera, or on the road.
Grants
Backup Tech is a grant-making charity: making grants is its main activity.
- Gives grants to
- individuals
- Total spending (2025)
- £215,182
- Only charities with income over £500,000 file a separate grants figure.
- Who it helps
- other defined groups
- What it supports
- general charitable purposes
As recorded with the Charity Commission. To ask about applying, use the contact details and check the trustees and latest accounts below.
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Financial Information
Financial Efficiency
Financial Trend
Annual Returns
As filed with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Most recent filing covers the financial year ending 2025.
| Financial Year | Income | Expenditure | Charitable Spending | Net Assets | Reserves | Staff |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | £265,609 | £215,182 | 0 / 12 | |||
| 2024 | £351,894 | £192,866 | 0 / 15 | |||
| 2023 | £255,431 | £221,254 | 0 / 15 | |||
| 2022 | £179,009 | £225,323 | 0 / 10 | |||
| 2021 | £434,624 | £367,907 | 0 / 20 |
Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers
Frequently asked questions about Backup Tech
What does Backup Tech do?
Providing grants to entertainment technology professionals, or their immediate family, who are seriously ill or injured. Grants may be used for basic living costs, medical related expenses, transportation, retraining, or funerals. Anyone is eligible for assistance who has earned their living in the industry for at least five years working behind the curtain, behind the camera, or on the road.
How much income did Backup Tech report in 2025?
Backup Tech reported total income of £266k and reported expenditure of £215k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
When was Backup Tech registered as a charity?
Backup Tech was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 11 November 2014 as charity number 1159168. It has been registered for 12 years.
Who runs Backup Tech?
Backup Tech is governed by a board of 9 trustees. The chair of trustees is LEE DENNISON. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does Backup Tech operate?
Backup Tech operates in England And Wales, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.
Is Backup Tech a registered charity?
Yes — Backup Tech is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1159168.
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1b Edward Road
Eastbourne
BN23 8AS
Registry Information
Trustees
Also Known As
- Behind the Scenes UK
- Bts UK
- Tech: the Technical Entertainment Charity
Data & trust
- Register data refreshed
- 19 October 2026
- Methodology
- How metrics are calculated