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Up & Downs

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.

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Activities & Mission

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.

Areas of Operation

Where this charity is registered to operate, as self-declared to the Charity Commission. These are regulatory classifications, not a list of active programmes, and don't necessarily indicate fundraising activity in each location.

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Financial Information

Latest Income
£27,716
Latest Expenditure
£16,217

Financial Efficiency

Overall Efficiency 58.5%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)
Expenditure Ratio 58.5%
Expenditure as % of income

Financial Trend

Annual Returns

As filed with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Most recent filing covers the financial year ending 2025.

Financial YearIncomeExpenditureCharitable SpendingNet AssetsReservesStaff
2025
£27,716
£16,2170 / 4
2024
£21,393
£25,1600 / 4
2023
£11,505
£16,7060 / 5
2022
£10,226
£15,2120 / 4
2021
£28,667
£23,5520 / 4

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Frequently asked questions about Up & Downs

What does Up & Downs do?

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.

How much income did Up & Downs report in 2025?

Up & Downs reported total income of £28k and reported expenditure of £16k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

When was Up & Downs registered as a charity?

Up & Downs was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 6 November 2014 as charity number 1159107. It has been registered for 12 years.

Who runs Up & Downs?

Up & Downs is governed by a board of 4 trustees. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does Up & Downs operate?

Up & Downs operates in Birmingham City, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.

Is Up & Downs a registered charity?

Yes — Up & Downs is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1159107.

Details

Address
55 King Charles Road
Halesowen
B62 0DP
Registration Date
6 November 2014
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
5050030
Charity Number
1159107

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Trustees

Charmaine Nicholls
Diane Hughes
JEMMA SAGAR

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