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Up Projects

UP Projects commissions contemporary art for public places. We support artists to make work that has social relevance, encourages learning, transforms places and activates the public realm.

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Activities & Mission

UP Projects commissions contemporary art for public places. We support artists to make work that has social relevance, encourages learning, transforms places and activates the public realm.

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.

Region

Financial Information

Latest Income
£350,024
Latest Expenditure
£349,614

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 60.4%
% of income going directly to charitable activities
Overall Efficiency 70.5%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)
Administrative Ratio 0.2%
Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £292,390
Charitable Activities £283,891
Other Trading £0
Investments £0
Other Income £5

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £347,847
Raising Funds £0
Governance £1,000
Grants to Institutions £0
Other Expenditure £145,500

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
£350,024
£349,6140 / 0
2024
£345,499
£409,7870 / 0
2023
£392,795
£398,7240 / 0
2022
£576,286
£493,347£347,847£237,869£237,8698 / 0
2021
£456,219
£384,3720 / 0

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about Up Projects

What does Up Projects do?

UP Projects commissions contemporary art for public places. We support artists to make work that has social relevance, encourages learning, transforms places and activates the public realm.

How much income did Up Projects report in 2025?

Up Projects reported total income of £350k and reported expenditure of £350k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

When was Up Projects registered as a charity?

Up Projects was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 3 January 2017 as charity number 1170960. It has been registered for 9 years.

Who runs Up Projects?

Up Projects is governed by a board of 9 trustees. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does Up Projects operate?

Up Projects operates in England, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.

Is Up Projects a registered charity?

Yes — Up Projects is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1170960.

Details

Address
111 Seven Sisters Rd
Finsbury Park
N7 7FN
Registration Date
3 January 2017
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
5081147
Charity Number
1170960

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Trustees

EMMA JANE UNDERHILL NEMAR
GEORGE SAWTELL
Jennifer Garrett
Kaia Noni Charles
Massoumeh Larizadeh
Peter Ratcliffe
Sophia Dzwig
Thahmina Begum
Viya Nsumbu

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30 July 2026
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