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Upswing Aerial Limited

Also known as: Upswing

Upswing makes modern cross art performance and participatory experiences that use circus skills as a vehicle for creative expression, exploring contemporary issues through the performing arts in general and circus in particular. The work challenges preconceptions of what circus can address, who can participate in it and its relevance to modern culture.

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Activities & Mission

Upswing makes modern cross art performance and participatory experiences that use circus skills as a vehicle for creative expression, exploring contemporary issues through the performing arts in general and circus in particular. The work challenges preconceptions of what circus can address, who can participate in it and its relevance to modern culture.

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
£587,678
Latest Expenditure
£569,183

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 94.8%
% of income going directly to charitable activities
Overall Efficiency 97.9%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)
Administrative Ratio 2.8%
Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £286,302
Charitable Activities £268,413
Other Trading £0
Investments £0
Other Income £32,963

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £557,203
Raising Funds £11,980
Governance £4,218
Grants to Institutions £0
Other Expenditure £0

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
£587,678
£569,183£557,203£185,216£146,7704 / 0
2024
£622,461
£652,637£649,122£189,053£169,1295 / 0
2023
£363,415
£359,0820 / 0
2022
£425,150
£375,5650 / 0
2021
£263,950
£203,5010 / 0

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about Upswing Aerial Limited

What does Upswing Aerial Limited do?

Upswing makes modern cross art performance and participatory experiences that use circus skills as a vehicle for creative expression, exploring contemporary issues through the performing arts in general and circus in particular. The work challenges preconceptions of what circus can address, who can participate in it and its relevance to modern culture.

How much income did Upswing Aerial Limited report in 2025?

Upswing Aerial Limited reported total income of £588k and reported expenditure of £569k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

When was Upswing Aerial Limited registered as a charity?

Upswing Aerial Limited was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 8 October 2012 as charity number 1149245. It has been registered for 14 years.

Who runs Upswing Aerial Limited?

Upswing Aerial Limited is governed by a board of 6 trustees. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does Upswing Aerial Limited operate?

Upswing Aerial Limited operates in England, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.

Is Upswing Aerial Limited a registered charity?

Yes — Upswing Aerial Limited is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1149245.

Details

Address
DaisyBank House Business Centre
17-19 Leek Road
Cheadle
STOKE-ON-TRENT
ST10 1JE
Registration Date
8 October 2012
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
5024470
Charity Number
1149245

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Trustees

Adesomo Okojie
Caroline Rokeya Sylvia Nicola Meaby
Also governs 1 other charity
Dr Mercy Harriet Nabirye
Also governs 1 other charity
Lucy Anne Morgan
Nina Lyndon

Also Known As

  • Upswing

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