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Upwards With Downs

Our Charity activities include providing various activities to promote development for our members such as specialised speech & language therapy, drama, music & signing sessions. We also have regular social events to help promote self esteem & social inclusion. We support families & aim to provide information to both parents/carers & professionals.

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Activities & Mission

Our Charity activities include providing various activities to promote development for our members such as specialised speech & language therapy, drama, music & signing sessions. We also have regular social events to help promote self esteem & social inclusion. We support families & aim to provide information to both parents/carers & professionals.

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.

Local Authority

Financial Information

Latest Income
£25,311
Latest Expenditure
£34,666

Financial Efficiency

Overall Efficiency 137.0%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)
Expenditure Ratio 137.0%
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 2024.

Financial YearIncomeExpenditureCharitable SpendingNet AssetsReservesStaff
2024
£25,311
£34,6660 / 13
2023
£31,945
£39,1540 / 7
2022
£36,496
£24,8810 / 7
2021
£20,050
£15,0080 / 8
2020
£12,080
£17,8750 / 6

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about Upwards With Downs

What does Upwards With Downs do?

Our Charity activities include providing various activities to promote development for our members such as specialised speech & language therapy, drama, music & signing sessions. We also have regular social events to help promote self esteem & social inclusion. We support families & aim to provide information to both parents/carers & professionals.

How much income did Upwards With Downs report in 2024?

Upwards With Downs reported total income of £25k and reported expenditure of £35k for the financial year ending 2024, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

When was Upwards With Downs registered as a charity?

Upwards With Downs was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 23 September 2014 as charity number 1158649. It has been registered for 12 years.

Who runs Upwards With Downs?

Upwards With Downs is governed by a board of 4 trustees. The chair of trustees is Michaela Baker. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does Upwards With Downs operate?

Upwards With Downs operates across 2 areas: Essex and Hertfordshire.

Is Upwards With Downs a registered charity?

Yes — Upwards With Downs is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1158649.

Details

Address
47 Lodge Hall
Harlow
CM18 7SX
Registration Date
23 September 2014
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
5050728
Charity Number
1158649

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Trustees

Michaela Baker Chair
CRISTINA GRIFFITHS
DAWN OAKES
Peggy Slade

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