# THE BACK-UP TRUST

## Details

- **Country:** England & Wales
- **Charity number:** 1072216
- **Other names:** BACK UP
- **Status:** Registered
- **Legal form:** Charitable company
- **Registered:** Oct. 30, 1998
- **Register:** https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/en/charity-search/?p_p_id=uk_gov_ccew_onereg_charitydetails_web_portlet_CharityDetailsPortlet&p_p_lifecycle=0&p_p_state=maximized&p_p_mode=view&_uk_gov_ccew_onereg_charitydetails_web_portlet_CharityDetailsPortlet_regId=1072216


## Contact

- **Address:** 4, Knightley Walk, LONDON
- **Postcode:** SW181GZ
- **Phone:** 02088751805
- **Email:** admin@backuptrust.org.uk
- **Website:** www.backuptrust.org.uk



## Activities

**Objects:** The charity's objects are restricted to activities in relation to persons affected by spinal cord injury or related non-congenital diseases or injuries, the relief of those diseases or injuries, and the promotion of the welfare of persons with those diseases or injuries. The directors shall from time to time determine the objects of the charity, in particular through provision of targeted services that:1) further rehabilitate and encourage independence of such individuals;2) promote their reintegration within society; 3) promote education and awareness within society of issues relevant to spinal cord injury or related non-congenital diseases or injuries; and4) support family members and those affected by spinal cord injury regarding their emotional health and welfare needs which arise from the spinal cord disease or injury.

**Activities:** Back Up is a national charity that has helped thousands of people of all ages and backgrounds rebuild their confidence and independence following a devastating spinal cord injury (SCI). Our rehabilitative services are run by people with SCI. We believe SCI should not prevent anyone from fulfilling their potential. Our services inspire people to look forward to a more positive future.

**Area of benefit:** NOT DEFINED




## Classification

- **How:** Provides Human Resources, Provides Services, Provides Advocacy/advice/information
- **What:** Education/training, Disability, Amateur Sport
- **Who:** Children/young People, People With Disabilities



## Areas of operation

- Scotland
- Throughout England And Wales



## Finances

| Period end | Income | Expenditure | Assets | Employees |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| March 31, 2025 | £3591754 | £3071913 | £1926317 | 56 |
| March 31, 2024 | £2615743 | £2412523 | £1406476 | 46 |
| March 31, 2023 | £2068948 | £2093809 | £1190648 | 38 |
| March 31, 2022 | £1736909 | £1701851 | £1224044 | 34 |
| March 31, 2021 | £1880463 | £1338973 | £1183704 | 32 |



## Trustees

- Alan John Cook — appointed July 30, 2025
- Annelore Annemie Hill-Verhaegen — appointed May 7, 2025
- Damian James Riley — appointed May 1, 2024
- Gordon James Craig — appointed May 4, 2022
- Grace Jessie Spence Green — appointed May 4, 2022
- Harmesh Chauhan — appointed May 7, 2025
- LOUISE CLAIRE JOLLIFFE — appointed July 26, 2023
- Meryl Anne Bushell — appointed July 30, 2025
- Paul John Fairhurst — appointed July 27, 2022
- Rebecca Clare Arnold — appointed April 26, 2017
- Richard John Rawstron — appointed Feb. 3, 2021
- Thomas Roberts — appointed July 24, 2019