**CHARITY REGISTERED NUMBER : 1123563** ## **UPS AND DOWNS** ## **ANNUAL REPORT AND** ## **STATEMENT OF ACCOUNTS** **FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30TH SEPTEMBER 2025** Tove Accountancy Ltd Office 6, Town Hall 86 Watling Street East Towcester Northants NN12 6BS ## **UPS AND DOWNS** ## **LEGAL AND ADMINISTRATIVE INFORMATION** |**Registered Charity No.**|1123563| |---|---| |**Trustees**|Mrs K Sammon| ||Ms Lindsey Hipkiss| ||Ms K.Smith| ||Mr C Smith| ||Ms N.Jones| ||Mrs A Rees| ||Mrs P Tate| ||Miss A Hoefling| ||Mrs D Hoefling| ||Lindsey Whitehead| ||Mr M Hindwood| ||Mr R Quayle| ||Ms Lucinda Hallett| ||Mrs G Hunkin| ||Ms T.Smith| ||Annette Murkitt| ||Farah Cutter| ||Lisa Jones| ||Trustees are appointed or reappointed annually at the Annual General Meeting| ||held in October.| The existing trustees appoint any new trustees following the provision laid out in the charity's governing instrument **Correspondence Address** PO Box 7947 Kettering Northamptonshire NN16 6RY **Governing Instrument** Associations Constitution adopted 4th March 2008 Charity Registration 10th April 2008 **Objects** To offer information and support to families affected by Down’s Syndrome in East Northamptonshire. **Statement of Financial** The attached receipts and payments account with accompanying notes **Activities** set out a true and fair view of the finances of the charity for the period. **Independent Examiner** Tove Accountancy Ltd Office 6, Town Hall 86 Watling Street East Towcester Northants NN12 6BS ## **UPS AND DOWNS REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30TH SEPTEMBER 2025** ## **Description of the Charity** ## **Objects** The preservation and protection of the good health of children, adults and families affected by Down Syndrome by the provision of support, advice, information and recreational opportunities to improve their quality of life. To advance the education of the public in all areas relating to Down Syndrome. |**Areas of benefit**|Northamptonshire|| |---|---|---| |**Address**|P.O. BOX 7947|| ||Kettering|| ||Northamptonshire|| ||NN16 6RY|| |**Structure, Governance and Management**||| |Chairman|Mrs K Sammon|| |Vice Chair (NPT)|Ms L Hipkiss|| |Secretary|Ms K Smith|| |Trustee|Mr C Smith|| |Trustee|Ms N Jones|| |Trustee|Mrs A Rees|| |Trustee (NPT)|Mrs P Tate|| |Trustee (NPT)|Miss A Hoefling|| |Trustee|Mrs D Hoefling|| |Trustee|Ms L Whitehead|| |Trustee (NPT)|Mr M Hindwood|Appointed date 21.10.24| |Trustee (NPT)|Mr R Quayle|| |Trustee|Ms Lucinda Hallett|| |Trustee|Mrs G Hunkin|Resigned 30.09.24| |Trustee|Ms T.Smith|Resigned 13.10.25| |Trustee|Ms A Murkitt|Resigned 13.10.25| |Trustee|Ms F Cutter|Resigned 13.10.25| |Trustee|Ms L Jones|Resigned 13.10.25| Ups N Downs is affiliated to the Down Syndrome Association ## **Risk Management** The Trustees have assessed the major risks to which the charity is exposed. They are satisfied that systems are in place to mitigate exposure to the major risks associated to the charities activities. ## **Objectives and activities** In planning our activities for the year we kept in mind the Charity Commissions guidance on public benefit at our trustee meetings. The main focus of our activities remains to provide support, aid and advice for children, adults and families affected by Down Syndrome. We aim to increase awareness of Down Syndrome and to promote positive attitudes and approaches within the local community. A focus on providing activities and experiences for children and adults with Down Syndrome to aid development. ## **UPS AND DOWNS** ## **REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30TH SEPTEMBER 2025 (continued)** We have provided: - funded swimming lessons for our members; - seasonal events for our members; - offers of support to childrens teachers and assistance in the form of training seminars run by the Down Syndrome Association; - funding for specified equipment necessary; - support access to speech and language therapy A great contribution is made by our trustees. We are grateful for the many hours that trustees and volunteers have spent in assisting setting up fundraising events, booking venues etc. Without this valuable contribution of time and energy we would not be able to achieve so much. During the year, we organised a highly successful “Strictly” fundraising event, in which 11 dedicated volunteers committed many hours to learning and performing dance routines before a panel of judges and a large audience. Each participant was paired with a professional dancer, and together they helped raise a significant amount of money in support of the charity. The event was a fantastic evening enjoyed by all and proved to be a memorable highlight of the year. ## **Achievements and Performance** We have worked with Powerful Voices and Talk Autism, a SALT specialist, who would offer support to the members of the charity. Our Strictly event was one of the highlights of the year, both for the fundraising and the enjoyment of all. ## **Fundraising** In July 2025, we completed our annual charity bike ride which has proved to be a success within the local community of riders; participants over the years complete either 100, 60 or 25 mile bike ride. Our Strictly event raised a phenonmenal £36,000 due to the dedication of our dancers and the support of the audience, family and friends. The funds raised are essential in providing the services to our members. ## **Trustee's Reimbursements** During the year, reimbursements of £3,876 (2024 £1,063) was paid to Trustees. ## **Transactions with Trustees** Trustee C Smith is the Charity Manager. A total of £22,917 (2024 £16,144) was paid during the year to C Smith in respect of management services. ## **Financial Review** Our main source of funding was again from the fundraising Practically all of the income derived this year has again been applied to the group's related activities. Future forecasting and budgeting will allow for the charity to identify areas of weakness and opportunity moving forward, allowing us to plan more effectively. ## **Reserves Policy** We hold savings in the Charity's NatWest Account, which at the year-end totalled £ 85,526 These funds are held to meet the needs of the charity's activities. In future however, some of these funds will be identified as reserves to be utilised for specific projects to protect the long-term future of the charity. ## **UPS AND DOWNS** ## **REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30TH SEPTEMBER 2025 (continued)** ## **Plans for the Future** With member numbers now exceeding 60, the coming year will see pressure on the finances as we continue to support children and young people, raise awareness and support families affected by Down Syndrome. During the finanical year, we made the decision to restart Speech and Language; this is an integral service that we are able to provide to our members. We will continue to subsidise our members swimming lessons as this is a life skill learnt that provides exercise and enjoyment from our members Our monthly family get to togethers are continuing to be successful at keeping our families connected. Fundraising and an extension of the existing and support services for members must be maintained, especially in light of the fact that a number of our members beginning to turn 18. Signed on behalf of the Trustees: SIGNED Trustee Date: 16th April 2026 Mrs K Sammon ## **INDEPENDENT EXAMINER'S REPORT TO THE TRUSTEES OF UPS AND DOWNS** I report to the trustees on my examination of the accounts of Ups and Downs (the Trust) for the year ended 30th September 2025. ## **Responsibilities and basis of report** As the charity trustees of the Trust, you are responsible for the preparation of the accounts in accordance with the requirements of the Charities Act 2011 ('the Act'). I report in respect of my examination of the Trust's accounts carried out under section 145 of the 2011 Act and in carrying out my examination, I have followed all the applicable Directions given by the Charity Commission under section 145(5)(b) of the Act. ## **Independent examiner's statement** I have completed my examination. I confirm that no material matters have come to my attention in connection with the examination giving me cause to believe that in any material respect: 1) accounting records were not kept in accordance with section 130 of the Act; or 2) the accounts do not accord with those records; or I have no concerns and have come across no other matters in connection with the examination to which attention should be drawn in this report in order to enable a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached. Donna Rowan Gold 19/05/2026 …………………………………………. Donna Rowan Gold Dated For and on behalf of: Tove Accountancy Ltd Office 6, Town Hall, 86 Watling Street East, Towcester, Northants, NN12 6BS ## **UPS AND DOWNS RECEIPTS AND PAYMENTS ACCOUNTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30TH SEPTEMBER 2025** |**Receipts**
Donations
Grants
Events
Bank interest
Other
**Total**
**Payments (note 2)**
Raising funds
Charitable activities
Managing and administering the Charity
Other
**Total**
Net receipts
Transfers between funds
Cash funds last year end
**Cash funds this year end**|**2025**
**2025**
**2025**
**2024**
**Unrestricted**
**funds**
**Restricted**
**funds**
**Total funds Total funds**
**£**
**£**
**£**
**£**
47,821
0
47,821
37,035
0
0
0
(3,000)
29,981
0
29,981
4,938
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
**77,802**
**0**
**77,802**
**38,973**
19,883
0
19,883
8,470
11,988
0
11,988
12,885
25,236
0
25,236
18,029
0
0
0
671
**57,107**
**0**
**57,107**
**40,055**
20,695
0
20,695
(1,082 )
0
0
0
0
65,010
0
65,010
66,092
**85,705**
**0**
**85,705**
**65,010**| |---|---| ## **UPS AND DOWNS STATEMENT OF ASSETS AND LIABILITIES AS AT 30TH SEPTEMBER 2025** |**Cash funds**
Prepayments
Debtors
Bank
Paypal
Cash
**Total**
**Represented by:**
Unrestricted funds
Restricted Funds
**Total funds**
**Assets retained for the Charity's use**
Equipment
Other
Total
**Liabilities**
Accountant's fees
Loan
Other
Total
Christian Smith
Christian Smith
Signature
Name
Signed on behalf of all the trustees|**2025**
**2024**
**£**
**£**
0
0
0
0
85,526
64,830
0
0
179
179
**85,705**
**65,009**
85,705
65,009
0
0
**85,705**
**65,009**
0
0
0
0
0
0
444
444
0
0
0
0
444
444
19/05/2026
Date of approval| |---|---| ## **UPS AND DOWNS NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30TH SEPTEMBER 2025** ## **1. Basis of accounting** These accounts have been prepared under the "Receipts and Payments" basis in accordance with Charity Commission guidelines and legal requirements. These accounts have been prepared under the going concern concept. ## **2. Payments** |**2. Payments**|||| |---|---|---|---| ||**2025**|**2025**|**2024**| ||**Unrestricted **|**Restricted**|**Total**| ||**Funds**|**Funds**|**Funds**| ||**£**|**£**|**£**| |**Raising funds**|||| |Printing of brochure and fliers|0|0|0| |Event Costs|15,030|0|4,994| |Vegetable boxes|0|0|79| |Advertising and Promotion|4,853|0|3,397| |Refunds|0|0|0| |Charges|0|0|0| ||**19,883**|**0**|**8,470**| |**Charitable activities**|||| |Cost of sales|2,149|0|2771| |Venue Hire|1,525|0|970| |Costs|8,315|0|8,891| |Materials|0|0|0| |Travel expenses|0|0|253| |Training and Seminars|0|0|0| ||**11,988**|**0**|**12,885**| |**Managing and administering the Charity**|||| |Management|22,917|0|16,144| |Office Telephone, postage and stationery|1,149|0|848| |Legal and Professional fees|0|0|300| |Accountancy fees|444|0|444| |Bank Charges|0|0|0| |Subscriptions|726|0|293| ||**25,236**|**0**|**18,029**| |**Other**|||| |Equipment|0|0|540| |Sundry expenses|0|0|132| ||**0**|**0**|**672**| ||||| |**Total payments**|**57,107**|**0**|**40,056**| |**3. Fixed assets**
Cost as at
01/10/24
Additions
Disposals
**Cost as at**
**30/09/25**
Current Value|**Computer**
**Musical**
**Fixtures &**
**Total**
**Equipment Equipment**
**Fittings**
**Assets**
0
0
800
800
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
**0**
**0**
**800**
**800**
0
0
0
0| |---|---|