01 Identity
Scottish charity record
- OSCR charity number
- SC042908
- Status
- Active
- Regulatory type
- Standard
- Designated religious body
- No
- Geographical spread
- Operations cover all or most of Scotland
- Volunteers
- 1-50 volunteers
- Staff
- 0
- Postcode
- ML2 9PQ
02 Purpose and work
What the charity exists to do
The Ups and Downs Theatre Group was formed in 1995 to provide a fun creative outlet for young people with Down Syndrome and their families. Our cast come from all backgrounds, ages and abilities where there is a welcoming space for everyone to explore the joy of theatre, encouraging all to participate and promote self-expression and confidence. We are a parent led theatre group and encourage our parents to get involved in many aspects to help in the smooth running of the group. We rely on volunteers, to help with the cast at the weekly rehearsals and all performances they have throughout the year culminating in their big show in March of each year. We have a Musical Director and production team who know the cast well and bring out the best in everyone involved when performing.
Charitable purposes
- the advancement of education
- the advancement of the arts, heritage, culture or science
Beneficiaries
- Children or young people
- People with disabilities or health problems
Activities
- It carries out activities or services itself
Constitutional objectives
7 The Company is established for charitable objects and purposes only. 7.1 In particular, the Company is established to provide public benefit in Scotland and to promote, maintain, improve and advance public education, appreciation and understanding of the arts, and in particular to provide creative and performance opportunities for children and young people with Down's Syndrome by providing them with the opportunity to perform music, dance and drama.
03 Annual returns
Income and expenditure history
| Year end | Income | Expenditure | Staff | Return received |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 31 March 2025 | £69,089 | £70,474 | 0 | 18 December 2025 |
| 31 March 2024 | £50,366 | £46,821 | 0 | 29 November 2024 |
| 31 March 2023 | £42,886 | £71,481 | 0 | 5 December 2023 |
| 31 March 2022 | £10,764 | £14,412 | 0 | 16 November 2022 |
| 31 March 2021 | £9,368 | £28,871 | 0 | 4 November 2021 |
Figures are those reported by the charity and supplied in the OSCR bulk download. Blank facts remain distinct from zero.
04 Contact record
Principal office or trustees address
- Address supplied to OSCR
- 10 Castle View, Newmains, Wishaw, Lanarkshire
- Website supplied to OSCR
- www.upsanddownstheatregroup.org
- Parent charity
- Not supplied
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05 Provenance
Source for this profile
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