IRIE DANCE THEATRE
IRIE! dance theatre exists to deliver and sustain a range of creative, educational and artistic activity
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity reported a net expenditure of £4,491 for the year, resulting in total charity funds decreasing from £49,430 to £44,939. The trustees identify the lack of financial reserves as a priority concern, noting the organisation currently holds no financial reserves, although the stated policy aim is to maintain reserves equivalent to three months of operational costs. The independent examiner confirmed that no matters gave cause to believe the accounts were not prepared in accordance with applicable standards.
What the accounts disclose
“The organisation currently holds no financial reserves, which has been identified as a priority concern.” — page 10
“A total gross salary of £36,776 (2024: £34,920) was paid to Ms B Glean during the year as CEO, AD and secretary to the board” — page 27
“A total gross salary of £36,776 (2024: £34,920) was paid to Ms B Glean during the year as CEO, AD and secretary to the board, with no voting rights.” — page 27
Structured financials (annual return, FY ending 31/03/2025)
Trustees
- BEVERLEY GLEAN
- Clarissa Kadeja Anisa Braun
- Paulette Ryan
- Sheba Montserrat
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/03/2025 | £648k | £652k |
| 31/03/2024 | £669k | £600k |
| 31/03/2023 | £415k | £411k |
| 31/03/2022 | £352k | £416k |
| 31/03/2021 | £469k | £421k |
Common questions
Is IRIE DANCE THEATRE financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity reported a net expenditure of £4,491 for the year, resulting in total charity funds decreasing from £49,430 to £44,939. The trustees identify the lack of financial reserves as a priority concern, noting the organisation currently holds no financial reserves, although the stated policy aim is to maintain reserves equivalent to three months of operational costs. The independent examiner confirmed that no matters gave cause to believe the accounts were not prepared in accordance with applicable standards. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Who funds IRIE DANCE THEATRE?
Funders whose own accounts filings name IRIE DANCE THEATRE as a grant recipient include DEPTFORD CHALLENGE TRUST LIMITED.
Known funders
| Funder | Year | Amount | Purpose (as stated by the funder) |
|---|---|---|---|
| DEPTFORD CHALLENGE TRUST LIMITED | FY2024 | £7k |
Government & lottery funding
| Funder | Date | Amount | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 09/01/2025 | £20k | Deptford Dance and Culture |
| City Bridge Foundation | 14/06/2024 | £4k | Grant to IRIE! dance theatre |
| The National Lottery Heritage Fund | 13/12/2023 | £10k | "Talking Drum" |
| UK government | 13/10/2022 | £239k | National Portfolio Organisations |
| UK government | 13/10/2022 | £239k | National Portfolio Organisations |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 04/07/2022 | £379k | Moonshot Community |
| The National Lottery Heritage Fund | 12/01/2022 | £96k | "Pioneers and Places" |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 04/06/2021 | £10k | Back to Community |
| Sport England | 11/05/2021 | £9k | COVID19 Return to Play |
| Sport England | 30/03/2020 | £12k | Moving Together |
| Greater London Authority | 01/10/2019 | £5k | Moving Together |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 09/11/2018 | £10k | Moonshot Community |
| Greater London Authority | 14/10/2018 | £92k | Young Londoners Fund |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 15/02/2017 | £10k | Talk Up! |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 08/05/2009 | £4k | The Moonshot Family Fun Day |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 25/01/2006 | £5k | Peer Mentoring Programme |