SHOBANA JEYASINGH DANCE COMPANY
Shobana Jeyasingh Dance Company works across the UK and internationally to produce and tour dance works by its artistic director and choreographer. The company leads education and learning projects for professional dancers, school students and community groups. Shobana Jeyasingh is a sector leader, regularly representing and advocating on behalf of the artform.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity reported a surplus of £109,225 for the year ended 31 March 2025, with total unrestricted general funds of £338,116 after designated funds. This unrestricted balance exceeds the trustees' stated policy target of approximately £100,000, which represents six months of operating costs. The trustees confirmed there are no material uncertainties regarding the charity's ability to continue as a going concern.
What the accounts disclose
“The Trustees aim to maintain unrestricted reserves equivalent to approximately six months of operating costs, estimated to be £100,000.” — page 6
Structured financials (annual return, FY ending 31/03/2025)
Trustees
- Farzana Fidai
- Kenneth Grahame Rea
- Orlando Matthew Leslie Gough
- Susan Marjorie Wyatt
- Theepa Cappelli
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/03/2025 | £535k | £426k |
| 31/03/2024 | £507k | £410k |
| 31/03/2023 | £574k | £797k |
| 31/03/2022 | £635k | £416k |
| 31/03/2021 | £729k | £587k |
Common questions
Is SHOBANA JEYASINGH DANCE COMPANY financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity reported a surplus of £109,225 for the year ended 31 March 2025, with total unrestricted general funds of £338,116 after designated funds. This unrestricted balance exceeds the trustees' stated policy target of approximately £100,000, which represents six months of operating costs. The trustees confirmed there are no material uncertainties regarding the charity's ability to continue as a going concern. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Who funds SHOBANA JEYASINGH DANCE COMPANY?
Funders whose own accounts filings name SHOBANA JEYASINGH DANCE COMPANY as a grant recipient include THE REED FOUNDATION.
Known funders
| Funder | Year | Amount | Purpose (as stated by the funder) |
|---|---|---|---|
| THE REED FOUNDATION | FY2022 | £15k | Christmas Challenge |
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| THE FENTON ARTS TRUST | 3 | £22k |
| MARIA BJORNSON MEMORIAL FUND | 2 | £10k |
| CHAPMAN CHARITABLE TRUST | 2 | £4k |
| CYNGOR CELFYDDYDAU CYMRU | 1 | £865k |
| COLWINSTON CHARITABLE TRUST | 1 | £90k |
| JOHN ELLERMAN FOUNDATION | 1 | £60k |
| JERWOOD FOUNDATION | 1 | £30k |
| THE HAROLD HYAM WINGATE FOUNDATION | 1 | £20k |
Charities like this
- SIOBHAN DAVIES DANCE COMPANY
- HOFESH SHECHTER COMPANY LTD
- CHISENHALE DANCE SPACE
- NATIONAL DANCE COMPANY WALES
- AKRAM KHAN DANCE COMPANY
- STUDIO WAYNE MCGREGOR LIMITED
Side by side with its peers
| Charity | Income | Top pay band | Staff >£60k | Reserves vs policy | Fundraising cost | Going concern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SHOBANA JEYASINGH DANCE COMPANY | £535k | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |
| SIOBHAN DAVIES DANCE COMPANY | £908k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| HOFESH SHECHTER COMPANY LTD | £2.7m | £60,001 - £70,000 | 1 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| CHISENHALE DANCE SPACE | £243k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| NATIONAL DANCE COMPANY WALES | £1.4m | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| AKRAM KHAN DANCE COMPANY | £2.7m | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |