IJAD
IJAD is exploring how the combination of choreography, science and technology can benefit the dance world and the wider public going forward. Together, these elements allow us to further understand the human body and advance movement techniques, while offering more creativity and innovation in the industry.
Objects
TO ADVANCE EDUCATION FOR THE PUBLIC BENEFIT BY THE PROMOTION OF THE ARTS, IN PARTICULAR BUT NOT EXCLUSIVELY THE ART OF DANCE.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity reported a net deficit of £2,003 for the year ended 8 May 2025, with total incoming resources of £122,308 and resources expended of £124,311. Per the trustees' report, unrestricted reserves stood at £13,193 at year-end, which the trustees consider adequate given the lack of substantial fixed costs.
What the accounts disclose
“Total incoming resources for the year were £122,308 (2024: £25,088), comprising voluntary income of £100,757, investment income of £1,367, and income from charitable activities of £20,184.” — page 4
Policies the charity declares
- Bullying and harassment policy and procedures
- Complaints policy and procedures
- Financial reserves policy and procedures
- Internal charity financial controls policy and procedures
- Internal risk management policy and procedures
- Safeguarding policy and procedures
- Serious incident reporting policy and procedures
- Trustee conflicts of interest policy and procedures
- Trustee expenses policy and procedures
Trustees
- Denise Bissellchair
- Antonio Baccari
- Claire Medcalf
- JOUMANA MOURAD
- LEILA LAURENT
- Mahmoud Naim Abu-wardeh
- Mark O'Hanlon
- Tim Zundel
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 08/05/2025 | £122k | £124k |
| 08/05/2024 | £25k | £27k |
| 08/05/2023 | £56k | £54k |
| 08/05/2022 | £25k | £32k |
| 08/05/2021 | £55k | £43k |
Common questions
Is IJAD financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity reported a net deficit of £2,003 for the year ended 8 May 2025, with total incoming resources of £122,308 and resources expended of £124,311. Per the trustees' report, unrestricted reserves stood at £13,193 at year-end, which the trustees consider adequate given the lack of substantial fixed costs. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Government & lottery funding
| Funder | Date | Amount | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 03/08/2016 | £8k | Orbits: Digital Social Cohesion Project |
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| THE CHARLES SKEY CHARITABLE TRUST | 1 | £140k |
| JOHN ELLERMAN FOUNDATION | 1 | £134k |
| THE TEDWORTH CHARITABLE TRUST | 1 | £20k |
| THE ALDGATE AND ALLHALLOWS FOUNDATION | 1 | £20k |
| THE DORFMAN FOUNDATION | 1 | £20k |
| THE REED FOUNDATION | 1 | £20k |
| THE AUSTIN AND HOPE PILKINGTON TRUST | 1 | £5k |
| SIR WILLIAM BOREMAN'S FOUNDATION | 1 | £5k |
Charities like this
- ALEXANDER WHITLEY DANCE COMPANY
- NEW ADVENTURES CHARITY
- JABADAO
- INDEPENDENT DANCE
- THEATRE DANCE COUNCIL INTERNATIONAL
- INSTITUTE OF IMAGINATION
Side by side with its peers
| Charity | Income | Top pay band | Staff >£60k | Reserves vs policy | Fundraising cost | Going concern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IJAD | £122k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| ALEXANDER WHITLEY DANCE COMPANY | £318k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| NEW ADVENTURES CHARITY | £13.8m | £110,001 - £120,000 | — | above | 1.0% | no doubt |
| JABADAO | £135k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| INDEPENDENT DANCE | £143k | Under £60,000 | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| THEATRE DANCE COUNCIL INTERNATIONAL | £134k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |