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.
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
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.
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| CHAPMAN CHARITABLE TRUST | 2 | £3k |
| THE MICHAEL BISHOP FOUNDATION | 1 | £1.1m |
| THE CHARLES SKEY CHARITABLE TRUST | 1 | £60k |
| THE TEDWORTH CHARITABLE TRUST | 1 | £18k |
| SIR WILLIAM BOREMAN'S FOUNDATION | 1 | £5k |
| THE NOEL COWARD FOUNDATION | 1 | £5k |
| THE MCLAIN FOUNDATION LIMITED | 1 | £4k |
| CHARLES S FRENCH CHARITABLE TRUST | 1 | £1k |
Charities like this
- NEW ADVENTURES CHARITY
- THEATRE DANCE COUNCIL INTERNATIONAL
- INSTITUTE OF IMAGINATION
- PROTEIN DANCE
- IMPERIAL SOCIETY OF TEACHERS OF DANCING
- FABRIC Charitable Incorporated Organisation
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 |
| NEW ADVENTURES CHARITY | £13.8m | — | — | unclear | — | no doubt |
| THEATRE DANCE COUNCIL INTERNATIONAL | £134k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| INSTITUTE OF IMAGINATION | £512k | £80,001 - £90,000 | 0 | below | — | no doubt |
| PROTEIN DANCE | £228k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| IMPERIAL SOCIETY OF TEACHERS OF DANCING | £5.5m | — | — | above | — | no doubt |