DANCEFEST
Dancefest enables anyone to experience the joy of dance, regardless of age, ability or experience.We run over 30 weekly classes across Herefordshire and Worcestershire, have three youth companies, and lead projects in schools, colleges and universities as well as in community settings.We pride ourselves on delivering work of high quality that makes a genuine difference to people?s lives.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that unrestricted free reserves totalled £23,500 at year-end, an increase from the previous year. The trustees report a stable financial position with sufficient liquidity to meet liabilities and maintain a designated contingency reserve of £40,000.
What the accounts disclose
“Arts Council England (ACE) funding as a National Portfolio Organisation” — page 7
Register events
- Received assets from another charity (17/08/2026)
Trustees
- Anjali Fowler
- Candice Elizabeth Pearson
- Emily Jayne May
- Heidi Murphy
- Helen Elizabeth Stallard
- Helen Stallard
- Johnny Autin
- Lucie Mirkova
- Paul James
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/03/2025 | £221k | £217k |
| 31/03/2024 | £248k | £257k |
| 31/03/2023 | £191k | £212k |
| 31/03/2022 | £198k | £206k |
| 31/03/2021 | £222k | £164k |
Common questions
Is DANCEFEST financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that unrestricted free reserves totalled £23,500 at year-end, an increase from the previous year. The trustees report a stable financial position with sufficient liquidity to meet liabilities and maintain a designated contingency reserve of £40,000. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Who funds DANCEFEST?
Funders whose own accounts filings name DANCEFEST as a grant recipient include WORCESTER MUNICIPAL CHARITIES (CIO), THE ELMLEY FOUNDATION, THE BRANSFORD TRUST.
Known funders
| Funder | Year | Amount | Purpose (as stated by the funder) |
|---|---|---|---|
| WORCESTER MUNICIPAL CHARITIES (CIO) | FY2024 | £20k | Dance lessons, (social housing areas) |
| WORCESTER MUNICIPAL CHARITIES (CIO) | FY2023 | £19k | Dance lessons, (social housing areas) |
| WORCESTER MUNICIPAL CHARITIES (CIO) | FY2025 | £18k | Dance lessons, (social housing areas) |
| WORCESTER MUNICIPAL CHARITIES (CIO) | FY2022 | £18k | Dancing lessons, (social housing areas) |
| THE ELMLEY FOUNDATION | FY2023 | £12k | |
| THE BRANSFORD TRUST | FY2024 | £10k | |
| THE ELMLEY FOUNDATION | FY2022 | £4k |
Government & lottery funding
| Funder | Date | Amount | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 22/09/2025 | £14k | Healthy Bodies |
| The National Lottery Heritage Fund | 13/11/2007 | £20k | "Dance at Goodrich (Working title)" |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 02/11/2004 | £5k | a dance project for people with disabilities |