NORTHERN ACADEMY OF PERFORMING ARTS
Providing Young People in the North of England full access to the Performance Arts activities including but not limited to Dance, Movement, Choreography, Music and Theatrical Performances.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity generated a surplus of £4,614.11 for the year, with total receipts of £31,892.33 and total payments of £27,278.22. Free unrestricted reserves stood at £1,181.19, which is below the trustees' stated policy target of approximately £6,800, though the trustees attribute this to deliberate spending on a major tour. The charity holds no liabilities and maintains cash funds of £8,285.41.
What the accounts disclose
“Free unrestricted reserves at 30 September 2025 were £1,181.19, below the target.”
“As part of the independent examination process, the trustees were made aware of the need to amend clause 4.5 of the constitution, which required an audit. Following discussions with both the independent examiner and the Charity Commission, the process of amending this clause has commenced in line with the constitution and will see a special AGM taking place on 26 August 2026 for clause 4.5 to be formally agreed recognising independent examination, enabling the external examination to be concluded for the year ending 30 September 2025.” — page 2
Register events
- Received assets from another charity (17/04/2023)
Trustees
- MARK PETER NICHOLSONchair
- Amy Lauren Howton
- Ian Anthony Holling
- JASON PATRICK WALLACE
- Lauren Catt
- Nicola Leanne Cockburn
- Saurabh Sinha
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 30/09/2025 | £32k | £27k |
| 30/09/2024 | £24k | £24k |
| 30/09/2023 | £23k | £22k |
| 30/09/2022 | £12k | £11k |
| 16/10/2021 | £376 | £2k |
Common questions
Is NORTHERN ACADEMY OF PERFORMING ARTS financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity generated a surplus of £4,614.11 for the year, with total receipts of £31,892.33 and total payments of £27,278.22. Free unrestricted reserves stood at £1,181.19, which is below the trustees' stated policy target of approximately £6,800, though the trustees attribute this to deliberate spending on a major tour. The charity holds no liabilities and maintains cash funds of £8,285.41. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Who funds NORTHERN ACADEMY OF PERFORMING ARTS?
Funders whose own accounts filings name NORTHERN ACADEMY OF PERFORMING ARTS as a grant recipient include HEY SMILE FOUNDATION.
Known funders
| Funder | Year | Amount | Purpose (as stated by the funder) |
|---|---|---|---|
| HEY SMILE FOUNDATION | FY2021 | £9k | |
| HEY SMILE FOUNDATION | FY2022 | £1k |
Government & lottery funding
| Funder | Date | Amount | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 23/02/2007 | £7k | Northan Academy Colourguard |