THE LONDON BALLET CIRCLE
Arranging talks by artistes and prominent figures; providing opportunities to watch class and rehearsals at schools/companies and to visit dance events; creating an environment for knowledge exchange; sharing information in newsletters and online; liaising with dance organisations and key individuals; awarding bursaries to student dancers; and making other charitable donations in support of dance.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity achieved a small surplus of £1,846 for the year ended 31 October 2025, with total receipts of £32,658 and payments of £30,812. Per the trustees' report, free reserves of £19,274 are substantially in excess of the stated policy target of around £12,000, which is intended to cover one year's expenditure and annual commitments to student awards.
What the accounts disclose
“The Trustees’ policy is to seek reserves that provide for one year’s expenditure to keep the charity functioning and for the annual commitments to student awards. Currently this total is around £12,000.” — page 5
Trustees
- SUSAN CAROL DALGETTY EZRAchair
- ALASTAIR OGILVIE THOMSON
- CANDACE MARIE KUSS
- Chen-Chi Tso
- Dr Trevor James Rothwell
- Jill Samuels
- Keith John White
- Krissie Poyser
- Susan Lynas
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/10/2025 | £33k | £31k |
| 31/10/2024 | £35k | £37k |
| 31/10/2023 | £26k | £19k |
| 31/10/2022 | £20k | £21k |
| 31/10/2021 | £14k | £15k |
Common questions
Is THE LONDON BALLET CIRCLE financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity achieved a small surplus of £1,846 for the year ended 31 October 2025, with total receipts of £32,658 and payments of £30,812. Per the trustees' report, free reserves of £19,274 are substantially in excess of the stated policy target of around £12,000, which is intended to cover one year's expenditure and annual commitments to student awards. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.