HOFESH SHECHTER COMPANY LTD
Hofesh Shechter Company aims to advance the arts and culture for the benefit of the general public by promoting in the UK and internationally modern dance and other art forms including films and music with reference to performances and the work of Hofesh Shechter:and to advance the education of young people, dance practitioners and public through the provision of workshops,classes and performances
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity reported a record turnover of £2,670,434 and a small carry forward surplus of £11,539 for the year ended 31 March 2025. Per the trustees' report, free reserves of £516,794 are below the stated policy target of £670,000, though the trustees confirm adequate resources to continue operations.
What the accounts disclose
“One employee earned £60,000 or more during the year (2024 - one).” — page 29
“One employee earned £60,000 or more during the year (2024 - one).” — page 29
“has determined that the charity should aim to hold an ongoing minimum free reserve of £670,000” — page 12
Leadership, per the charity’s website
- Hofesh Shechter — Artistic Director
- Andrew Hochhauser — Chair
- Colette Hansford — Executive Producer
Funders the charity credits
Structured financials (annual return, FY ending 31/03/2025)
Trustees
- Andrew Romain Hochhauser
- Martine Simmonds
- PAUL BURGER
- Steven Anthony Fogel
- THERESA BEATTIE
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/03/2025 | £2.7m | £2.7m |
| 31/03/2024 | £1.8m | £1.7m |
| 31/03/2023 | £2.0m | £1.9m |
| 31/03/2022 | £1.7m | £1.7m |
| 31/03/2021 | £1.7m | £1.3m |
Common questions
Is HOFESH SHECHTER COMPANY LTD financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity reported a record turnover of £2,670,434 and a small carry forward surplus of £11,539 for the year ended 31 March 2025. Per the trustees' report, free reserves of £516,794 are below the stated policy target of £670,000, though the trustees confirm adequate resources to continue operations. Its FY2025 accounts were audited by Breckman & Company Ltd.
What does the highest-paid employee of HOFESH SHECHTER COMPANY LTD earn?
Per its FY2025 accounts, the highest-paid employee was in the more than £60,000 band, and 1 employees earned over £60,000.
Who funds HOFESH SHECHTER COMPANY LTD?
Funders whose own accounts filings name HOFESH SHECHTER COMPANY LTD as a grant recipient include THE HAROLD HYAM WINGATE FOUNDATION, THE M J SAMUEL CHARITABLE TRUST.
Known funders
| Funder | Year | Amount | Purpose (as stated by the funder) |
|---|---|---|---|
| THE HAROLD HYAM WINGATE FOUNDATION | FY2025 | £10k | |
| THE HAROLD HYAM WINGATE FOUNDATION | FY2023 | £10k | |
| THE HAROLD HYAM WINGATE FOUNDATION | FY2022 | £10k | |
| THE M J SAMUEL CHARITABLE TRUST | FY2025 | £1k |
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| THE ROYAL OPERA HOUSE BENEVOLENT FUND | 1 | £199k |
| EQUITY CHARITABLE TRUST | 1 | £195k |
| THE FOYLE FOUNDATION | 1 | £100k |
| THE MACKINTOSH FOUNDATION | 1 | £47k |
| THE ALAN EDWARD HIGGS CHARITY | 1 | £34k |
| ACTING FOR OTHERS | 1 | £30k |
| THE ADRIAN SWIRE CHARITABLE TRUST | 1 | £20k |
| THEATRE DEVELOPMENT TRUST | 1 | £10k |
Charities like this
- AKRAM KHAN DANCE COMPANY
- GWENT BALLET THEATRE LIMITED
- CHISENHALE DANCE SPACE
- Highly Sprung Performance
- HODDESDON (COMMUNITY) SOCIETY OF PERFORMING ARTS LTD.
- FORCED ENTERTAINMENT LIMITED
Side by side with its peers
| Charity | Income | Top pay band | Staff >£60k | Reserves vs policy | Fundraising cost | Going concern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| HOFESH SHECHTER COMPANY LTD | £2.7m | more than £60,000 | 1 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| AKRAM KHAN DANCE COMPANY | £2.7m | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |
| GWENT BALLET THEATRE LIMITED | £1.1m | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |
| CHISENHALE DANCE SPACE | £243k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| Highly Sprung Performance | £473k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| HODDESDON (COMMUNITY) SOCIETY OF PERFORMING ARTS LTD. | £319k | Under £60,000 | 0 | above | — | no doubt |