TAVAZIVA DANCE
Promote the enjoyment of, and advance understanding of, contemporary dance, drawing in particular on black southern African dance traditions and heritage through the creation, production and performance of its own artistic work and through educational activities.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity concluded the year with unrestricted reserves of £66,731 and a working capital of £42,759, placing it in a strong financial position. The trustees report that the reserves policy remains unchanged, targeting a level equivalent to three months of shutdown costs, with a stated commitment to incrementally increase reserves from £25,000 to £45,000. The going concern basis is adopted based on confirmed Arts Council England funding and reasonably achievable fundraising prospects.
What the accounts disclose
“ACE - Core Funding - 191,973” — page 12
“There is no change to the existing reserves policy, to maintain a consistent level of ringfenced reserves, equivalent to the value of three months of shutdown costs.” — page 6
“Mercy Nabirye Freelance Production Executive Director £37,497 £38,995” — page 15
“Mercy Nabirye Freelance Production Executive Director £37,497 £38,995 In November 2021 Mercy Nabirye replaced Beth Cinamon as Production Executive Director. The fee paid was agreed at market value by the Trustees and was below that previously paid to the outgoing incumbent.” — page 15
Trustees
- MARIE NIXON MBE, FRSAchair
- Amanda Saunders
- Dr Michael Riley FRSA
- Dr Sinibaldo De Rosa PhD, ResMA
- Josephine Kyomuhendo
- Sacha Mapletoft
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/03/2025 | £254k | £237k |
| 31/03/2024 | £228k | £252k |
| 31/03/2023 | £207k | £189k |
| 31/03/2022 | £266k | £322k |
| 31/03/2021 | £195k | £155k |
Common questions
Is TAVAZIVA DANCE financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity concluded the year with unrestricted reserves of £66,731 and a working capital of £42,759, placing it in a strong financial position. The trustees report that the reserves policy remains unchanged, targeting a level equivalent to three months of shutdown costs, with a stated commitment to incrementally increase reserves from £25,000 to £45,000. The going concern basis is adopted based on confirmed Arts Council England funding and reasonably achievable fundraising prospects. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Who funds TAVAZIVA DANCE?
Funders whose own accounts filings name TAVAZIVA DANCE as a grant recipient include THE AUSTIN AND HOPE PILKINGTON TRUST.
Known funders
| Funder | Year | Amount | Purpose (as stated by the funder) |
|---|---|---|---|
| THE AUSTIN AND HOPE PILKINGTON TRUST | FY2025 | £1k | Grant Round 1 ~ £1,000 |
Government & lottery funding
| Funder | Date | Amount | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sport England | 10/12/2013 | £6k | Greig City Girls Dance Group |