U DO IT! DANCE FOUNDATION
UK WIDE WORK WITH PARTNERS TO PROVIDE DANCE TO CHILDREN AND YOUNG PEOPLE FROM AN UNDER PRIVILEGED COMMUNITY AS WELL AS TO SCHOOLS AS A TOOL FOR RETENTION. WE PROVIDE A COMPETITION STRUCTURE TOO SHOULD THEY SO WISH TO TAKE THIS ROUTE. WE ALSO WORK WITH PARTNERS TO ENSURE THAT ANY DANCE BEING OFFERED IS INCLUSIVE TO ALL REGARDLESS OF ABILITY OR DISABILITY.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity held net deficit reserves of £16,150 as of 31 March 2025, representing a slight improvement from the £16,291 deficit in the prior year. The trustees confirm that a formal reserves policy is being planned and that the charity has adequate resources to continue in operational existence for the foreseeable future.
What the accounts disclose
“During the year ending 31 March 2025, one of the trustees Alp Orge received £5,625 (2024: £24,000) for his role as the acting CEO.” — page 19
“During the year ending 31 March 2025, one of the trustees Alp Orge received £5,625 (2024: £24,000) for his role as the acting CEO.” — page 19
“Additionally, during the year the charity incurred £355 of website-related expenses with Tempest Sports Group, a company in which Alp Orge is also a director.” — page 19
“During the year ending 31 March 2025, one of the trustees Alp Orge received £5,625 (2024: £24,000) for his role as the acting CEO.” — page 19
“Additionally, during the year the charity incurred £355 of website-related expenses with Tempest Sports Group, a company in which Alp Orge is also a director.” — page 19
Trustees
- Mark Guinibertchair
- Alp Orge
- Caroline Julie Prothero
- DUNCAN EVANS
- John Paul Okyere Omari
- Michael Edward Haruki Barnfather
- Simon Dibley
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/03/2025 | £205k | £205k |
| 31/03/2024 | £279k | £299k |
| 31/03/2023 | £215k | £255k |
| 31/03/2022 | £179k | £173k |
| 31/03/2021 | £192k | £168k |
Common questions
Is U DO IT! DANCE FOUNDATION financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity held net deficit reserves of £16,150 as of 31 March 2025, representing a slight improvement from the £16,291 deficit in the prior year. The trustees confirm that a formal reserves policy is being planned and that the charity has adequate resources to continue in operational existence for the foreseeable future. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Government & lottery funding
| Funder | Date | Amount | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 18/12/2025 | £74k | United Grooves |
| Sport England | 07/08/2025 | £10k | Empowerment Through Street dance |
| Sport England | 11/11/2016 | £9k | Make Your Moves Matter |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 10/08/2016 | £10k | Make Your Moves Matter |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 17/04/2016 | £5k | Make Your Moves Matter |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 16/03/2016 | £10k | Make Your Moves Matter |