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ACS DANCE CENTRE

Registered charity 1159627 · accounts filings on the Charity Commission register · also known as ANTHONY CLIFFORD STUDIOS, ACDS

TO ADVANCE THE EDUCATION OF PEOPLE OF ALL AGES IN THE PERFORMING ARTS, PARTICULARLY THE ART OF DANCE THROUGH THE PROVISION OF CLASSES AND COURSES, TEACHER TRAINING AND VOCATIONAL EDUCATION. TO OFFER ALL STUDENTS THE OPPORTUNITY TO GAIN RECOGNISED QUALIFICATIONS AND TAKE PART IN PUBLIC PERFORMANCES AND COMPETITIONS.

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Latest income
£256k
Latest spending
£243k
Registered
2014
Accounts read
FY2025

Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts

The accounts state that unrestricted funds increased from £42,494 to £55,602, resulting in a net income of £13,108 for the year. The charity's reserves policy targets an amount equivalent to three months of operating expenditure, and the current unrestricted reserves of £55,602 exceed this target. The filing confirms the accounts are prepared on a going concern basis with no material uncertainties disclosed.

Automated summary of the FY2025 accounts; the evidenced findings below carry the verbatim passages.

What the accounts disclose

Reserves policy: three months operating expenditure (held: £56k)
“They are currently targeting an amount equivalent to 3 months operating expenditure.” — page 4
Per its FY2025 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Related-party transaction: Rental of property to landlords Mr. & Mrs. Lunn
“£36,000 (2024:£36,000) was charged to the SOFA during the period for rental of the property to landlords Mr. & Mrs. Lunn.” — page 14
“During the year the company provided services for the sum of £13,489 (2024:£14,004).”
Per its FY2025 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Related-party transaction: Services provided by Anthony Clifford Studios Limited (controlled by Mr & Mrs Lunn)
“£36,000 (2024:£36,000) was charged to the SOFA during the period for rental of the property to landlords Mr. & Mrs. Lunn.” — page 14
“During the year the company provided services for the sum of £13,489 (2024:£14,004).”
Per its FY2025 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Related-party transaction: Remuneration to Mrs Lunn (staff, daughter of C Jolly)
“£36,000 (2024:£36,000) was charged to the SOFA during the period for rental of the property to landlords Mr. & Mrs. Lunn.” — page 14
“During the year the company provided services for the sum of £13,489 (2024:£14,004).”
Per its FY2025 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Related-party transaction: Remuneration to Mr Lunn (staff, husband of Mrs Lunn)
“£36,000 (2024:£36,000) was charged to the SOFA during the period for rental of the property to landlords Mr. & Mrs. Lunn.” — page 14
“During the year the company provided services for the sum of £13,489 (2024:£14,004).”
Per its FY2025 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Related-party transaction: Remuneration to L Crowther (staff, spouse of R Crowther)
“£36,000 (2024:£36,000) was charged to the SOFA during the period for rental of the property to landlords Mr. & Mrs. Lunn.” — page 14
“During the year the company provided services for the sum of £13,489 (2024:£14,004).”
Per its FY2025 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.

Accounts independently examined (not a full audit). Discloses 5 of 6 completeness components.

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Operates in: Essex · Havering

Income and spending

Financial year endIncomeSpending
31/03/2025£256k£243k
31/03/2024£236k£231k
31/03/2023£234k£244k
31/03/2022£232k£228k
31/03/2021£218k£195k

Common questions

Is ACS DANCE CENTRE financially healthy?

Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that unrestricted funds increased from £42,494 to £55,602, resulting in a net income of £13,108 for the year. The charity's reserves policy targets an amount equivalent to three months of operating expenditure, and the current unrestricted reserves of £55,602 exceed this target. The filing confirms the accounts are prepared on a going concern basis with no material uncertainties disclosed. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.