Impelo
Working across age ranges, social backgrounds and abilities we hope to inspire more people to enjoy participating in dance. We are a community and education-based dance company who believes that dance is an exciting and accessible art form that inspires creativity and joy, stimulates learning and has deep routed health benefits that extend beyond fitness into holistic wellbeing.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity achieved a surplus of £48,699 for the year ended 31 March 2025, with total income of £260,817 and total expenditure of £212,118. Per the trustees' report, this financial position was supported by the sale of the Dance Centre building and grant income, despite a reduction in programme delivery during a transitional period. The charity holds unrestricted reserves of £225,369, comprising designated and general funds.
What the accounts disclose
“General Fund reserves - £40,991 based upon 3 months of 2024/2025 pre loss of multi year funding budget” — page 12
“During the year R Liggitt (trustee) was paid £210 for services provided.” — page 26
“During the year R Liggitt (trustee) was paid £210 for services provided.” — page 26
Trustees
- David Petty
- Jenni Barbieri
- Nia Llewelyn James
- Rosemary Ellen Watt
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/03/2025 | £261k | £212k |
| 31/03/2024 | £268k | £279k |
| 31/03/2023 | £246k | £270k |
| 31/03/2022 | £199k | £235k |
| 31/03/2021 | £224k | £176k |
Common questions
Is Impelo financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity achieved a surplus of £48,699 for the year ended 31 March 2025, with total income of £260,817 and total expenditure of £212,118. Per the trustees' report, this financial position was supported by the sale of the Dance Centre building and grant income, despite a reduction in programme delivery during a transitional period. The charity holds unrestricted reserves of £225,369, comprising designated and general funds. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Who funds Impelo?
Funders whose own accounts filings name Impelo as a grant recipient include CYNGOR CELFYDDYDAU CYMRU.
Known funders
| Funder | Year | Amount | Purpose (as stated by the funder) |
|---|---|---|---|
| CYNGOR CELFYDDYDAU CYMRU | FY2023 | £116k | Core funding |
| CYNGOR CELFYDDYDAU CYMRU | FY2023 | £4k | Cost-of-living support |
Government & lottery funding
| Funder | Date | Amount | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| Postcode Lottery | 30/06/2023 | £15k | Project Funding |
| The National Lottery Heritage Fund | 04/10/2022 | £30k | "Fynydd Epynt" |