NORTHERN DANCE
To advance the arts (the visual and performance art in all its forms including dance, decorative and visual arts, literature, film, theatre, music, sculpture and photography) and the education of the public in the arts particularly but not exclusively by public performances, workshops, exhibitions and other similar activities.
Objects
TO ADVANCE THE ARTS (THE VISUAL AND PERFORMANCE ART IN ALL ITS FORMS INCLUDING DANCE, DECORATIVE AND VISUAL ARTS, LITERATURE, FILM, THEATRE, MUSIC, SCULPTURE AND PHOTOGRAPHY) AND THE EDUCATION OF THE PUBLIC IN THE ARTS PARTICULARLY BUT NOT EXCLUSIVELY BY PUBLIC PERFORMANCES, WORKSHOPS, EXHIBITIONS AND OTHER SIMILAR ACTIVITIES
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity reported a net surplus of £3,346 for the year ended 31 July 2025, resulting in unrestricted funds of £3,982. This figure is below the trustees' stated reserves policy target of maintaining three to six months' expenditure. The charity is currently in its ninth year of operation and relies significantly on donations, with unrestricted funds comprising the vast majority of its income.
What the accounts disclose
“The charity made a net surplus of £3,346 (2024: deficit £300) and at the year end had total funds carried forward of £3,982 (2024: £636).” — page 5
“During the year the charity received donations totalling £54,200 (2024: £37,071) from Paper Dove Company Ltd, a company controlled by Trustee D Leonard.” — page 15
“During the year the charity received a corporate sponsorship of £500 (2024: £NIL) from RMT Accountants & Business Advisors Ltd, the company which acts as the Independent Examiner.” — page 15
“During the year the charity received donations totalling £54,200 (2024: £37,071) from Paper Dove Company Ltd, a company controlled by Trustee D Leonard.” — page 15
“During the year the charity received a corporate sponsorship of £500 (2024: £NIL) from RMT Accountants & Business Advisors Ltd, the company which acts as the Independent Examiner.” — page 15
Policies the charity declares
- Financial reserves policy and procedures
- Internal charity financial controls policy and procedures
- Internal risk management policy and procedures
- Safeguarding policy and procedures
Corporate structure
- Registered company of the charity Companies House 09664738
Company officers (Companies House)
- LEONARD, David on trustee list
- MORGAN, Timothy David not on trustee list
Trustees
- DAVID LEONARDchair
- TIM MORGAN
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/07/2025 | £87k | £83k |
| 31/07/2024 | £39k | £39k |
| 31/07/2023 | £57k | £58k |
| 31/07/2022 | £34k | £43k |
| 31/07/2021 | £47k | £47k |
Common questions
Is NORTHERN DANCE financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity reported a net surplus of £3,346 for the year ended 31 July 2025, resulting in unrestricted funds of £3,982. This figure is below the trustees' stated reserves policy target of maintaining three to six months' expenditure. The charity is currently in its ninth year of operation and relies significantly on donations, with unrestricted funds comprising the vast majority of its income. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.