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.
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. The trustees confirm that the charity has adequate resources to continue in operational existence for the foreseeable future, maintaining a going concern basis. The charity's reserves policy targets between three and six months of expenditure, and the current unrestricted balance is below this stated target.
What the accounts disclose
“It is the policy of the charity that unrestricted funds which have not been designated for a specific use should be maintained at a level equivalent to between three and six month’s expenditure.” — 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. These donations are included as unrestricted donations as no restriction or conditions have been imposed by the donor.” — 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. These funds are freely given with no performance obligation or restriction and are therefore included within unrestricted donations.” — 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. These donations are included as unrestricted donations as no restriction or conditions have been imposed by the donor.” — 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. These funds are freely given with no performance obligation or restriction and are therefore included within unrestricted donations.” — page 15
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. The trustees confirm that the charity has adequate resources to continue in operational existence for the foreseeable future, maintaining a going concern basis. The charity's reserves policy targets between three and six months of expenditure, and the current unrestricted balance is below this stated target. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.