DANCEBOX THEATRE WORKS
To advance education for the public benefit through the provision of vocational education and training in the performing arts, delivered through the charity?s own school, for young people aged 15 ? 25.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that unrestricted reserves increased to £592,685, maintaining the trustees' policy target of three to six months' expenditure. The charity reports a surplus for the year and confirms adequate resources to continue operations, despite ceasing FE and HE programmes.
What the accounts disclose
“In addition to the above, both the management personnel have received a gross salary of £75,000 each via payroll.” — page 18
“In addition to the above, both the management personnel have received a gross salary of £75,000 each via payroll.” — page 18
“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
“This provision will continue to be provided by Dancebox Studios & Theatre Works Limited whilst the charity will focus on the continued running of the Junior School.”
Year-over-year changes
- Reserves position vs the charity's own policy moved from "within" (FY2024) to "above" (FY2025).
Property (HM Land Registry)
Structured financials (annual return, FY ending 31/07/2025)
Trustees
- MR. R. LINECARchair
- MR. A. MURRAY
- MS. V. ALLEN
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/07/2025 | £1.5m | £1.3m |
| 31/07/2024 | £1.0m | £967k |
| 31/07/2023 | £844k | £900k |
| 31/07/2022 | £743k | £615k |
| 31/07/2021 | £520k | £397k |
Common questions
Is DANCEBOX THEATRE WORKS financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that unrestricted reserves increased to £592,685, maintaining the trustees' policy target of three to six months' expenditure. The charity reports a surplus for the year and confirms adequate resources to continue operations, despite ceasing FE and HE programmes. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
What does the highest-paid employee of DANCEBOX THEATRE WORKS earn?
Per its FY2025 accounts, the highest-paid employee was in the £75,000 band, and 2 employees earned over £60,000.
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| THE ROYAL OPERA HOUSE BENEVOLENT FUND | 1 | £199k |
| EQUITY CHARITABLE TRUST | 1 | £195k |
| THE MACKINTOSH FOUNDATION | 1 | £47k |
| THE ALAN EDWARD HIGGS CHARITY | 1 | £34k |
| ACTING FOR OTHERS | 1 | £30k |
| THE ADRIAN SWIRE CHARITABLE TRUST | 1 | £20k |
| THEATRE DEVELOPMENT TRUST | 1 | £10k |
| THE A M CHARITABLE TRUST | 1 | £10k |
Charities like this
- ACS DANCE CENTRE
- DANCERS' CAREER DEVELOPMENT
- GWENT BALLET THEATRE LIMITED
- ENGLISH NATIONAL BALLET SCHOOL LIMITED
- NK THEATRE ARTS
- DANCEWEST LONDON LIMITED
Side by side with its peers
| Charity | Income | Top pay band | Staff >£60k | Reserves vs policy | Fundraising cost | Going concern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DANCEBOX THEATRE WORKS | £1.5m | £75,000 | 2 | above | — | no doubt |
| ACS DANCE CENTRE | £256k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| DANCERS' CAREER DEVELOPMENT | £708k | £70,001 - £80,000 | 1 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| GWENT BALLET THEATRE LIMITED | £1.1m | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |
| ENGLISH NATIONAL BALLET SCHOOL LIMITED | £2.6m | — | — | unclear | — | no doubt |
| NK THEATRE ARTS | £905k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |