MOTUS

Registered charity 1173277 · accounts filings on the Charity Commission register · also known as MËTUS

MOTUS is an organisation which aims to engage the people of the city of Milton Keynes in all forms of dance either as part of an audience or by taking part in our workshops and performances. The aim is to celebrate and promote dance and artistic expression and to encourage this art form to be embraced by the masses.

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Latest income
£62k
Latest spending
£74k
Registered
2017
Accounts read
FY2025

Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts

The accounts state that the charity's payments exceeded its receipts by £12,207 for the year ended 05/04/2025, resulting in total cash funds of £30,627. The trustees confirm there are no material uncertainties regarding the charity's ability to continue as a going concern. Reserves held were £5,164, which falls within the stated policy target of £2,000-£10,000.

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

What the accounts disclose

Fundraising cost ratio: 12207.0% of fundraised income
The charity’s payments exceed its receipts by £12,207 for the year ended 05/04/2025. At the year end, total cash funds stand at £30,627 of which £25,463 are restricted.
Per its FY2025 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Reserves policy: between £2,000-£10,000 (held: £5k)
The charity's reserve policy is to have reserves in the region of between £2,000-£10,000. This reserve is to cover the commitments of programme delivery committed to for a further three months.
Per its FY2025 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.

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

Public fundraising profile: JustGiving — MOTUS (matched by registered charity number).

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Trustees · trustee networks

Trustee list from the Charity Commission register (current, not historical).

Operates in: Throughout England And Wales

Income and spending

Financial year endIncomeSpending
05/04/2025£62k£74k
05/04/2024£116k£97k
05/04/2023£68k£79k
05/04/2022£117k£137k
05/04/2021£95k£48k

Common questions

Is MOTUS financially healthy?

Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity's payments exceeded its receipts by £12,207 for the year ended 05/04/2025, resulting in total cash funds of £30,627. The trustees confirm there are no material uncertainties regarding the charity's ability to continue as a going concern. Reserves held were £5,164, which falls within the stated policy target of £2,000-£10,000. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.