THE NATASHAS PROJECT
The Natashas Project is an international contemporary dance/physical theatre company founded in 2013. Its aim is to use dance to inform and equip the public about Human Trafficking and Modern Day Slavery and support survivors through creative means.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity achieved a net surplus of £7,750 for the year ended 28 February 2025, compared to a deficit in the previous year. Per the trustees' report, unrestricted reserves stood at £2,083, which is above the stated policy target of maintaining at least £2,000. The independent examiner confirmed that no material matters came to their attention during the examination of the accounts.
What the accounts disclose
“TNP aims to maintain funds of at least £2,000 so that it is able to enter into contracts to hire performance venues and commit to other expenditure for the following year.” — page 3
Trustees
- Timothy Scott Batliwala-Witherschair
- SOPHIE DENICE SMYTH
- Sharon Sexton
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 28/02/2025 | £60k | £53k |
| 29/02/2024 | £26k | £32k |
| 28/02/2023 | £16k | £11k |
| 28/02/2022 | £18k | £23k |
| 28/02/2021 | £12k | £9k |
Common questions
Is THE NATASHAS PROJECT financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity achieved a net surplus of £7,750 for the year ended 28 February 2025, compared to a deficit in the previous year. Per the trustees' report, unrestricted reserves stood at £2,083, which is above the stated policy target of maintaining at least £2,000. The independent examiner confirmed that no material matters came to their attention during the examination of the accounts. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Who funds THE NATASHAS PROJECT?
Funders whose own accounts filings name THE NATASHAS PROJECT as a grant recipient include THE ANCHOR FOUNDATION, THE GOLSONCOTT FOUNDATION.
Known funders
| Funder | Year | Amount | Purpose (as stated by the funder) |
|---|---|---|---|
| THE ANCHOR FOUNDATION | FY2024 | £4k | Part time staff to support work with vulnerable children & young people |
| THE GOLSONCOTT FOUNDATION | FY2025 | £1k |
Government & lottery funding
| Funder | Date | Amount | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 15/03/2024 | £19k | The Natashas Project |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 27/01/2023 | £10k | The Natashas Project |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 07/01/2022 | £10k | The Natashas Project |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 18/12/2020 | £10k | The Natashas Project |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 24/10/2019 | £10k | TNP Therapeutic Dance Workshops |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 14/09/2018 | £10k | TNP Restorative Dance |