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INDEPENDENT DANCE

Registered charity 1180239 · accounts filings on the Charity Commission register

Independent Dance (ID) is one of the UK's leading artist development organisations in contemporary dance. ID offers a year-round programme that supports and challenges artists to evolve their own work for the benefit of the public; it drives artform development in the UK and advances dance as a part of cultural life in the UK.

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Latest income
£143k
Latest spending
£165k
Registered
2018
Accounts read
FY2025

Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts

The accounts state that the charity reported a net deficit of £22,312 for the year, driven by unrestricted fund deficits, though it maintains total reserves of £137,369. The trustees confirm the charity is a going concern with adequate resources, noting that general reserves stand at £133,301. The organization relies heavily on Arts Council England funding, which has remained at a standstill level since 2006.

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

What the accounts disclose

Highest-paid employee band: Under £60,000 — in the top quarter for charities its size (median £60k)
“No employee received emoluments of more than £60,000.” — page 20
Per its FY2025 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Reserves policy: six months of running costs, or £50,500 (held: £133k)
“The policy also aims to ensure that designated funds are built to match six months of running costs, or £50,500.” — page 11
Per its FY2025 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Payments to trustees: Kimberley Harvey received £280 for teaching services.
“Related Party Transactions Kimberley Harvey was paid £80 for teaching Monday Night Improvisation and £200 for Disrupting Leadership.”
Per its FY2025 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Related-party transaction: Trustee Kimberley Harvey received payments for teaching services.
“Related Party Transactions Kimberley Harvey was paid £80 for teaching Monday Night Improvisation and £200 for Disrupting Leadership.”
Per its FY2025 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.

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

Trustees · trustee networks

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

Operates in: Throughout England

Income and spending

Financial year endIncomeSpending
31/03/2025£143k£165k
31/03/2024£142k£174k
31/03/2023£193k£191k
31/03/2022£206k£182k
31/03/2021£147k£130k

Common questions

Is INDEPENDENT DANCE financially healthy?

Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity reported a net deficit of £22,312 for the year, driven by unrestricted fund deficits, though it maintains total reserves of £137,369. The trustees confirm the charity is a going concern with adequate resources, noting that general reserves stand at £133,301. The organization relies heavily on Arts Council England funding, which has remained at a standstill level since 2006. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.

What does the highest-paid employee of INDEPENDENT DANCE earn?

Per its FY2025 accounts, the highest-paid employee was in the Under £60,000 band.