MOVE MOMENTUM
Move Momentum is a dance charity based in Winchester, Hampshire that provides classes that are accessible, inclusive and affordable for everyone. We focus on supporting mental and physical well-being and enriching people's quality of life. Our main beneficiaries are young people, older adults and people with disabilities.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity reported a net expenditure of £11,563 for the year, resulting in a decrease in total funds from £37,254 to £25,691. The trustees confirmed the charity is likely to remain solvent with no uncertainties regarding its ability to continue. Reserves were held at £25,691, comprising £23,927 in unrestricted funds and £1,764 in restricted funds.
What the accounts disclose
“We intend to maintain our total reserves (restricted and unrestricted) at a level that is equivalent to a third of our annual expenditure, which is currently approximately £32,500, therefore enough to run for a term without additional income.” — page 9
Funders the charity credits
- Gentian
- The Arts Society Winchester
Trustees
- Emily Charlotte Girlingchair
- Angela Sims
- Chloe Plummer
- Diana Bignell
- Gillian Bagshaw
- Harry Newton
- Peter Francis Brown
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 14/10/2025 | £85k | £96k |
| 14/10/2024 | £97k | £77k |
| 14/10/2023 | £64k | £74k |
| 14/04/2022 | £54k | £39k |
| 14/04/2021 | £36k | £26k |
Common questions
Is MOVE MOMENTUM financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity reported a net expenditure of £11,563 for the year, resulting in a decrease in total funds from £37,254 to £25,691. The trustees confirmed the charity is likely to remain solvent with no uncertainties regarding its ability to continue. Reserves were held at £25,691, comprising £23,927 in unrestricted funds and £1,764 in restricted funds. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Who funds MOVE MOMENTUM?
Funders whose own accounts filings name MOVE MOMENTUM as a grant recipient include THE BROTHERS TRUST, TACKLE AFRICA, THE STORY OF CHRISTMAS, Royal Surrey Charity, THE GENERATIONS FOUNDATION.
Known funders
| Funder | Year | Amount | Purpose (as stated by the funder) |
|---|---|---|---|
| THE BROTHERS TRUST | FY2022 | £110k | Support Care Workers Team |
| TACKLE AFRICA | FY2024 | £100k | Momentum |
| TACKLE AFRICA | FY2025 | £91k | Improve mental health and reduce internalised stigma of in Young People Living With HIV in Uganda. |
| THE BROTHERS TRUST | FY2024 | £75k | Families Support worker and creative therapy sessions |
| THE STORY OF CHRISTMAS | FY2022 | £70k | |
| TACKLE AFRICA | FY2023 | £61k | improve mental health and reduce internalised stigma of in Young People Living With HIV in Uganda. |
| THE BROTHERS TRUST | FY2025 | £49k | Funded a social worker to meet growing demand for practical, financial and emotional support for families caring for a seriously ill child |
| Royal Surrey Charity | FY2022 | £49k | NHS Charities Together Community Partnerships Grants Programme |
| Royal Surrey Charity | FY2023 | £49k | Community Grants - NHS Charities Together Community Partnerships Grants Programme |
| THE GENERATIONS FOUNDATION | FY2023 | £25k | |
| ST FAITH'S TRUST | FY2022 | £20k | provide a part-time Family Support Worker for a two-year period |
| ST FAITH'S TRUST | FY2023 | £20k | provide a part-time Family Support Worker |
| THE STORY OF CHRISTMAS | FY2023 | £16k | Not specified in grant list, but listed under grants payable |
| THE WILL CHARITABLE TRUST | FY2022 | £10k | Cancer Care |
| THE WILL CHARITABLE TRUST | FY2023 | £10k | Cancer Care |
| THE FALCONER FAMILY TRUST | FY2024 | £5k | |
| THE GENERATIONS FOUNDATION | FY2024 | £5k | |
| The Rathbones Group Foundation | FY2022 | £3k | Winchester |
| LORD BARNBY'S FOUNDATION | FY2025 | £3k | |
| The Rathbones Group Foundation | FY2023 | £3k | Winchester |
| THE GENERATIONS FOUNDATION | FY2022 | £3k | |
| THE CHARLOTTE BONHAM-CARTER CHARITABLE TRUST | FY2024 | £3k | |
| LORD BARNBY'S FOUNDATION | FY2024 | £2k | |
| ENERGISE ME | FY2022 | £2k | |
| THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF ST MATTHEWS, SURBITON | FY2023 | £1k |
Government & lottery funding
| Funder | Date | Amount | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sport England | 22/07/2025 | £2k | CF #MoveMomentumMarch - Help us to start new classes! |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 19/09/2024 | £20k | Move Momentum |
| Sport England | 07/03/2024 | £0 | COVID19 - Active Together (Crowdfunding) |
| UK government | 28/07/2023 | £2k | ALB-Sport England-Liberate Dance - Young Adults |
| Sport England | 28/07/2023 | £2k | Liberate Dance - Young Adults |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 28/03/2023 | £5k | Liberate Dance |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 03/10/2021 | £2k | Gems - Over 65s Dance Classes |
| Sport England | 17/03/2021 | £0 | COVID19 - Active Together (Crowdfunding) |
| Sport England | 11/06/2020 | £6k | COVID-19 CEF |