DANCE READING

Registered charity 1192879 · accounts filings on the Charity Commission register

Based in Reading, we provide an annual festival of dance, encouraging local talent and community participation as well as showcasing dance professionals to reach new audiences and inspire a love of dance. We support people to overcome barriers to dance and get them to access dance. We help tackle mental health challenges faced by young and old through a lively programme of dance for all abilities.

Objects

THE OBJECTS OF THE CIO, WHICH ARE FOR THE PUBLIC BENEFIT AND TO BE CARRIED OUT IN THE SOUTH EAST REGION, WITH A PARTICULAR FOCUS ON THE GREATER READING AREA, ARE:1) TO ADVANCE PUBLIC APPRECIATION OF, AND EDUCATION IN, THE ART OF DANCE.2) TO PRESERVE AND PROTECT GOOD HEALTH BY PROVIDING OPPORTUNITIES TO PARTICIPATE IN DANCE AS A MEANS OF IMPROVING MENTAL AND PHYSICAL HEALTH AND WELLBEING.

Area of benefit: LOCAL

The charity’s charitable objects and area of benefit, quoted from its governing document as held on the Charity Commission register.

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Financial health, per its FY2024 accounts

The accounts state that the charity reported a surplus of £7,772.15 for the year ended 31 December 2024, with total income of £40,094.34 and total costs of £32,322.19. The charity's unrestricted funds increased to £3,705.01, and total funds held stood at £31,736.38 at the year-end. The independent examiner confirmed that no material matters were identified that would prevent a proper understanding of the accounts.

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What the accounts disclose

Accounts independently examined (not a full audit). Discloses 4 of 6 completeness components.

Policies the charity declares

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• Volunteer management

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Trustees · trustee networks

• Danielle Corbishleychair
• Anuradha Seth
• Carl Barry Beeson
• Ellie Jay Rose Gavin
• Grant Thornton
• Sunita Bolton
• Tara Choudrie · trustee of 1 other charity

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

Operates in: Throughout England And Wales

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Government & lottery funding

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