DDMIX TRUST
DDMIX Trust is a charity created by Dame Darcey Bussell DBE. DDMIX for Schools dance fitness for PE is an inspiring dance programme for primary PE that embodies wellbeing and gets every child moving in every lesson.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity incurred a net loss of £42,167 for the year ended 31 December 2025, resulting in unrestricted funds falling to a negative balance of £12,694. The trustees report that the charity is closing its operations after 11 years, with assets donated to another charity. The filing notes that the company was entitled to exemption from audit under the small companies regime.
What the accounts disclose
Trustees
- Angus David Forbeschair
- Dame Darcey Andrea Bussell DBE
- Joanne Mary Manoukian
- Matthew Cunningham
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/12/2025 | £29k | £71k |
| 31/12/2024 | £140k | £130k |
| 31/12/2023 | £111k | £129k |
| 31/12/2022 | £147k | £134k |
| 31/12/2021 | £104k | £81k |
Common questions
Is DDMIX TRUST financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity incurred a net loss of £42,167 for the year ended 31 December 2025, resulting in unrestricted funds falling to a negative balance of £12,694. The trustees report that the charity is closing its operations after 11 years, with assets donated to another charity. The filing notes that the company was entitled to exemption from audit under the small companies regime.
Who funds DDMIX TRUST?
Funders whose own accounts filings name DDMIX TRUST as a grant recipient include CECIL PILKINGTON CHARITABLE TRUST.
Known funders
| Funder | Year | Amount | Purpose (as stated by the funder) |
|---|---|---|---|
| CECIL PILKINGTON CHARITABLE TRUST | FY2024 | £3k | |
| CECIL PILKINGTON CHARITABLE TRUST | FY2023 | £3k |
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| THE COLYER-FERGUSSON CHARITABLE TRUST | 1 | £85k |
| MISSION44 | 1 | £75k |
| THE MRS L D ROPE THIRD CHARITABLE SETTLEMENT | 1 | £45k |
| THE KERRISON TRUST | 1 | £14k |
| The Belstead Ganzoni Charitable Settlement | 1 | £4k |
| THE FAIRFIELD CHARITABLE TRUST | 1 | £4k |
| MOLE CHARITABLE TRUST | 1 | £3k |
| THE WOODWARD CHARITABLE TRUST | 1 | £2k |
Charities like this
- BEMIX
- D & D CHARITABLE TRUST
- THE MIX STOWMARKET LTD
- THE DOOUSS CHARITABLE TRUST
- IN THE MIX YOUTH PROJECT
- SCHOOL-LED DEVELOPMENT TRUST
Side by side with its peers
| Charity | Income | Top pay band | Staff >£60k | Reserves vs policy | Fundraising cost | Going concern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DDMIX TRUST | £29k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| BEMIX | £1.5m | — | — | unclear | — | material uncertainty |
| D & D CHARITABLE TRUST | £489k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| THE MIX STOWMARKET LTD | £1.5m | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| THE DOOUSS CHARITABLE TRUST | £135k | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |
| IN THE MIX YOUTH PROJECT | £177k | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |