MOVEMA
To advance and promote, for the public benefit, the performing arts generally and, in particular, dance.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity reported a net outgoing resource of £12,047 for the year, resulting in total funds decreasing from £91,154 to £79,107. The trustees note that the free reserves of £6,028 are below the stated policy target of £62,500, and identify the loss of significant funding as the main risk to the charity's ability to continue as a going concern.
What the accounts disclose
“No individual was paid a salary of more than £60,000.” — page 26
“Movema will hold reserves of 3.5 months operating costs (currently £62,500)” — page 9
“The main risk to the organisation's ability to continue as a going concern is the loss of significant funding.” — page 10
Corporate structure
- Registered company of the charity Companies House 07031968
Funders the charity credits
Company officers (Companies House)
- ARIWA, Jessica Chioma on trustee list
- MISTRY, Hiten, Dr on trustee list
- HOULSTON, Margaret Mary on trustee list
- KURIA, Milkah on trustee list
- BOSOBOE, Melissa not on trustee list
- SIMS, Maxine Emma on trustee list
- DARLING, Fiona on trustee list
- SHASTRI, Archana on trustee list
- SHELDON, Tara on trustee list
- CAFFREY, Penelope Clare Zarah
Trustees
- Archana Shastri
- Fiona Darling
- Hiten Mistry
- Jessica Chioma Ariwa
- Margaret Mary Houlston
- Maxine Sims
- Milkah Kuria
- Tara Sheldon
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/03/2025 | £193k | £205k |
| 31/03/2024 | £189k | £251k |
| 31/03/2023 | £265k | £241k |
Common questions
Is MOVEMA financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity reported a net outgoing resource of £12,047 for the year, resulting in total funds decreasing from £91,154 to £79,107. The trustees note that the free reserves of £6,028 are below the stated policy target of £62,500, and identify the loss of significant funding as the main risk to the charity's ability to continue as a going concern. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
What does the highest-paid employee of MOVEMA earn?
Per its FY2025 accounts, the highest-paid employee was in the Under £60,000 band.
Who funds MOVEMA?
Funders whose own accounts filings name MOVEMA as a grant recipient include MISS E F RATHBONE CHARITABLE TRUST, THE DAVID AND RUTH BEHREND FUND.
Known funders
| Funder | Year | Amount | Purpose (as stated by the funder) |
|---|---|---|---|
| MISS E F RATHBONE CHARITABLE TRUST | FY2025 | £4k | |
| THE DAVID AND RUTH BEHREND FUND | FY2025 | £3k | |
| MISS E F RATHBONE CHARITABLE TRUST | FY2022 | £2k |
Government & lottery funding
| Funder | Date | Amount | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sport England | 29/01/2026 | £9k | Stronger Together |
| Postcode Lottery | 28/04/2025 | £25k | Unrestricted Funding |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 01/03/2024 | £20k | 'Stronger Together' Outreach Initiative & Public Engagement |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 24/02/2023 | £10k | Stronger Together |
| Postcode Lottery | 27/07/2022 | £25k | Movema- Unrestricted funding for running costs |