SURFACE AREA DANCE THEATRE
Through sharing expertise in dance and associated arts, to engage with, encourage, support, and develop established and emerging D/deaf and hearing artists, individuals, and communities.To collaboratively produce and perform inspirational dance and associated artistic work.To empower D/deaf, disabled, and other marginalised people to achieve leadership roles in the arts and creative industrie
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity reported an operating surplus of £14,159 for the year ended 31 March 2025, with unrestricted reserves increasing to £122,048. Per the trustees' report, these reserves are considered prudent and exceed the stated policy target of £37,000–£42,000. The trustees confirm the charity is a going concern with a secure immediate future, despite noting uncertainty regarding the extension of Arts Council England funding.
What the accounts disclose
“Surface Area Dance Theatre aims to maintain unrestricted funds equivalent to 3-6 months of the charity’s annual expenditure. For the fiscal year 2025-2026, with a budgeted expenditure of £300,000, the reserves target is set between £37,000 and £42,000.” — page 18
Trustees
- Jeffery Martin Deanchair
- Carol Blythe
- David Sharp
- Elizabeth Louise Pavey
- Fusako Innami
- Janet Bosson
- Joel Daniel
- Rachel Boyd
- VALERIE MILNES
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/03/2025 | £251k | £237k |
| 31/03/2024 | £209k | £107k |
Common questions
Is SURFACE AREA DANCE THEATRE financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity reported an operating surplus of £14,159 for the year ended 31 March 2025, with unrestricted reserves increasing to £122,048. Per the trustees' report, these reserves are considered prudent and exceed the stated policy target of £37,000–£42,000. The trustees confirm the charity is a going concern with a secure immediate future, despite noting uncertainty regarding the extension of Arts Council England funding. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Government & lottery funding
| Funder | Date | Amount | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 09/02/2024 | £15k | Reaching D/deaf children & young people in Sunderland |
| UK government | 04/07/2023 | £5k | National Lottery Project Grants |
| UK government | 05/06/2023 | £210k | National Portfolio Organisations |
| UK government | 05/06/2023 | £157k | National Portfolio Organisations |
| The National Lottery Heritage Fund | 21/03/2016 | £32k | "Project Godie" |
| Northern Rock Foundation | 06/10/2008 | £50k | Grant awarded to Surface Area Dance Theatre CIC (Tyne & Wear) |