DANCE NETWORK ASSOCIATION
Dance Network Association (DNA) is a dance charity that enables people to live more connected, joyful and aspirational lives through dance.DNA provides opportunities for people to improve their confidence and physical well-being, nurtures creativity and independent thinking and enhances friendships through social interaction.DNA provides activity to Essex and its neighbouring counties.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that an independent examination was completed with no matters requiring attention. The examiner confirmed that accounting records were kept and financial statements accorded with those records. No material non-compliance with regulatory requirements was identified.
What the accounts disclose
Trustees
- Elsa Urmstonchair
- Catherine Stiff
- Lyann Kennedy
- Megan Grace Gasson
- Rashila Chandrakant Nama
- Stephen Paul William Mason
- Stuart Jame Waters
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/08/2025 | £166k | £165k |
| 31/08/2024 | £309k | £250k |
Common questions
Is DANCE NETWORK ASSOCIATION financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that an independent examination was completed with no matters requiring attention. The examiner confirmed that accounting records were kept and financial statements accorded with those records. No material non-compliance with regulatory requirements was identified. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Who funds DANCE NETWORK ASSOCIATION?
Funders whose own accounts filings name DANCE NETWORK ASSOCIATION as a grant recipient include THE MCCARTHY & STONE CHARITABLE FOUNDATION, ESSEX COMMUNITY FOUNDATION.
Known funders
| Funder | Year | Amount | Purpose (as stated by the funder) |
|---|---|---|---|
| THE MCCARTHY & STONE CHARITABLE FOUNDATION | FY2025 | £186k | Community Grants |
| ESSEX COMMUNITY FOUNDATION | FY2025 | £13k |
Government & lottery funding
| Funder | Date | Amount | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sport England | 30/03/2026 | £12k | Dancing with Dementia |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 24/07/2025 | £20k | Dancing for Joy 2025/2026 |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 01/03/2024 | £20k | Dancing for Joy North Essex |