ROYAL BALLET BENEVOLENT FUND
COST OF LIVING GRANTS, SUBJECT TO REVIEW, NORMALLY TIME LIMITED. PROVIDES ONE OFF SUPPORT FOR ESSENTIAL HOUSEHOLD ITEMS AND TO COVER UNEXPECTED DIFFICULTIES. OFFERS FINANICAL SUPPORT FOR REHABILITATION COSTS TO INJURED DANCERS TO ENABLE A RETURN TO WORK. GIVES ASSISTANCE TO DANCERS IN TRANSITION FROM DANCE TO ANOTHER CAREER, SUCH AS TRAVEL COSTS. OFFIERS ADVISORY SERVICES AND SIGNPOSTING.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity transferred all its net assets of £11,537,950 to a successor Charitable Incorporated Organisation (CIO) on 31 December 2025, resulting in the unincorporated charity ceasing operations. The financial statements were prepared on a basis other than going concern as the entity has ceased to exist. Prior to the transfer, the charity held unrestricted funds of £10,163,829 and restricted funds of £1,374,121.
What the accounts disclose
“Trustees aim to retain free reserves capable of generating a total return equivalent to approximately 12 months’ expenditure to provide against unexpected shortfalls in income or increases in expenditure.” — page 12
“Following the transfer of all activities, assets, liabilities and undertakings to Dance Professionals Fund CIO on 31 December 2025, these accounts represent the final financial statements of the unincorporated charity. Accordingly, the financial statements have been prepared on a basis other than going concern.” — page 13
Year-over-year changes
- Going concern: no going-concern doubt (FY2024) → not a going concern (FY2025).
Register events
- Transferred assets to another charity (17/08/2026)
- Received assets from another charity (07/01/2016)
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/12/2025 | £342k | £706k |
| 30/06/2024 | £240k | £305k |
| 30/06/2023 | £237k | £253k |
| 30/06/2022 | £267k | £232k |
| 30/06/2021 | £386k | £622k |
Common questions
Is ROYAL BALLET BENEVOLENT FUND financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity transferred all its net assets of £11,537,950 to a successor Charitable Incorporated Organisation (CIO) on 31 December 2025, resulting in the unincorporated charity ceasing operations. The financial statements were prepared on a basis other than going concern as the entity has ceased to exist. Prior to the transfer, the charity held unrestricted funds of £10,163,829 and restricted funds of £1,374,121. Its FY2025 accounts were audited by Blue Spire Limited.
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| ACTING FOR OTHERS | 2 | £43k |
| THE ROYAL OPERA HOUSE BENEVOLENT FUND | 1 | £199k |
| EQUITY CHARITABLE TRUST | 1 | £195k |
| THE LINBURY TRUST | 1 | £100k |
| THE TAYLOR FAMILY FOUNDATION | 1 | £60k |
| THE MACKINTOSH FOUNDATION | 1 | £47k |
| THE BRITFORD BRIDGE TRUST | 1 | £30k |
| THE ADRIAN SWIRE CHARITABLE TRUST | 1 | £20k |
Charities like this
- THE ROYAL OPERA HOUSE BENEVOLENT FUND
- DANCERS' CAREER DEVELOPMENT
- BRITISH BALLET ORGANIZATION LIMITED
- ROYAL BALLET SCHOOL ENDOWMENT FUND
- BALLET RAMBERT LIMITED
- RAMBERT TRUST LIMITED
Side by side with its peers
| Charity | Income | Top pay band | Staff >£60k | Reserves vs policy | Fundraising cost | Going concern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ROYAL BALLET BENEVOLENT FUND | £342k | — | — | above | — | not going concern |
| THE ROYAL OPERA HOUSE BENEVOLENT FUND | £132k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| DANCERS' CAREER DEVELOPMENT | £708k | £70,001 - £80,000 | 1 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| BRITISH BALLET ORGANIZATION LIMITED | £1.1m | above £60,000 | 1 | below | — | no doubt |
| ROYAL BALLET SCHOOL ENDOWMENT FUND | £627k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| BALLET RAMBERT LIMITED | £3.2m | £110,001 - £120,000 | — | unclear | — | no doubt |