2024-12-31-accounts

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Wa Can Dance Charity Nurn￿r 1136698 Receipts and Paymcnts Ycar Ending 31 De￿rnL￿ 2024 R￿eipts Fundraising Evcnts A5COt Grvat NDrth Run MagK of Chri5trnas TennJnts Concert Cartier 2025 Fundraising Roceipls 2024 2.489.12 4,3D7.72 .00 00 .00 6.7*.84 Rank Grnnts SGhc)ni Conrributions Total 40.070.00 3.50D 00 43,57D.ao 3,068.70 Othcf Llcxjab'gns Mis￿lIaneOUS Grft Klid Interest 1.205.94 1.081.59 S.f2J.Ul Total Reretpts Payrnerrt5 FurKlfaisiry Events 814.50 1.393.Q)D .00 Gr¥aiL N￿th Run Golf Day arKI Ladies Lunch Concert Cartier 2025 Fundraisiw cl￿t$ .00 2,707 50 Teachers Su Cros51and Helen Crant Rachd Harrison June Mitchell-Ftynn SarKlra Smilh Sue Thomlon Gemma Tnompsun Melanie Philo Other 3.575 no 3.350.00 3.417.SO 5,050.00 1.X25.00 875.00 6.450.00 3.212.bQ Teachers Exam Fees Equipmcnl Training Oay HSBC Bank Lhar995 AU Other 27 655 00 169.00 3.421.52 351.40 74.16 1 10466 35.483.24 Totd Paymonls Net Suwus l(Def£il> ?0 ?39 83

We Can Dance Chanty Numfjef 1136698 ElaL7nce Shect Year Endin9 31 Decernber 2024 2024 2023 Charity Fund5 funds Bro￿ht forward from proviaus year Nei Surplus i(Deticrt) Prep8yrnent Accumulated funds at year Qnd 35.557.75 20,239.83 22,898.>4 11,859.21 35,557.75 Current Assets Current Account D¥FX)Sit Account Yorkshire BuildirKJ Society Tot¥1 Assets 365.31 9.933.79 45.498.48 55,797.58 .fj,81?.07 2.107.27 27,618.41 I have examincd Ihe above receipts and payments aGcount and balance sheei and ceriify that they are in aGGordance with ttr￿ books. voucher5 and explanantions suppliod io me. RoL*rt J Davi￿0 i, LCD FCMA Dated .

Trustees’ Annual Report for the period

From 1st January 2024 To 31st December 2024

Charity name: We Can Dance

Charity registration number: 1136698

Objectives and Activities

	SORP reference
Summary of the purposes of the charity as set out in its governing document	Para 1.17	The objects of the Charity shall be: • The relief of those in need, specifically children and young adults with disabilities by supporting dance events and activities for children and young adults with special needs in Northern England • To promote the active involvement of any person with an interest in furthering the Objects of the association, including young adults with special needs.

Summary of the main activities in relation to those purposes for the public benefit, in particular, the activities, projects or services identified in the accounts.	Para 1.17 and 1.19	This year We Can Dance have provided dance lessons costing £27,655 equating to over 1,100 hours to 18 schools. In addition we have provided T Shirts with Logo, Ballet shoes, paid exam fees, provided certificates and medals and props totalling £3590. We held fundraising events towards the cost of these lessons and other supplies namely:- • Ascot Ladies Day • Entries to the Great North Run We also applied for and were awarded grants from the following benefactors:- • Tesco • Teesside Charity • Mark / Allertonshire Masonic Charity • National Lottery • Boshier Hinton Trust • Moto Foundation • Thirsk Lions • Darlington Lions • Rank Foundation • Brunton Trust • EE Lawler Foundation In addition we held a Training Day for our current teachers and several others who were potential new recruits. This was run by the Northern Ballet (Leeds) and was extremely successful
Statement confirming whether the trustees have had regard to the guidance issued by the Charity Commission on public	Para 1.18	All the Trustees of We Can Dance have had regard to the guidance issued by the Charity Commission on public benefit
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SORP reference N/A Para 1.38 Policy on grant making N/A Para 1.38 Policy on social investment including program related investment

Contribution made by volunteers	Para 1.38	All our Trustees and Committee members are volunteers and receive no payment including expenses. Their work includes:- • Attending meetings • Taking and Production of minutes • Managing the finances including payment to teachers etc • Arranging functions and managing them on the day • Applying for grants and when successful monitoring the spend and completing closure reports • Visiting and liaison with schools and teachers on a regular basis
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Achievements and Performance

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Summary of the main achievements of the charity, identifying the difference the charity’s work has made to the circumstances of its beneficiaries and any wider benefits to society as a whole.	Para 1.20	This year We Can Dance have provided dance lessons costing £27,655 equating to over 1,100 hours to 18 schools. In addition we have provided T Shirts with Logo, Ballet shoes, paid exam fees, provided certificates and medals and props totalling £3590. The benefits and important skills achieved from our regular lessons are: - Raising physical co-ordination powers - Increasing self-confidence, self-awareness and self-discipline - Developing greater sense of social skills through the enjoyment of dancing - Developing listening and concentration skills - Promoting a sense of pride and achievement - Developing memory skills - Improving self-initiative - Co ordination, social interaction, enjoyment and happiness. The evidence of these benefits and skills has been reported back on numerous occasions from both the school staff and parents.

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	Achievements against objectives set Para 1.41 Performance of fundraising activities against objectives set Para 1.41 Investment performance against objectives Para 1.41 Other

Financial Review

Financial Review
Review of the charity’s financial position at the end of the period	Para 1.21	We Can Dance had £55,797.58 in our bank and building society accounts at the end of December 2024
Statement explaining the policy for holding reserves stating why they are held	Para 1.22	Our policy is to hold 12 months in reserve to enable forward planning and continuity for our students, schools and most of all our teachers.
Amount of reserves held	Para 1.22	£45,498 (more than 12 months)
Reasons for holding zero reserves	Para 1.22	N/A
Details of fund materially in deficit	Para 1.24	N/A
Explanation of any uncertainties about the charity continuing as a going concern	Para 1.23	None anticipated currently

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The charity’s principal sources of funds (including any fundraising)	Para 1.47	We held fundraising events towards the cost of dance lessons and other supplies namely:- • Ascot Ladies Day • Great North Run! We also applied for and were awarded grants from the following benefactors:- • Tesco • Teesside Charity • Mark / Allertonshire Masonic Charity • National Lottery • Boshier Hinton Trust • Moto Foundation • Thirsk Lions • Darlington Lions • Rank Foundation • Brunton Trust • EE Lawler Foundation
Investment policy and objectives including any social investment policy adopted	Para 1.46
A description of the principal risks facing the charity	Para 1.46

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Structure, Governance and Management

Description of charity’s
~~t~~ ~~t~~ Type of governing document (trust deed, royal charter)	Para 1.25	Constitution
How is the charity constituted? (e.g unincorporated association, CIO)	Para 1.25	Registered charity
Trustee selection methods including details of any constitutional provisions e.g. election to post or name of any person or body entitled to appoint one or more	Para 1.25	All Trustees are elected annually at our AGM
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Policies and procedures adopted for the induction and training of trustees	Para 1.51
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Relationship with any related parties	Para 1.51
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Reference and Administrative details

Charity name	We Can Dance
Other name the charity uses	N/A
Registered charity number	1136698
Charity’s principal address	1 Stansted Grove Middleton St George Darlington DL2 1UU

Names of the charity trustees who manage the charity

	Trustee name	Office (if any)	Dates acted if not for whole year	Name of person (or body) entitled to appoint trustee (if any)
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20	Yvonne Nicholson	Chair
	Emma Howells	Vice Chair & School Liaison
	Barbara ~~Clli~~	Treasurer
	~~ong~~ Joan Mitchie	Secretary
	Jonica Britton	School Liaison

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Name and objects of the charity on whose behalf the assets are held and how this falls within the custodian charity’s objects	N/A
Details of arrangements for safe custody and segregation of such assets from the charity’s own assets	N/A

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Declarations The tn￿teeS declare that they have approved the trnstees. report abov Signed on behalf of the charitys trustees &gnature(5) Full nan￿s) Barbara CdkrwJ i Yvonr* NiCtY)Ison Position (eg T￿a$ Secretary. Chair. etc) Chair Date