DANCESYNDROME
ANNUAL REPORT AND UNAUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025
Charily regislralion number 1152664
Company registration number 08402154 (England and Wales)

DANCESYNDROME
LEGAL AND ADMINISTRATIVE INFORMATION
Trustees
Ms J S Blackwell
Ms S E Blackwell
Ms L Jenkinson
Mr P Pamphleti
Ms C Young
Ms L Howill
Mr M Blackwell
Mr J Waterall
Charity number {England and Wales)
1152664
Company number
08402154
Registered offlce
The Globe Centre
Sl James Square
Accringlon
Lancashire
BB5 ORE
Independent examiner
Champion TLL Limited
7-9 Stalion Road
Heskelh Bank
Preston
Lancashire
PR4 6SN

DANCESYNDROME
CONTENTS
Page
Trustees report
Independent examinerfs report
statement of financial activities
Balance sheet
Notes to the financial slalemenls
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DANCESYNDROME
TRUSTEES REPORT (INCLUDING DIRECTORS. REPORT)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025
The trustees presenl their annual report and financAal slatements for Ihe year ended 31 March 2025.
The financial slalemenls have been prepared in accordance with the accounting policies set oul in note 1 to Ihe
financial slalements and comply with the charity's governing document, the Companies Act 2006, FRS 102 "The
Financial Reporting Standard applicable in Ihe UK and Republic of Ireland" and the Charities SORP "Accounting
and Reporting by Charities.. Stalemenl of Recommended Practice applicable to charities preparing Iheir accounts in
accordance wilh the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland (FRS 102)"
Objectives and activilies
Dancesyndrome's objective is 'to advance education in the art of dance for the public benefit and in particular, but
not exclusively, for the learning disabled., The primary activities undertaken to meet this objèctive are delivering
public dance woikshops in the community setling- Iraining dancers lo be able to co-deliver dance workshops.
developing and performing dance pieces., providing Iraining to organisalions on inclusion through lived experience
and speaking al conferences. universilies and olher organisalions about Oancesyndrome's work. All these activities
are co-delivered and lead by people with learning disabilities. A major theme for Ihe charity is to improve people's
health and wellbeing and raise the profile of people with a learning disability in society and provide leadership skills.
As part of the Company's advocacy work, individuals and groups from Ihe Dance Company are invited lo give
presentations to various audiences aboul the work that they do and Ihe benefits that il brings to the community. This
can range from both dancing and presenting lo an inlernalional conference, presenling lo students, or talking lo a
local interesl group.
Trustees and advisers lo Ihe Board, including some who have learning disabililies, are fo¢ussed on delivering
benefit lo the learning-disabled sector of the public. The Board of Trustees maintain an awareness of the risks
involved in running the charity and specifically of dealing wilh this vulnerable seclor of the community. Policies and
procedures have been implemented that miligale these risks and the Company's performance is reviewed regularly
(al least annually) against them. Where necessary, further miligaling actions are introduced lo minimise Ihe
probability andlor impact of addilional risks identified. An important role of Ihe Trustees is to ensure sufficient funds
are available to promote and carry out Ihe objeclives of Dancesyndrome as laid out above.
Dancesyndrome's work is co.developed and co-delivered alongside dancers with learning disabilities. They work
side by side wilh non-disabled Dance Artisls who have formal dance or drama training. Thraugh weekly
development workshops. dancers wilh learning disabililies develop Iheir skills in leadership, workshop delivery,
choreography, and performance. Workshops are delivered in lowns across Lancashire on a weekly ba51S.
Dancesyndrome is growing ils pool of Dance Artists and Dan￿ Leaders so it can conlinue lo expand ils reach. The
Dance Artisls and Dance Leaders that deliver Dancesyndrome's workshops and Iraining form the Dance Company.
This group meets weekly lo enhan￿ its dance skills and to develop performance dance pieces that it can showcase
to demonslrale whal can be achieved by people wilh learning disabilities given the righl opportunilies. Often these
performances are commissioned in recognition oflhe qualily of dance performance.
As part of the Company's advocacy work, individuals and groups from the Dan￿ Company are inviled lo give
presentations to various audiences about the work Ihal Ihey do and the benefils that il brings to the community. This
can range from bolh dancing and presenling lo an inleinational conferen￿, presenling lo sludenls. or talking to a
local interest group.
Public benefit
The trustees have paid due regard lo guidance issued by ihe Charily Commission in deciding what aclivilies the
chariiy should undertake.

DANCESYNDROME
TRUSTEES REPORT (INCLUDING DIRECTORS, REPORT) (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025
Achievements and performance
Significanl aclivilies and achievemenls against objeclives
During Ihis year. we marked our 12-year anniversary of becoming of registered Charily, the second year of our Arts
Council England, 'Nalional Portfolio. year and the third year of our National Lollery 'Reaching Communilies, funded
programme.
We also developed Our 'Children & Young People's. strategy lo run in parallel. Our ambilions for Children & Young
People are lo establish 'Communily - Everybody Dance. provision for all ages. We will work backwards from
Adulthood and create sessions for Teens. Juniors, Infants and Tots crealing a pathway of inclusive dance and
progression providing co-led sessions for children wilh learning disabilities which do not exist anywhere else.
Across the 2024-2025 year, we delivered an incredible number of projects whilsl managing an ever-changing
fundraising landscape. along with some personnel changes but in Irue Dancesyndrome style, we embraced all and
pivoled where we needed.
Some highlighls:
We continued lo make great progress in delivering our community work supported by The National Lollery
Communily Fund
We performed SENse al the Storyhouse in Chester
Our DS Youlh reached the Nalional Finals of UDance
Our Zoom participanls mel for the firsl-lime in person and enjoyed a fabulous weekend of dancing together
with our DS Collective al ENCORE 24 in Birmingham
We launched a series of videos for Ihe NHS to promole Learning Disability Nursing as a career option
We developed our firsl post Level 2 qualification (which required a rigorous assessment process) in
Teaching Dance lo Children & Young People. This is an Assured Certificate with City & Guilds
We delivered Year 1 of a pioneering Choreographic projecl
icreale pulling Dan￿ Leaders with
disabilities al Ihe helm of the choreographic process. and we showcased this work at a wonderful event at
the University of Cenlral Lancashire
We established our first Kitemark organisalion in St Helens and began the process for them lo work
lowards achieving the Dancesyndrome Kilemark for Everybody Dance.
We loined a 3-year, mulli-million-pound Research projecl with Edge Hill University looking al the impact of
the Arts on the Menlal Health of Children between the ages of 9-13.
We launched our partnership with FONS The Foundation of Nursing Studies to support 180 in-patient
Ward Mangers working on the frontline in Ihe NHS across Mental Health, Learning Disability and Autism
services.
We began working with several schools and colleges testing out our Everybody Dan￿ model with Children
& Young People.
We won several Awards irbcluding a Commended Inclusive Innovation Award al the Northern Power
Women's Awards, the Music and Culture for Wellbeing Award al Ihe Northern Music Awards. and a plethora
of both Internalional Business and Women in Business. Gold and Silver Slevie Awards.
We weni global when we presented in Bilbao. Spain as part of an internalional panel at the 2TrJ Congress
on Enlrepreneurship & Disability.
And at the same time, four of our Dancesyndrome Team weiit to Tokyo in Japan for 12 days to share the
Dancesyndrome approach around Co-Produclion and our Everybody Dance Methodology.

DANCESYNDROME
TRUSTEES REPORT (INCLUDING DIRECTORS, REPORT) (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025
We have experienced more than ever before. a challenging and competitive Grants & Trusts fundraising landscape
and so have been exlremely conscious of how we diversify our income to continue to be able lo grow and execute
our ambitious slrategy. This approach will continue be a priority in 2025-2026.
Financlal revlew
This year's accounts show Ihal the financial position of Dancesyndrome is salisfaclory for the period reviewed.
During 2024 total income amounted to £419.353 (2024: £366,137). Of the income, a lolal of £287,019 (2024:
£296,579) was received by way of volunlary income and grants. Income from charilable activities lolalled £129.438
(2024: £67,989). this income relates lo workshop income. There was also furiher grants lolalling £85,339 {2024:
£67,506) which were received in 2025 bul relate to projects after Ihe year end and have Iherefore being deferred.
These grants are not included within the income of the year of £419.353.
Expenditure lolalled £415,999 compared lo £370,890 in 2024. The main ilems of expenditure for the charity are
staff costs of £210,306 (2024.. £182,401) and freelance fees and expenses of £115,774 (2024.. £105,263).
Net income, therefore, was £3.354 {2024'. net expendilure £4.753) and Tesulls in a in a nel increase in funds for the
year of £3,354 <2024.. decrease in funds £4,753).
Our goal is lo ensure we have a diverse income stream through growing our earned income and donations
alongside strategically securing significant long lerm grant funding lo ensure our suslainabilily.
If you have an opportunity lo meet Jen, Peter, Becky and the team you'll want to support them, maybe with funds
(large or small) or maybe by spreading the word to olhers who may wish to donate. move in philanthropic circles or
have Ihe ability lo open doors.
R8seN8s policy
11 is the policy of the charity that unrestricted funds which have not been designated for a specific use should be
maintained al a level equivalent lo be￿een three and six month's expendilure. The Iruslees consider Ihal reserves
al this level will ensure that, in Ihe evenl of a significant drop in funding. they will be able to continue thè charity's
currenl aclivilies while consideration is given to ways in which addilional funds may be raised. This level of resetves
has been maintained throughout the year.
Structure, governance and management
The charity is a company limited by guarantee guaranlee incorporated in England and Wales on 14th February
2013. Dancesyndrome was established under a Memorandum of Association, which established the objects and
powers of Ihe Charity. which is governed by its Artides of Associalion.
Dancesyndrome was registered as a tharily with the Charily Commission for England and Wales February 2013.
The Iruslees, who are also the direclors for Ihe purpose of company law. and who served during the year and up to
the dale of signature of the financial slalemenls were-
Ms J S Blackwell
Ms S E Blackwell
Ms C Bowman
Ms L Jenkinson
Mr P Pamphlelt
Ms C Young
Ms L Howilt
Mr M Blackwell
Mr J Walerall
{Resigned 25 September 2025)

DANCESYNDROME
TRUSTEES REPORT {INCLUDING DIRECTORS. REPORT) (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025
ReGniitmgnt and appointment of Inislees
Trustees are normally elected al the Company AGM for a period of three years. At Ihe first AGM. held on 6th June
2014, all Iruslees were required lo resign and were re-elected.
Trustees may be appointed by agreement of the existing truslees al other times bul must resign al Ihe next AGM
when they may be re-elected for a Ihree year term.
Vacancies are advertised based on idenlified needs for skills and or demographic mix and applicants are subject to
DBS checks, references and interview by other Iruslees before recommendation for eleclion. Dancesyndrome aims
to have a significant proportion of truslees who represenl the Company's prime beneficiary, the learning disabled
community.
New Iruslees are provided with an information pack induding Ihe latest business plan and accounts, relevant
policies and procedures, copies of the Memorandum of Association and directed lo become familiar with either of
the Charities Commission publications "The essential truslee- what you need to know(CC3)" or -Being a trustee
(CC3-EASYREAD)"
The day lo day management of the Company rests with the Managing Director, who is not a Iruslee but holds a
salaried posilion and reports lo the Chairman of the Board of Trustees.
The Irusleès report was approved by Ihe Board of Trustees.
Mr M Blackwell
Trustee

DANCESYNDROME
INDEPENDENT EXAMINER'S REPORT
TO THE TRUSTEES OF DANCESYNDROME
I report to the Irustees on my examination of the financial statements of Dancesyndrome (the charity) for Ihe year
ended 31 March 2025.
Responslbllltles and basls of report
As the trustees of the charity (and also its directors for the Purposes of company law), you are responsible for the
preparation of the financial statements in accordance with the requirements of the Companies Act 2006.
Having satisfied myself that the financial statements of the charity are not required to be audited under Part 16 of
the Companies Act 2006 and are eligible for independent examinalion, I report in respecl of my examination of the
charity's financial statements carried out under section 145 of the Charities Acl 2011. In carrying out my examination
I have followed the Directions given by the Charity Commission under section 145(5)(b) of the Charities Act 2011.
Independent examlner's statement
Since the charity's gross income exceeded £250.000. the independent examiner must be a member of a body listed
in section 145 of the Charities Act 2011. 1 confirm thal l am qualified to undertake the examination because l am a
member of the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants, which Is one of the listed bodies.
I have completed my examination. I confirm that no matters have come to my attention in connection with the
examination giving me cause to believe that in any material respect..
accounting records were not kept in respect of the charity as required by section 386 of the Companies Act
2006.
the financial statements do not accord with those records- or
the financial statements do not comply with the accounting requlremenls of section 396 of the Companles Act
2006 other than any requirement that the financial statements give a true and fair view, which is not a matter
considered as part of an independenl examination: or
the financial statements have not been prepared in accordance with the melhods and principles of the
Statement of Recommended Practice for accounting and reporting by charities applicable to charities
preparing their financial slatements in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK
and Republic of Ireland (FRS 102).
I have no concerns and have come across no olher matters in connection with the examination lo which attention
should be drawn in this report in order lo enable a proper understanding of the financial statements lo be reached.
Champlon TLL Llmlted
7-9 Station Road
Heskelh Bank
Preston
Lancashire
PR4 6SN
25 September 2025

DANCESYNDROME
STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES
INCLUDING INCOME AND EXPENDITURE ACCOUNT
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025
Unrestricted Restricted
funds
funds
2025
2025
Total Unrestricted Restricted
funds
funds
2024
2024
Total
2025
2024
Notes
Income from:
Donations and legacies
Charitable aclivilies
Investments
131.653
129.438
2.896
155.366
287,019
129,438
2.896
163,016
67,989
1,569
133,563
296,579
67,989
1,569
Total Income
263,987
155,366
419,353
232.574
133,563
366,137
Expendlture on:
Charitable activities
Other expenditure
292.610
2.083
121,306
413,916
2,083
235.258
2.069
133,563
368,821
2,069
io
Total expendlture
294.693
121.306
415,999
237,327
133,563
370,890
Net incomel{expenditure) and
movement in funds
(30,706)
34,060
3.354
(4.753)
(4,753)
Reconciliation of funds:
Fund balances al 1 Apfil 2024
118,014
118.014
122,767
122,767
Fund balances at 31 March
202S
87.308
34,1
121,368
118,014
118,014
The statement of financial activilies includes all gains and losses recognised in the year. All income and expenditure
derive from conlinuing aclivilies.

DANCESYNDROME
BALANCE SHEET
AS AT 31 MARCH 2025
2025
2024
Notes
Current assets
Debtors
Cash at bank and in hand
12
8.770
220.307
5,298
200.631
229.077
205.929
Creditors: amounts falling due within
oiie year
13
(107.709)
(87,915)
Net current assets
121.368
118,014
Net assets excluding pension liability
121,368
118,014
The funds of the charlty
Resliicled income funds
Unreslricled funds
15
16
34,060
87.308
118,014
121,368
118,014
The company is enlilled lo the exemplion from Ihe audit requiremenl conlained in section 477 of the Companies Act
2006, for the year ended 31 March 2025.
The directors acknowledge their responsibilities for complying with the requirements of Ihe Companies Act 2006
with respect to accounting records and Ihe preparation of financial slalemenls.
The members have nol required the company lo obtain an audil of ils finanaal slalements for Ihe year in question in
accordance with section 476.
These financial slalements have been prepared in accordance with the provisions applicable to companies subject
lo Ihe small companies regime.
The financial statements were approved by the tiuslees on .........
Lf
Mr M Blackwell
Trustee
Company registralion number 08402154 (England and Wales)

DANCESYNDROME
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025
Accounting policies
Charity Information
Dancesyndrome is a private company limited by guaranlee incorporaled in England and Wales. The
registered Offi￿ is The Globe Cenlre. Sl James Square. Accringlon, Lancashire. BB5 ORE.
1.1 Accounting convention
The financial slalements have been prepared in accordance wilh the charity's governing documenl, the
Companies Acl 2006. FRS 102 "The Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of
Ireland" and the Charities SORP "Accounting and Reporting by Charities: Slalemenl of Recomniended
Practice applicable lo charities preparing their accounts in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard
applicable in the UK and Republi¢ of Ireland (FRS 102)" The charity is a Public Benefit Enlity as defined by
FRS 102.
Thè charity has taken advanlage of the provisions in Ihe SORP f¢y charities not lo prepare a slalement of
cash flows.
The financial slalemenls are prepared in slerling, which is the functional Currency of the charity. Monetary
amounts in these financial stalemenls are rounded lo the nearest £.
The financial slalements have been prepared under the historical cost convenlion. The principal accounling
policies adopted are sel oul below.
1.2 Golng concern
At the lime of approving Ihe financial stalemenls. the Iruslees have a reasonable expectation that Ihe charily
has adequate resources to conlinue in opefalional exislence for Ihe foreseeable fulure. Thus the Iruslees
continue to adopt the going concern basis of accounting in preparing the financial slatemenls.
1.3 Charitable funds
Unrestricted funds are available for use al Ihe dis¢relion of the Irustees in furtherance of their charilable
objectives.
Reslricled funds are subject lo specific conditions by donors or grantors as to how they may be used. The
purposes and uses of the reslricled funds are sel out in Ihe notes to the financial slatemenls.
Endowment funds are subject lo specific condilions by donors that Ihe capital must be mainlained by Ihe
charily.
1.4 Income
Income is recognised when the charity is legally enlilled to it after any performance condilions have been mel,
the amounts can be measured reliably, and it is probable that income will be received.
Cash donations are recognised on receipt. other donations are reeA)gnised once the chariiy has been notified
of the donation, unless performance conditions require deferral of the amounl. Income lax recoverable in
relalion lo donations received under Gift Aid or deeds of covenant is recognised at the lime of the donation.

DANCESYNDROME
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025
Accounting policles
(Continued)
1.5 ExpendSture
Expenditure is recognised once Ihere is a legal or conslructive obligation to transfer economic benefit lo a
third patty, il is probable Ihal a Iransfer of economic benefits will be required in selllemenl, and Ihe amount of
Ihe obligation can be measured reliably.
Expenditure is classified by aclivily. The CA)Sts of each activity are made up of Ihe total of direct costs and
shared costs, including support costs involved in undertaking each aclivily. Direct costs altribulable lo a single
aclivily are allocated directly lo that activity. Shared costs which contribute lo more than one aclivily and
support costs which are not atlributable to a single aclivity are apportioned belween those activities on a basis
consistenl with the use of resources. Central slaff costs are allocated on the basis of lime spent, and
depreciation charges are allocated on Ihe porlion of the asset's use.
1.6 Cash and cash equlvalents
Cash and cash equivalenls include cash in hand, deposils held at call with banks, other short-lerm liquid
inveslmenls with original malurilies of three months or less. and bank overdrafts. Bank overdrafts are shown
within borrowings in currenl liabilities.
1.7 Employee benefits
The cost of any unused holiday enlitlemenl is recognised in the period in which the employee's services are
received.
Termination benefits are recognised immedialely as an expense when the charity is demonstrably commitled
lo lerminale the employment of an employee or to Provide termination benefits.
1.8 Retlrement benefits
Payments to defined contribution reliremenl benefit schemes are charged as an expense as they fall due.
Crltlcal accountlng estlmates and Judgements
In the application of the charity's accounting policies, the trustees are required lo make judgements, eslimales
and assumptions about the carrying amount of assels and liabilities Ihat are not readily apparenl from other
sources. The eslimates and associaled assumplions are based on historical experience and other factors that
are considered lo be relevanl. Actual results may differ from these eslimales.
The eslimales and underlying assumplions are reviewed on an ongoing basis. Revisions lo accounting
eslimales are recognised in the period in which Ihe eslimale is revised where Ihe revision affecls only thal
period, or in Ihe period of the revision and future periods where the revision affects both current and future
periods.
Income from donations and legacies
Unrestrlcted Reslricted
funds
funds
2025
2025
Total Unrestricted Restricted
funds
funds
2024
2024
Total
2025
2024
Donations and gifts
Grants
31.653
100.000
31,653
255,366
57,731
105,285
57,731
238,848
155.366
133.563
131.653
155.366
287,019
163,016
133.563
296.579

DANCESYNDROME
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025
Incorne from charitable activities
Unrestricted Unrestricted
funds
funds
2025
2024
Dance workshops
Dance performances and related income
129,438
67,989
Income from investments
Unrestrlcted Unrestrlcted
funds
funds
2025
2024
Interest receivable
2,896
1,569
Expenditure on charitable activitles
Charitable
actlvitles
2025
Charitabl8
actlvltles
2024
Dlrect costs
Staff costs
Phone, internet and IT costs
Renl and venue hire
Freelance fees and expenses
Insurances
Sundry expenses
Training expenses
Travel costs
Advertising and promolion
Consultancy and subscriptions
Professional fees
Production costs
210,306
19,996
14,975
115,774
881
11,361
2,592
8,837
7,936
7,946
10,991
2.321
182,401
17,096
11,018
105,263
338
8,828
1,184
10,981
9,180
11,034
2,335
9.163
413.916
368,821
Analysis by fund
Unreslricled funds
Restricted funds
292.610
121,306
235,258
133,563
413,916
368,821
10-

DANCESYNDROME
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025
Net movement In funds
2025
2024
The net movement in funds is staled afler chargingl{crediling)-
Fees payable for the independent examination of Ihe charity's financial
slalemenls
Trustees
None of the trustees (or any persons connected wilh Ihem) re￿iVed any remuneration or benefils from the
charily during the year.
Employe8S
The average monthly number of employees during the year was..
2025
Number
2024
Number
Employment costs
2025
2024
Wages and salaries
Other pension costs
192,964
17,342
168,020
14,381
210,306
182,401
There were no employees whose annual remuneralion was more than £60,000.
10 Other expendlture
Unrestricted Unrestrlcted
funds
funds
2025
2024
Accountancy fees
2,083
2,069
11 Taxation
The charity is exempl from taxation on its activities because all ils income is applied for charitable purposes.
11

DANCESYNDROME
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025
12 Debtors
2025
2024
Amounts falling due within one year:
Trade debtors
Prepayments and accrued income
4,310
4,460
1,250
4,048
8,770
5,298
13 Creditors: amounts falling due within one year
2025
2024
Other laxalion and social security
Trade creditors
Other creditors
Accruals and deferred income
4,132
16,547
623
86,407
3,881
15,460
68,574
107,709
87,915
14 Retirement benefit schemes
2025
2024
Defined contribution schemes
Charge to profil or loss in respect of defined conlribulion schemes
17,342
14,381
The charity operales a defined contribution pension scheme for all qualifying employees. The assels of Ihe
scheme are held separately from those of Ihe charity in an independently administered fund.
12-

DANCESYNDROME
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS {CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025
15 Restricted funds
The reslricled funds of the charity comprise the unexpended balances of donations and grants held on trust
subject to specific condilions by donors as to how they may be used.
At 1 April
2024
Incoming Resources At 31 March
resources
expended
2025
Granada
The Peler Harrison Foundation
Lancashire County Council (Partnership Grant)
Preslon City Council
Sport England Grant
The Edward Goslling Foundation
The Henry Smilh Charily
National Lollery Community Fund (RC North
West Region)
Thomas Wall
Awards for All
Forbes
Other
1,(100
10,000
5,833
5,977
10,025
1,800
43.707
(796)
(7,958)
(4,646)
(2,340)
(7,984)
(1,433)
{34.808)
204
2,042
1,187
3,637
2,041
367
8,899
65.728
3.333
7,512
250
201
(52,345)
(2,655)
(5,983)
{199)
{159)
13,383
678
1,529
51
42
155.366
<121,306)
34,060
Prevlous year:
At 1 April
2023
Incoming
resources
Resources At 31 March
expended
2024
Chorley Borough Council (Large Communily
Funding)
Freema50ns of East Lancashire
Lancashire Counly Council (Patlnership Grant)
Preston City Council
Sport England Granl
The Edward Goslling Foundalion
The Henry Smith Charity
National Lotlery Communily Fund (RC North
Wesl Region)
The Rank Foundation Pebbles Grant
Sport England's Together Fund
Barnes Colton Districts Charity
Preslon City Council (Councillor Khan)
Masonic Charitable Foundation
3.000
2.661
10.000
5,000
4,708
3,200
42,383
(3,000)
(2,661)
{10,000)
(5,000)
(4,708)
(3,200)
(42,383)
54,200
2.000
2.250
1,000
500
2,661
{54.200)
(2,000)
(2,250)
(1,000)
(500)
(2.661)
133,563
(133.563)
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DANCESYNDROME
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025
16 Unrestricted funds
The unreslricled funds of the charily comprise the unexpended balances of donations and grants which are
not subject lo specific conditions by donors and granlors as to how they may be used. These include
designated funds which have been set aside out of unreslricted funds by ihe Ifustees for specific purposes.
At 1 April
2024
Incoming
resources
Resources
expended
Transfers At 31 March
2025
Digital infraslruclure
General funds
28,000
90,014
28,000
59,308
263.987
(294,693)
118,014
263.987
(294,693)
87,308
Prevlous year:
At l April
2023
Incoming
resources
Resources
expended
Transfers At 31 March
2024
Digital infrastructure
General funds
28,000
{28,000)
28,000
90,014
122,767
232.574
(237,327)
122,767
232,574
(237.327)
118,014
It is the policy of the charily and al the request of the Truslees Ihat unreslricled funds which have not been
designated for a specific use should be maintained at a level equivalent lo belween three- and six-monlh's
expenditure, which amounts to belween £73.000 and £147.000.
The remaining unrestricled funding (approximately £28.000) has been designated to improve our digital
infraslruclure (including access for people wilh leaming disabililies). a Dancesyndrome Relreal, and
equipment for dancers.
Included within Ihe unreslrioted funds incoming resources of £263,987 is a £100,000 grant from Arts Council
England. This is allocated lo expenditure in line with delivering Ihe oulcomes of their'Lets Creale. strategy.
17 Analysls of net assets between funds
Unrestrlcted
funds
2025
Restricted
funds
2025
Totsl
2025
At 31 March 2025:
Current assetsl(liabililies)
87,308
34,060
121,368
87,308
34,060
121,368
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DANCESYNDROME
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025
17 Analysls of net assets between funds
(Continued)
Unrestricted
funds
2024
Restricted
funds
2024
Total
2024
At 31 March 2024:
Current asselsl{liabililies)
118,014
118,014
118,014
118,014
18 Related party transactlons
There were no disclosable related party Iransaclions during the year {2024 - none).
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