TRUSTEES’ ANNUAL REPORT For the period 01/04/2023 to 31/03/2024 BSce REFERENCE AND ADMINISTRATION DETAILS Charity Name Dance Pad Registered Charity Number 1160006 c/o 2 Prices Cottages Whitesmith Principal Address Lewes East Sussex BN8 6JD ~~==~~ Names of the Charity Trustees who manage the charity Name of person (or Dates acted if not for Trustee Name Office (if any) body) entitled to appoint whole year trustee (if any) Natalie Bancroft Sarah Cowan Ziad Shukri Name of Senior Staff Debbie Pellett, Director (volunteer position) ~~ee~~ STRUCTURE, GOVERNANCE AND MANAGEMENT Description of the charity’s trusts Type of governing document CIO – Foundation How the charity is constituted Charitable Incorporated Organisation New trustees are appointed by existing trustees. Trustee selection methods In selecting individuals for appointment as charity trustees, the charity trustees must have regard to the skills, knowledge and ~~—~~ experience needed for the effective administration
TRUSTEES’ ANNUAL REPORT
For the period 01/04/2023 to 31/03/2024
OBJECTIVES AND ACTIVITIES
Summary of the objects of the charity set out in its governing document:
The promotion of social inclusion for the public benefit amongst people who are socially excluded by providing them with the means to participate in healthy recreation and access support services to relieve their needs and assist them to integrate into society.
(For the purposes of this clause "socially excluded" means people who are excluded from society, or parts of society as a result of homelessness.)
Summary of the main activities undertaken for the public benefit in relation to these objects:
Using dance as a catalyst for change we provide homeless people with the opportunity to progress beyond homelessness and fulfil their potential.
Working in partnership with other homeless charities and their service users, Dance Pad runs shortterm (6-8 week) choreography projects each culminating in an informal performance to an invited audience. Open to anyone experiencing homelessness, the projects aim to inspire and empower participants, reduce isolation by building a community of dancers, and instil a sense of achievement and self-worth.
Throughout the projects, participants are introduced to basic contemporary dance and choreography techniques. Facilitated by an enthusiastic and supportive dance professional, the projects are participant led; working as a team they choose the subject matter, choose the music and create the moves.
Using a variety of choreographic tools, participants are encouraged to create short phrases individually and in groups, helping them to transform their thoughts, ideas and emotions into movement. Learning to use their bodies artistically and creatively, dance provides a vehicle for expression that is accessible to everyone.
A unique feature of Dance Pad is the professional development of the participants. As well as creating the pieces and performing them, the participants are also involved in costume and stage design, marketing and production. This provides them with the opportunity to learn new, tangible skills that are transferable into other working environments, thus aiding their employment opportunities.
In accordance with Section 17(5) of the Charities Act and the Charities (Accounts and Reports) Regulations 2008, the trustees have, in planning the activities for the year, reviewed and given due consideration to the guidance on public benefit issued by the Charity Commission.
TRUSTEES’ ANNUAL REPORT
For the period 01/04/2023 to 31/03/2024
ACHIEVEMENTS AND PERFORMANCE
Summary of the main achievements of the charity in the year
Continuing the processes of winding up the charity.
FINANCIAL REVIEW
Policy on Reserves
The trustees do not currently have a reserves policy in place.
Further Financial Review Details
The charity currently depends on the generous support of individuals and grant-making trusts and foundations. All funds raised go towards delivering the charity’s charitable activities, for example studio hire costs and workshop facilitator fees.
DECLARATION
The trustees declare that they have approved the Trustees’ Annual Report above.
Signed on behalf of the charity’s trustees:
Signature
Full Name Debbie Pellett Position Director and Founder ~~ce~~
Date
RECEIPTS & PAYMENTS ACCOUNTS
Charity Name: Dance Pad | Charity Number: 1160006
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| Individual Donors ~~———-~~ |
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| - £ - £ - £ 120.00 £ - £ - £ - £ - £ - £ - £ - £ 120.00 £ Unrestricted funds (to nearest £) Restricted funds (to nearest £) Total funds (to nearest £) Last Year 2022-23 (to nearest £) Sub-total Assets and Liabilities Sales Total Receipts Payments |
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120.00 £ |
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120.00 £ |
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| Insurance | - £ |
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387.40 £ |
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| - £ - £ - £ 387.40 £ - £ - £ - £ - £ - £ - £ - £ 387.40 £ - £ - £ - £ 267.40 -£ - £ - £ - £ - £ 12,093.20 £ - £ 12,093.20 £ 12,360.60 £ 12,093.20 £ - £ 12,093.20 £ 12,093.20 £ Transfers between funds Assets and Liabilities Purchases Total Payments Cash funds last year end Cash funds this year end Net of receipts / (payments) Sub-total ~~=e~~ |
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387.40 £ ~~=e~~ |
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387.40 £ ~~=e~~ |
RECEIPTS & PAYMENTS ACCOUNTS
Charity Name: Dance Pad | Charity Number: 1160006
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STATEMENT OF ASSETS AND LIABILITIES AT THE END OF THE PERIOD
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Cash Funds Details
Cash Funds in bank account £ 12,093.20 £ -
Total Cash Funds (balance agrees with Receipts and Payments Accounts) £ 12,093.20 £ -
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funds funds
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Signature Print Name Date Approved
Signed by one or two 14/02/2025
Trustees on behalf of eeee ee
all the Trustees
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