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2023-08-31-accounts

Company Registration No. 08739193 (England & Wales) Charity Registration No. 1164827

SLIDE DANCE LIMITED

(A CHARITABLE COMPANY LIMITED BY GUARANTEE)

ANNUAL REPORT AND UNAUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 AUGUST 2023

SLIDE DANCE LIMITED

CONTENTS

Page
Trustees’ Annual Report 1
Independent examiners report 8
Statement of Financial Activities 9
Balance sheet 10
Notes to the financial statements 11-16

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SLIDE DANCE LIMITED

TRUSTEES REPORT

CHARITY INFORMATION

Trustees D Watts (Chair)– appointed 9 October 2023
M Lee
A Uduehi
G Akbar
C Young – appointed 9 October 2023
H Bryer – appointed 15 March 2024
Z Asirifi – appointed 15 March 2024
Registered company number 08739193 (England and Wales)
Registered charity number 1164827
Registered office Flat 5
22 Dornton Road
South Croydon
CR2 7DP
Independent examiners Simpson Wreford LLP
Wellesley House
Duke of Wellington Avenue
Royal Arsenal
London
SE18 6SS
Bankers Co-operative Bank PLC
P.O. Box 101
1 Balloon Street
Manchester
M60 4EP
Metro Bank
Unit 1 - 2
Centrale Shopping Centre
Croydon
CR0 1TY

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SLIDE DANCE LIMITED

TRUSTEES' ANNUAL REPORT

FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 AUGUST 2023

The trustees are pleased to present their annual directors’ report together with the financial statements of the charity for the year ending 31 August 2023 which are also prepared to meet the requirements for a directors’ report and accounts for Companies Act purposes.

The financial statements comply with the Charities Act 2011, the Companies Act 2006, the Memorandum and Articles of Association, and Accounting and Reporting by Charities: Statement of Recommended Practice applicable to charities preparing their accounts in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland (FRS102).

Structure, governance and management

Governing document

Slide Dance Limited ("SLiDE") is a charitable company limited by guarantee, incorporated on 18 October 2013 and registered as a charity on 14 December 2015. SLiDE was established under a Memorandum of Association, which established the objects and powers of the charitable company and is governed under its Articles of Association. In the event of the charitable company's winding up each member may be required to contribute an amount not exceeding £1.

Trustees

The Trustees (who were also directors for the purpose of company law) who served the charity during the period were as follows:

P Laycock (Chair) – resigned 1 December 2023

G Binefa – (Treasurer) – resigned 10 October 2022

M Lee A Uduehi G Akbar M Hall-Judd – resigned 25 November 2023

The Artistic Director, Producer and all performers and choreographers work on a contract basis.

After the year end the current Chair, P Laycock resigned. The new Chair as stated on page 1 is D Watts.

Trustee Recruitment, appointment and Induction

Trustees should be appointed for a term of 3 years, in line with best practice and can stand for re-election for a further term. 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 of the charitable company.

Organisational Structure and decision making:

The Chair of the board continues to successfully lead the company.

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SLIDE DANCE LIMITED

TRUSTEES' ANNUAL REPORT

FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 AUGUST 2023

Objectives and Activities

In setting the objectives and activities the Trustees have given careful consideration to the Charity Commission's guidance on public benefit.

SLiDE’s charitable purposes as defined in its objectives as cited in the Memorandum and Articles of Association:

  1. To advance for the public benefit the performing arts, for people of all abilities, through the provision of accessible workshops, classes, events and performances in dance and associated art forms.

  2. To advance for the public benefit education and training in inclusive arts practice in dance and associated art forms.

In 2022/23, the Trustees felt that the purposes were best achieved by continuing the core programme, alongside strengthening our infrastructure and existing partnerships. SLiDE’s core programme consists of:

  1. Creative dance for wellbeing: community dance classes for people of varying ages, including people with learning disabilities and Parkinson’s disease.

  2. Community performance groups and projects: adult company plus inclusive dance projects with a performance or particular artistic focus

  3. SLiDE Collective: Learning disabled performers who co-create and perform relaxed, interactive dance pieces and co-facilitate outreach workshops.

The Trustees have paid due regard to guidance issued by the Charity Commission in deciding which activities the charity should undertake.

Key highlights of the year:

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SLIDE DANCE LIMITED

TRUSTEES' ANNUAL REPORT

FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 AUGUST 2023

Challenges this year:

Plans for the future

2023/24 will be a busy year for SLiDE as we build towards the 10th anniversary (October) and take part in festivals as Croydon continues as the London Borough of Culture (BoC).

Creative dance for wellbeing:

  1. Run two weekly dance groups for adults with learning disabilities and people with Parkinson’s disease.

  2. Explore more regular sessions, in holiday and term time, for children and adults with learning disabilities and/or autism.

Community performance groups and projects:

  1. Restage Unexpected item , made by SLiDE in 2013 in celebration of our 10th anniversary at Croydonites Theatre Festival.

  2. Adult performance company present work at a minimum of 3 events/festivals

  3. Re-launch a performance company for young people

  4. Continue to develop our strong partnership with Club Soda and Turf Projects to increase the options for participation in creative and social events for learning disabled people in Croydon. Work with these partners to develop paid opportunities for learning disabled artists and producers

  5. Nurture our partnerships with the National Autistic Society, local schools and Croydon Mencap.

SLiDE Collective:

  1. Continue to develop solos, duets and group pieces, presenting work at a minimum of 3 events/festivals.

  2. Present an outdoor version of at the Liberty Festival (September 2023)

  3. Further develop Crosswor(l)ds and present at Dance Festival Croydon (October 2023)

  4. Tour Jack & Friends to at least 3 local Croydon schools (March 2024)

  5. Maintain engagement with professional dancers and musicians who have created and performed with the collective in previous projects

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SLIDE DANCE LIMITED

TRUSTEES' ANNUAL REPORT

FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 AUGUST 2023

Organisational development:

  1. Develop our relationships with:

  2. a. venues and festivals such as Wandsworth Arts Festival, Southbank Centre, Stanley Arts, The Place (Rural Touring)

  3. b. Current funders; Garfield Weston and the Arts Council England

  4. c. Extend our portfolio of funders for unrestricted/core grants

  5. d. Producers, General Managers and Fundraisers for future projects and to support the core team

  6. Maintain membership to the London Borough of Culture Access Steering Group and be active in the developments around the BoC legacy

  7. In conversation with our community throughout the 10th anniversary events document responses to ‘what is next for SLiDE?’

  8. Create a basic SLiDE project archive (2013-23) of photos and projects

  9. Continue to develop and document the SLiDE methodology to impact the wider arts sector and strengthen the quality of our practice

  10. Strengthen our board through training and support including a trustee taking the lead on sustainability

  11. Develop SLiDE’s online presence with marketing support for social media and the website

Financial Review

General review

2022/23 saw a significant increase in turnover due to a number of successful fundraising bids. Support was received from National lottery Community Fund, Arts Council England (ACE), Paul Hamlyn Foundation, City Bridge Trust, Garfield Weston and Jack Petchey Foundation.

Croydon Council’s finances continue to be exceedingly challenging with a third section 114 (bankruptcy) notice filed in November 2022. This may impact SLiDE's ability to raise funds from Council-led funding sources in future. However the trustees feel that SLiDE has made significant progress in creating a portfolio of funders that this risk is currently low and is being well managed.

Current year’s results:

The total income for the year was £154,642 (2022: £138,898), which was a 11% increase on the prior financial year. The majority of this was grant income.

The total expenditure for the year was £134,845 (2022: £93,154), which was a 45% increase on the prior financial year. The majority of the spend was on facilitator and assistant fees, project management and administration

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SLIDE DANCE LIMITED

TRUSTEES' ANNUAL REPORT

FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 AUGUST 2023

Reserves Policy

The reserves policy agreed by the Trustees is to hold a minimum of one month’s running costs in unrestricted reserves, which equates to £10,000. The reserves are to cover core activity in the event of a period of unforeseen difficulty such as unsuccessful fundraising. SLiDE activities are only undertaken when funding is in place. Therefore the reserves would enable the charity to run a final 4 weeks of activities to wind up the charitable company in a careful and considered way, for our community members and partners. The Trustees have set a target reserves policy of three months’ running costs to be held in unrestricted reserves, in order to increase the organisation’s sustainability. To increase unrestricted reserves to the identified target the charity will be seeking to increase sustainable multi-year funding and including a request for funders to cover core costs in funding applications.

At 31 August 2023, unrestricted reserves of £21,230 (2022: £23,548) were held. SLiDE's reserves policy is reviewed and updated annually by the Finance Subcommittee and approved by the board.

Risk Assessment

The Trustees regularly review the major risks to which SLiDE is exposed. Where appropriate, procedures have been established to mitigate any risks faced by the organisation. Internal control risks are minimised through clear authorisation procedures for all projects, activities and financial transactions. Procedures are also in place to ensure the safeguarding and health and safety of staff, participants and visitors.

Statement of Trustees’ responsibilities

The trustees are responsible for preparing the Trustees' Report and the financial statements in accordance with applicable law and United Kingdom Accounting Standards (United Kingdom Generally Accepted Accounting Practice) including FRS 102 'The Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland.

Company law requires trustees to prepare financial statements for each financial year which give a true and fair view of the state of affairs of the charitable company and of the incoming resources and application of resources, including the income and expenditure, of the charitable company for that period. In preparing the financial statements, the trustees are required to:

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SLIDE DANCE LIMITED

TRUSTEES' ANNUAL REPORT

FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 AUGUST 2023

Statement of Trustees’ responsibilities continued

The Trustees are responsible for keeping adequate accounting records that disclose with reasonable accuracy at any time the financial position of the charity and enable them to ensure that the financial statements comply with the Companies Act 2006. They are also responsible for safeguarding the assets of the charity and hence for taking reasonable steps for the prevention and detection of fraud and other irregularities.

So far as each Trustee is aware, there is no relevant information (information needed by the charity’s independent examiners in connection with preparing their report) of which the charity’s examiners are unaware; and each director has taken all the steps that they ought to have taken as a director in order to make themselves aware of any relevant information and to establish that the charity’s examiners are aware of that information and to establish that the charity’s examiners are aware of that information.

Independent Examiners

Simpson Wreford LLP were appointed as Independent Examiners during the year and have expressed their willingness to continue in that capacity.

The above report has been prepared in accordance with the special provisions of section 419(2) of the Companies Act 2006 relating to small companies.

The Trustees have complied with their duty in section 17 of the Charities Act 2011 to have due regard to the public benefit guidance published by the Charities Commission.

Date approved by the Board on 22 April 2024 signed on behalf of the Board:

Trustee – D Watts

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SLIDE DANCE LIMITED

INDEPENDENT EXAMINERS REPORT TO THE TRUSTEES OF SLIDE DANCE LIMITED

FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 AUGUST 2023

I report to the charity trustees of the company for the year ended 31 August 2023, which are set out on pages 9 to 16.

Responsibilities and basis of report

As the charity’s trustees of the company (and also its directors for the purposes of company law) you are responsible for the preparation of the accounts in accordance with the requirements of the Companies Act 2006 (‘the 2006 Act’).

Having satisfied myself that the accounts of the company are not required to be audited under Part 16 of the 2006 Act and are eligible for independent examination, I report in respect of my examination of your charity’s accounts as carried out under section 145 of the Charities Act 2011 (the ‘2011 Act’). In carrying out my examination I have followed the Directions given by the Charity Commission under section 145(5)(b) of the 2011 Act.

Independent examiner’s statement

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:

I have no concerns and have come across no other matters in connection with the examination to which attention should be drawn in this report in order to enable a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached.

Kate Taylor FCA

For and behalf of Simpson Wreford LLP, Chartered Accountants Institute of Chartered Accounts in England and Wales Wellesley House Duke of Wellington Avenue London, SE18 6SS

Dated: 3 May 2024

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SLIDE DANCE LIMITED

STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITY (INCORPORATING THE INCOME & EXPENDITURE ACCOUNT)

FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 AUGUST 2023

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Unrestricted Restricted Total Total
Notes
Funds Funds funds funds
2023 2022
£ £ £ £
INCOME 2
Donations and legacies 281 - 281 252
Charitable activities 23,308 131,053 154,361 138,646
TOTAL INCOME 23,589 131,053 154,642 138,898
EXPENDITURE ON: 3
Fundraising - 560 560 1,875
Charitable activities 22,576 108,349 130,925 89,969
Other 3,360 - 3,360 1,310
TOTAL EXPENDITURE 25,936 108,909 134,845 93,154
NET INCOME/(EXPENDITURE) (2,347) 22,144 19,797 45,744
Transfers between funds - - - -
NET MOVEMENT IN FUNDS (2,347) 22,144 19,797 45,744
RECONCILIATION OF FUNDS
Total funds brought forward 23,548 54,975 78,523 32,779
Total funds carried forward 21,201 77,119 98,320 78,523
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The results for the year derive from continuing activities, and there are no other gains or losses other than those shown above

The notes on pages 11 to 15 form part of these financial statements

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SLIDE DANCE LIMITED

BALANCE SHEET

AS AT 31 AUGUST 2023

Notes
2023		 Notes
2023		 2022 2022
Current Assets
Debtors
5
5,090		 36,716
Cash at bank and in hand
99,608		 47,024
104,698 83,740
Creditors
Amounts falling due within
oneyear
6
(6,378)		 (5,217)
Net current assets 98,320 78,523
Total net assets
98,320		 78,523
The Funds of the Charity
7
Unrestricted Funds 21,201 23,548
Restricted Funds 77,119 54,975
98,320 78,523

For the year ending 31 August 2023 the company was entitled to exemption from audit under section 477 of the Companies Act 2006 relating to small companies.

The directors acknowledge their responsibilities for complying with the requirements of the Act with respect to accounting records and the preparation of financial statements.

The trustees have not required the company to obtain an audit of its financial statements for the year in question in accordance with section 476.

These financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the provisions applicable to companies subject to the small companies’ regimes

The financial statements on pages 9 to 16 were approved by the board of trustees on 22 April 2024 and were signed on its behalf by:

..............................

Company registration number - 08739193 (England & Wales)

Trustee – D Watts

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SLIDE DANCE LIMITED

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 AUGUST 2023

1 Accounting Policies

1.1 Company information

Slide Dance Limited is a company limited by guarantee, incorporated in England and Wales and registered as a charity with the Charities Commission. The registered office is Flat 5, 22 Dornton Road, South Croydon, CR2 7DP

1.2 Basis of preparation of financial statements

The financial statements have been prepared in accordance with Accounting and Reporting by Charities: Statement of Recommended Practice applicable to charities preparing their accounts in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland (FRS102) – (Charities SORP (FRS102)), the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland (FRS102) and the Companies Act 2006.

The financial statements are prepared in sterling, which is the functional currency of the company. Monetary amounts in the financial statements are rounded to the nearest £.

The effects of events relating to the year ended 31 August 2023 which occurred before the date of approval of the financial statements by the Trustees has been included in the financial statements to the extent required to show a true and fair view of the state of affairs at 31 August 2023 and the results for the year ended on that date.

Slide Dance Limited meets the definition of a public benefit entity under FRS102. Assets and liabilities are initially recognised at historical cost or transaction value unless otherwise stated in the relevant accounting policy note(s).

1.3 Going concern

There are no material uncertainties related to events or conditions that cast significant doubt on the charity's ability to continue as a going concern.

1.4 Income

Income is recognised when the charity is legally entitled to the funds, any performance conditions attached to the item(s) of income have been met, it is probable that the income will be received, and the amount can be measured reliably. Except as follows:

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SLIDE DANCE LIMITED

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 AUGUST 2023

1.5 Expenditure

Expenditure is recognised once there is a legal or constructive obligation to make a payment to a third party, it is probable that settlement will be required, and the amount of the obligation can be measured reliably.

Certain expenditure is directly attributable to specific activities and has been included in those cost categories. Certain other costs, which are attributable to more than one activity, are apportioned across cost categories on the basis of staff costs spent on those activities. Expenditure is classified under the following activity headings:

1.6 Debtors

Trade and other debtors are recognised at the settlement amount due. Prepayments are valued at the amount prepaid.

1.7 Cash at bank and in hand

Cash at bank and cash in hand includes cash and short term highly liquid investments with a short maturity of three months or less from the date of acquisition or opening of the deposit or similar account.

1.8 Creditors and provisions

Creditors and provisions are recognised where the charity has a present obligation resulting from a past event that will probably result in the transfer of funds to a third party and the amount due to settle the obligation can be measured or estimated reliably. Creditors and provisions are normally recognised at their settlement amount after allowing for any trade discounts due.

1.9 Financial instruments

The charity only has financial assets and financial liabilities of a kind that qualify as basic financial instruments. Basic financial instruments are initially recognised at transaction value and subsequently measured at their settlement value.

1.10 Fund accounting

General funds are unrestricted funds which are available for use at the discretion of the Trustees in furtherance of the general objects of the Charity and which have not been designated for other purposes.

Restricted funds are funds which are to be used in accordance with specific restrictions imposed by donors which have been raised by the Charity for particular purposes. The costs of raising and administering such funds are charged against the specific fund. The aim and use of each restricted fund is set out in the notes to the financial statements. Statutory grants which are given as contributions towards the Charity’s core services are treated as unrestricted.

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SLIDE DANCE LIMITED

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 AUGUST 2023

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2023 2022
2 Income Unrestricted Restricted Total Total
£ £ £ £
2.1 Income from donations and legacies
Donations 281 - 281 252
281 - 281 252
2.2 Income from charitable activities
Grant income
- - -
Arts Council - Culture Recovery Fund: Continuity Support 26,805
- - -
Arts Council - National Lottery - RiSE 29,526
- - -
Foyle Foundation 5,000
Garfield Weston - 10,000 10,000 -
- - -
Jack Petchey 11,800
-
Jack Petchey - Achievers Award 1,829 1,829 1,650
- - -
London Catalyst 3,000
-
Paul Hamlyn Foundation 29,700 29,700 27,000
- - -
Postcode Society Trust 10,470
City Bridge Trust 977 10,000 10,977 10,000
- -
National Lottery 79,524 79,524
-
Participant Fees 22,331 22,331 11,295
LB of Croydon - CMA Project - - - 2,100
23,308 131,053 154,361 138,646
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SLIDE DANCE LIMITED

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 AUGUST 2023

3. Charitable Expenditure


4. Staff information
Direct
charitable
expenditure
Support
costs
2023
Total
2022
Total
£
£
£
£
Fundraising costs
560
-

560
1,875
Charitable activities
Performer and choreography fees
12,761
1,389

14,150
6,194
Performance consumables
574
-

574
605
Organisational development
787
-
787
14,144
Practitioner and assistant fees
37,149
246
37,395
27,704
Management and administration
41,049
1,278

42,327
33,252
Marketing and promotion
941
-
941
879

Venue hire
15,392
89
15,481
5,243
Staff costs
15,291
-
15,291
-
Other expenses
3,979
-
3,979
1,948
127,923
3,002
130,925
89,969
Other expenditure
Accountancy - other
-
1,440
1,440
350
Independent examination fees
-
1,920
1,920
960
128,483
6,362
134,845
93,154
Staff costs for the year were as follows:
2023
2022
£
£
Salaries and wages
15,021
-
Staff pension costs
270
-
15,291
-
The average number of staff employed during the year, was as follows:
2023
2022
1
-
1
-		 Direct
charitable
expenditure
Support
costs
2023
Total
2022
Total
£
£
£
£
560
-

560
1,875
12,761
1,389

14,150
6,194
574
-

574
605
787
-
787
14,144
37,149
246
37,395
27,704
41,049
1,278

42,327
33,252
941
-
941
879

15,392
89
15,481
5,243
15,291
-
15,291
-
3,979
-
3,979
1,948
127,923
3,002
130,925
89,969
-
1,440
1,440
350
-
1,920
1,920
960
128,483
6,362
134,845
93,154		 Direct
charitable
expenditure
Support
costs
2023
Total
2022
Total
£
£
£
£
560
-

560
1,875
12,761
1,389

14,150
6,194
574
-

574
605
787
-
787
14,144
37,149
246
37,395
27,704
41,049
1,278

42,327
33,252
941
-
941
879

15,392
89
15,481
5,243
15,291
-
15,291
-
3,979
-
3,979
1,948
127,923
3,002
130,925
89,969
-
1,440
1,440
350
-
1,920
1,920
960
128,483
6,362
134,845
93,154
-
-
128,483
2023
2022
£
£
15,021
-
270
-
15,291
-
2023
2022
1
-
1
-

4. Staff information

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SLIDE DANCE LIMITED

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 AUGUST 2023

5. Debtors

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2023 2022
£ £
Accrued income 5,000 36,626
Other debtors 90 90
5,090 36,716
6. Creditors
2023 2022
£ £
Accruals 5,267 5,217
Taxation and social security 978 -
Other creditors 133 -
6,378 5,217
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7. Funds

Restricted funds
Arts Council - National Lottery - RiSE
Paul Hamlyn Foundation
City Bridge Trust
Jack Petchey - Reignite
Jack Petchey - Achievers
Garfield Weston
National Lottery
Croydon Relief in Need
Postcode Society Trust
Unrestricted funds
Total funds		 As at 1
Sep 2022
Income
Expenditure Transfers
As at 31
Aug 2023
29,526
-
(29,526)
-
-
7,164
29,700
(29,300)
-
7,564
7,598
10,000
(9,569)
-
8,029
6,208
-
(6,208)
-
-
-
1,829
(1,572)
-
257
-
10,000
-
-
10,000
-
79,524
(28,849)
-
50,675
352
-
-
-
352
4,127
-
(3,885)
-
242
54,975
131,053
(108,909)
-
77,119
23,548
23,589
(25,936)
-
21,201
78,523
154,642
(134,845)
-
98,320

8. Related party transactions

No trustees have received any remuneration or reimbursement for any expenses.

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SLIDE DANCE LIMITED

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 AUGUST 2023

9. Corporation Tax

The charity is exempt from tax on income and gains falling within section 505 of the Taxes Act 1988 or section 252 of the Taxation of Chargeable Gains Act 1992 to the extent that these are applied to its charitable objects.