Trustees’ Annual Report for the period
From: 01/09/2024 Period start date To: 31/08/2025 Period end date
Charity name: Three Score Dance
Charity registration number: 1170206
Objectives and Activities
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| Summary of the purposes of the charity as set out in its governing document |
Para 1.17 | 1. Advance public appreciation of, and education in, the art of contemporary dance, as performed by people over 60, by public performance, classes and workshops. 2. Provide dance facilities and experiences of the art of contemporary dance for the over 60s in the interest of social welfare with the object of improving their conditions of life. |
| 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 |
Provide dance facilities and experiences of the art of contemporary dance Performances and The Company •Three Score Dance (TSD) commissions work that engages, educates, entertains and captures imagination; delivers performances that change perceptions, challenge expectations and champions the art form of contemporary dance. The year’s artistic focus centred on Jute, Three Score Dance’s outdoor performance work, by renowned international choreographer Takeshi Matsumoto. The work reached large public audiences as part of Brighton Fringe on the seafront at the West Pier - a free outdoor performance drawing an audience of over 2000 people. |
Activities in 2024/25 included: 30 Company rehearsals with 18 performers working towards new work for 25/26 Betwixt and rehearsing Jute . The production will preview at Brighton Festival in May 2026, with touring planned through 2026–2028. 7 performances and events featuring Jute, including the Ageing Well Festival at Brighton Dome, Brighton Fringe at West Pier, University of Chichester, and outside The Dance Space at Circus Street reached a total audience of circa 2600 people across the year. A trustee away day included discussion of the charity’s Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) commitments as a sign of how the charity is growing. A decision was made to begin new three year agreements with the performing company dancers, and to reduce company size from September to give a more in depth experience for the dancers and be easier to tour, given the increased cost of touring. Provision of Classes TSD provided regular weekly contemporary dance classes split over three terms which developed technique, creativity and performance skills. These took the dancers on an exploration of creative stimuli through somatic journeys that were as exciting as they were thought provoking. TSD provided 144 affordable classes in this period and also provided paid employment opportunities for 15 dance artists running different classes, workshops and outreach sessions including: • Weekly dance classes across three strands: Contemporary technique for 55+ (beginner) Contemporary technique for 55+
(general/advanced) Creative class for 55+ • Summer schools with guest artists Jonathan Burrows and Marisa Zanotti A total of 124 people aged 55 to 80+ attended our regular classes and summer school this year. Workshops Sector engagement included a presentation at the University of Chichester’s ‘What Dance Can Do’ event. A trustee away day including discussion of the charity’s EDI commitments as a sign of how the charity is growing. A decision was made to begin new 3 year agreements with the company dancers, and to reduce company size from September to give a more in depth experience for the dancers and be easier to tour, given the increased cost of touring. Outreach programme Our Outreach programme sought to engage people regardless of “age, stage or ability.” We delivered workshops with community groups and in a variety of settings to share new opportunities to dance in Brighton and Hove. These sessions (both seated and non) targeted those isolated because of age and illness, encouraging them to experience the joy and benefits of movement and integration. In the year 2024/25 we delivered 27 outreach and external events, 23 of which were completely free, including: Strengthening our partnership with community group, The Hawks in
Whitehawk, supported by Trust for Developing Communities, we established a regular programme of outreach sessions with both the multicultural and women’s groups for people ages 50+, including wheelchair users. We delivered taster sessions with The Clare Project, a support organisation for trans, non-binary and intersex adults aged 50+. Outreach sessions at The Hop 50+ cafe in Hove, supported by Impact Initiatives and delivered by dance artist Hayley Ovens, reached 8 new participants. We delivered social events inviting all participants across our programmes, including a studio sharing of work and social, and a Club Night for over-55’s at a local Brighton venue. Across our outreach, event participation opportunities and regular classes we reached over 770 participants, exceeding our target of 600 participants this year. Conferences Sector engagement included talks and presentations: Artistic Director Jason Keenan-Smith was invited to present the company’s work across two sessions at Arts Council England’s Art of Engagement conference in Salford - recognition of Three Score Dance’s standing in the creative ageing sector. Jason presented at the University of
Chichester’s ‘What Dance Can Do’ symposium. General Manager/Producer Hayley Ovens presented our activities to the Older People’s Network for Brighton & Hove, and the Age UK social prescribing team. We co-programmed a creative day of events as part of Brighton & Hove Ageing Well Festival 2024 (Impact Initiatives) with Brighton Dome, including a performance by Acting our Age (Flexer & Sandiland), workshop by Kate McCoy (small performance adventures), and pop-up performances by our company. We worked with community partners, built new connections and strengthened existing ones with organisations including Impact Initiatives, Brighton Ageing Well Festival, Trust for Developing Communities, Centre for Ageing Better, South East Dance, The Clare Project, Brighton Dome & Festival, Brighton & Hove City Council’s Active for Life team, Age UK West Sussex Brighton & Hove, and the Older People’s Network for Brighton & Hove. These collaborations and connections have increased participation from under-represented communities, are working towards referral pathways (e.g. social prescribing), and have enhanced our advocacy for the role of dance and the arts in healthy ageing across the city and beyond. Statement confirming Para 1.18 The Trustees of Three Score Dance whether the trustees have regularly reviewed the guidance issued by had regard to the guidance the Charity Commission on public benefit issued by the Charity Commission on public and continue to do so. benefit
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| Policy on grant making | Para 1.38 | N/A |
| Policy on social investment including program related investment |
Para 1.38 | N/A |
| Contribution made by volunteers |
Para 1.38 | 17 regular and peer volunteers provided administrative and management support as well as supporting our outreach activities. |
| Other |
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 | Performance As noted above, the year’s artistic focus centred on Jute, Three Score Dance’s specially commissioned outdoor performance work by the renowned international choreographer Takeshi Matsumoto. This reached large public audiences at the University of Chichester and on Brighton seafront at the West Pier — the latter being three sold-out, free outdoor performances drawing an audience of over 2,000 people. A highlight of each of the shows was when members of the public were invited to join the dancers on stage to participate in the finale. Several hundred members of the public of all ages took part in the free dancing, resulting in overwhelmingly positive feedback for the charity. For the dancers, performance is far more than the culmination of rehearsal: research by Academic Researchers (due to be published in 2026) into the company’s work has found that performing together |
generates a distinct sense of collective strength and belonging, with dancers describing the company as “family” and the experience of going on stage together as something that gives them courage and connection they carry into their wider lives. Summer schools with artists Jonathan Burrows and Marisa Zanotti were fully subscribed, reflecting both the strong demand for high-quality creative practice and the appetite within our community for work that challenges and extends them. The dancers consistently describe the value of being stretched and the satisfaction of overcoming difficulty together. NB University of Chichester research into participants’ experiences (findings awaiting publication) found that involvement in the company supports sustained wellbeing, not only through the physical practice of dancing but through the depth of purpose, challenge, and human connection it provides. Key Achievements in Participation and Partnership. We expanded our teaching provision this year, with respected local teacher Hayley Ovens joining as an outreach teacher. New partnerships included sessions with The Clare Project, a Brighton-based support group for transgender and non-binary adults aged 50+, and continued outreach with The Hawks’ multicultural and women’s groups in Whitehawk, reaching participants including wheelchair users. Social opportunities remained central to our offer: an Easter sharing, a December ‘club night’ for over-50s, and informal community moments throughout the year reflect our understanding that connection is as important as participation. Across our outreach, event participation opportunities and regular classes we reached over 770 participants, exceeding our target of 600 participants this year. Sessions took place at new community locations, including Robert Lodge Community Rooms (Whitehawk), The Hop
| 50+ and Dorset Gardens Methodist Church helping us reach older adults who have experienced barriers to accessing arts and wellbeing opportunities. Our activities enabled hundreds of older people to access regular creative movement and dance activities that support healthier, more connected ageing. Across the programme year we engaged over 770 participants in classes, workshops and performances. Many participants are older adults living alone, managing long-term health conditions, or experiencing social isolation. For many, Three Score Dance provides a rare opportunity to remain physically active while also engaging creatively and socially. Participant feedback consistently highlights improvements in confidence, mobility, wellbeing and sense of belonging. Classes provide a welcoming environment where older people can challenge themselves physically while feeling supported by a community of peers. Participants told us: “I think it is an amazing and beautiful thing to be offering to older adults - it’s not patronising or too easy (like some things that are on offer). It is challenging (in a good way) - proper Dance with a capital D! So refreshing and important in a world that is so incredibly ageist!” “This set of classes felt really important… moving in a different way that took me back to myself.” “Aneta [ Zwierzynska,specialist dance teacher] was very engaging and encouraging… a wonderful experience.” “I enjoyed it [informal sharing] so much and felt inspired by the creativity and |
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The experiences recorded in our feedback reflect the wider impact of the programme, where participants benefit from both physical activity and meaningful social connection, contributing to improved wellbeing and quality of life.
Beyond individual wellbeing, our work contributes to the wider community by challenging negative perceptions of ageing and demonstrating the creativity, resilience and vitality of older people through dance.
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Achievements against objectives set |
Para 1.41 |
The Trustees were satisfied that the objectives for the year were achieved. (see fundraising below) |
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| Performance of fundraising activities against objectives set |
Para 1.41 | Please see attached accounts for the year. Fundraising was successful as our objective was to continue to expand the Charity’s attainments both in outreach and company performance despite the continuing challenging funding environment. |
| Investment performance against objectives |
Para 1.41 | No investments |
| Other |
Financial Review
| Financial Review | ||
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| Review of the charity’s financial position at the end of the period |
Para 1.21 | Solvent |
| Statement explaining the policy for holding reserves stating why they are held |
Para 1.22 | Reserves are held at a level that would support the charity’s operations for a minimum of 3 months. The level is reviewed annuallybythe Trustees. |
| Amount of reserves held | Para 1.22 | Please see attached financial report |
| 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 | N/A |
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| The charity’s principal sources of funds (including any fundraising) |
The charity’s principal sources of funds (including any fundraising) |
Para 1.47 | l Class subscriptions from members l Arts Council England Project Grant funding for specific l performances and projects l Various Grant giving organisations |
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| to support Outreach work. l Private donations |
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| Investment policy and objectives including any social investment policy adopted |
Para 1.46 | None |
| A description of the principal risks facing the charity |
Para 1.46 | Failure of contemporary dance technique classes or reduced company members resulting in loss of subscription funding reducing revenue flow to cover fixed operational costs. Company reserve is designed to mitigate this risk. Third Party Insurance claim for injury, we have insurance to mitigate this. Reputation risk through the delivery of sub- standard performance, ineffective teaching, or poor governance. We consistently strive to engage choreographers and class teachers with renown reputations in this field. The trustees regularly review policy and practices to minimise reputational risk. |
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Structure, Governance and Management
| Description of charity’s trusts: |
None | |
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| 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 | CIO Foundation registered 16/11/16 |
| 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 trustees |
Para 1.25 | Conscious effort to identify skills gaps and recruit accordingly. Trustee nomination via existing trustees and open call and interview process. Trustee meeting – review and appointment confirmation Process outlined in constitution |
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You may choose to include further statements where relevant about:
| Policies and procedures adopted for the induction and training of trustees |
Para 1.51 | Three Score Dance abides by the Charity Governance Code for smaller charities in regard to Board effectiveness (Principle 5) as detailed in its constitution. |
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| The charity’s organisational structure and any wider network with which the charity works |
Para 1.51 | Artistic Director, Company Manager and Class Administrator manage the day-to-day running of the charity. Their role is to develop and implement activities in response to an agreed sense of purpose defined by the Trustees and an agreed strategy formulated with the Trustees. A freelance Executive Producer oversees the strategic direction of the Charity and carries out fundraising and tour booking activities. Part of the National Age and Dance Informal Network Company in Residence at The Dance Space, Brighton |
| Relationship with any related parties |
Para 1.51 | None |
| Other |
Reference and Administrative details
| Charity name | Three Score Dance |
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| Other name the charity uses | Three Score Dance Company |
| Registered charity number | 1170206 |
| Charity’s principal address | 5 Mackie Avenue Brighton, East Sussex BN1 8RA |
Names of the charity trustees who manage the charity
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Trustee name | Office (if any) | Dates acted if not for whole year |
Name of person (or body) entitled to appoint trustee (ifany) |
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| Mark Linford | Chair | from May 2024 | Trustees can be nominated by anyone but are approved at a Trustee general meeting by a quorum of existing Trustees |
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| Anne Rosenfeld | Chair | Aug ‘22- May ‘24 | ||
| HilaryLane | ||||
| KizzyGardiner | Apt 1 March 2025 | |||
| Charlotte Allery | Apt 24 Feb 2025 | |||
| Robyn Rhodes | Apt 30 May2025 | |||
– Corporate trustees names of the directors at the date the report was approved Director name
Name of trustees holding title to property belonging to the charity
Trustee name Dates acted if not for whole year
Funds held as custodian trustees on behalf of others Description of the assets held in this capacity Name and objects of the charity on whose behalf the assets are held and how this falls within the custodian charity’s objects Details of arrangements for safe custody and segregation of such assets from the charity’s own assets
Additional information (optional)
Names and addresses of advisers (Optional information) Type of adviser Name Address Name of chief executive or names of senior staff members (Optional information) Kyla Booth-Lucking - Executive Director Jason Keenan-Smith - Artistic Director
Exemptions from disclosure
Reason for non-disclosure of key personnel details
Other optional information
Declarations
The trustees declare that they have approved the trustees’ report above.
Signed on behalf of the charity’s trustees
Signature(s) M. Linford Full name(s) Mark Linford Position (eg Secretary, Chair, Chair etc) Date 29/06/26
REGISTERED COMPANY NUMBER: (England and Wales) REGISTERED CHARITY NUMBER: 1170206
Report of the Trustees and
Financial Statements for the Year Ended 31 August 2025
for
Three Score Dance
Cloud Eleven Accountants Ltd 12A Stanford Rd, Lymington, SO41 9GF
Three Score Dance
Contents of the Financial Statements for the Year Ended 31 August 2025
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| Report of the Trustees | 1 to 2 |
| Independent Examiner's Report | 3 |
| Statement of Financial Activities | 4 |
| Balance Sheet | 5 to 6 |
| Notes to the Financial Statements | 7 to 13 |
| Detailed Statement of Financial Activities | 14 to 15 |
Three Score Dance
Report of the Trustees
for the Year Ended 31 August 2025
The trustees present their report with the financial statements of the charity for the year ended 31 August 2025. The trustees have adopted the provisions of Accounting and Reporting by Charities: Statement of Recommended Practice applicable to charities preparing their accounts in accordance with the requirements of the Charities Act 2011 (“the Act”).
OBJECTIVES AND ACTIVITIES
Objectives and aims
The charity has two key objectives:
One. To advance public appreciation of, and education in, the art of dance, as performed by people over 60, by public performance, classes and workshops.
Two. To provide dance facilities and experiences of the art of contemporary dance for the over 60s in the interest of social welfare with the object of improving their conditions of life.
Significant activities
The significant activities undertaken to achieve our purposes are:
Performance - including commissioned work.
Classes - weekly contemporary dance classes which develop technique, creativity and performance skills.
Workshops - introducing new contemporary dance experiences from new choreographers, experts in the field and dance groups.
Outreach Programme - to engage people regardless of age, stage, or ability.
Conferences - attending and participating in conferences sharing experience and knowledge of the benefits of the art of contemporary dance for the over 60s in the interest of social welfare.
All of the above areas are expanded upon in the Trustees Annual Report for the period
Public benefit
Our emphasis is on the over 60s as participants but we also provide public benefit in the following ways:
Performance - we entertain and educate all our audiences whatever their age.
Classes - we hold classes and summer schools for the over 55s.
Outreach - we cater for people isolated because of age and illness encouraging them to experience the joy and benefits of movement and integration.
Workshops - we provide employment for the wider artistic community.
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Report of the Trustees
for the Year Ended 31 August 2025
STRUCTURE, GOVERNANCE AND MANAGEMENT
Governing document
The charity is controlled by its governing document, a deed of trust, and constitutes a charitable incorporated organization.
REFERENCE AND ADMINISTRATIVE DETAILS
Registered Charity number
1170206
Registered office
5 Mackie Avenue Brighton East Sussex BN1 8RA
Trustees
M R Linford A Rosenfeld H F Lane C L Allery (appointed 24.2.25) K Gardiner (appointed 1.3.25) R E Rhodes (appointed 30.5.25) R S Chapple (appointed 1.9.25)
Independent Examiner
Cloud Eleven Accountants 12A Stanford Rd, Lymington, Hampshire SO41 9GF
Approved by order of the board of Trustees on 24[th] June 2026 by:
M R Linford - Trustee
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Independent Examiner's Report to the Trustees of Three Score Dance
Independent examiner's report to the trustees of Three Score Dance ('the Company')
I report to the charity trustees on my examination of the accounts of the Company for the year ended 31 August 2025.
Responsibilities and basis of report
As the charity's trustees, you are responsible for the preparation of the accounts in accordance with the requirements of the Charities Act 2011 (“the Act”).
I report in respect of my examination of the Trust’s accounts carried out under section 145 of the 2011 Act and in carrying out my examination, I have followed all the applicable Directions given by the Charity Commission under section 145(5)(b) of the Act.
Independent examiner's statement
I have completed my examination. I confirm that no material matters have come to my attention in connection with the examination which gives me cause to believe that in, any material respect:
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the accounting records were not kept in accordance with section 130 of the Charities Act; or
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the accounts did not accord with the accounting records; or
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the accounts did not comply with the applicable requirements concerning the form and content of accounts set out in the Charities (Accounts and Reports) Regulations 2008 other than any requirement that the accounts give a ‘true and fair’ view which is not a matter considered as part of an independent examination.
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
Janice Willis FCCA Cloud Eleven Accountants Ltd
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Statement of Financial Activities for the Year Ended 31 August 2025
| 31.8.25 | 31.8.24 | |||||
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| Unrestricted | Total | Total | ||||
| fund | Restricted | funds | funds | |||
| Notes | £ | £ | £ | £ | ||
| INCOME AND ENDOWMENTS FROM | ||||||
| Donations and legacies | 5,013 | - | 5,013 | 40,281 | ||
| Charitable activities | ||||||
| Charitable activities | 26,677 | 39,449 | 66,126 |
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| Charitable activities | 2 | 39,305 | ||||
| Total | 31,690 | 39,449 | 71,139 |
79,586 | ||
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| EXPENDITURE ON | ||||||
| Raising funds | 364 | - | 364 | 50 | ||
| Charitable activities | ||||||
| Charitable activities | 35,935 | 31,694 | 67,629 | 42,679 | ||
| Other | - | 750 | ||||
| Total | 36,299 | 31,694 | 67,993 | 43,479 | ||
| NET INCOME/(EXPENDITURE) | 36,107 | |||||
| Transfers between funds | 6 | (4,609) | 7,755 | 3,146 | - | |
| Net movement in funds | 36,107 | |||||
| RECONCILIATION OF FUNDS | ||||||
| Total funds brought forward | 42,782 | 878 | 43,660 |
7,553 | ||
| TOTAL FUNDS CARRIED FORWARD | 38,173 | 8633 | 46,806 | 43,660 |
The notes form part of these financial statements
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Balance Sheet
31 August 2025
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| Unrestricted | Total | Total | ||||
| fund | Restricted | funds | funds | |||
| Notes | £ | £ | £ | £ | ||
| CURRENT ASSETS | ||||||
| Cash at bank and in hand | 42,197 | 8,633 | 50,830 | 46,457 | ||
| Debtors | ||||||
| 334 | 334 | |||||
| CREDITORS | ||||||
| Amounts falling due within one year | 5 | (4,358) | - | (4,358) | (2,797) | |
| NET CURRENT ASSETS | 38,173 | 8,633 | 46,806 | 43,660 | ||
| TOTAL ASSETS LESS CURRENT | ||||||
| LIABILITIES | 38,173 | 8,633 | 46,806 | 43,660 | ||
| NET ASSETS | 38,173 | 8,633 | 46,806 | 43,660 | ||
| FUNDS | 6 | |||||
| Unrestricted funds | 38,173 | 42,782 | ||||
| Restricted funds | 8,633 | 878 | ||||
| TOTAL FUNDS | 46,806 | 43,660 |
The notes form part of these financial statements
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Balance Sheet - continued
31 August 2025
These financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the provisions applicable to charities.
The financial statements were approved by the Board of Trustees and authorised for issue on 24[th] June 2026 and were signed on its behalf by:
M R Linford - Trustee
The notes form part of these financial statements
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Notes to the Financial Statements for the Year Ended 31 August 2025
Basis of Accounting
These accounts have been prepared under the historical cost convention with items recognised at cost or transaction value unless otherwise stated in the relevant note(s) to these accounts.
The accounts have been prepared in accordance with:
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Accounting and Reporting by Charities: Statement of Recommended Practice applicable to charities preparing their accounts in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard for Smaller Entities published on 16/07/14
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the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the United Kingdom and Republic of Ireland (FRS 102)
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and with the Charities Act 2011.
The charity constitutes a public benefit entity as defined by FRS 102.
No changes to accounting estimates have occurred in the reporting period (3.46 FRS 102 SORP). No material prior year errors have been identified in the reporting period (3.47 FRS 102 SORP). In accordance with the Charity SORP a Statement of Cash Flows is not required.
The accounts present a true and fair view and the accounting policies adopted are those outlined in note 2.
Accounting Policies Income
Recognition of income
Income is included in the Statement of Financial Activities (SoFA) when:
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i. the charity becomes entitled to the resources;
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ii. It is more likely than not that the trustees will receive the resources; and the monetary value can be measured with sufficient reliability.
Offsetting
There has been no offsetting of assets and liabilities, or income and expenses.
Grants and donations
Grants and donations are only included in the SoFA when the general income recognition criteria are met (5.10 to 5.12 FRS 102 SORP).In the case of Contractual income and performance related grants, income is only recognised to the extent that the charity has provided the specified goods or services as entitlement to the grant only occurs when the performance related conditions are met (5.16 FRS 102 SORP).
Expenditure and Liabilities
Liability recognition
Liabilities are recognised where it is more likely than not that there is a legal or constructive obligation committing the charity to pay out resources and the amount of the obligation can be measured with reasonable certainty.
Deferred income
Income received in advance for classes are deferred to the following year.
Assets
Debtors
Debtors (including trade debtors and loans receivable) are measured on initial recognition at settlement amount after any trade discounts or amount advanced by the charity. Subsequently, they are measured at the cash or other
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Notes to the Financial Statements for the Year Ended 31 August 2025
consideration expected to be received.
Expenditure
Liabilities are recognised as expenditure as soon as there is a legal or constructive obligation committing the charity to that expenditure, it is probable that a transfer of economic benefits will be required in settlement and the amount of the obligation can be measured reliably. Expenditure is accounted for on an accruals basis and has been classified under headings that aggregate all cost related to the category. Where costs cannot be directly attributed to particular headings they have been allocated to activities on a basis consistent with the use of resources.
Taxation
The charity is exempt from corporation tax on its charitable activities.
Fund accounting
Unrestricted funds can be used in accordance with the charitable objectives at the discretion of the trustees.
Restricted funds can only be used for particular restricted purposes within the objects of the charity. Restrictions arise when specified by the donor or when funds are raised for particular restricted purposes.
Further explanation of the nature and purpose of each fund is included in the notes to the financial statements.
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Notes to the Financial Statements - continued
for the Year Ended 31 August 2025
2. CHARITABLE ACTIVITIES
| CHARITABLE ACTIVITIES | ||
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| 31.8.25 | 31.8.24 | |
| £ | £ | |
| Class fees | 15,611 | 25,665 |
| Company fees | 6,548 | 10,278 |
| Workshop income | 3,639 | - |
| Other income | 879 | 3,362 |
| 26,677 | 39,305 |
3. TRUSTEES' REMUNERATION AND BENEFITS
There were no trustee’s remuneration or other benefits for the year ended 31st August 2025 (2024- Nil)
Trustees expenses
There were no trustees’ expenses paid for the year ended 31 August 2025 (2024- nil)
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Notes to the Financial Statements - continued
for the Year Ended 31 August 2025
4. CREDITORS: AMOUNTS FALLING DUE WITHIN ONE YEAR
| Payments on account Accrued expenses 5. MOVEMENT IN FUNDS Unrestricted funds General fund Restricted funds Restricted TOTAL FUNDS |
31.8.25 31.8.24 £ £ - - 2,797 2,797 2,7972,797 Net Transfers movement between At At 1.9.24 in funds funds 31.8.25 £ £ £ £ 42,782 (4,609) - 38,173 878 7,755 - 8,633 43,660 3,146 - 46,806 |
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Notes to the Financial Statements - continued
for the Year Ended 31 August 2025
5. Movement in Funds (comparative)
| 1.9.23 Net Movement Funds Transfer between | 1.9.23 Net Movement Funds Transfer between | 1.9.23 Net Movement Funds Transfer between | At 31.8.24 | |
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| Unrestricted funds | ||||
| General fund | 5,510 | 23,755 | 13,517 | 42,782 |
| Restricted funds | ||||
| Restricted | 2,043 | 12,352 | (13,517) | 878 |
| ______ | _ | ______ | ______ | |
| Total Funds | 7,553 | 36,107 | - | 43,660 |
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Notes to the Financial Statements - continued
for the Year Ended 31 August 2025
6. Details of funds held
| Unrestricted funds General fund Restricted funds Restricted- ACE TOTAL FUNDS |
Net movement Transfers between At At 1.9.24 in funds funds 31.8.25 £ £ £ £ 42,782 (4,609) - 38,173 878 7,755 8,633 43,660 3,146 - 46,806 |
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Notes to the Financial Statements - continued
for the Year Ended 31 August 2025
7. RELATED PARTY DISCLOSURES
There were no related party transactions for the year ended 31 August 2025. (31.8.24- Nil)
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Notes to the Financial Statements - continued for the Year Ended 31 August 2025
| Three Score Dance Detailed Statement of Financial Activities Income and Endowments Donations and legacies Donations Grants Charitable activities Class fees Company fees Workshop income Other income Total Incoming resources Expenditure Raising donations and legacies Fundraising costs/Sundries Charitable activities Bold Older Dancing Travel Labour Workshops Venue Hire Other |
31.8.25 5,013 39,449 44,462 15,611 6,548 3,639 879 26,677 71,139 363 4,832 912 41,697 780 9,490 455 58,165 |
31.8.24 2,777 37,504 |
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| 40,281 25,665 10,278 3,362 |
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| 39,305 79,586 50 11,109 - 21,247 - 7,287 - |
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| 39,643 |
Overheads
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Other
| Other | ||
|---|---|---|
| Advertising Computer Costs Insurances Office/general admin Stripe charges Purchases Accountancy Other Total resources expended Net Income/(expenditure) |
1,575 2,065 1,530 4,294 9,464 67,993 3,146 |
- 156 749 1,185 - - 750 946 |
| 3,786 43,479 |
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| 36,107 |
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REGISTERED COMPANY NUMBER: (England and Wales) REGISTERED CHARITY NUMBER: 1170206
Report of the Trustees and
Financial Statements for the Year Ended 31 August 2025
for
Three Score Dance
Cloud Eleven Accountants Ltd 12A Stanford Rd, Lymington, SO41 9GF
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Contents of the Financial Statements for the Year Ended 31 August 2025
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| Report of the Trustees | 1 to 2 |
| Independent Examiner's Report | 3 |
| Statement of Financial Activities | 4 |
| Balance Sheet | 5 to 6 |
| Notes to the Financial Statements | 7 to 13 |
| Detailed Statement of Financial Activities | 14 to 15 |
Three Score Dance
Report of the Trustees
for the Year Ended 31 August 2025
The trustees present their report with the financial statements of the charity for the year ended 31 August 2025. The trustees have adopted the provisions of Accounting and Reporting by Charities: Statement of Recommended Practice applicable to charities preparing their accounts in accordance with the requirements of the Charities Act 2011 (“the Act”).
OBJECTIVES AND ACTIVITIES
Objectives and aims
The charity has two key objectives:
One. To advance public appreciation of, and education in, the art of dance, as performed by people over 60, by public performance, classes and workshops.
Two. To provide dance facilities and experiences of the art of contemporary dance for the over 60s in the interest of social welfare with the object of improving their conditions of life.
Significant activities
The significant activities undertaken to achieve our purposes are:
Performance - including commissioned work.
Classes - weekly contemporary dance classes which develop technique, creativity and performance skills.
Workshops - introducing new contemporary dance experiences from new choreographers, experts in the field and dance groups.
Outreach Programme - to engage people regardless of age, stage, or ability.
Conferences - attending and participating in conferences sharing experience and knowledge of the benefits of the art of contemporary dance for the over 60s in the interest of social welfare.
All of the above areas are expanded upon in the Trustees Annual Report for the period
Public benefit
Our emphasis is on the over 60s as participants but we also provide public benefit in the following ways:
Performance - we entertain and educate all our audiences whatever their age.
Classes - we hold classes and summer schools for the over 55s.
Outreach - we cater for people isolated because of age and illness encouraging them to experience the joy and benefits of movement and integration.
Workshops - we provide employment for the wider artistic community.
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Report of the Trustees
for the Year Ended 31 August 2025
STRUCTURE, GOVERNANCE AND MANAGEMENT
Governing document
The charity is controlled by its governing document, a deed of trust, and constitutes a charitable incorporated organization.
REFERENCE AND ADMINISTRATIVE DETAILS
Registered Charity number
1170206
Registered office
5 Mackie Avenue Brighton East Sussex BN1 8RA
Trustees
M R Linford A Rosenfeld H F Lane C L Allery (appointed 24.2.25) K Gardiner (appointed 1.3.25) R E Rhodes (appointed 30.5.25) R S Chapple (appointed 1.9.25)
Independent Examiner
Cloud Eleven Accountants 12A Stanford Rd, Lymington, Hampshire SO41 9GF
Approved by order of the board of Trustees on 24[th] June 2026 by:
M R Linford - Trustee
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Independent Examiner's Report to the Trustees of Three Score Dance
Independent examiner's report to the trustees of Three Score Dance ('the Company')
I report to the charity trustees on my examination of the accounts of the Company for the year ended 31 August 2025.
Responsibilities and basis of report
As the charity's trustees, you are responsible for the preparation of the accounts in accordance with the requirements of the Charities Act 2011 (“the Act”).
I report in respect of my examination of the Trust’s accounts carried out under section 145 of the 2011 Act and in carrying out my examination, I have followed all the applicable Directions given by the Charity Commission under section 145(5)(b) of the Act.
Independent examiner's statement
I have completed my examination. I confirm that no material matters have come to my attention in connection with the examination which gives me cause to believe that in, any material respect:
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the accounting records were not kept in accordance with section 130 of the Charities Act; or
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the accounts did not accord with the accounting records; or
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the accounts did not comply with the applicable requirements concerning the form and content of accounts set out in the Charities (Accounts and Reports) Regulations 2008 other than any requirement that the accounts give a ‘true and fair’ view which is not a matter considered as part of an independent examination.
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
Janice Willis FCCA Cloud Eleven Accountants Ltd
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Statement of Financial Activities for the Year Ended 31 August 2025
| 31.8.25 | 31.8.24 | |||||
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| Unrestricted | Total | Total | ||||
| fund | Restricted | funds | funds | |||
| Notes | £ | £ | £ | £ | ||
| INCOME AND ENDOWMENTS FROM | ||||||
| Donations and legacies | 5,013 | - | 5,013 | 40,281 | ||
| Charitable activities | ||||||
| Charitable activities | 26,677 | 39,449 | 66,126 |
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| Charitable activities | 2 | 39,305 | ||||
| Total | 31,690 | 39,449 | 71,139 |
79,586 | ||
| 3 | ||||||
| EXPENDITURE ON | ||||||
| Raising funds | 364 | - | 364 | 50 | ||
| Charitable activities | ||||||
| Charitable activities | 35,935 | 31,694 | 67,629 | 42,679 | ||
| Other | - | 750 | ||||
| Total | 36,299 | 31,694 | 67,993 | 43,479 | ||
| NET INCOME/(EXPENDITURE) | 36,107 | |||||
| Transfers between funds | 6 | (4,609) | 7,755 | 3,146 | - | |
| Net movement in funds | 36,107 | |||||
| RECONCILIATION OF FUNDS | ||||||
| Total funds brought forward | 42,782 | 878 | 43,660 |
7,553 | ||
| TOTAL FUNDS CARRIED FORWARD | 38,173 | 8633 | 46,806 | 43,660 |
The notes form part of these financial statements
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Balance Sheet
31 August 2025
| 31.8.25 | 31.8.24 | |||||
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| Unrestricted | Total | Total | ||||
| fund | Restricted | funds | funds | |||
| Notes | £ | £ | £ | £ | ||
| CURRENT ASSETS | ||||||
| Cash at bank and in hand | 42,197 | 8,633 | 50,830 | 46,457 | ||
| Debtors | ||||||
| 334 | 334 | |||||
| CREDITORS | ||||||
| Amounts falling due within one year | 5 | (4,358) | - | (4,358) | (2,797) | |
| NET CURRENT ASSETS | 38,173 | 8,633 | 46,806 | 43,660 | ||
| TOTAL ASSETS LESS CURRENT | ||||||
| LIABILITIES | 38,173 | 8,633 | 46,806 | 43,660 | ||
| NET ASSETS | 38,173 | 8,633 | 46,806 | 43,660 | ||
| FUNDS | 6 | |||||
| Unrestricted funds | 38,173 | 42,782 | ||||
| Restricted funds | 8,633 | 878 | ||||
| TOTAL FUNDS | 46,806 | 43,660 |
The notes form part of these financial statements
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Balance Sheet - continued
31 August 2025
These financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the provisions applicable to charities.
The financial statements were approved by the Board of Trustees and authorised for issue on 24[th] June 2026 and were signed on its behalf by:
M R Linford - Trustee
The notes form part of these financial statements
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Notes to the Financial Statements for the Year Ended 31 August 2025
Basis of Accounting
These accounts have been prepared under the historical cost convention with items recognised at cost or transaction value unless otherwise stated in the relevant note(s) to these accounts.
The accounts have been prepared in accordance with:
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Accounting and Reporting by Charities: Statement of Recommended Practice applicable to charities preparing their accounts in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard for Smaller Entities published on 16/07/14
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the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the United Kingdom and Republic of Ireland (FRS 102)
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and with the Charities Act 2011.
The charity constitutes a public benefit entity as defined by FRS 102.
No changes to accounting estimates have occurred in the reporting period (3.46 FRS 102 SORP). No material prior year errors have been identified in the reporting period (3.47 FRS 102 SORP). In accordance with the Charity SORP a Statement of Cash Flows is not required.
The accounts present a true and fair view and the accounting policies adopted are those outlined in note 2.
Accounting Policies Income
Recognition of income
Income is included in the Statement of Financial Activities (SoFA) when:
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i. the charity becomes entitled to the resources;
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ii. It is more likely than not that the trustees will receive the resources; and the monetary value can be measured with sufficient reliability.
Offsetting
There has been no offsetting of assets and liabilities, or income and expenses.
Grants and donations
Grants and donations are only included in the SoFA when the general income recognition criteria are met (5.10 to 5.12 FRS 102 SORP).In the case of Contractual income and performance related grants, income is only recognised to the extent that the charity has provided the specified goods or services as entitlement to the grant only occurs when the performance related conditions are met (5.16 FRS 102 SORP).
Expenditure and Liabilities
Liability recognition
Liabilities are recognised where it is more likely than not that there is a legal or constructive obligation committing the charity to pay out resources and the amount of the obligation can be measured with reasonable certainty.
Deferred income
Income received in advance for classes are deferred to the following year.
Assets
Debtors
Debtors (including trade debtors and loans receivable) are measured on initial recognition at settlement amount after any trade discounts or amount advanced by the charity. Subsequently, they are measured at the cash or other
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Notes to the Financial Statements for the Year Ended 31 August 2025
consideration expected to be received.
Expenditure
Liabilities are recognised as expenditure as soon as there is a legal or constructive obligation committing the charity to that expenditure, it is probable that a transfer of economic benefits will be required in settlement and the amount of the obligation can be measured reliably. Expenditure is accounted for on an accruals basis and has been classified under headings that aggregate all cost related to the category. Where costs cannot be directly attributed to particular headings they have been allocated to activities on a basis consistent with the use of resources.
Taxation
The charity is exempt from corporation tax on its charitable activities.
Fund accounting
Unrestricted funds can be used in accordance with the charitable objectives at the discretion of the trustees.
Restricted funds can only be used for particular restricted purposes within the objects of the charity. Restrictions arise when specified by the donor or when funds are raised for particular restricted purposes.
Further explanation of the nature and purpose of each fund is included in the notes to the financial statements.
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Notes to the Financial Statements - continued
for the Year Ended 31 August 2025
2. CHARITABLE ACTIVITIES
| CHARITABLE ACTIVITIES | ||
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| 31.8.25 | 31.8.24 | |
| £ | £ | |
| Class fees | 15,611 | 25,665 |
| Company fees | 6,548 | 10,278 |
| Workshop income | 3,639 | - |
| Other income | 879 | 3,362 |
| 26,677 | 39,305 |
3. TRUSTEES' REMUNERATION AND BENEFITS
There were no trustee’s remuneration or other benefits for the year ended 31st August 2025 (2024- Nil)
Trustees expenses
There were no trustees’ expenses paid for the year ended 31 August 2025 (2024- nil)
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4. CREDITORS: AMOUNTS FALLING DUE WITHIN ONE YEAR
| Payments on account Accrued expenses 5. MOVEMENT IN FUNDS Unrestricted funds General fund Restricted funds Restricted TOTAL FUNDS |
31.8.25 31.8.24 £ £ - - 2,797 2,797 2,7972,797 Net Transfers movement between At At 1.9.24 in funds funds 31.8.25 £ £ £ £ 42,782 (4,609) - 38,173 878 7,755 - 8,633 43,660 3,146 - 46,806 |
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5. Movement in Funds (comparative)
| 1.9.23 Net Movement Funds Transfer between | 1.9.23 Net Movement Funds Transfer between | 1.9.23 Net Movement Funds Transfer between | At 31.8.24 | |
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| Unrestricted funds | ||||
| General fund | 5,510 | 23,755 | 13,517 | 42,782 |
| Restricted funds | ||||
| Restricted | 2,043 | 12,352 | (13,517) | 878 |
| ______ | _ | ______ | ______ | |
| Total Funds | 7,553 | 36,107 | - | 43,660 |
| _____ | ______ | ______ |
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6. Details of funds held
| Unrestricted funds General fund Restricted funds Restricted- ACE TOTAL FUNDS |
Net movement Transfers between At At 1.9.24 in funds funds 31.8.25 £ £ £ £ 42,782 (4,609) - 38,173 878 7,755 8,633 43,660 3,146 - 46,806 |
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Notes to the Financial Statements - continued
for the Year Ended 31 August 2025
7. RELATED PARTY DISCLOSURES
There were no related party transactions for the year ended 31 August 2025. (31.8.24- Nil)
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Notes to the Financial Statements - continued for the Year Ended 31 August 2025
| Three Score Dance Detailed Statement of Financial Activities Income and Endowments Donations and legacies Donations Grants Charitable activities Class fees Company fees Workshop income Other income Total Incoming resources Expenditure Raising donations and legacies Fundraising costs/Sundries Charitable activities Bold Older Dancing Travel Labour Workshops Venue Hire Other |
31.8.25 5,013 39,449 44,462 15,611 6,548 3,639 879 26,677 71,139 363 4,832 912 41,697 780 9,490 455 58,165 |
31.8.24 2,777 37,504 |
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| 40,281 25,665 10,278 3,362 |
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| 39,305 79,586 50 11,109 - 21,247 - 7,287 - |
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| 39,643 |
Overheads
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Notes to the Financial Statements - continued
for the Year Ended 31 August 2025
Other
| Other | ||
|---|---|---|
| Advertising Computer Costs Insurances Office/general admin Stripe charges Purchases Accountancy Other Total resources expended Net Income/(expenditure) |
1,575 2,065 1,530 4,294 9,464 67,993 3,146 |
- 156 749 1,185 - - 750 946 |
| 3,786 43,479 |
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| 36,107 |
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