Ch3rity registration number.. 1190717
TIME STEP DANCE
STRATEGIC REPORT, TRUSTEES, REPORT AND
UNAUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024
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Contents
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Trustees, Report
Independent Examinerf5 Report
statement of Financial Activities
Comparative Statement of Financial Activities
statement of Financial Position
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Notes to the Financial Statements
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Trustees, Report For The Year Ended 31 December 2024
The trustees present their report 3nd the financial statements for the year ended 31 Dettmber 2024.
Objectives and Activities
Aim$ and Objectives
l. To advance the education and development of children and young people of all abilities through the promotion of dance,
gvmnastics and the performing arts.
2.To provide or assist in the provision of facilities in the interest of social welfare for recreation or other leisure time
occupation of individuals who have need of such facilities by reason of their youth, age infirmity or disability, financial
hardship or Social circumstances with the object of irnproving their conditions of life.
Significant Activitres
Main Venue st Marks Church hall
19 Dance classes Ichildrenl
3 gymnastics sessions (children)
3 musical theatre clubs (children)
Outreach sessions
Brickhouse comrnunity centre I dance and I gymnastics
Christ Church Coseley I dance and I gymna5tits
Woodside Methodist Church I dance and I gymnastics
HAF holiday clubs Sandwell
Easter- Pantos 6 sessions
Summer - Pantos & Holiday clubs 16 sessions
Christmas Pantos 6 se55ions
Dudley
Easter Panto - 6 sessions
Summer Pantos & Holiday clLJb 16 sessions
Christmas panto 6 5ession5
Dudley Family Hubs
April onwards peer to peer support 5 sessions per week
3 In Sedgley I Sn Dudley I In Coselev
fjo Play Sandwell
February Half term - 4 sessions
May Half term
4 sessions
November- 4 se55ions
Publlc Beneflt
The trustees confirm they are aware of and have read the Charity Commission's guidance on public benefit.
The trustees confirm that they have complied with the requirements of Sertion 17 of the Charities Act 2011 to have due
regard to the Charity Commission's guidance on public benefit.
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Trustees. Report (continued)
For The Year Ended 31 December 2024
Additional Note
Contribution made by volunteers:
VolLJnteers have been a huge part of reestablishing Time Step after the covid shutdowns.
We have a regular gmup of volunteers who help with everything from basic housekeeping to manning reception, taking
weekly subscriptions. These people are essential to keep Time Step running smoothly.
We have had additional volunteers join u5 this year to a5515t with the Peer 2 Peer 5ession5 helping to run the activities and
provide refreshments.
Achievements and Performance
Maln Achlevements
2024 was a year of consolidation after the difficulties of the previous year and the troubles with the collapse of WMA CFC.
Whilst not being a part of that organisation Much of the community associated us with them and It has been hard work to
rise above and to continue on our forward progress.
The classes at st Marks and at our outreach sesslons have contlnued strongly though the sesslons In Rowley fluctuate from
low to very high numbers on a weekly basis.
We had to increase our fees slightly due to the costs of halls and general activities. Our rate is still amund 50Qkn less than a
standard children's acrivlfy session. We have continues with the weekly passes for Indivlduals and sibllngs which has
allowed greater participation from the children from lower income families and families with multiple children.
We Saw a slight increase to 65¥0 of familie5 who responded to us reporting that they are in low income households or rely
on state benefits as thelr prlnclple source of income. The ￿te os SEND and additional needs remalned conslstent between
20_220/o Some sessions, particularly our gymnastics sessions appear to have a higher level of SEND participants and there
appear5 to be higher reporting of additional need in younger children aged 6 and under.
We saw Increases In self-confldence, coordinatlon, fine and gross motor skills and socialisation skllls across the board. Some
of our young people are now assisting the instructors as student helpers, 311owing them to learn leadership skills.
We had an individual reach of over 300 with a base line figure of 250 regular weekly participants.
The HAF (holiday activities and food) programrne wa5 a huge succes5 again this year. We provided physical 5e5sions of
dance and gymnastics, General Holiday club sessions with crafts, sports and stem artivities. Also, we had Creature feature
attended with animals and the magic man who hosted magic shows and disco party time. Additionally, we provided family
pantos ovÈr all 3 main holidays.
This pmgramme provides free 3Ctivities for children who receive income based free school meals, giving thern the
opportunitie5 to take part in activities and experiences. These attivitie5 build confidence and resilience as well a5 helping
children to create social bonds. The play activities encoLJrage creativity and self-expression through play as well as
introducing basic STEM activities. We provide food during these which eases the burdens on families who may struggle to
feed their children as the free School meals are not available during the holidays. Thi5 year we opened up the offer to
universal children as the cost of living crisis is 8ffecting a huge amount of people locally and many families are struggling to
tnake ends meet. 30¥0 of the spaces we offered at these sessions were universal spaces. We also ran Family pantomirnes
whith were open to the thildren and their caregivers. These were a tremendous success and we saw famllies spending
qualily time together enjoying a break from reality.
The panto sessions reached over 200 families with around 300 individual children attending.
The other session5 Saw a lot of children attending rnultiple sessions but we still exceeded 400 individual children.
The peer 2 peer sessions that we ran on behalf of Dudley Family hub were specialist sesslons for the under 2's. These
sessions were designed on two fronts firstly to bring parents and grand parents together to provide support for each other,
To combat social i501ation in parent5 and to improve the emotional wellbeing of the adult5. Additionally we provided
actlvlties that encouraged bondlng between the child and thelr adult and where approprlate provlded advlce and guidance
around breast feeding, weaning and other developmental stages These sessions reached 47 farnilies which included 58
children.
We pmvided cheerleading sessions in a local primary school helping the children lo keep active. These were fewer than last
year as school budgets were being stretched. We continued with the senior exercise sessions on behalf of Life In
comrnunityi assisting over 50 s keep active and again providing the socialisation which helps to prevent lonelines5 In
seniors.
After school sessions reached on average 15 children per week and senior exercise 8-15.
This year we did 3 christmas show5 Wlth 75-100 children in each. Over 600 family and friends attended and supported the
children. This really boosted the confidence of the young people as many of them had not taken part in this type of adivity.
We provided all the costumes and equipment so that all the children could take part no rnatter their financial situation. The
children a150 performed again at the Christmas light Switch on in December bringing some festive entertainment to the
event.
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Trustees, Report (continued}
For The Year Ended 31 December 2024
Main Achievements- continued
In May some of our cheerleaders attended a competition in Worcester which was amazing. This really inspired the children
who attended 8s they saw som& really talented dancers and they all came back with a prize of some kind. This in turn
inspired the dancers who hears the stories to try harder and achieve more.
We received funding from SCVO vision 2030 sports fund to purchase cheerleading and gymnastlC5 training for our staff and
for equlpment Upgrades for out sesslons.
We also were granted funding from Go Play Sandwell to run sessions during the half terms. In a similar vein to the Haf
sessions we provided crafting, Sports, dance and gyrnnastics and visiting performers along with food for all.
Financial Review
Financial Position
The Charity again is stable throughout the year. The reaching communities fund paid for our sessional instructors and the
tnoney raised frotll session fees and the show was more than adequate to finance other outgoings. Once again the HAF
funding was a major contnbutor to our income and our out goings.
Incoming
Grant Funding £94742.25
Fees £9479.50
Tickets £5107.50
Servi￿5 Rendered £3400
Fundrai5ing/donatlOn5 £450
Uniform £400.61
Outgolng.
Staff £48,014.75
Hall Hlre £27,465.10
Equipment & Uniforms £16,435.25
Activity & Foods £14,369.68
Volunteer Expenses £80
Insurance £671.31
Cheer Comp £952. 18
Training £2909.50
TNL training £664.95
Accountant £660
Website £152.86
Micr050ft 365 £79.99
Sellers £150
DBS £36
Show tickets £35.38
Trophies £180
Reserves Polity
Time Step Dance is a small charity based in Tipton providing performing arts sessions and other attivities to children and
families across the Black Country. We are governed by a board of 3 trustees.
fime Step Dance will hold reserves to maintain our financi31 health and achieve our objectives. We will hold reserves for the
following rea50nS'.
Working Capital.. To meet day-to-day operating expenses and cash flow needs.
Operational Continuity.. To ensure that the organization can continue to deliver its services and meet its obligations even
during periods of financial uncertainty.
Financial Stability.. To protect against unexpected financial shocks, such a5 a decline in grant income or sudden increases in
operatlng costs.
Planned Investments.. To fund future strategic initiatives, such as new prograrns. service expansion, or capital purchases.
Income Volatility.. To ￿aTrage fluctuations in income.
Unforeseen Circumstances.. To cover emergency ￿pairs, unexpected long-term staff absence5, or other unanticipated
needs.
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Trustees, Report (continued}
For The Year Ended 31 December 2024
Reserves Polrty - continued
Time Step Dance will aim to hold 3 tnonths of re5erve5 or a total of £7500.
ReseNes will be reviewed at the end of each financial period by the trustees.
Additional Note
The charity's principal sources of funds (including any fundraising)
Grant Funding
Reathing Communities £15,155.25
SCVO V2030 £5,000
Sandwell HAF £25,438
Dudley HAF £31,410
Go Play Sandwell £4,239
DCVS Family huti £13,500
TOTAL GRANTS £94,742.25
Fundraising £851
The prlnclpal risks to the charlty would come From Increasing fees for Hall hire and other services due to the cost of livlng.
structure Governance and Management
Governing l>ocument
Type of governing document., Constitution
Organisation type.. CIO
Trustee Selectlon Methods
Trustees 3re elerted at yearly AGM.
Roles for said trustees are voted at AGM. Trustees rnay be norninated by others or may volunteer themselves. AGM is held
annually In February. Thls role is held for 4 years unless the twstee reslgns or is for any other reason unable to continue In
that role.
Additional Note
Policies and procedures adopted for the induction and training of trustees:
Constitution, Equality and diversity policyi Child protection Policyi Heath and Safety policyi GDPR Policy, Heath & Safety
Pollcy, Onlinelsoclal medla pollcy, Safeguardlng tralning & DBS checks.
The charity's or9ani$ational structure and any wider network with which the charity works
Trustees
Principle instructorlmanager
Sessional instructor5
Volunteers
Reference and Admlnlstratlve Detalls
Trustees
Kristy Gilbert
Elanor Parkinson
Stacey Lote
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Trustees. Report (continued)
For The Year Ended 31 December 2024
Charity Number
1190717
Prlnclpal Address
63 Dudley Road
Tipton
West Midlands
DY4 8EE
Independent Examlner
Mr Umber Khan, AFA MIPA
Taxwise Accountancy
16 Titan Court, Laporte Way
Luton
Bedfordshire
LU4 8EF
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Trustees. Report (continued)
For The Year Ended 31 December 2024
Statement of Tru5tee$' Responsibilities
The trustee5 are responsible for preparing the Trustees, Report and the financial 5taternerTrt5 in accordance with applicable law
and United Kingdom Accounting Standards (United Kingdom Generally Accepted Accounting P￿ctiCe1.
The law applicable to charities in England and Wales requires the trustees to prepare financial statements for each financial
year which give a true and fair view of the state of affairs of the charity and of the incoming resources and application of
resources of the charity for that period. In preparing the financial statements the trustees are required to:
select suitable accounting policies and then apply them consistently,.
observe the rnethod5 and principles in the Charity SORP;
make judgments and accounting estimates that are reasonable and prudent., and
prepare the financial statements on the going concern ba515 unless it is inappropriate to presume that the charity will
contlnue In buslness.
The trustees are responsible for keeping adequate accounting records which disclose with reasonable accuracy at anytime the
financial position of the charity and to enable thern to ensure that the accounts comply with the Charities Acl 2011, the
Charity (Accounts and Reports) Regulations 2008 and the provision5 of the trust deed. They are a150 re5pon5ible for
safeguarding the assets of the charity and hence for taking reasonable steps for the prevention and detection of fraud and
other irregularities.
The trustees are responslble for the malntenance and Sntegrlty of the corporate and flnancial information included on the
charity's website. Legislation in the United Kingdom governing the preparation and dissemination of financial statements may
differ from legislation in other jurisdiction5.
The trustees. report was approved by the board of trustee5 and signed on its behalf by..
E13nor Parkinson
Trustee
29/09/2025
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Independent Examiner's Report to the Trustees of TIME STEP DANCE
For The Year Ended 31 December 2024
I report to the trustees on rny examination of the accounts of TIME STEP DANCE (the Trust) for the year ended 31 December
2024.
Responslbllltles and Basls of Report
As the charity trustees of the Trust you are responsible for the preparation of the accounts in accordance with the
requlrements of the Charities Act 2011 I'the Act").
I report in respect of my examlnatlon of the Trust's accounts carried out under sectlon 145 of the 2011 Act and In carrylng
out my examination, I have followed the applicable Directions given by the Charity Commission under sertion 145151{b) of
the Act.
Independent Examlner's Statement
I have completed my examination. I confirm that no material matters have come to my attention in connection with the
examination giving me cause to believe that in any tnaterial respect..
accounting records were not kept in respect of the Trust as required by section 130 of the Act- or
2. the accounts do not accord with those records,. or
3. the accounts do not comply with the applicable requirements concerning the form and contents of accounts set out in
the Charities (Account5 and Report51 Regulation5 2008 other than any requirement that the accounts give a 'true and
fair view, which is not a m8tter 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 thi5 report in order to enable a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached.
Mr Umber Khan, AFA MIPA
2910912025
Taxwise Accountancy
16 Titan Court, Laporte Way
Luton
BedFordshire
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statement of Financial Activities
For The Year Ended 31 December 2024
2024
2023
Unrestrlcted Restrlcted
funds
funds
Total
funds
Total
funds
Notes
INCOME AND ENDOWMENTS FROM:
Donations and legacies
other
10,331
8,508
94,742
105,073
8,508
94,638
11,420
18,839
94,742
IL3,581
106,058
EXPENDITURE ON:
Charitable activities..
Charitable activitles
117,8901 194,8171 1112,7071 1106,0111
NET INCOME
949
1751
874
47
NET MOVEMENT IN FUNDS
RECONCILIATION OF FUNDS:
Total funds brought forward
949
1751
874
47
2,570
1,056
3,626
3,579
TOTAL FUNDS CARRIED FORWARD
3,519
981
4,500
3,626
The notes on page5 11 to 13 form part of these financial statement5.
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Comparative Statement of Financial Activities
For The Year Ended 31 December 2024
2023
Unrestrlcted Restrlcted
funds
funds
Total
funds
Notes
INCOME AND ENDOWMENTS FROM:
Donations and legacies
other
13,544
11,420
81,094
94,638
11,420
24,964
81,094
106,058
EXPENDITURE ON:
Charitable activities..
Charitable activitles
125,1821 180,8291 1106,0111
NET INCOME
12181
265
47
NET MOVEMENT IN FUNDS
RECONCILIATION OF FUNDS:
Total funds brought forward
1218)
265
47
2,788
791
3,579
TOTAL FUNDS CARRIED FORWARD
2,570
1,056
3,626
The notes on page5 11 to 13 form part of these financial statement5.
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statement of Financial Position
As At 31 December 2024
2024
2023
Unrestrlcted Restrlcted
funds
funds
Total
funds
Total
funds
Notes
CURRENT ASSETS
Cash at bank and in hand
3,519
981
4,500
3,626
3,519
981
4,500
3,626
NET CURRENT ASSETS (LIABILITIES)
3,519
981
4,500
3,626
TOTAL ASSETS LESS CURRENT LIABILITIES
3,519
981
4,500
3,626
NET ASSETS
3,519
981
4,500
3,626
FUNDS OF THE CHARrrY
Restricted Funds
Unrestricted Funds
981
1.056
2,570
3,519
TOTAL FUNDS
4,500
3,626
On behalf of the board
Elanor ParkSnson
Trustee
2910912025
The notes on pages 11 to 13 form part of these financial statements.
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Notes to the Financial Statements
For The Year Ended 31 December 2024
l. General Information
TIME STEP DANCE is a charitable incorpoTrted organisation registered with the Charity Commission, registered charity
number 1190717. The principal address is 63 Dudley Road, Tipton, West Midlands, DY4 8EE.
2. Accounting Policies
2. L. Basis of Preparation of Financial Statements
The financial staternent5 have been prepared in accordance with the Charitie5 SORP IFRS 1021 "Accounting and
Reporting by Charlties.. Statement of Recommended Practice applicable to charities preparing thelr accounts In
accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland IFRS 1021 (effective I
Janulry 20191" Financi61 Reporting Standard 102 'The Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic
of Ireland" and the Charities Act 2011.
The charity is 3 Public Benefit Entity as defined by FRS 102.
TIME STEP DANCE accounts have been prepared on the receipts and payments basis under section 133 of the Charities
Act 2011. This basis is permitted where the charity's gross incorne doe5 not exceed £250,000.
2.2. Cash and Cash Equivalents
Cash and cash equivalents are basic financial assets and Include cash in hand and deposits held at call with banks,
other short-term highly liquid investments that mature in no more than three month5 from the date of acquisition and
a￿ ￿adIlY convertible to a known amount of cash wilh insignificanl risk of change In value, and bank overdrafts.
3. Income from Donatlons and Legacles
2024
Unrestricted Restrirted
Total
funds
funds
funds
Donations and gifts
Member subscrlptlons an¢ sponsorshlps
Grants
851
851
9,480
9,480
94,742
94,742
10,331
94,742
105,073
2023
Unrestrlrted Restrlrted
Total
funds
funds
funds
Donations and glfts
Member subscriptions ané sponstsrships
Grants
1,032
12,432
80
1,032
12,432
81,174
81,094
13,544
81,094
94,638
4. Other Income
2024
2023
Unrestricted Unrestricted
funds
funds
Classes supplied
Ticket sales
3,400
5,108
11,420
8,508
11,420
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Notes to the Financial Statements {continued)
For The Year Ended 31 December 2024
5. Analysis of Expenditure
2024
Support
costs
(see note 61
Charitable activities
112,707
2023
Support
costs
15ee note 61
Charitable activities
106,OIL
6. Support Costs
2024
Charitable
activities
Employee costs
Premises expenses
General administration
51,661
27,465
33,581
112,707
2023
Charitable
activities
Employee costs
Premises expenses
General administration
37,214
23,476
45,321
106,011
Movement In Fund$
Asati
January
2024
Asat31
December
2024
Income
Expenditure
Unrestricted funds
General..
Unrestricted Funds
Re$trl¢ted funds
Restricted Funds
2,570
18,839
117,8901
3,519
1,056
94,742
194,8171
981
Total funds
3,626
113,581
1112,7071
4,500
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Notes to the Financial Statements {continued)
For The Year Ended 31 December 2024
Asatl
Jartu•rv
Asat31
December
2023
Income
Expenditure
2023
Unrestricted funds
Genetsl..
Unrestrirted Funds
Restricted funds
2,788
24,964
125,1821
2,570
Restricted Fund5
791
81,094
180,8291
1,056
Total fund$
3,579
106,058
1106,0111
3,626
Related Party Dlsclosures
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