LANGUAGE OF DANCE TRUST REPORT YEAR ENDED 30th SEPTEMBER 2026 Charity Nufflb•r 281268 Company Numb•r 01617746 Languag• of Danc• Trust Oxford Hous• D•rbyshir• Str••t London E2 6HG 020 7749 1131 Info@lod¢.org www.lodc.org
LANGUAGE OF DANCE TRUST YEAR ENDED 30TH SEPTEIIBER 2026 TRUSTEES Sandta Ann Mrtchel (res19rd 21 May 2026) Angela Garvey MA (Horts) (resKJn8d 2 Marth 2028> Lynda Howarth Jane Duleu Grace Wakott Regtstered Charty Number - 281268 Regtered Company Number - 01517745 Regislered Office. Oxford House, Derbythwe Stree( LoThlon, E2 6HG oxfo HSe. Derbyshire stree( London. E2 6HG Jemiyn & Co Aco)urrtarrts LffnrfJ, rbY 88don. Norwth. NR14 7DU Bankers.. C. Hoare & Co., 37 Fbeot street, L(#)dcx), EC4P 4DQ
LANGUA DA us The Direclors, who are 8180 Tntstees of the chanty, prewit t1'r annual report and the finanaal statements for tt year and1 30th September 2025. PRINCIPAL ACTivrrY AND CHARITABLE OBJECTIVE During this peivJd the T(usl has d&lNered Lar4Ju8ge of Dance (LOO) actsvrtw& by developing and facilitsling jUcatKal and crnnrty propcts. Pfofessional developmgnt courses and provIng matenals for dance anatysts and noLqkn. For the educatson and communty pr8¢t$ the Trust conts.nues to priontBe working wth pw18 in need and ttwxe wlK> are unlikety to have expenon¢ed dance prevK>USty. The principal airn of the chanty is to advanco and promote the edUcatn of the general Publ in tho art and SCnCe of dance. partlIarlY by the stJy, anal.$ and fecordtng of human movemenl and to fomiulate and estabhsh pr(4oCts order to luffil thi5 obieclNe. The miSSK bs lo make crVe rnov and dance experwts available to F£op of all ages and abrt. Tho Trustees nfiffli that they have carefulty consKlered guanCe fr(n the Charty Commission on the public benefft requtrement wrn revIeTrg the aims and obj'ectives of the charty and In planning future acNrts. The Tntst88s a(e satssfied that the of the Trust meets those requirements. ORGANISATK)N AND CONSTmmoN The ccKnpany ts wistered as 8 charrtable company Imited by guarantee and w85 Set by a Memorandum and Articles ol AssooalN)n on 17th September 1980. The company is limited by guarantee and has no share caprtal. In the event of the company being wouTrJ up, members would be requir&1 to contnbute an amDunt nol exceeding £1. The management of th& company is the respms1'Ity of Tfustees who are elected undor the terms of Memorandum and Arti(s of Assw81th. A currenl Tntstee nominat88 Pfospethe Trustees: the nomination requires support frcyn two Otr Trustees. The entire boaid must then approve rt. At present tt maxmum n1 of Trustses who can srt on Board is fve (in addthon to thè Chair and Seuetsry).
DIRECTOR 'ANDTR 'REP t)unng past yeaf th8 Language of Dance Trusi has tsJilt the prewous yearfs development and conb'nued to desprte the financial Irnitations of 1rJ raughl up in the process of prats of rts lale fwmlers. estate. The Board ol Trusiees have thed ck>sety wth tho Exe¢%iNe Director lo onsure acknvrt have conb.nued and are working to develop a long-tenn plan to Secu the fithiie SLKCeSS of the Trust, ts woth and D( Ann Hutthinsm Guesi's legacy. ilst It ExecutNe Director rfjpts to the 8oanJ of Twsleos. on a day.t¢>day basis tl are responsible for the managry arxd ¢velLV"ng ofall staff, to abkn to successfully delNer the chanty's work. AAI EDUCATIONAL OIrnIEACH. WORKSHOPS & COURSES During the pe(Mxl from Octobor 2024 to Septbe[ 2025. tho Trust delivered 221 Languagg of Dance sassK3 wrthin ed(Katwl and communty settiThJs. wth a focus of wrthin but r#)t limited to LorKlon and the surTcMJnditvJ areas. as we also delNered workshops in Bath and Hertfordshire. T1 nature of these actm1 rarKJed frcrtn 44eek.on-w8&k dance sessions to onewoff standalo Y)rkshops This s a 107% Increase in sessions delNered compared ic that ot 202&2024 (107 sessK)ns d8lNerwJ) All our LarKJuage of Dance sessions were prov7d&l froe of charge or at a subsKlised rate and directly roached and benefiled a lotal of 247 indNKJuals (205 chiklrenlyoung people aged 3- 19 years okl and 42 adults) Thts ts a 66% increase in 3er¥Ke delNery compatod to number rfrached in 202>2024 (149 M)divKIu81s). Dance Mov8s (Mainstream Primary Sd01) Dance Discover (SEND) Dance Acbve (Parentsarets & Chiklren aged 14) Dance AdVre$ (CUmluM Worksfw) Cormiunty Workshops {Partrwshp wth GFS) The numbgr of VKlired ber thal were reached during this per# re 1.499 lndividualslorganatH)nS that do noi dffeth participate in a project or servKe yei still oxpgrience posrtNe effects or are Impacaed by th8 WO we do andlor Ihe infomiatK>n provKI8. These indude parents. teathers. members, and followefs The toLql number of indirect benefiuanes reached Would actually be snantlY hher as rt does nol includ• those wl)o access rescMJrc8s on (r websrte or intefacl wrth our soc4al media channels that nol regtstered with the platforms, nor does il indude ts potentsl Studts reached of the teachers that have atter¥Jed our Wksh(w, go badt to teath LOD to ti students in their own schools. The Trust continues lo support 3 freèlan LOD ieachers r, lo successfulty delN cust(wnised NCFE a(xrJrted Level 1 Award in Laryuage of Dance Mov)
ExploratKJn. 0 11 entor stLKl8nts tho course cirten8 has b8en tsughL ctrnpleled and Stlents have met the requffe starKlards. We revth%ed ¢)ur NCFE accredilations and are in process of wrthng an additN)nal level whKh TMII be submrtted to NCFE for consKlefation (w complete. new level will replace the Oxtsling level 2 award, which will subsequenty be raised up to level 3. This adjustment will allow for growlh and d8velopfMnt foi all students wrth a specfft fo(yJs makry them more accessible aThl indusNe. Our primary for this year va5 to I69$8 Our total nunthr of berthne$ as recover from impact of the everrts of the Pa c(wpl8 of yearJ. OTHER DEVELOPMENT8 The Trust has t)een extrem?ty fortunale io have been left a property by rts founder Dr Ann Huichinson Guesc whth will be sold to gènerate incm fr(xn the Pfoceeds through investment. The clearing of property has been a brKJlhy prtxess, and all papers and books that were also left to the trust have ncw been placed in ternporary Slorage until a brno when il can be sorted and archived. Thts will be one of the trusts. h)ng48m goals. as this 11 a very costty and tOlra process. STAFF TRAINING & WELLBEING From October 2024 to sePtr 2025. staff accessed 8 V8rty of CPD opportunities and attended training events, conferences and meeiings t)oih online and In Peon. These were run by 0rgantsa1nS such as the Pe Dancir¥J, Sport and Re¢re8tson Allwnce. O Dance UK, B8G, and Ihe FndatIOn for Socol Improvement. Van$ trainiNJ af8as have Induded SafeguardiTrJ, Heallh & Safety. Effethe managrt, Staff lOing and Prevent training Regular staff meetings were underiaken, and staff affj ffjularly aske¢J Whet are any prOfeal ve10nI trainw¥J CWPOthnrt they Wk1 kke to PUfSUe. Dunng this year we have addressed rtsk of staff successth for leaching our full LOO course content and have invested time and mow into developing our Outreach Projecl Managef lo be able to confidently teach maienal provKlirNJ mentonrKJ and support from our netrwork of LOD speo'alists. as as provKling tAne for self4levelownI and study. We (x>ntinue lo schedule studio ts'me for irialiffj wthshops & ideas wthin a s8f8 envir¢)nmeni wrth the team, whth ¥ then discussed and evaluated. This rnethod contsnues to be 5uccessfvl and ts a valuable method of in-hcwjse peer develolent. We will continue to develop other staff membeffs who SIKW an Inierest in Its more acad1¢ aspects of the LOD approach fcy the comiThJ year ahead. Lasl years intrc*JuclKJn of'go Sees. fof all staff. consistw of prowdry ePrUnrtS for staff members to go arKI watch live perfornn in a varth of dance styles. Contin1 to prov8 valuable time for staff to interact and enw Sockil bme outswje of th8 work envir4)nment, thus strengtheniffj peer relat. 11 conbnu8S to have a posrtNe rnpact on staff vAI.bwThJ and morale.
PLANS FOR THE FLMJRE For the next acadnic year 202&2026. LODT w1 conth'nue to provKle aTrJ subsidised actrtS wrthin a varW of both educabonal aNI communty sethngs artd 11 ontsnue to focus on exparKIW and feach. Our fO(S ts to fvrthèr incfease our benefirS aThJ reinslate both our Dance Play and Dan Wtse projects that have been hiatus. ilst delivering our LOD coftsficai cr8e$ WIN remain on hold due tt) current lack of demarKI. ar we will use rts content and seek lo develop m(Ye wo8ging brte stted LOD vthshops Yth the awn of bn"rrfJiffj the teacfvng ol LOD trwry to a broader ajnCe. 3TrATEGIC PLANNING The LODT conts'nued to reviwl rts procedures, and rt pledges its ¢}MItinent to working to npknnl ts necessary changes needed for the longevity and se(xJnty of Trust and rts luturo. The EX8rtIVe Dire(#or continues to hwhluht areas of Governan & P(aclice as part of an orothng focus on effecthe G0Veman to ensuffj th81 V remain up to date and C)lftL Our 202>26 revw will focus on staff expans¥)n, devekryThnt & wollbeing. RISK MANAGEAIENT The Trustees have examin1 the major nsks whth Iho LarJuage ol Dance Trust kn and believe Ihat by maintaining our Ire8 rwserves at a reasonable level, combined perK)d reVS of areas of risk indlIrJ Insurance covef. f1th and safety pOlS in Ihe w0p1aCe and whilst teaching, Worki wrth yourvJ children, financial affairs and personnel wactKes, will be abkn to provth sufvent rescwjrces in the ovent of adverse condrtK>ns. The Tfttstees ackn(hvledge that the management of nsks faced by the company Is 8 prime responsibilty. The Trustees are satsfied that systems are in Pla to mrtyte the major risks. RESERVES A fomal polw on reserves was adopted by the executive commrttee and rt states. It 18 the polKy of tha Trust to maiNain a level of unrestricted fvr#ts. whith have not been despnated for specrfK expendrtur8. equNalent lo at least six months running costs Tr Trustees consmlef that reserves level wi'll ensure tha( m event of a snKant drop In fundirvJ, Ihey will be able to continue thè Charrty's currenl athvths and at Ihe sn8 ts consider ways in which addrtM)nal fuThas may be ratsed. The Trustees are respons1@ Chanlabl8 Company's overall managerrnnt and control. The ExecutNe Director ts responsibl8 for the d8y to day running of the Company and operatnal matters induding finance. employnl. edueatK)n InthatNes and strategy. The 8oard meets regulaty. hokliro rnethws at18asl ftyJr a year.
QIRECTORS & TRUSTEES Sandra Ann Mrtche (reSned 21 May 2026> Angela Garvey Hamffrt)nd MA (Hons) {resEned 2 March 2026) Lynda Howarth Jane Dulieu Grace Walcott report was approved by knrd on 23 July 2026 and rts belf by: Jane Dulieu (Tntst88)
LANGUAGE OF DANCE TRUST UMITED BY GUARANTEE DIRECTORS. REPORT FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30TH SEpfEMBER 2026 The directors present their annual rew1 wth th8 unaLKlrted accounts ol company for year ended 301h September 2025. Activi e£npany 15 establtshed lo advanc• aThJ the educxK of general public in the art and of dan part)cukfty by the st, anatysts ar (ecording of human movement and lo fomwlate arKI 8StatAtsh Schem wrth obJ8CtNe. R•sults The surplus fer tts year as shcNm on page 9 of accounts amounted 10 £165.873 (2024 £94.687 deficrt) Dir•ctr•rs and th•lr 8har•holdlngS The directorn through¢xrt tl year as foNM:. A. Garvey Hammond S. A. Mrtchell L. Howarth Df l Alvarez J. Du1U G. Walcott (resKJned 2 March 2026) {r8syned 21 May 2026) (retsd 9 0(Xober 2024) The Company 15 limrted by guararrte8. Each of the direciors is a ffwnber and each ol tho members is liable to contnbute an amount noi exceeding £1 in the evont of the winding up of th8 ci¥Dpany. Small Company ProvlsioA• This report has been pr8P8red in aCCnI With the provisK)ns applKabl8 to compan 8ntrt*d to smau c(xnpanJes 8xwnptK. report was approved by ts board of dire¢Xors on 23 July 2026 and wned on behalf of the boa by
LANGUAGE OF DANCE TRUST LIMITED BY GUARANTEE 8TATEMENT OF DIRECTORS. RESPONSIBIUTIES The directors are fesponsible for pr8pariNJ Annual Re arjd ts financial stat@mts in accordance with applKable law and wulatn8, Company law requires the directofs to prepare finanoal slatements for ea( finanoal year. Under that law the direciors have elected to prepare the financial Statents In accordance wrth Unrted Kingdom Generally Affepted A¢UntsJ Practts {Unrted Kingdom AccountFng Stsndards appIable law) The financial statements are required bylaw lo give a true and fair vw of tt)e S8 of aff8irJ of Ihe ccryany arKI of ts profft or loss ol the CC#mpany for thai porK>J. In prepanng those finanod $tatwne, the directors are raquired lo . Surtable accounttrYJ PICi8$ arKI then appty them c¢rritenJy: make JLNJgTrts and osbmates that ar8 reasonabkn and pnKJent; Prepare the finar[ sthtmnts on wng C•mm basis unloss rt 18 inappropnate to presuTh that the c¢ryny w[ contmue ffi business. The directors are responsible (or rnaintainiw proper accountsng reeords that disclose wth reasonable accuracy * any tsme the financ1 posrtion of the chanlable company and enable ttwn to ensure that the finanoal statements comply wth tr Compans Act 2006 the chant Acl 2Crf16 and the Charrt*s SORP (FRS 102). They are also responsiblè for safeguarding the assets of the company aTrJ hence for tskry r8asonablg steps for the prevenljon and detsth>n of fraud and ¢)ther ryulantm.
LNGUAGE OF DANCE TRUST UMITED BY GUARANTEE STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTMTIES IINCLUDING SUMMARY INCOME AND EXPENDITURE ACCOUNTI FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30TH SEPTEMBER 2026 2024 Funds Funds Totsl 255.3 8,465 255.3 8.465 5.185 r28 265.218 285.218 11,135 9S.870 96.670 99.857 14.950 LY,670 114.17 Invostnl gai 188.548 188,548 <103.6n) LIn11$I IkA8) I on w•strAni 12,875) (2.675) N•¢ Mo¥•m•rt kn Funds 185,873 165,873 194.687) 117.239 10.957 128,196 Totsl funds Q4frf•d fornmrd
LANGUAGE OF DANCE TRUST LIMITED BY GUARANTEE BALANCE SHEET 30TH SEPTEMBER 2026 2024 Flx•d Ass•ts Tar¥Jiblo fixed Investrwts 512 105.635 102.961 103.253 11X,147 CfjJh at bwk Ind 4.537 22.402 188.967 194.4e6 28.939 one year 10 (3.650) 14,8W> 1KI.816 22.049 Th• Funds OlTh• Chafy 283.112 10.9S7 117.239 10.957 11 Totsl Ch•Ty Fun 20C (tr Acll rolallrvJ to Ihe af tr statennIS kw the yoar ty Mlue Of 477, and Ihol r 11) prapaMg an•1 a InA aTr1 larvw ol tho SW• dallw# ol th• cowpany as al urmlor Part 15 of tr Cthrpar#Bskt 2(Th wth f RS 102 SORP. Ihu 10
LhNGUAGE OF DANCE TRUST U11rrED BY GUARANTEE NOTES FORMING PART OF THE ACCOUNTS 30TH SEPTEMBER 2026 . Constftutknn Lar¥Juage ol Dance Tntsl. a reostefed chtrty. N a cryy Imrtod by guarantee nol hav a share camal. Each (rf memtsrn B loble to contn'trArt• an am<xwrt rd excoedwg £1 l Aeaounllng Poll¢l•• B••ls ol a¢¢ounllng The accounls have wepaf8d baM of histoncal cosi as fflo1fd by revaluation of inv•slmerts and Hi accordw wth th• Repmry Starmknl awicable in th• Unrted nGd(n and Republic ol IlarKI (FRS 102), Ihe Statement ol aCCordce Finanaal R•porbrYJ Sthr {FRS 102) and the Charrt5 Act 2011. R•cognltlon of I vokJnt¢ers. Lllblllty r•wnlllon LIa.1rt ar• cognd 4¥tte(è rt is rn( &kely th rx)t that thern is 8 constructnr? otAWM commrttsng chanty to pay out fesourcts th• of I obl0n can Flx•d as••t Inv••trn•nts Ststemenl of Financial Acwl
LANGUAGE OF DANCE TRUST UPAITED BY GUARANTEE NOTES FORMING PART OF ThE ACCOUNTS (CONTINUED) 30TH 3EvfEMBER 2026 2026 2024 86.867 Errptyerfs Nl 65.535 295 1.107 ory)byed 3 eMpbyeI2O24 . 3) l F Gugsl Estale 10 Osmani Tw81 8. knv•slm•nt Ift 2024 5.243 2,341 12
LANGUAGE OF DANCE TRUST UMITED BY GUARANTEE NOTES FORMING PART OF THE ACCOUNTS (CONTINUED) 30TH SEPTEMBER 2026 2026 24 .937 Twiing PMr• 72 11.224 127 240 6.342 2.272 11.708 470 ProJKt costs NCFE 6.140 2.789 Markolry aThJ Insuion¢• SthcAP1S 1.027 2.972 1.467 1.n8 1.487 1.373 220 238 EntertainiThJ Bank Inl•r•st 394 125 23 the swomonl ol fina1 aui 13
LANGUAGE OF DANCE TRUST UMITED BY GUARANTEE NOTES FORMING PART OF THE ACCOUNTS (CONTINUED 30TH SEPTEMBER 2026 7. Tnolbl• Flx•d Ass•t• Al 1 0(ts 2024 ai 31P 2W25 Al 111 Oclobef 21x24 1,318 220 At 3(Pi S•Wmb•r 2W25 Al 3(P Wb•r 2025 8. Flx•d Ass•¢ At a 8•pt•mb•f 2024 Un Fund- 28.395.93 38.149 .401 35.705 FuTrJ- IK<¥n Un 22.6(P3.88 41.310 e6,559 69.930 The decreofje in ol 01 £2.675 {21r24- £8.885 durny lh• yewh&J b Jhcr*n as unr¢oknsed In I StaI•mt ol FirwKag1
LANGUAGE OF DANCE TRUST LIIAITED BY GUARAKfEE NOTES FORAIING PART OF THE ACCOUNfs (CONnNUED) 30TH SEPTEMBER 2025 2025 2024 537 10. CMlltor• 2024 RwlJl¢l•d Funds AkJgal• •rhg AN FI& 5,665 12. Trnn9•011oM T*#h dlr•¢torn 15
INDEPENDENT EXAMINER? REPORT TO THE hlEAIBERS OF LANGUAGE OF
DANCE TRUST UMITED FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30TH 8EPTEAI8ER 2026
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