Theatre Dance Council International
Financial Statements
for the year ended 31st December 2025
Charity Number: 289965
Theatre Dance Council International Charity Information 31st December 2025
Charity Name: Theatre Dance Council International Charity Number: 289965 Charity Address: 41 Howey Lane Frodsham Cheshire WA6 6DD Telephone 01928 739166
Governing Document: The charity was set up under a constitution adopted on 2nd July 1984 as amended on 17th October 1990 and 25th April 2007.
General Secretary: Mr Christopher Booth
Trustees: Allied Dancing Association (A.D.A.) Representatives: Mr Christopher Booth (General Secretary & Treasurer) Mrs Kathleen Booth Associated Board of Dance (A.B.D.) Representatives: Miss Valerie Nurse Mr Lee Clark International Dance Teachers Association (I.D.T.A.) Representatives: Mrs Linda Kalis (Vice President from 20/01/2025) Mrs Barbara Underwood National Association of Teachers of Dancing (N.A.T.D.) Representatives: Miss Andrea Brunton Miss Natalie Hume Northern Counties Dance Teachers Association (N.C.D.T.A.) Representatives: Miss Gae Sowerby Miss Lilian Aubrey (President from 20/01/2025) Scottish Dance Teachers Alliance (S.D.T.A.) Representatives: Mrs Jan Archer Mrs Nadine Judge Non Trustees: British Association of Teachers of Dancing (B.A.T.D.) Representatives: Mrs Helen Flannagan (President until 20/01/2025)) Mrs Diana Freedman Bankers: NatWest plc Independent Examiner: P J Collins F.C.A. 34 Henrietta Street Collins & Co London Suite 13 Hattersley House WC2E 8NN 1 Hattersley Court Ormskirk L39 2AY
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Theatre Dance Council International
Annual Report for the year ended 31st December 2025
The trustees present their annual report and the financial statements for the year ended 31st December 2025.
Governing instrument
The charity was set up under a constitution adopted on 2nd July 1984 as amended on 17th October 1990 and 25th April 2007. The charity is registered with the Charity Commission under number 289965.
Objects and Public Benefit
The charity is set up to advance the education of children, young people and students in the art of dance and in particular stage dancing in ballet, tap and modern dance for the public benefit.
Results for the year
The results for the year are set out on page 4.
Review of the year
The TDCI continues to go from "strength to strength", which can only be attributed to the way all the delegaes work dedicatedly and tirelessly together and with our diligent and industrious General Secretary, who works hard to keep "A Step Ahead" of any problem. Thank you delegates for your enthusiasm and commitment. We would like to thank Association members for their very kind invitations to their dinner functions and events. Their welcome was "1st class", I'm just sorry that I was unable to attend them all but the vice president Linda Cook was able to attend instead.
The generosity of our Association members has again ben very uplifting and we thank them for their continued sponsorship of events including the regional championship medalions and their loyal support which the TDCI are greatly appreciative of.
The British Championships held at the end of July in Fleetwood was a huge success. Nine days of outstanding talent and showmanship, we all should be very proud of this esteemed event and we thank the IDTA for their sponsorship.
Immediately following the British Championships on Sunday 3rd August was the TDCI Scholarships, a wonderful day of dance which I'm sure that the audience enjoyed. Unfortunately I was not well enough to attend either event, so a big "thank you" to the Vice President, Linda Cook for stepping into my shoes. Thank you to the SDTA for your sponsorship and to the NATD for supplying the trophies.
The highlight of the year for me, was the TDCI Carl Alan Theatre/Freestyle awards ceremony, which was held in Blackpool during October. Congratulations to co-ordinator, Linda Cook and our General Secretary for organising this prestigious event. You both make a fantastic team as the event gets better and better each year, as with fine wine it "matues with age". Thank you to all the Associations who sponsored this fantastic acclaimed event. November brought the grand final of the World Performer. What can we say, but amazing, exceptional and superb. Congratulations to Linda Cook for a dynamic choreograhic opening ceremony, which all the performers performed with great enthusiasm on the iconic Blackpool Opera House Theatre stage. The winners receiving £1,000, also "The Malcolm Jenkins Scholarship" donated by Laine Theatre Arts and a "Portfolio & Smoke/Light Shoot" donated by Steve Cooper. Thank you to our sponsors, BATD, Laine Theatre Arts, Anna Henrich-Jones and Steve Cooper.
A few days later, which was a very quick "turn around", we held the English Championships at the Marine Hall, Fleetwood. Four wonderful days of exceptional talent. Thank you ADA for sponsoring this event.
Future of the charity
We held the "Champion of Champions" event on 18th January 2026 which included the TDCI Junior & Senior bursaries which amounted to over £1,000. The performances once again were outstanding, showing dynamic choreography. Thank you to our sponsors, the NATD.
We look forward to the rest of our 2026 programme of events which we hope will be as successful as 2025.
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Theatre Dance Council International
Annual Report for the year ended 31st December 2025
Reserves policy
The trustees have established the level of reserves (that is those funds that are freely available) that the charity ought to have. Reserves are needed to bridge the funding gaps between spending on honorariums, event costs and other expenditure and receiving income from fees and subscriptions. The trustees have established a reserves policy for unrestricted reserves, whereby, in order to enable the charity to operate effectively they aim to have twelve months worth of expenditure in general fund reserves. The trustees therefore consider that the ideal level of reserves as at 31st December 2025 would be £150,000 (2024: £130,000). At 31/12/2025 the general reserves were £133,578 (2023: £138,647).
Risk assessment
The charity has reviewed and systems have been established to mitigate those major risks to which the charity is exposed. In particular with regard to Health and Safety and Safeguarding, suitable people have been identified to co-ordinate any potential matters that may arise at the events.
Statement of Trustees Responsibilities
Charity law requires the trustees to prepare financial statements for each financial year which give a true and fair view of the financial activities of the charity for that year and of its financial position at the end of the year. In preparing those financial statements, the trustees are required to:
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select suitable accounting policies and then apply them consistently;
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make judgements and estimates that are reasonable and prudent;
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state whether applicable Accounting Standards and Statements of Recommended Practice have been followed, subject to any departures disclosed and explained in the financial statements; and
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- prepare the financial statements on the going concern basis unless it is inappropriate to presume that the charity will continue in business.
The trustees are responsible for keeping proper accounting records which disclose with reasonable accuracy at any time the financial position of the charity and to enable them to ensure that the financial statements comply with the Charities Act 2011. 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.
On behalf of the charity Miss L Aubrey (President) 25th March 2026
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Theatre Dance Council International
Independent Examiner's Report to the Trustees of the Theatre Dance Council International
I report to the trustees on my examination of the accounts of the charity for the year ended 31st December 2025 which are set out on pages 4 to 8.
Responsibilities and basis of report
As the charity 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 can confirm that no material matters have come to my attention in connection with the examination giving me cause to believe that in any material respect:
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(1) accounting records were not kept in respect of the Trust as required by section 130 of the Act; or
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(2) the accounts do not accord with those records; or
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(3) the accounts do 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.
P J Collins F.C.A. Collins & Co Suite 13 Hattersley House 1 Hattersley Court Ormskirk L39 2AY
25th March 2026
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Theatre Dance Council International
Statement of Financial Activities for the year ended 31st December 2025
| Unrestricted Funds Note £ INCOME FROM: 2 123,864 3 13 TOTAL INCOME 123,877 EXPENDITURE ON: 4 128,946 TOTAL EXPENDITURE 128,946 (5,069) Transfer between Funds 0 NET MOVEMENT IN FUNDS (5,069) Reconciliation of Funds: 138,647 133,578 Investment Income NET INCOME/(EXPENDITURE) Total funds brought forward at 1st January 2025 Total funds carried forward at 31st December 2025 Charitable Activities Income from Charitable Activities |
Restricted Funds £ 9,850 0 9,850 9,850 9,850 0 0 0 0 0 |
2025 2024 £ £ 133,714 133,183 13 17 133,727 133,200 138,796 130,427 138,796 130,427 (5,069) 2,773 0 0 (5,069) 2,773 138,647 135,874 133,578 138,647 TOTAL FUNDS |
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Theatre Dance Council International
Balance Sheet at 31st December 2025
| 2025 Note £ FIXED ASSETS Tangible fixed assets 6 5,135 CURRENT ASSETS Debtors 7 36,336 Bank Balances 8 120,993 Total current assets 157,329 LIABILITIES: AMOUNTS FALLING DUE WITHIN ONE YEAR 9 28,886 NET CURRENT ASSETS/(LIABILITIES) 128,443 TOTAL NET ASSETS 133,578 THE FUNDS OF THE CHARITY 10 Unrestricted 133,578 Restricted 0 133,578 |
2024 £ 5,135 11,029 152,849 163,878 30,366 133,512 138,647 138,647 0 138,647 |
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Approved by the board of trustees on 25th March 2026 and signed on its behalf by:
……………………………………………………… ……………………………………………………… Miss L Aubrey Mr C Booth
The notes on pages 6 to 8 form part of these accounts.
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Theatre Dance Council International
Notes to the Financial Statements for the year ended 31st December 2025
1 Accounting policies
The financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the applicable accounting standards and the Statement of Recommended Practice "Accounting and Reporting by Charities" (SORP 2015 FRS102). The financial statements have been prepared under the historical cost convention.
Funds
General funds represent the funds of the charity that are not subject to any restrictions regarding their use and are available for application on the general purposes of the charity at the discretion of the trustees. Funds designated for a particular purpose by the charity are also unrestricted.
Restricted funds are funds received which are subject to specific conditions imposed by the donors. Transfers of funds are made to recognise the release of restricted funds or to meet expenditure not covered by restricted income.
The accounts include all transactions, assets and liabilities for which the charity is held responsible in law.
Income
Income from Charitable Activities
Income from chatitable activities is accounted for when receivable by the charity to the extent that the amount is expected to be received.
Income from investments
Interest is accounted for when received. Tax recoverable on such income is recognised in the same accounting year.
Expenditure
Charitable activities
This includes all costs relating to the activities of the charity and those activities that whilst are fundraising in nature, are also relating to the objects of the charity.
The management and administration of the charity is carried out by the trustees who delegate certain duties to the secretary. Maintenance of the accounting records is carried out by the treasurer.
Tangible Fixed Assets and depreciation
Fixtures, fittings and office equipment
The trophies and chain of office used within the charity are not depreciated as the charity operate a policy of replacing those assets on a like for like basis if the need for replacment arises. Such replacements with a purchase price of £1000 or less are written off when the asset is acquired.
Current Assets
Amounts owing to the charity at 31st December 2025 are shown as debtors less provision for amounts that may prove uncollectible.
Value Added Tax
The charity is not registered for VAT. Any tax that is paid on the supply of goods and services is charged with the appropriate expense to "Expenditure On".
Reserves Policy
The trustees intend to ensure that there are sufficent reserves to cover the running costs of the charity for a period of approximately 12 months at any one time.
Investment Policy
Much of the income of the charity is irregular and uncertain, hence the need to keep funds readily available, therefore the charity invests surplus funds in short term cash deposits with banks or building societies.
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Theatre Dance Council International
Notes to the Financial Statements for the year ended 31st December 2025
| Unrestricted Funds £ 2 Income from Charitable Activities Association Subscriptions 9,450 Championship Fees 23,950 Professional/Adjudicator Fees 1,825 Competitor Registration Fees 13,061 Sponsorship 0 Income from Events 75,578 123,864 3 Investment Income Interest - NatWest plc 13 13 4 Charitable Activities Honorarium 32,000 Telephone and Internet 500 Postage, Printing & Stationery 2,974 Championship Reg ID Cards 1,019 Hotel & Travel Expenses 1,752 Meeting Costs 210 Event Costs 84,527 2,100 Bursaries (8 (2024:8) Awards) 1,050 Scholarships (6 (2024: 6) Awards) 0 Website Costs (815) Insurance 1,159 Accountant/Independent Examiner 1,536 Trade Mark Applications 0 Bank Charges 724 Sundry Expenses 210 128,946 World Performer Prize Money (10 (2024: 10) Awards) |
Restricted Funds £ 2,100 0 0 0 7,750 0 9,850 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 7,950 0 0 1,900 0 0 0 0 0 0 9,850 |
TOTAL Unrestricted 2025 Funds £ £ 11,550 10,800 23,950 22,770 1,825 1,440 13,061 14,185 7,750 0 75,578 70,309 133,714 119,504 13 17 13 17 32,000 30,000 500 500 2,974 2,394 1,019 1,641 1,752 1,176 210 188 92,477 73,048 2,100 2,100 1,050 1,050 1,900 0 (815) 385 1,159 1,038 1,536 1,488 0 1,050 724 0 210 690 138,796 116,748 |
Restricted Funds £ 2,400 0 0 0 11,279 0 13,679 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 11,879 0 0 1,800 0 0 0 0 0 0 13,679 |
TOTAL 2024 £ 13,200 22,770 1,440 14,185 11,279 70,309 133,183 17 17 30,000 500 2,394 1,641 1,176 188 84,927 2,100 1,050 1,800 385 1,038 1,488 1,050 0 690 130,427 |
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Theatre Dance Council International
Notes to the Financial Statements for the year ended 31st December 2025
| 5 Office Costs Honorariums |
2025 £ 32,000 32,000 |
2024 £ 30,000 30,000 |
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During the year the charity employed no staff, no honorariums (2024: Nil) were paid in excess of £60,000 p.a. The trustees received £Nil remuneration (2024: £Nil) during the year. The general secretary/treasurer/event organiser was reimbursed expenses of £906 (2024: £248), the president £1,205 (2024: £928) and the vice president £102 (2024: £Nil) for the year. Representatives of the trustees received £1,650 (2024: £2,750) in respect of fees for services at the events and a £32,000 (2024: £30,000) honorarium as general secretary/treasurer/event organiser. The Trustees also paid to the charity £11,550 (2024: £13,200) in respect of membership subscriptions. There were no other discloseable transactions in respect of trustees, persons closely connected with them or other related parties.
6 Tangible Fixed Assets
The charity operates from the general secretary's/treasurer's home at no cost to the charity.
The charity also has use of office equipment and assets owned by the trustees at no cost to the charity.
| Cost/Valuation Trophies Chain of Office 7 Debtors Amounts due to the charity Prepayments 8 Bank Balances NatWest plc - current a/c NatWest plc - business reserve a/c 9 Liabilities: Amounts falling due within one year Creditors for Goods and Services Accruals and Deferred Income 10 Fund Balances 2024 Income Expenditure £ £ £ General Funds 138,647 123,877 128,946 Restricted Funds 0 9,850 9,850 (Sponsorship for events and medals) 138,647 133,727 138,796 |
2025 £ 4,825 310 5,135 2025 £ 151 36,185 36,336 2025 £ 119,820 1,173 120,993 2025 £ 0 28,886 28,886 Transfers £ 0 0 0 |
2024 £ 4,825 310 5,135 2024 £ 0 11,029 11,029 2024 £ 151,689 1,160 152,849 2024 £ 815 29,551 30,366 2025 £ 133,578 0 133,578 |
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