SC045484 Abhina a Dance Academ RECEIPTS AND PAYMENTS FOR THE YEAR 31 March 2025 Argyle Accountants Certified Public Accountants 1007 Argyle Street Glasgow G3 8LZ Tel 0140248 7214 Abhina a D4nce Academ Trustees, Annual Re ort and ReceR És&P ments Account For The Year Ended 31 March 2025 Scottish Chari Number SC036832 Address:_ Trustees:_ Retruitment Ind 4ppointment of Trustees All of Ihc trustees are appointed and rL-dppoinled in accordanc¢ lo the rules laid down in the Abhinaya Dance Academy's constitution. Governing doeument ThL Abhinaya l)ance Academy is a charitable unincorporated assoLialion and the pU￿oseS and administration arr&ngLmenls are set out in ils consliiulion. Abhinaya Dance Academy Receipts and Payments Account For The Year Ended 31 M*rch 2025 YIE31 MArch 2024 YIE 31 M&reh 2025 Receipts Granl5'. Tuition fee Award for all, Renfrew5hire Council and Art Development Funding Council Grant BOS founda(ion Funding Covid Funding Creative Scotland Funding Other inLDme Bank interest rcceived 115 19,859 10,000 7,241 14,998 28,279 22 259 135 TOTAL RECEIFrs 43,414 37,494 Payments Hall hire inc rent Telephone Costumes Printing, postage, slalionery Insurance Training fee Wages (inc sessional staff + other.8latr) Equipment hirb Non-sterlingy transaction fee Software, cloud and web hosting Hospitality Bank chargcs .1 ravelling expcnse Offal Exam Advertising Legal I,'ee 6,i30 324 853 714 56 9,232 453 1,745 580 12,466 355 18,095 150 566 62 501 887 1,688 63 1,331 916 142 2011 178 11,486 Other operating expenses 890 28,545 £14,869 47.016 49.522 Surplus l {defieit) for ye4r Abhina a Dance Academ STATEMENT OF BALANCE SHEETS ASAT 31 March 2025 YIE, 31 March 2024 YIE 31 March 2025 Bl Cash funds Cash and bank balances at start of year a/c no 11795201 alcno 61784188 alc no 62189577 1,523 9,066 1,685 10 2,440 22,989 1,685 39 C&8h in hand 12,284 14,869 27,153 -9,522 Surplusl(deficit) 27,153 17,631 Bank Balance as at 31 March 31 st. alc no 11795201 61784188 62189577 2.440 22,989 1,714 io 4,036 8,573 5,022 c.ash in hand CAsh and bank balances a¢ end of year 27,153 17,631 B2 Investments B3 Other assets Building RLnovalion Furnilur¢ ASSETS B4 Li4bilities Loun from mcmb¢rs repaid during the year B5 Contlngent liabilities LIABILITIES NET ASSETSI(LIABILITIES) Signed by one or two trustees on behalf of all the trustees Abhina * Dante AtAdem ChAri Number SC036832 ACCOUNTANT'S REPORT FOR THE YEAR 31 March 2025 Set out on pages I to 4 Respective responsibility of trustees and examiner The charity's trustees are responsiblL lor the preparation of the accounts in accordance with the lern]s of the Charities and Trustee Investment (Scotland) 2005 Act and the Charities Accounts (Scotland) Regulations 2006. The charity Irustees consider that the audit requirement of Regulation l O(1 ) (a) to Q of the Accounts Regulations does not apply. It is my rc5ponsibility to examine the accounis as r¢quired under section 44(1 } Q of the Act and to stale wheth¢r particular matter5 have come to my attention. Basis of independent exatniner's statement My examination 15 Larries out in accordanc¢ with Regulation I l of the Charilics A¢¢ountS (Scoiland) Regulations 2006. An examination includes a review of the accounting r¢cord5 kept by the charity and a compari50n on the accoun15 presented with Ih05e records. It also includes consideration ofany unusual items or disclosures in the accounts and seeks explanations from the Iruslces conccming any such matters. The proccdures undertaken do nol provide all Ihe ¢vidcnce that would be required in an 4udit and, conscqucntly, I do noi eXp￿sS an iiudit opinion on the accounts. Independent examiner's stAtement In the course of my examinaiion, no matter com¢ to my attention l. Which gives me reasonable cause to believe that in my matcrial respect the reqU1￿Men15.. * to keep accounting rLLords in accordance with section 44(1){a) of the 2005 Act and Regulation 4 of the 2006 Accounls Rugulations, and to prLPdre ac¢ounls whiLh accord wilh the aL'Lounting records and comply with Regulation 9 ot-the 2006 A¢¢ounls Regulations. have been mel. Slgned Date Name: Annual Report and Accounts: Abhinaya (SCIO) **Abhinaya SCIO** **Scottish Charity No – SC045484 Annual Report and Financial Statement** ## **Trustees Annual Report** For the year ended 31st March 2025 The trustees have pleasure in presenting their report together with the financial statements for the year ended 31st March 2025 ## **Reference and Administrative Information** Charity name: Abhinaya SCIO Charity No: SC045484 Address: ## **Current Trustees:** ## **Structure, Governance and Management Constitution** The Charity is a Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation (a SCIO). It was registered in its current legal form on 15th March 2015. It has a single tier structure and as such the trustees are the members for the charity. ## **Trustees Meeting** The Charity’s trustees make up the management committee and meet, on average, once every two months. ## **Objectives and Purposes:** The organisation is established for charitable purposes only. The objectives and purposes are: - the advancement of education, - the advancement of the arts, heritage and culture, particularly through dance. ## **Organisation Profile** Abhinaya Dance academy (ADA) is an art school which teaches the South Indian traditional dance style known as Bharathanatyam. ADA was established in 2004, at Glasgow by Smt. Esther Sunija Binu. Sunija aspires to provide the highest quality of dance instruction for students of all ages and different ethnic origins. ADA, since its inception, has been chiefly responsible for the spread and nourishment of South Indian culture in Scotland. The academy leads the way in collaborating with other art forms to ensure the development of South Indian Art Forms. ADA classes are conducted not only to pursue a professional career in dance, and gain qualifications which are recognised at a global level, but also to help people learn new skills, develop self confidence, make friends and nurture sociability. This benefits the individual and their wider circles of family and friends, thus improving the wellbeing of all. ADA offers beginners, intermediate and advanced level courses based on a well-organised syllabus. The internationally recognised examinations (The Oriental Fine Arts Academy London) provide the individuals with a thorough knowledge of the dance techniques. There are 8 grades for Bharatanatyam and as the individual progresses through each grade the standard and expectations of the presentation and the perfection of the technique increases. Since there are no age limits for the dance student, the examiners judge the student according to their maturity and dance accomplishments. ## **Activities** Our activities are to provide South Indian classical dance, music and Dancercise - a unique fusion of South Indian and contemporary movement, rhythm and exercise. These activities teach new skills, promote active and healthy lifestyles. They also convey social messages such as social cohesion, social harmony, moral values and provide the opportunity to make new friends and break down social isolation. ## **Achievements and Performance** Based on the development of education and the wide range of culture, heritage and art, we are fixed on ensuring that dance - as an art form -continues to grow in Scotland. To develop our dancers of the future, we have provided a mentorship programs i.e, senior students teach younger students. Our senior students take part in the Duke of Edinburgh Award Scheme. They do their voluntary work with us by teaching our younger students. This has enabled our students to gain a lot of experience as they are learning new skills and we are sparking an interest in teaching in our next batch of senior students. ## **Vijaya Dashami celebration** As part of the Dusshera celebrations Oct 2024 Abhinaya held a Pooja and a small showcase where students performed Bharatanatyam dances to friends and family. Ladies from the Dancercise classes also participated in this event by learning a short dance piece on the day and performing it in front of everyone, similar to their regular classes. Thanks to Voluntary Action East Renfrewshire through help of these organisation we have **achieved success of the** Dancercise program. It has offered participants the opportunity to perform and showcase their talents at significant community events. These performances have been pivotal in building self-confidence and promoting cultural appreciation among participants and audiences alike. While weekly attendance has been consistent, the highest turnout recorded for the sessions was 15 participants. This engagement demonstrates growing interest and commitment to the program's offerings. ## **Type of Support Received** The program has proven to be a source of empowerment and social enrichment for participants. Key benefits include: - **Skill Development** : Participants have learned new dance techniques while engaging in enjoyable physical activities. - **Improved Wellbeing** : Enhanced mental health outcomes have been noted, stemming from reduced social isolation and increased physical activity. - **Social Networking** : The program fostered a sense of community and friendship among participants, many of whom have shared their positive experiences through verbal feedback and written testimonials. ## **Impact Measures** The program’s impact extends beyond the individual participants, influencing community dynamics and promoting inclusivity. Key measures of success include: - **Performance Opportunities** : Participants performed at multiple celebrations, gaining confidence and creating memorable experiences. - **Community Engagement** : School work shop and workshop at care centre in and around Glasgow has highlighted the program’s ability to bring people together. - **Outreach and Awareness** : Workshops at events like the Diwali celebration in East Renfrewshire raised awareness and inspired more women to join. Social media promotions and leaflet campaigns have also been instrumental in boosting class participation. ## **Program Goals and Future Plans** The Dancercise initiative focuses on fostering a spirit of community, breaking down social barriers, and promoting equality through shared learning experiences. The program contributes to: - Reducing social isolation and loneliness. - Encouraging teamwork and mutual support. - Strengthening community bonds and relationships. Looking ahead, we plan to: 1. Host a final workshop and additional event by the end of February to round out the program. 2. Continue promoting participation through targeted outreach efforts. 3. Share updates and photos documenting the success of upcoming events. By nurturing inclusivity and encouraging personal growth, the Dancercise program remains a beacon of community enrichment and cultural celebration ## **Diwali event** Abhinaya students of Tamil Diaspora performed at the Glasgow Tamil Sangam Diwali 2024. ## **Social Media** Abhinaya Dance Academy has gained more engagement on social media, particularly through Facebook as updates relating to Abhinaya’s activities have been posted more regularly. There have also been competitions and quizzed held on Abhinaya’s social media page which has helped widen our audience on our public social channels. ## **Financial Review** The main source of income is fees collected from parents and from public performances commissioned by Abhinaya Dance Academy itself. The Board of Directors secured substantial funding from Creative Scotland to develop and present the _Nritha Sangamam (Dance Gathering)_ , at the Tramway in Glasgow. That funding continued to support the company into the following financial year for the project expenses. With the help of Voluntary action we have we managed to continue the dancercise project which helped us to offer free classes for ladies. Those classes were well received and well attended. ## **Plans for the Future** The Abhinaya Team is directing its future efforts towards both internal and external development through collaborative initiatives, active engagement on social media, and the reinforcement of the Board. Abhinaya firmly believes that blending diverse heritages in classical and other dance forms, coupled with leveraging current social media platforms, provides a distinct perspective and positions Abhinaya uniquely in Scotland. Following a highly successful year with support from funders, the Abhinaya Board and the hands-on creative director are diligently working to ensure a seamless progression. Each day brings new learning experiences, and the team remains hopeful of brighter days ahead.