Dance East
Also known as: Suffolk Dance
To advance the education of the general public and in particular young people throughout the county of Suffolk, with a secondary role within the Eastern region, by the maintenance, development and encouragement of the arts and dance and mime.
Activities & Mission
To advance the education of the general public and in particular young people throughout the county of Suffolk, with a secondary role within the Eastern region, by the maintenance, development and encouragement of the arts and dance and mime.
Areas of Operation
Where this charity is registered to operate, as self-declared to the Charity Commission. These are regulatory classifications, not a list of active programmes, and don't necessarily indicate fundraising activity in each location.
Local Authority
Financial Information
Financial Efficiency
Higher than 55% of UK Arts charities with income £1M to £10M (sample: 780). How is this calculated?
Higher than 33% of UK Arts charities with income £1M to £10M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 47% of UK Arts charities with income £1M to £10M. (Lower overhead is generally read as more efficient.) How is this calculated?
Latest Financial Breakdown
Income Sources
Expenditure Categories
Financial Trend
Annual Returns
As filed with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Most recent filing covers the financial year ending 2025.
| Financial Year | Income | Expenditure | Charitable Spending | Net Assets | Reserves | Staff |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | £2,114,657 | £2,185,417 | £1,975,119 | £4,229,059 | £419,411 | 27 / 41 |
| 2024 | £1,775,492 | £1,832,274 | £1,616,114 | £4,299,819 | £550,116 | 76 / 41 |
| 2023 | £1,854,735 | £1,885,813 | £1,656,692 | £4,601,289 | £341,207 | 75 / 41 |
| 2022 | £1,897,086 | £1,836,086 | £1,571,137 | £4,877,412 | £4,877,412 | 27 / 8 |
| 2021 | £1,888,128 | £1,850,788 | £1,548,092 | £5,073,828 | £5,073,828 | 24 / 8 |
Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers
Frequently asked questions about Dance East
What does Dance East do?
To advance the education of the general public and in particular young people throughout the county of Suffolk, with a secondary role within the Eastern region, by the maintenance, development and encouragement of the arts and dance and mime.
How much income did Dance East report in 2025?
Dance East reported total income of £2.11m and reported expenditure of £2.19m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is Dance East?
Dance East has a program ratio of 93.4%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 55% of UK Arts charities with income £1M to £10M (sample of 780 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
When was Dance East registered as a charity?
Dance East was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 11 December 1997 as charity number 1066825. It has been registered for 29 years.
Who runs Dance East?
Dance East is governed by a board of 8 trustees. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does Dance East operate?
Dance East operates in Suffolk, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.
Is Dance East a registered charity?
Yes — Dance East is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1066825.
Details
FOUNDRY LANE
IPSWICH
IP4 1DW
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Also Known As
- Suffolk Dance
Data & trust
- Register data refreshed
- 14 May 2026
- Methodology
- How metrics are calculated