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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.

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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.

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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

Latest Income
£2,114,657
Latest Expenditure
£2,185,417

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 93.4%
% of income going directly to charitable activities
Overall Efficiency 90.4%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)
Administrative Ratio 5.6%
Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £1,415,298
Charitable Activities £535,096
Other Trading £127,613
Investments £36,650
Other Income £0

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £1,975,119
Raising Funds £103,798
Governance £19,050
Grants to Institutions £0
Other Expenditure £106,500

Financial Trend

Annual Returns

As filed with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Most recent filing covers the financial year ending 2025.

Financial YearIncomeExpenditureCharitable SpendingNet AssetsReservesStaff
2025
£2,114,657
£2,185,417£1,975,119£4,229,059£419,41127 / 41
2024
£1,775,492
£1,832,274£1,616,114£4,299,819£550,11676 / 41
2023
£1,854,735
£1,885,813£1,656,692£4,601,289£341,20775 / 41
2022
£1,897,086
£1,836,086£1,571,137£4,877,412£4,877,41227 / 8
2021
£1,888,128
£1,850,788£1,548,092£5,073,828£5,073,82824 / 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.

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 10 trustees. The chair of trustees is Gregory John Philip Brenman. 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

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Registration Date
11 December 1997
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
3939463
Charity Number
1066825

Trustees

Gregory John Philip Brenman Chair
Ben Paul Morton Wright
DADEN HENRY EDWARD HUNT
David Christopher Farrow
FLEUR DERBYSHIRE-FOX
Georgiana Louise van Walsum
Isis Natalya Cass Clunie
Kerry Whelan
Magnus Andrew Spence
Margaret Diane Holder

Also Known As

  • Suffolk Dance

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2 November 2026
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