Dance North
Also known as: Dance City
Art development agency - National Dance Centre North East
Activities & Mission
Art development agency - National Dance Centre North East
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.
Region
Financial Information
Financial Efficiency
Higher than 86% of UK Arts charities with income £1M to £10M (sample: 339). How is this calculated?
Higher than 69% of UK Arts charities with income £1M to £10M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 64% 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 | £1,939,547 | £2,105,407 | £2,066,716 | £396,156 | £154,044 | 80 / 0 |
| 2024 | £1,635,526 | £1,787,323 | £1,774,014 | £562,016 | £315,996 | 68 / 4 |
| 2023 | £1,723,421 | £1,852,685 | £1,841,570 | £713,813 | £246,210 | 67 / 0 |
| 2022 | £2,105,271 | £2,129,598 | £2,100,568 | £843,077 | £367,045 | 72 / 0 |
| 2021 | £1,891,515 | £1,645,270 | £1,638,351 | £867,404 | £439,911 | 86 / 0 |
Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers
Frequently asked questions about Dance North
What does Dance North do?
Art development agency - National Dance Centre North East
How much income did Dance North report in 2025?
Dance North reported total income of £1.94m and reported expenditure of £2.11m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is Dance North?
Dance North has a program ratio of 106.6%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 86% of UK Arts charities with income £1M to £10M (sample of 339 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
When was Dance North registered as a charity?
Dance North was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 19 April 1990 as charity number 702801. It has been registered for 36 years.
Who runs Dance North?
Dance North is governed by a board of 10 trustees. The chair of trustees is Lyndsey Turner-Swift. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does Dance North operate?
Dance North operates in England, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.
Is Dance North a registered charity?
Yes — Dance North is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 702801.
Details
NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE
Tyne and Wear
NE1 4BR
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Sectors & Classifications
Also Known As
- Dance City
Data & trust
- Register data refreshed
- 30 July 2026
- Methodology
- How metrics are calculated