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Dancebox Theatre Works

To advance education for the public benefit through the provision of vocational education and training in the performing arts, delivered through the charity?s own school, for young people aged 15 ? 25.

Activities & Mission

To advance education for the public benefit through the provision of vocational education and training in the performing arts, delivered through the charity?s own school, for young people aged 15 ? 25.

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
£1,028,444
Latest Expenditure
£967,402

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 94.1%
% of income going directly to charitable activities

Higher than 57% of UK Arts charities with income £1M to £10M (sample: 780). How is this calculated?

Overall Efficiency 100.0%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)

Higher than 100% of UK Arts charities with income £1M to £10M. How is this calculated?

Administrative Ratio 0.2%
Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Lower overhead than 92% 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

Donations & Legacies £0
Charitable Activities £1,027,454
Other Trading £0
Investments £990
Other Income £0

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £967,402
Raising Funds £0
Governance £2,000
Grants to Institutions £0
Other Expenditure £0

Financial Trend

Annual Returns

As filed with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Most recent filing covers the financial year ending 2024.

Financial YearIncomeExpenditureCharitable SpendingNet AssetsReservesStaff
2024
£1,028,444
£967,402£967,402£373,066£373,0665 / 0
2023
£844,390
£899,997£899,997£312,024£312,0244 / 0
2022
£742,524
£614,656£614,656£367,631£299,8100 / 2
2021
£520,156
£397,093£397,093£239,763£166,4040 / 2
2020
£317,073
£285,2830 / 0

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about Dancebox Theatre Works

What does Dancebox Theatre Works do?

To advance education for the public benefit through the provision of vocational education and training in the performing arts, delivered through the charity?s own school, for young people aged 15 ? 25.

How much income did Dancebox Theatre Works report in 2024?

Dancebox Theatre Works reported total income of £1.03m and reported expenditure of £967k for the financial year ending 2024, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

How efficient is Dancebox Theatre Works?

Dancebox Theatre Works has a program ratio of 94.1%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 57% of UK Arts charities with income £1M to £10M (sample of 780 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.

When was Dancebox Theatre Works registered as a charity?

Dancebox Theatre Works was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 25 April 2017 as charity number 1172741. It has been registered for 9 years.

Who runs Dancebox Theatre Works?

Dancebox Theatre Works is governed by a board of 3 trustees. The chair of trustees is MR. R. LINECAR. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does Dancebox Theatre Works operate?

Dancebox Theatre Works operates in Milton Keynes, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.

Is Dancebox Theatre Works a registered charity?

Yes — Dancebox Theatre Works is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1172741.

Details

Address
Dancebox Studios & Theatre
216-218 Upper Fifth Street
MILTON KEYNES
MK9 2HR
Registration Date
25 April 2017
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
5098074
Charity Number
1172741

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Trustees

MR. R. LINECAR Chair
MR. A. MURRAY
MS. V. ALLEN

Sectors & Classifications

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