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Imperial Society Of Teachers Of Dancing

Also known as: I S T D

The major activities are the offering of dance examinations and qualifications for learners of all ages and abilities throughout the world, the administration of examination sessions, monitoring of all examination processes to ensure standards are consistent and to maintain and develop the standards of teaching through the appropriate courses and other training opportunities.

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Activities & Mission

The major activities are the offering of dance examinations and qualifications for learners of all ages and abilities throughout the world, the administration of examination sessions, monitoring of all examination processes to ensure standards are consistent and to maintain and develop the standards of teaching through the appropriate courses and other training opportunities.

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
£5,453,000
Latest Expenditure
£6,226,000

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 114.0%
% of income going directly to charitable activities

Higher than 93% 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 3.7%
Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Lower overhead than 57% 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 £4,929,000
Other Trading £0
Investments £82,000
Other Income £450,000

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £6,226,000
Raising Funds £0
Governance £229,226
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 2025.

Financial YearIncomeExpenditureCharitable SpendingNet AssetsReservesStaff
2025
£5,453,000
£6,226,000£6,226,000£10,099,000£2,732,00066 / 20
2024
£5,454,000
£5,960,000£5,960,000£13,374,000£3,600,00062 / 20
2023
£4,876,000
£6,281,000£6,281,000£13,679,000£13,679,14061 / 20
2022
£4,841,000
£5,278,000£5,278,000£15,217,000£15,217,00060 / 20
2021
£3,313,000
£7,050,000£7,050,000£15,456,000£1,086,00060 / 0

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about Imperial Society Of Teachers Of Dancing

What does Imperial Society Of Teachers Of Dancing do?

The major activities are the offering of dance examinations and qualifications for learners of all ages and abilities throughout the world, the administration of examination sessions, monitoring of all examination processes to ensure standards are consistent and to maintain and develop the standards of teaching through the appropriate courses and other training opportunities.

How much income did Imperial Society Of Teachers Of Dancing report in 2025?

Imperial Society Of Teachers Of Dancing reported total income of £5.45m and reported expenditure of £6.23m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

How efficient is Imperial Society Of Teachers Of Dancing?

Imperial Society Of Teachers Of Dancing has a program ratio of 114.0%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 93% of UK Arts charities with income £1M to £10M (sample of 780 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.

When was Imperial Society Of Teachers Of Dancing registered as a charity?

Imperial Society Of Teachers Of Dancing was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 6 January 1969 as charity number 250397. It has been registered for 57 years.

Who runs Imperial Society Of Teachers Of Dancing?

Imperial Society Of Teachers Of Dancing is governed by a board of 12 trustees. The chair of trustees is Michael Elliott. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does Imperial Society Of Teachers Of Dancing operate?

Imperial Society Of Teachers Of Dancing operates in City Of London, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.

Is Imperial Society Of Teachers Of Dancing a registered charity?

Yes — Imperial Society Of Teachers Of Dancing is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 250397.

Details

Address
22-26 Paul Street
LONDON
EC2A 4QE
Website
www.istd.org
Registration Date
6 January 1969
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
250397
Charity Number
250397

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Trustees

Michael Elliott Chair
Christina Fotinaki
Elizabeth Jane Nyman
Frederick William Patrick Way
Jeremy Kean
Also governs 1 other charity
Juliet Joyce Diener
Keith-Derrick Randolph
Leanne Kirkham
Lynn Angharad Turner
Mary Elizabeth Batt
Peter Richard Gareth Meager
Thomas William Hobden

Sectors & Classifications

Also Known As

  • I S T D

Data & trust

Register data refreshed
14 May 2026
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