Motionhouse
Education of the public by productions and encouragement of the arts. During the year we have delivered touring dance performances within theatres and within public spaces, performances at street festivals, workshops with schools, professional development, adult community classes, holiday projects for children, rental of dance studio to local community group
Activities & Mission
Education of the public by productions and encouragement of the arts. During the year we have delivered touring dance performances within theatres and within public spaces, performances at street festivals, workshops with schools, professional development, adult community classes, holiday projects for children, rental of dance studio to local community group
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Financial Efficiency
Higher than 75% of UK Arts charities with income £1M to £10M (sample: 292). How is this calculated?
Higher than 61% of UK Arts charities with income £1M to £10M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 61% 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 | £1,231,767 | £1,295,702 | £1,249,536 | £628,239 | £628,239 | 19 / 0 |
| 2024 | £1,255,429 | £1,191,861 | £1,184,486 | £692,174 | £692,174 | 21 / 0 |
| 2023 | £1,262,602 | £1,232,931 | £1,231,686 | £628,606 | £628,606 | 23 / 0 |
| 2022 | £1,332,852 | £1,300,076 | £1,300,076 | £598,935 | £590,185 | 20 / 0 |
| 2021 | £920,795 | £949,815 | £949,815 | £566,159 | £432,343 | 17 / 0 |
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Frequently asked questions about Motionhouse
What does Motionhouse do?
Education of the public by productions and encouragement of the arts. During the year we have delivered touring dance performances within theatres and within public spaces, performances at street festivals, workshops with schools, professional development, adult community classes, holiday projects for children, rental of dance studio to local community group
How much income did Motionhouse report in 2025?
Motionhouse reported total income of £1.23m and reported expenditure of £1.30m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is Motionhouse?
Motionhouse has a program ratio of 101.4%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 75% of UK Arts charities with income £1M to £10M (sample of 292 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
When was Motionhouse registered as a charity?
Motionhouse was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 5 July 1990 as charity number 328693. It has been registered for 36 years.
Who runs Motionhouse?
Motionhouse is governed by a board of 9 trustees. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does Motionhouse operate?
Motionhouse operates in England And Wales, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.
Is Motionhouse a registered charity?
Yes — Motionhouse is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 328693.
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Other notable Arts charities
Major UK charities in the same primary sector, drawn from the curated priority cohort.
Trustees
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Data & trust
- Register data refreshed
- 9 November 2026
- Methodology
- How metrics are calculated