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

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Activities & Mission

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

England And Wales

Financial Information

Latest Income

£1,231,767

Latest Expenditure

£1,295,702

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 101.4%

% of income going directly to charitable activities

Higher than 79% of UK Arts charities with income £1M to £10M (sample: 780). How is this calculated?

Overall Efficiency 96.4%

% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)

Higher than 54% of UK Arts charities with income £1M to £10M. How is this calculated?

Administrative Ratio 4.2%

Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Lower overhead than 54% 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 £10,438

Charitable Activities £1,148,092

Other Trading £3,885

Investments £13,044

Other Income £56,308

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £1,249,536

Raising Funds £46,166

Governance £7,986

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 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?

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 79% of UK Arts charities with income £1M to £10M (sample of 780 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.