One Dance UK
Also known as: Dance U.k., Dance UK - the National Forum for Dance
ONE DANCE UK IS THE NATIONAL VOICE FOR DANCE, ADVOCATING FOR THE INCREASED PROFILE OF DANCE IN ALL ITS DIVERSE AND DYNAMIC FORMS. BY WORKING WITH AND ON BEHALF OF THE DANCE SECTOR, ONE DANCE UK AIMS TO PROMOTE SUSTAINABLE, LONGER DANCE CAREERS AND TO IMPROVE THE CONDITIONS IN WHICH DANCE IS CREATED, PERFORMED AND EXPERIENCED.
Activities & Mission
ONE DANCE UK IS THE NATIONAL VOICE FOR DANCE, ADVOCATING FOR THE INCREASED PROFILE OF DANCE IN ALL ITS DIVERSE AND DYNAMIC FORMS. BY WORKING WITH AND ON BEHALF OF THE DANCE SECTOR, ONE DANCE UK AIMS TO PROMOTE SUSTAINABLE, LONGER DANCE CAREERS AND TO IMPROVE THE CONDITIONS IN WHICH DANCE IS CREATED, PERFORMED AND EXPERIENCED.
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.
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Financial Information
Financial Efficiency
Higher than 87% of UK Arts charities with income £100K to £1M (sample: 293). How is this calculated?
Higher than 61% of UK Arts charities with income £100K to £1M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 68% of UK Arts charities with income £100K to £1M. (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 | £852,536 | £953,319 | £938,780 | £299,623 | £299,623 | 16 / 9 |
| 2024 | £859,981 | £940,529 | £868,233 | £400,406 | £283,978 | 17 / 24 |
| 2023 | £962,440 | £962,649 | £889,937 | £480,954 | £475,284 | 19 / 0 |
| 2022 | £1,249,351 | £1,204,243 | £1,137,633 | £481,163 | £579,165 | 17 / 40 |
| 2021 | £1,088,102 | £1,020,634 | £975,960 | £436,055 | £373,688 | 17 / 40 |
Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers
Frequently asked questions about One Dance UK
What does One Dance UK do?
ONE DANCE UK IS THE NATIONAL VOICE FOR DANCE, ADVOCATING FOR THE INCREASED PROFILE OF DANCE IN ALL ITS DIVERSE AND DYNAMIC FORMS. BY WORKING WITH AND ON BEHALF OF THE DANCE SECTOR, ONE DANCE UK AIMS TO PROMOTE SUSTAINABLE, LONGER DANCE CAREERS AND TO IMPROVE THE CONDITIONS IN WHICH DANCE IS CREATED, PERFORMED AND EXPERIENCED.
How much income did One Dance UK report in 2025?
One Dance UK reported total income of £853k and reported expenditure of £953k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is One Dance UK?
One Dance UK has a program ratio of 110.1%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 87% of UK Arts charities with income £100K to £1M (sample of 293 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
When was One Dance UK registered as a charity?
One Dance UK was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 10 November 1994 as charity number 801552. It has been registered for 32 years.
Who runs One Dance UK?
One Dance UK is governed by a board of 7 trustees. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does One Dance UK operate?
One Dance UK operates across 3 areas: Northern Ireland, Scotland and England And Wales.
Is One Dance UK a registered charity?
Yes — One Dance UK is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 801552.
Details
Thorp Street
Birmingham
B5 4TB
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Also Known As
- Dance U.k.
- Dance UK - the National Forum for Dance
Data & trust
- Register data refreshed
- 30 July 2026
- Methodology
- How metrics are calculated