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Royal Ballet Benevolent Fund

Also known as: Dance Professionals Fund

COST OF LIVING GRANTS, SUBJECT TO REVIEW, NORMALLY TIME LIMITED. PROVIDES ONE OFF SUPPORT FOR ESSENTIAL HOUSEHOLD ITEMS AND TO COVER UNEXPECTED DIFFICULTIES. OFFERS FINANICAL SUPPORT FOR REHABILITATION COSTS TO INJURED DANCERS TO ENABLE A RETURN TO WORK. GIVES ASSISTANCE TO DANCERS IN TRANSITION FROM DANCE TO ANOTHER CAREER, SUCH AS TRAVEL COSTS. OFFIERS ADVISORY SERVICES AND SIGNPOSTING.

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Activities & Mission

COST OF LIVING GRANTS, SUBJECT TO REVIEW, NORMALLY TIME LIMITED. PROVIDES ONE OFF SUPPORT FOR ESSENTIAL HOUSEHOLD ITEMS AND TO COVER UNEXPECTED DIFFICULTIES. OFFERS FINANICAL SUPPORT FOR REHABILITATION COSTS TO INJURED DANCERS TO ENABLE A RETURN TO WORK. GIVES ASSISTANCE TO DANCERS IN TRANSITION FROM DANCE TO ANOTHER CAREER, SUCH AS TRAVEL COSTS. OFFIERS ADVISORY SERVICES AND SIGNPOSTING.

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.

Country

Scotland

Financial Information

Latest Income
£240,443
Latest Expenditure
£304,863

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 51.6%
% of income going directly to charitable activities

Higher than 20% of UK Arts charities with income £100K to £1M (sample: 962). How is this calculated?

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

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

Administrative Ratio 1.7%
Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Lower overhead than 59% 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

Donations & Legacies £587,290
Charitable Activities £0
Other Trading £0
Investments £178,881
Other Income £0

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £395,575
Raising Funds £0
Governance £6,613
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
£240,443
£304,8630 / 0
2023
£236,546
£252,6020 / 0
2022
£266,773
£232,0420 / 0
2021
£386,407
£622,0540 / 0
2020
£766,171
£395,575£395,575£8,535,503£7,231,2052 / 0

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about Royal Ballet Benevolent Fund

What does Royal Ballet Benevolent Fund do?

COST OF LIVING GRANTS, SUBJECT TO REVIEW, NORMALLY TIME LIMITED. PROVIDES ONE OFF SUPPORT FOR ESSENTIAL HOUSEHOLD ITEMS AND TO COVER UNEXPECTED DIFFICULTIES. OFFERS FINANICAL SUPPORT FOR REHABILITATION COSTS TO INJURED DANCERS TO ENABLE A RETURN TO WORK. GIVES ASSISTANCE TO DANCERS IN TRANSITION FROM DANCE TO ANOTHER CAREER, SUCH AS TRAVEL COSTS. OFFIERS ADVISORY SERVICES AND SIGNPOSTING.

How much income did Royal Ballet Benevolent Fund report in 2024?

Royal Ballet Benevolent Fund reported total income of £240k and reported expenditure of £305k for the financial year ending 2024, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

How efficient is Royal Ballet Benevolent Fund?

Royal Ballet Benevolent Fund has a program ratio of 51.6%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 20% of UK Arts charities with income £100K to £1M (sample of 962 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.

When was Royal Ballet Benevolent Fund registered as a charity?

Royal Ballet Benevolent Fund was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 22 September 1962 as charity number 207477. It has been registered for 64 years.

Who runs Royal Ballet Benevolent Fund?

Royal Ballet Benevolent Fund 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 Royal Ballet Benevolent Fund operate?

Royal Ballet Benevolent Fund operates across 2 areas: Scotland and England And Wales.

Is Royal Ballet Benevolent Fund a registered charity?

Yes — Royal Ballet Benevolent Fund is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 207477.

Details

Address
The Dance Space
2 Market Square
Circus Street
BRIGHTON
BN2 9AS
Registration Date
22 September 1962
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
207477
Charity Number
207477

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Trustees

AMANDA JANE UNDERWOOD
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ELENA DALYRMPLE
KATE LOUISE COYNE
LYNN ANGHARAD TURNER
Also governs 1 other charity
Paul Anthony Liburd
PAUL ENGLAND MITCHELL
Also governs 1 other charity
Samira Saidi
Also governs 2 other charities
Sarah Elizabeth Clarke
SARAH PEARCE
Also governs 1 other charity

Sectors & Classifications

Arts Social welfare

Also Known As

  • Dance Professionals Fund

Data & trust

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14 May 2026
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