Activities & Mission
We promote historical dance.
Grants
The Historical Dance Society makes grants as part of its work.
- Gives grants to
- individuals
- Total spending (2025)
- £22,721
- Only charities with income over £500,000 file a separate grants figure.
- Who it helps
- the general public
- What it supports
- education and training and arts, culture, heritage, or science
As recorded with the Charity Commission. To ask about applying, use the contact details and check the trustees and latest accounts below.
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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
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Annual Returns
As filed with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Most recent filing covers the financial year ending 2025.
One or more years show a significant change in income (over ±100%) compared with the prior year. This usually reflects a merger, transfer of activities, restated accounts, or a one-off legacy — not necessarily a real change in operating scale. See the methodology for context.
The Commission record shows this related event on the register:
- Asset transfer in in 2020 — The Historical Dance Society (organisation 270896)
| Financial Year | Income | Expenditure | Charitable Spending | Net Assets | Reserves | Staff |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | £29,198 | £22,721 | 0 / 5 | |||
| 2024 | £31,990 | £26,262 | 0 / 12 | |||
| 2023 | £25,174 | £25,842 | 0 / 6 | |||
| 2022 | £37,117 | £17,711 | 0 / 7 | |||
| 2021 | £8,016 | £10,754 | 0 / 9 |
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Frequently asked questions about The Historical Dance Society
What does The Historical Dance Society do?
We promote historical dance.
How much income did The Historical Dance Society report in 2025?
The Historical Dance Society reported total income of £29k and reported expenditure of £23k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
When was The Historical Dance Society registered as a charity?
The Historical Dance Society was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 25 June 2018 as charity number 1178919. It has been registered for 8 years.
Who runs The Historical Dance Society?
The Historical Dance Society is governed by a board of 8 trustees. The chair of trustees is Lynne Spicer. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does The Historical Dance Society operate?
The Historical Dance Society operates across 2 areas: Scotland and England And Wales.
Is The Historical Dance Society a registered charity?
Yes — The Historical Dance Society is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1178919.
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Registry Information
Trustees
Also governs 2 other charities
Data & trust
- Register data refreshed
- 2 November 2026
- Methodology
- How metrics are calculated