We Can Dance

Provision of dance workshops and lessons for children with special needs.

Activities & Mission

Provision of dance workshops and lessons for children with special needs.

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.

Local Authority

Darlington Durham Middlesbrough North Yorkshire Stockton-on-tees

Financial Information

Latest Income

£49,255

Latest Expenditure

£38,915

Financial Efficiency

Overall Efficiency 79.0%

% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)

Expenditure Ratio 79.0%

Expenditure as % of income

Financial Trend

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.

Financial Year	Income	Expenditure	Staff
2025	£49,255	£38,915	0 / 5
2024	£55,723	£35,483	0 / 1
2023	£44,756	£32,896	0 / 3
2022	£16,495	£27,798	0 / 2
2021	£32,133	£32,059	0 / 2

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about We Can Dance

What does We Can Dance do?

Provision of dance workshops and lessons for children with special needs.

How much income did We Can Dance report in 2025?

We Can Dance reported total income of £49k and reported expenditure of £39k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

When was We Can Dance registered as a charity?

We Can Dance was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 1 July 2010 as charity number 1136698. It has been registered for 16 years.

Who runs We Can Dance?

We Can Dance is governed by a board of 5 trustees. The chair of trustees is YVONNE MARIE NICHOLSON. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does We Can Dance operate?

We Can Dance operates across 5 areas, including Darlington, Durham, Middlesbrough and 2 others. The full list is shown on its profile.

Is We Can Dance a registered charity?

Yes — We Can Dance is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1136698.