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The total income and endowments from donations and legacies increased to £334,563 in the year ending March 2025.
Donations and legacies 199,072 135,491 334,563 218,546
Financial · Observational claim · From Dance United Yorkshire CIO — annual report and accounts, year ending 31 March 2025, page 8
The unrestricted funds totalled £97,037 and the restricted funds totalled £23,914 as of March 31, 2025.
Unrestricted funds can be used in accordance with the charitable objectives at the discretion of the trustees. Restricted funds can only be used for particular restricted purposes within the objects of the charity.
Financial · Observational claim · From Dance United Yorkshire CIO — annual report and accounts, year ending 31 March 2025, page 7
The independent examiner confirmed that the accounts comply with legal requirements and there were no material issues found.
I have completed my examination. I confirm that no material matters have come to my attention in connection with the examination giving me cause to believe that in any material respect: 1. accounting records were not kept in respect of the Trust as required by Section 130 of the Act; or 2. the accounts do not accord with those records; or 3. the accounts do not comply with the applicable requirements concerning the form and content of accounts set out in the Charities (Accounts and Reports) Regulations 2008 other than any requirement that the accounts give a true and fair view which is not a matter considered as part of an independent examination.
Governance · Observational claim · From Dance United Yorkshire CIO — annual report and accounts, year ending 31 March 2025, page 7
The charity's gross income exceeded £250,000 in the year ending March 2025.
Since your charity's gross income exceeded £250,000 your examiner must be a member of a listed body.
Financial · Observational claim · From Dance United Yorkshire CIO — annual report and accounts, year ending 31 March 2025, page 7
DUY established weekly sessions for refugee and sanctuary seeker outreach, embedding dance as a tool for resilience.
Refugee and Sanctuary Seeker Outreach: Building on outreach begun in 2023–24, we established weekly sessions in partnership with Refugee Action and began to embed dance as a tool for resilience and connection among newly arrived women and families.
Service · Observational claim · From Dance United Yorkshire CIO — annual report and accounts, year ending 31 March 2025, page 4
DUY’s Men Do Dance programme engaged 20 men in weekly and intensive sessions, fostering long-term wellbeing benefits.
Men Do Dance: DUY’s programme for adult men with lived experience of addiction, homelessness, and incarceration continued in Castleford and expanded into Leeds through a partnership with Growing Rooms. In total, 20 men engaged in weekly and intensive sessions, performing at community events and growing evidence of long-term wellbeing benefits.
Service · Observational claim · From Dance United Yorkshire CIO — annual report and accounts, year ending 31 March 2025, page 4
DUY’s Resi/Dance programme provided over 90 sessions for children and young people in Bradford's most deprived estates.
Resi/Dance (Holme Wood): Our longest-running community programme provided 90 sessions for over 60 children and young people in one of Bradford’s most deprived estates. We delivered school partnerships, Discover and Bronze Arts Award, and a summer project culminating in a community sharing.
Service · Observational claim · From Dance United Yorkshire CIO — annual report and accounts, year ending 31 March 2025, page 4
DUY’s DUY Performance Company provided intensive technical training and performance opportunities for vulnerable young people.
DUY Performance Company: A year-round ensemble for vulnerable young people in Bradford, offering intensive technical training, performance opportunities, and a vital pathway to further education and careers in dance. This year, the company performed at regional platforms, including FRESH and received mentorship from emerging choreographers such as John-William Watson.
Service · Observational claim · From Dance United Yorkshire CIO — annual report and accounts, year ending 31 March 2025, page 4
DUY delivered the Memories of the Future project, a landmark intergenerational production co-created with Akram Khan Company.
Memories of the Future: A landmark intergenerational production co-created with Akram Khan Company and commissioned by Bradford 2025. During 2024/25, DUY focused on the planning and development stages of this project, including creative workshops, casting and early rehearsals.
Service · Observational claim · From Dance United Yorkshire CIO — annual report and accounts, year ending 31 March 2025, page 4
DUY will restructure staff roles to ensure financial sustainability while preserving delivery quality and flexibility.
Following a legally compliant consultation process, two salaried programme roles will end in July 2025, to be replaced by freelance delivery posts. This restructuring ensures DUY’s financial sustainability while preserving delivery quality and flexibility.
Operational · Procedural statement · From Dance United Yorkshire CIO — annual report and accounts, year ending 31 March 2025, page 5
DUY’s reserves stood at £45,000 at year-end, above the target minimum reserve level of £40,000.
Our reserves stood at £45,000 at year-end, above the target minimum reserve level of £40,000.
Financial · Observational claim · From Dance United Yorkshire CIO — annual report and accounts, year ending 31 March 2025, page 5
DUY will expand the Parkinson’s Programme to fortnightly delivery in Baildon and pilot a second group in inner Bradford.
Expand the Parkinson’s Programme to fortnightly delivery in Baildon and pilot a second group in inner Bradford.
Operational · Commitment statement · From Dance United Yorkshire CIO — annual report and accounts, year ending 31 March 2025, page 5
DUY plans to launch the Pathways Programme in 2025-26, supporting two new freelance artists each year.
In 2025–26, DUY will: Launch the Pathways Programme, supporting two new freelance artists each year with mentoring, paid placements, and structured CPD.
Operational · Commitment statement · From Dance United Yorkshire CIO — annual report and accounts, year ending 31 March 2025, page 5
DUY maintained a stable financial position in 2024-25, securing income from project-based grants and trust funding.
DUY maintained a stable financial position in 2024-25, navigating a complex funding landscape with care and strategic foresight. While we continued to operate under a standstill NPO funding agreement, we secured vital income from a mix of project-based grants and trust funding.
Financial · Observational claim · From Dance United Yorkshire CIO — annual report and accounts, year ending 31 March 2025, page 4
DUY secured £69,000 from the UK Youth Fund to support core costs and salary uplift.
Key income sources included: £69,000 from the UK Youth Fund (via Pears Foundation) to support core costs and salary uplift.
Financial · Funding statement · From Dance United Yorkshire CIO — annual report and accounts, year ending 31 March 2025, page 4
DUY aims to advance education in performing arts, promote social inclusion through creative expression, and develop participants' skills.
Our core charitable objectives are to: Advance education and training in the performing arts, particularly dance. Promote social inclusion and community cohesion through creative expression. Develop participants' skills, confidence, and well-being through inclusive arts engagement.
Service · Policy statement · From Dance United Yorkshire CIO — annual report and accounts, year ending 31 March 2025, page 3
DUY continued its mission to use contemporary dance for personal transformation and community engagement in Yorkshire.
Dance United Yorkshire CIO has had a transformative year in 2024-25 continuing its mission to harness the power of contemporary dance to change lives and foster community engagement across Yorkshire.
Service · Policy statement · From Dance United Yorkshire CIO — annual report and accounts, year ending 31 March 2025, page 3
The charity had no related party transactions during the year ending December 2025.
There were no disclosable related party transactions during the year (2024 - none).
Financial · Procedural statement · From Stop.breathe.think. — annual report and accounts, year ending 31 December 2025, page 21
The charity's financial statements show that it received £264,118 in unrestricted funds and £76,070 in restricted funds from donations and grants.
Unrestricted Restricted Total Unrestricted Restricted Total funds funds funds funds £ £ £ £ £ £ Donations and gifts 18,726 - 18,726 146,123 - 146,123 Grants 245,392 76,070 321,462 158,510 34,900 193,410
Financial · Observational claim · From Stop.breathe.think. — annual report and accounts, year ending 31 December 2025, page 15
Basic financial liabilities are initially recognised at transaction price and subsequently carried at amortised cost.
Basic financial liabilities, including creditors and bank loans are initially recognised at transaction price unless the arrangement constitutes a financing transaction, where the debt instrument is measured at the present value of the future payments discounted at a market rate of interest. Financial liabilities classified as payable within one year are not amortised.
Financial · Procedural statement · From Stop.breathe.think. — annual report and accounts, year ending 31 December 2025, page 14