Henry Dancer Days
Analysis
Henry Dancer Days is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in Durham. It was registered in July 2012, 14 years ago. Its declared purposes cover general charitable purposes, the advancement of health or saving of lives, disability and the prevention or relief of poverty, which this site groups under health and saving lives. Legally it is a charitable trust. It says it makes grants to individuals, makes grants to organisations and provides services.
In the financial year ending June 2025, Henry Dancer Days reported income of £128k and spending of £126k, spending 98% of its income. Across the 5 years on record, from June 2021 to June 2025, income fell from £154k to £128k (-17%), an average of -4.5% a year. The sharpest change came in the year to June 2024, when income rose by 80%. Over the whole period it spent 101% of the income it received.
Among 24,651 England and Wales charities whose main cause is health and saving lives and that reported income, Henry Dancer Days sits at the 67th percentile: it is larger than about 66% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 75th percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include Sos Education Organisation (£128k), Forest Community Centre (Melksham) (£128k) and Societi Foundation (£128k).
Data notes from the register: The latest annual return was received after its deadline.
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Other 100%
In the charity's own words
We support children and Young People (18 and under) with Cancer. We offer Hardship Support to families where the child is suffering from Primary Bone Cancer. We also deliver projects (Storytelling and Pottery) in Paediatric Oncology Wards nationally to distract young patients from treatment and pain.
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| Sos Education Organisation | Birmingham | £128k |
| Forest Community Centre (Melksham) | Melksham | £128k |
| Societi Foundation | Newark | £128k |
| Water for Kids | Rutland | £128k |