Acs Dance Centre
Analysis
Acs Dance Centre is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in Romford. It was registered in December 2014, 12 years ago. Its declared purposes cover education/training and arts/culture/heritage/science, which this site groups under arts, culture, heritage and science. Legally it is a charitable incorporated organisation (CIO). It says it provides buildings/facilities/open space, provides services and provides advocacy/advice/information.
In the financial year ending March 2025, Acs Dance Centre reported income of £256k and spending of £243k, spending 95% of its income. Across the 5 years on record, from March 2021 to March 2025, income grew from £218k to £256k (+17%), an average of +4.0% a year. Over the whole period it spent 97% of the income it received.
Among 17,634 England and Wales charities whose main cause is arts, culture, heritage and science and that reported income, Acs Dance Centre sits at the 87th percentile: it is larger than about 87% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 84th percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include Friends of Diva Opera Limited (£255k), Hastings International Piano (£256k) and The Crofton Community Association (£255k).
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Other 100%
In the charity's own words
TO ADVANCE THE EDUCATION OF PEOPLE OF ALL AGES IN THE PERFORMING ARTS, PARTICULARLY THE ART OF DANCE THROUGH THE PROVISION OF CLASSES AND COURSES, TEACHER TRAINING AND VOCATIONAL EDUCATION. TO OFFER ALL STUDENTS THE OPPORTUNITY TO GAIN RECOGNISED QUALIFICATIONS AND TAKE PART IN PUBLIC PERFORMANCES AND COMPETITIONS.
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| Friends of Diva Opera Limited | Petersfield | £255k |
| Hastings International Piano | Hastings | £256k |
| The Crofton Community Association | Hampshire | £255k |
| The Young Musicians Symphony Orchestra | London | £256k |