Body Politic Dance
Analysis
Body Politic Dance is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in Magdalen Road, Oxford. It was registered in March 2024, 2 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 services and provides advocacy/advice/information.
In the financial year ending March 2026, Body Politic Dance reported income of £160k and spending of £169k, spending 106% of what it took in. Across the 2 years on record, from March 2025 to March 2026, income grew from £150k to £160k (+6.2%), an average of +6.2% a year. Over the whole period it spent 92% 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, Body Politic Dance sits at the 83rd percentile: it is larger than about 83% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 78th percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include Millgate Arts Centre Limited (£160k), The Rye Art Gallery Trust (£160k) and Stanley Smith UK Horticultural Trust (£159k).
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Other 100%
In the charity's own words
Body Politic delivers innovative Hip Hop dance performances, productions, and participatory arts that foster social inclusion. We focus on engaging children and young people from disadvantaged communities, offering cultural activities year-round, particularly in dance and theatre. We also mentor and train diverse emerging artists and dance theatre creators, supporting their artistic development.
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| Millgate Arts Centre Limited | Oldham | £160k |
| The Rye Art Gallery Trust | East Sussex | £160k |
| Stanley Smith UK Horticultural Trust | Edinburgh | £159k |
| The Great River Race Trust | London | £160k |