Dance Kaleidoscope
Analysis
Dance Kaleidoscope is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in Tyne And Wear. It was registered in February 1985, 41 years ago. Its declared purposes cover education/training, arts/culture/heritage/science and amateur sport, which this site groups under arts, culture, heritage and science. It says it makes grants to individuals, provides services and provides advocacy/advice/information.
In the financial year ending December 2025, Dance Kaleidoscope reported income of £10k and spending of £6,467, leaving 38% of income unspent that year. Across the 5 years on record, from December 2021 to December 2025, income grew from £25 to £10k (+41652%), an average of +352% a year. The sharpest change came in the year to December 2022, when income rose by 42980%. Over the whole period it spent 93% 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, Dance Kaleidoscope sits at the 33rd percentile: it is larger than about 33% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 32nd percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include Bournemouth Carnival Band (£10k), Ocean Harmony (£10k) and Widford Village Hall (£10k).
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
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In the charity's own words
DANCE KALEIDOSCOPE DESCRIPTIONFormed 1964. Charity 1977 Reg.No. 516104To give training and performance opportunities to young dancers hoping to work in the entertainment field. The Company members prepare scenery, lighting, costumes, administration for productions. Bi-annual European tours, ballets and musicals. Support to charities.
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| Bournemouth Carnival Band | Bournemouth | £10k |
| Ocean Harmony | Southampton | £10k |
| Widford Village Hall | Hertfordshire | £10k |
| Theatr Mwldan Film Society | Cardigan | £10k |