Community dance company for schools and groups

Schools, councils, care homes, youth organisations, arts venues and charitable funders.

Fees per workshop or project from schools and organisations, plus grants for funded projects. Funding can be uneven, so most companies mix several income sources.

• Teaching and leading groups of different ages
• Choreography for mixed abilities
• Writing clear funding and project proposals

• Enhanced DBS checks and safeguarding policies, which most schools and groups will ask for
• Public liability insurance, and check whether clients need a specific cover level
• Grants can be slow, competitive and come with reporting duties, so do not rely on one
• Whether to set up as a sole trader, community interest company or other structure, and check what funders accept
• Music licensing and photo or video consent when working with children

Startup costs are typically around £400 to £2,000, depending on your equipment, insurance and the structure you choose. This is an estimate, so check what schools and funders expect before you spend.

Most schools and groups will ask for enhanced DBS checks and safeguarding policies, so check what you need. Also check whether clients need a specific level of public liability cover, plus music licensing and photo or video consent when working with children.

Monthly revenue is typically around £500 to £2,500, depending on paid bookings and any funding you win. Grants can be slow and competitive, so do not rely on one. This is an estimate, and you could start at around 8 hours a week.