The Place was founded in 1969 to ‘foster, promote and increase the interests of the public in the knowledge, understanding and practice of the art of contemporary dance and... to promote or establish schools or colleges of contemporary dance.’

It was founded as Contemporary Dance Trust Limited, a company limited by guarantee (Company No. 883094) and a registered charity (Charity No. 250216).  Contemporary Dance Trust Limited trades as ‘The Place’ in relation to its overall functions, and ‘London Contemporary Dance School’ (LCDS or ‘the School’) in relation to its higher education (HE) functions. The Governors of Contemporary Dance Trust Limited are its charity trustees, company directors and the governing body of LCDS.

The Board has established committees including, Audit, Finance and General Purposes, Nominations, and Remuneration. The Equity, Diversity and Access Committee is a senior cross-organisation committee reporting to the Board.

Governance documents

Policies and Terms of References

Governor Primary Responsibilities Statement

Board and Committee Scheme of Delegation

Governor Code of Conduct

The Place CDT Articles of Association

Academic Board Terms of Reference

Audit Committee Terms of Reference

Equity Diversity and Access Committee Terms of Reference

Finance and General Purposes Committee Terms of Reference

Nominations Committee Terms of Reference

Remuneration Committee Terms of Reference

Capital Working Group Terms of Reference

Freedom of Information Policy and Procedures

Academic Freedom Policy

Freedom of Speech Policy

Whistleblowing Policy

Financial Regulations

Risk Management Framework

Environmental Sustainability Policy and Action Plan