Governance documents
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, Equality, Diversity and Inclusion, Finance and General Purposes and Nominations and Remuneration.
Policies and Terms of References
Academic Board Terms of Reference
113 KB PDFAcademic Freedom Policy
113 KB PDFArticles of Association
182 KB PDFAudit Committee Terms of Reference
155 KB PDFEquality Diversity and Inclusion Committee Terms of Reference
104 KB PDFFinance and General Purposes Committee Terms of Reference
127 KB PDFFreedom of Speech
140 KB PDFGovernor Code of Conduct
144 KB PDFNominations Committee Terms of Reference
134 KB PDFPrimary Responsibilities Statement
151 KB PDFRemuneration Committee Terms of Reference
148 KB PDFScheme of Delegation
201 KB PDF