SOLA ARTS
SOLA ARTS works to bring communities together through the arts and the alleviation of poverty. We have a specialist focus of working with refugees and asylum seekers and people from the BRM communities however, our activities work with all people of all backgrounds including people with disabilities, the elderly for example.We use the arts and Art Therapy as tools for empowering and enabling.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that SOLA Arts reported a surplus of £34,768 for the year ended 29 March 2025, with total unrestricted reserves standing at £101,640. The trustees confirm that these free reserves are sufficient to cover three months of running costs and other commitments as per their reserves policy. The filing indicates the charity is operating on a going concern basis with adequate liquidity.
What the accounts disclose
“It is the policy of the charitable company to maintain unrestricted funds, which are free reserves; at a level which will allow the charity to cover redundancy costs, lease commitments and continue its activities for three months should no further funding be received.” — page 5
Corporate structure
- Registered company of the charity Companies House 06655438
Company officers (Companies House)
- MURSHID, Hyatt on trustee list
- BARIKUMWE, Noel Urbain on trustee list
- YOUSEF, Nesrin on trustee list
- OMAR, Lee Anthony on trustee list
- SPIERS, Adele on trustee list
Trustees
- ADELE SPIERSchair
- Hyatt Murshid
- LEE OMAR
- NESRIN YOUSEF
- Noel Urbain Barikumwe
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 29/03/2025 | £309k | £275k |
| 29/03/2024 | £358k | £267k |
| 29/03/2023 | £191k | £229k |
| 29/03/2022 | £196k | £206k |
| 29/03/2021 | £219k | £160k |
Common questions
Is SOLA ARTS financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that SOLA Arts reported a surplus of £34,768 for the year ended 29 March 2025, with total unrestricted reserves standing at £101,640. The trustees confirm that these free reserves are sufficient to cover three months of running costs and other commitments as per their reserves policy. The filing indicates the charity is operating on a going concern basis with adequate liquidity. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Who funds SOLA ARTS?
Funders whose own accounts filings name SOLA ARTS as a grant recipient include THE GEOFFREY AND PAULINE MARTIN TRUST, SIR HARRY PILKINGTON FUND.
Known funders
| Funder | Year | Amount | Purpose (as stated by the funder) |
|---|---|---|---|
| THE GEOFFREY AND PAULINE MARTIN TRUST | FY2025 | £5k | |
| SIR HARRY PILKINGTON FUND | FY2022 | £3k | |
| SIR HARRY PILKINGTON FUND | FY2023 | £1k |
Government & lottery funding
| Funder | Date | Amount | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 26/06/2026 | £378k | Creative Directions- Phase 2 |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 12/12/2022 | £189k | CREATIVE DIRECTIONS 2 |
| Barrow Cadbury Trust | 30/09/2020 | £18k | COVID-19 - SOLA ARTS |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 18/10/2018 | £10k | Art Therapy or Man Chat |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 18/08/2016 | £10k | FESTIVAL 31- 2017 |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 02/09/2015 | £10k | A4A - Drop-In & Move Forward |
| The National Lottery Heritage Fund | 05/03/2007 | £5k | "Sola Arts Works With Refugees To Provide Them With Opportunities To Develop New Skills And Integrate Into The Local Community. The Project W" |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 27/02/2007 | £5k | Cultural, Educational, Orienteering & Social Activities |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 25/08/2005 | £5k | Know your rights cards |