SOFT TOUCH ARTS LIMITED
We provide opportunities for young people whose life circumstances put them at a disadvantage to engage in creative projects to support their personal development & achievement of their ambitions: running a varied programme of arts, music & cooking activities, from group sessions to one to one support & supporting community capacity building. We also work with adult prisoners and asylum seekers.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity generated a total surplus of £95,810 for the year ended 31 March 2025, resulting in total funds of £1,507,769. Per the trustees' report, free reserves stood at £245,320, which is in excess of the stated policy target of £166,000. The auditor confirmed that the charity has adequate resources to continue in operational existence for the foreseeable future.
What the accounts disclose
“The principal funding source continued to be grant income (60% - 2024: 67%).”
“It is the policy of the board of trustees to maintain free reserves (unrestricted general funds, less tangible fixed assets and long-term liabilities) at £166,000, being approximately six months unrestricted expenditure.” — page 9
Property (HM Land Registry)
Structured financials (annual return, FY ending 31/03/2025)
Trustees
- Craig Stocker
- Danny Myers
- Joe Crofton
- Kelly Grace
- Kevin Michael Hudson
- Nicol Siobhan Nightingale
- Saahera Mahomed
- Shami Doshi
- Susan West
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/03/2025 | £773k | £677k |
| 31/03/2024 | £707k | £725k |
| 31/03/2023 | £602k | £705k |
| 31/03/2022 | £701k | £595k |
| 31/03/2021 | £691k | £519k |
Common questions
Is SOFT TOUCH ARTS LIMITED financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity generated a total surplus of £95,810 for the year ended 31 March 2025, resulting in total funds of £1,507,769. Per the trustees' report, free reserves stood at £245,320, which is in excess of the stated policy target of £166,000. The auditor confirmed that the charity has adequate resources to continue in operational existence for the foreseeable future. Its FY2025 accounts were audited by Newby Castleman LLP.
Who funds SOFT TOUCH ARTS LIMITED?
Funders whose own accounts filings name SOFT TOUCH ARTS LIMITED as a grant recipient include THE NATIONAL FOUNDATION FOR YOUTH MUSIC.
Known funders
| Funder | Year | Amount | Purpose (as stated by the funder) |
|---|---|---|---|
| THE NATIONAL FOUNDATION FOR YOUTH MUSIC | FY2025 | £150k | |
| THE NATIONAL FOUNDATION FOR YOUTH MUSIC | FY2024 | £29k |
Government & lottery funding
| Funder | Date | Amount | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 13/11/2025 | £57k | Start 2 Progress |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 28/11/2024 | £310k | Project Enable 2 |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 04/06/2024 | £14k | Activate |
| UK government | 01/04/2024 | £4k | History in the Making: New Parks in the Making |
| Sport England | 01/11/2023 | £12k | Soft Touch: Vitality |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 28/07/2023 | £10k | MH - Soft Touch: Right Track |
| The National Lottery Heritage Fund | 18/11/2021 | £154k | "Punk: Rage & Revolution" |
| Sport England | 26/05/2021 | £10k | TGC CF Soft Touch Arts |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 07/05/2021 | £10k | gr-EAT 3 |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 23/03/2020 | £10k | gr-EAT 2 |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 22/11/2018 | £10k | grEAT |
| The National Lottery Heritage Fund | 23/08/2018 | £69k | "Mods: Shaping a Generation: public engagement project creating an exciting youth subculture exhibition and archive" |
| The National Lottery Heritage Fund | 19/01/2017 | £26k | "Joe Orton: Breaking Boundaries" |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 27/07/2016 | £391k | upSTart |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 01/05/2014 | £6k | Hear Me Out |
| The National Lottery Heritage Fund | 28/03/2013 | £75k | "Leicester Arts and Heritage Centre" |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 11/05/2011 | £498k | Big Up New Parks |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 09/12/2010 | £8k | Positive Vibes - New Parks Youth Challenge Bullying |
| The National Lottery Heritage Fund | 16/06/2009 | £15k | "Lady Jane Grey Herstory" |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 07/12/2006 | £125k | STRETCH |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 31/03/2006 | £3k | Sound X Change |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 09/12/2005 | £2k | Drawn Here |
| The National Lottery Heritage Fund | 04/06/2003 | £21k | "My Highfields Your Highfields" |