SOUNDCAFE LEICESTER
SoundCafe (SCL) aims to inspire those who are homeless or socially isolated as a consequence of their living arrangements, by providing safe creative spaces. SCL offers opportunities for guests to access services that encourage their physical, emotional and spiritual well-being, enabling them to sing together as a choir, creative writing, arts, crafts and football health & well-being workshops.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity reported a net surplus of £8,484 for the year ended 31 March 2025, with total funds increasing to £40,783. The trustees note that while the financial environment remains difficult, expenditure was carefully managed, resulting in a return to profitability after a deficit in the previous year. Unrestricted reserves stood at £29,671, providing a buffer against the funding challenges identified in the trustees' report.
What the accounts disclose
“Grants 20,535 15,257 35,792” — page 11
Trustees
- Alan Keith Fletcher
- Lisa Gemma Parkes
- Martin Furniss
- Pete Miller
- Rev Anthony Robert Leighton
- William Leslie Gregory
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/03/2025 | £46k | £38k |
| 31/03/2024 | £40k | £60k |
| 09/03/2023 | £28k | £67k |
| 09/03/2022 | £57k | £57k |
| 09/03/2021 | £84k | £44k |
Common questions
Is SOUNDCAFE LEICESTER financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity reported a net surplus of £8,484 for the year ended 31 March 2025, with total funds increasing to £40,783. The trustees note that while the financial environment remains difficult, expenditure was carefully managed, resulting in a return to profitability after a deficit in the previous year. Unrestricted reserves stood at £29,671, providing a buffer against the funding challenges identified in the trustees' report. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Who funds SOUNDCAFE LEICESTER?
Funders whose own accounts filings name SOUNDCAFE LEICESTER as a grant recipient include THE KIRBY LAING FOUNDATION.
Known funders
| Funder | Year | Amount | Purpose (as stated by the funder) |
|---|---|---|---|
| THE KIRBY LAING FOUNDATION | FY2021 | £5k |
Government & lottery funding
| Funder | Date | Amount | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| Postcode Lottery | 08/12/2025 | £10k | Millionaire Street 2025 12w3 |
| Postcode Lottery | 29/04/2024 | £9k | Unrestricted Funding |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 04/08/2023 | £10k | SoundCafe Foxes Football Health & Well-Being |
| UK government | 14/07/2020 | £6k | Coronavirus Community Support Fund |