ART & SOUL
Art & Soul supports the mental health & wellbeing of the public through the Arts. We hold weekly classes, outreach workshops and exhibitions for adults, children and families.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity reported a net expenditure of £4,377 for the year, resulting in a decrease in total funds from £28,961 to £24,584. The trustees report that the charity's reserves policy target of £5,000 was not met at the year-end, with unrestricted funds falling to £461. Despite this, the trustees confirmed on a going concern basis that the charity has adequate resources to continue in operational existence for the foreseeable future.
What the accounts disclose
“This has been achieved during most of the year but at the year-end was lower.” — page 10
Funders the charity credits
- National Lottery
- Cassel Hospital Charitable Trust
Trustees
- ELIZABETH SOKOSKIchair
- Ella Sophia Ottaway
- Nicholas Haskell
- Rachel Tranter-Needham
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/03/2025 | £58k | £62k |
| 31/03/2024 | £57k | £60k |
| 31/03/2023 | £56k | £47k |
| 31/03/2022 | £71k | £57k |
| 31/03/2021 | £25k | £24k |
Common questions
Is ART & SOUL financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity reported a net expenditure of £4,377 for the year, resulting in a decrease in total funds from £28,961 to £24,584. The trustees report that the charity's reserves policy target of £5,000 was not met at the year-end, with unrestricted funds falling to £461. Despite this, the trustees confirmed on a going concern basis that the charity has adequate resources to continue in operational existence for the foreseeable future. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Who funds ART & SOUL?
Funders whose own accounts filings name ART & SOUL as a grant recipient include HAMPTON FUEL ALLOTMENT, Richmond Foundation, AlixPartners (UK) Charitable Foundation.
Known funders
| Funder | Year | Amount | Purpose (as stated by the funder) |
|---|---|---|---|
| HAMPTON FUEL ALLOTMENT | FY2022 | £15k | Contribution towards the art project for 170 adults and young people with mental health conditions in our area of benefit. |
| Richmond Foundation | FY2024 | £13k | Grant awarded in 2023/24 |
| Richmond Foundation | FY2023 | £12k | Enhancing community cohesion |
| HAMPTON FUEL ALLOTMENT | FY2023 | £7k | Therapeutic art courses for young people experiencing mental health issues - salary and running costs |
| AlixPartners (UK) Charitable Foundation | FY2023 | £1k | |
| AlixPartners (UK) Charitable Foundation | FY2024 | £1k |
Government & lottery funding
| Funder | Date | Amount | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 27/04/2026 | £20k | Art & Soul: Bright Minds |
| City Bridge Foundation | 31/01/2025 | £10k | Grant to Art & Soul |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 01/07/2024 | £20k | Art & Soul - Creative Care |
| Postcode Lottery | 29/09/2023 | £5k | Unrestricted Funding |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 27/01/2023 | £10k | Art & Soul - the Bigger Picture |
| City Bridge Foundation | 24/02/2022 | £30k | Grant to Art & Soul |
| UK government | 30/09/2020 | £10k | Coronavirus Community Support Fund |