SOUNDCASTLE LTD
Registered charity 1194955 · accounts filings on the Charity Commission register
Soundcastle helps children, families and communities to find their creative spark through transformational music projects that increase confidence, enhance wellbeing and bring people together. We create safe, fun and inspiring spaces where people connect, play and find their voice. This promotes positive mental health and social connection, especially for the most vulnerable members of society.
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Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that total incoming resources were £326,216 against outgoing resources of £320,080, resulting in a net surplus for the year. Unrestricted reserves stood at £131,552, which the trustees confirm is within their stated policy target of three to six months' running costs (£80,020 to £160,040). The trustees report no material uncertainties regarding the charity's ability to continue as a going concern.
Automated summary of the FY2025 accounts; the evidenced findings below carry the verbatim passages.
What the accounts disclose
Reserves policy: three to six months’ running costs (held: £132k)
“the charity holds unrestricted reserves at a level equivalent to three to six months’ running costs.” — page 25
Per its FY2025 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Related-party transaction: Akhila Krishnan, a trustee, paid Soundcastle £200 per month for desk space.
“Akhila Krishnan paid Soundcastle a monthly fee of £200 for a desk space at the Soundcastle offices for the period April 2024 to March 2025.” — page 42
Per its FY2025 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Accounts independently examined (not a full audit). Discloses 5 of 6 completeness components.
Funders the charity credits
Named as funders/supporters on the charity’s own website (the charity’s claim, distinct from accounts-verified grants).
- National Lottery Community Fund — “With thanks to our funders and partners: www.postcodelottery.co.uk” (source page)
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- Sophie Bellchair
- Blair Maxwell Reid
- Hannah Louise Collisson
- Nicola Ayele Tagoe
- Terence Nicholas Adams · trustee of 1 other charity
Trustee list from the Charity Commission register (current, not historical).
Operates in: Throughout England
Income and spending
Common questions
Is SOUNDCASTLE LTD financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that total incoming resources were £326,216 against outgoing resources of £320,080, resulting in a net surplus for the year. Unrestricted reserves stood at £131,552, which the trustees confirm is within their stated policy target of three to six months' running costs (£80,020 to £160,040). The trustees report no material uncertainties regarding the charity's ability to continue as a going concern. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Who funds SOUNDCASTLE LTD?
Funders whose own accounts filings name SOUNDCASTLE LTD as a grant recipient include THE NATIONAL FOUNDATION FOR YOUTH MUSIC, THE NISBET TRUST, THE FORTE CHARITABLE FOUNDATION, THE SIR BERNARD & LADY SCHREIER FOUNDATION, SKIPTON BUILDING SOCIETY CHARITABLE FOUNDATION.
Known funders
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