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.
Activities & Mission
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.
Areas of Operation
Where this charity is registered to operate, as self-declared to the Charity Commission. These are regulatory classifications, not a list of active programmes, and don't necessarily indicate fundraising activity in each location.
Local Authority
Financial Information
Financial Efficiency
Higher than 38% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £100K to £1M (sample: 3459). How is this calculated?
Higher than 33% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £100K to £1M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 16% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £100K to £1M. (Lower overhead is generally read as more efficient.) How is this calculated?
Latest Financial Breakdown
Income Sources
Expenditure Categories
Financial Trend
Annual Returns
As filed with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Most recent filing covers the financial year ending 2025.
| Financial Year | Income | Expenditure | Charitable Spending | Net Assets | Reserves | Staff |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | £772,799 | £676,989 | £640,109 | £1,507,769 | £245,320 | 27 / 0 |
| 2024 | £706,715 | £724,889 | £687,283 | £1,411,959 | £197,444 | 24 / 3 |
| 2023 | £601,625 | £705,278 | £657,248 | £1,410,124 | £360,035 | 28 / 1 |
| 2022 | £701,297 | £594,953 | £548,666 | £1,513,777 | £206,599 | 26 / 2 |
| 2021 | £690,517 | £519,348 | £408,754 | £1,407,433 | £159,683 | 25 / 1 |
Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers
Frequently asked questions about Soft Touch Arts Limited
What does Soft Touch Arts Limited do?
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.
How much income did Soft Touch Arts Limited report in 2025?
Soft Touch Arts Limited reported total income of £773k and reported expenditure of £677k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is Soft Touch Arts Limited?
Soft Touch Arts Limited has a program ratio of 82.8%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 38% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £100K to £1M (sample of 3459 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
When was Soft Touch Arts Limited registered as a charity?
Soft Touch Arts Limited was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 18 May 2012 as charity number 1147318. It has been registered for 14 years.
Who runs Soft Touch Arts Limited?
Soft Touch Arts Limited is governed by a board of 9 trustees. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does Soft Touch Arts Limited operate?
Soft Touch Arts Limited operates across 2 areas: Leicester City and Leicestershire.
Is Soft Touch Arts Limited a registered charity?
Yes — Soft Touch Arts Limited is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1147318.
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