Soundcastle Ltd
Analysis
Soundcastle Ltd is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in Hastings. It was registered in June 2021, 5 years ago. Its declared purposes cover general charitable purposes, education/training, disability and arts/culture/heritage/science, which this site groups under disability. Legally it is a charitable company (Companies House number 08210076). It says it provides services, provides advocacy/advice/information and sponsors or undertakes research.
In the financial year ending March 2025, Soundcastle Ltd reported income of £326k and spending of £320k, spending 98% of its income. Across the 4 years on record, from March 2022 to March 2025, income grew from £272k to £326k (+20%), an average of +6.2% a year. The sharpest change came in the year to March 2024, when income rose by 62%. Over the whole period it spent 92% of the income it received.
Among 12,871 England and Wales charities whose main cause is disability and that reported income, Soundcastle Ltd sits at the 83rd percentile: it is larger than about 83% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 86th percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include Refugee Roots (£326k), West Marsh Development Trust Association Ltd (£327k) and The Arthur Ellis Mental Health Foundation (£326k).
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Other 100%
In the charity's own words
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.
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| Refugee Roots | Nottingham | £326k |
| West Marsh Development Trust Association Ltd | Grimsby | £327k |
| The Arthur Ellis Mental Health Foundation | Milton Keynes | £326k |
| The Clarke Foley Centre | Ilkley | £327k |