Bath Abbey Music Society
Arranges and manages concerts and recitals by the Bath Abbey choirs and on the Abbey organ.Sponsors recording and production of CDs of the Abbey choirs and organ.Supports the musical education of the Abbey choirs.Provides front-of-house support for Abbey musical eventsSells CDs of Abbey music.Makes grants to Bath Abbey to fund all aspects of music.
Activities & Mission
Arranges and manages concerts and recitals by the Bath Abbey choirs and on the Abbey organ.Sponsors recording and production of CDs of the Abbey choirs and organ.Supports the musical education of the Abbey choirs.Provides front-of-house support for Abbey musical eventsSells CDs of Abbey music.Makes grants to Bath Abbey to fund all aspects of music.
Grants
Bath Abbey Music Society makes grants as part of its work.
- Gives grants to
- organisations and individuals
- Total spending (2026)
- £33,411
- Only charities with income over £500,000 file a separate grants figure.
- Who it helps
- children and young people, other charities or voluntary bodies and the general public
- What it supports
- general charitable purposes, education and training, religious activities and arts, culture, heritage, or science
As recorded with the Charity Commission. To ask about applying, use the contact details and check the trustees and latest accounts below.
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Financial Information
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Financial Trend
Annual Returns
As filed with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Most recent filing covers the financial year ending 2026.
| Financial Year | Income | Expenditure | Charitable Spending | Net Assets | Reserves | Staff |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | £55,647 | £33,411 | 0 / 8 | |||
| 2025 | £48,001 | £34,298 | 0 / 8 | |||
| 2024 | £50,916 | £33,212 | 0 / 8 | |||
| 2023 | £41,251 | £51,069 | 0 / 8 | |||
| 2022 | £24,090 | £21,182 | 0 / 10 |
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Frequently asked questions about Bath Abbey Music Society
What does Bath Abbey Music Society do?
Arranges and manages concerts and recitals by the Bath Abbey choirs and on the Abbey organ.Sponsors recording and production of CDs of the Abbey choirs and organ.Supports the musical education of the Abbey choirs.Provides front-of-house support for Abbey musical eventsSells CDs of Abbey music.Makes grants to Bath Abbey to fund all aspects of music.
How much income did Bath Abbey Music Society report in 2026?
Bath Abbey Music Society reported total income of £56k and reported expenditure of £33k for the financial year ending 2026, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
When was Bath Abbey Music Society registered as a charity?
Bath Abbey Music Society was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 7 March 2008 as charity number 1123118. It has been registered for 18 years.
Who runs Bath Abbey Music Society?
Bath Abbey Music Society is governed by a board of 7 trustees. The chair of trustees is Timothy Saunders. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does Bath Abbey Music Society operate?
Bath Abbey Music Society operates in Bath And North East Somerset, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.
Is Bath Abbey Music Society a registered charity?
Yes — Bath Abbey Music Society is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1123118.
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Data & trust
- Register data refreshed
- 2 November 2026
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