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Bury St Edmunds Bach Society

Also known as: The Bury Bach Choir, The Bury St Edmunds Bach Society, Bury Bach Choir

A choral society based in Bury St Edmunds Suffolk, dedicated to public performances of classical choral works, particularly those of JS Bach.

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Activities & Mission

A choral society based in Bury St Edmunds Suffolk, dedicated to public performances of classical choral works, particularly those of JS Bach.

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

Latest Income
£70,203
Latest Expenditure
£58,886

Financial Efficiency

Overall Efficiency 83.9%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)
Expenditure Ratio 83.9%
Expenditure as % of income

Financial Trend

Annual Returns

As filed with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Most recent filing covers the financial year ending 2025.

One or more years show a significant change in income (over ±100%) compared with the prior year. This usually reflects a merger, transfer of activities, restated accounts, or a one-off legacy — not necessarily a real change in operating scale. See the methodology for context.

The Commission record shows this related event on the register:

  • Asset transfer in in 2022 — The Bury St Edmunds Bach Society (organisation 226700)
Financial YearIncomeExpenditureCharitable SpendingNet AssetsReservesStaff
2025
£70,203
£58,8860 / 10
2024
£63,109
£61,7850 / 15
2023
£71,453
£66,8600 / 10
2022
£54,068
£58,4700 / 10
2021
£16,511
£11,5150 / 10

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about Bury St Edmunds Bach Society

What does Bury St Edmunds Bach Society do?

A choral society based in Bury St Edmunds Suffolk, dedicated to public performances of classical choral works, particularly those of JS Bach.

How much income did Bury St Edmunds Bach Society report in 2025?

Bury St Edmunds Bach Society reported total income of £70k and reported expenditure of £59k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

When was Bury St Edmunds Bach Society registered as a charity?

Bury St Edmunds Bach Society was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 1 February 2019 as charity number 1181842. It has been registered for 7 years.

Who runs Bury St Edmunds Bach Society?

Bury St Edmunds Bach Society is governed by a board of 12 trustees. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does Bury St Edmunds Bach Society operate?

Bury St Edmunds Bach Society operates in Suffolk, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.

Is Bury St Edmunds Bach Society a registered charity?

Yes — Bury St Edmunds Bach Society is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1181842.

Details

Address
2 St. Marys Square
Bury St Edmunds
Suffolk
IP33 2AJ
Registration Date
1 February 2019
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
5131441
Charity Number
1181842

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Trustees

Carolyn Awdry Heywood
Dr James Anthony Heathcote
Dr Joanna Dekkers
Dr Richard Fletcher
John Harvey White-Thomson
Julia Rance
Marian Jane Rutherford
Mary-Clare O'Sullivan
Richard Charles Chatham
SARAH MANSFIELD
Slade Charles Paget Fulcher
Stephen William Ruthen

Also Known As

  • The Bury Bach Choir
  • The Bury St Edmunds Bach Society
  • Bury Bach Choir

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