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The Birmingham Bach Choir

The Birmingham Bach Choir exists to give inspiring live performances to professional standards that engage our audiences with a distinctive mix of new and established repertoire. We aim to communicate our enthusiasm for great choral music to an increasing audience with concerts that, like our rehearsals, are both purposeful and enjoyable.

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Activities & Mission

The Birmingham Bach Choir exists to give inspiring live performances to professional standards that engage our audiences with a distinctive mix of new and established repertoire. We aim to communicate our enthusiasm for great choral music to an increasing audience with concerts that, like our rehearsals, are both purposeful and enjoyable.

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.

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Financial Information

Latest Income
£60,685
Latest Expenditure
£51,771

Financial Efficiency

Overall Efficiency 85.3%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)
Expenditure Ratio 85.3%
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.

Financial YearIncomeExpenditureCharitable SpendingNet AssetsReservesStaff
2025
£60,685
£51,7710 / 30
2024
£79,706
£74,9760 / 25
2023
£47,293
£43,0050 / 15
2022
£33,710
£33,4270 / 15

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about The Birmingham Bach Choir

What does The Birmingham Bach Choir do?

The Birmingham Bach Choir exists to give inspiring live performances to professional standards that engage our audiences with a distinctive mix of new and established repertoire. We aim to communicate our enthusiasm for great choral music to an increasing audience with concerts that, like our rehearsals, are both purposeful and enjoyable.

How much income did The Birmingham Bach Choir report in 2025?

The Birmingham Bach Choir reported total income of £61k and reported expenditure of £52k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

When was The Birmingham Bach Choir registered as a charity?

The Birmingham Bach Choir was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 24 May 2021 as charity number 1194569. It has been registered for 5 years.

Who runs The Birmingham Bach Choir?

The Birmingham Bach Choir is governed by a board of 3 trustees. The chair of trustees is Philip Angus Bellshaw. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does The Birmingham Bach Choir operate?

The Birmingham Bach Choir operates in England, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.

Is The Birmingham Bach Choir a registered charity?

Yes — The Birmingham Bach Choir is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1194569.

Details

Address
65 CHANTRY ROAD
MOSELEY
BIRMINGHAM
B13 8DN
Registration Date
24 May 2021
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
5175929
Charity Number
1194569

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Trustees

Philip Angus Bellshaw Chair
James Henry Langstaff
Also governs 2 other charities
Pauline Hygate

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