The Birmingham Bach Choir
Analysis
The Birmingham Bach Choir is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in Birmingham. It was registered in May 2021, 5 years ago. Its declared purposes cover arts/culture/heritage/science, which this site groups under arts, culture, heritage and science. Legally it is a charitable incorporated organisation (CIO). It says it other charitable activities.
In the financial year ending July 2025, The Birmingham Bach Choir reported income of £61k and spending of £52k, spending 85% of its income. Across the 4 years on record, from July 2022 to July 2025, income grew from £34k to £61k (+80%), an average of +22% a year. The sharpest change came in the year to July 2024, when income rose by 69%. Over the whole period it spent 92% of the income it received.
Among 17,634 England and Wales charities whose main cause is arts, culture, heritage and science and that reported income, The Birmingham Bach Choir sits at the 72nd percentile: it is larger than about 72% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 64th percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include Bramcote Village Hall (£61k), Portsmouth Chinese Association (£61k) and The North Devon Athenaeum (£61k).
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Other 100%
In the charity's own words
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.
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| Bramcote Village Hall | Nottingham | £61k |
| Portsmouth Chinese Association | Portsmouth | £61k |
| The North Devon Athenaeum | Devon | £61k |
| Eastney Area Community Association | Hampshire | £61k |