The Oxford Bach Choir
Analysis
The Oxford Bach Choir is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in Buckinghamshire. It was registered in June 1964, 62 years ago. Its declared purposes cover education/training and arts/culture/heritage/science, which this site groups under arts, culture, heritage and science. It says it provides services.
In the financial year ending July 2025, The Oxford Bach Choir reported income of £117k and spending of £97k, spending 83% of its income. Across the 5 years on record, from July 2021 to July 2025, income grew from £44k to £117k (+168%), an average of +28% a year. The sharpest change came in the year to July 2022, when income rose by 110%. Over the whole period it spent 232% 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 Oxford Bach Choir sits at the 80th percentile: it is larger than about 80% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 73rd percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include Kathleen Ferrier Society Bursary (£117k), Wave Muswell Hill CIO (£117k) and The Shire Hall Trust (£117k).
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Other 100%
In the charity's own words
The practice of music of excellence of all times, with special regard to the works of J S Bach in order to foster public knowledge and appreciation of such music by public performance.
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| Kathleen Ferrier Society Bursary | Stafford | £117k |
| Wave Muswell Hill CIO | London | £117k |
| The Shire Hall Trust | Goole | £117k |
| Long Eaton and District Arts Council | Nottingham | £117k |