The Reading Bach Choir
Analysis
The Reading Bach Choir is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in Berkshire. It was registered in March 1983, 43 years ago. Its declared purposes cover arts/culture/heritage/science, which this site groups under arts, culture, heritage and science. It says it other charitable activities.
In the financial year ending July 2025, The Reading Bach Choir reported income of £30k and spending of £28k, spending 95% of its income. Across the 5 years on record, from July 2021 to July 2025, income grew from £12k to £30k (+155%), an average of +26% a year. The sharpest change came in the year to July 2022, when income rose by 62%. Over the whole period it spent 98% 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 Reading Bach Choir sits at the 59th percentile: it is larger than about 59% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 52nd percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include Bicester Choral and Operatic Society (£30k), Lincoln Symphony Orchestra (£30k) and The Blackwater U3a (£29k).
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Other 100%
In the charity's own words
Study and performance of choral works by members to promote and develop public education in and appreciation of such works by means of public performance and other appropriate activities.
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| Bicester Choral and Operatic Society | Oxfordshire | £30k |
| Lincoln Symphony Orchestra | Lincoln | £30k |
| The Blackwater U3a | Essex | £29k |
| The Grand Pavilion Ltd | Derbyshire | £30k |